Elly Mae Clampett vs. Barbie

[AJ Collector]

Settlement reached in Elly Mae Clampett Barbie doll suit

Dec. 29, 2011, 9:47 AM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The actress who played Elly May Clampett on the "The Beverly Hillbillies," toymaker Mattel Inc. and CBS Consumer Products Inc. have settled a lawsuit that claimed the companies didn't get the actress' approval to use her name and likeness for a Barbie doll.

Bing: More on Donna Douglas lawsuit

Donna Douglas played the critter-loving tomboy for nine seasons of the CBS television comedy about a backwoods family who strike oil and moves to Beverly Hills.

A one-sentence order Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge, La., said only that a settlement had been reached. Details of court settlements typically are kept private. However, Douglas' lawsuit sought compensation of at least $75,000.

In earlier filings, CBS and Mattel said they didn't need her approval because the network held exclusive rights to the character.

[Mikey]

They probably just payed her off because of bad press this could bring them.

Only prob is others might try it too.

Next thing you know EMCE might have to pay Shat for his Twilight Zone figures

[Werewolf]

They probably just payed her off because of bad press this could bring them.

That would be my guess. The doll isn't even based on Donna Douglas' likeness and uses a replica vintage Barbie head. The Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie Barbies are the same. They are Barbie as the characters and not based on the actresses that played them.

[wayne foundation 07]

The good news is the money will go to her pet and animal projects.

[warlock664]

That would be my guess. The doll isn't even based on Donna Douglas' likeness and uses a replica vintage Barbie head. The Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie Barbies are the same. They are Barbie as the characters and not based on the actresses that played them.

True, but a photo of Douglas and a text mention of her name are included on the packaging.