"The Real McCoys" (1957) TV series 1957-1963

Creator:

Irving Pincus

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

3 October 1957 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 6 of 53)

Richard Crenna	...	Luke McCoy / ... (224 episodes, 1957-1963)
Walter Brennan	...	Grandpa Amos McCoy / ... (223 episodes, 1957-1963)
Michael Winkelman	...	Little Luke / ... (155 episodes, 1957-1963)
Lydia Reed	...	Hassie / ... (143 episodes, 1957-1963)
Tony Martinez	...	Pepino / ... (141 episodes, 1957-1963)
Kathleen Nolan	...	Kate McCoy (139 episodes, 1957-1962)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

30 min (224 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Brennan-Westgate

Trivia:

Lyrics for the show's theme song: Want you to meet the family that's known as the real McCoys / From West Vir-gi-nee they came to stay in sunny Cal-i-for-ni-ay / 'Ole Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys / What a housekeepr Kate is, she's doin' what she enjoys / No gal can beat her when it come to looks and the same can be said 'bout the way she cooks for / Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys / Livin' as good folks should live and happy as kids with toys / 'Ole Grandpappy Amos is the head of the clan, he roars like a lion but he's gentle as a lamb / His grandson Luke keeps a beamin' with joy since he made Miss Kate Missus Luke Mccoy / Sharing each other's sorrows, enjoyin' each others joys / Like all other families they quarrel and fuss but it a'int never serious with / Grandpappy Amos and the girls and boys of the family known as The Real McCoys

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Travellers (#5.1)" (1992)

Rural America comes to Californy

Any show with Walter Brennan is a winner! I was very little when this show aired. Walter Brennan was the epitome of a grandfather to me. I loved the way he walked, arms slightly bent, elbows back and kind of cocking them in the rhythm of his step.

Favorite episodes include Grandpa's games of checkers with George (Andy Clyde).

Brennan's Grandfatherly persona was showcased in this series. He disappeared for several years after the show's cancellation from television and resurfaced as a tough old hombre in The Guns of Will Sonnet, which was another great series.

The show declined over the years with cast members falling off like over-ripe cherries from a cherry tree. It finally died and made way for its successor, The Beverly Hillbillies.

When it aired on TNN a few years ago, it made for some wonderful memories of retro-t.v.