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The Beverly Hillbillies launched its fourth TV season on September 15, 1965 with the series' first color episode, "Admiral Jed Clampett." This time out, banker Drysdale purchases a yacht for hillbilly millionaire Jed Clampett. After first overcoming Granny's fear of sharks, the Clampetts head to the dockyards, where Jed mistakes a Navy destroyer for his own vessel. Former child star Frank Coghlan Jr., recently retired from a 23-year-career as a Naval officer, was technical advisor for this episode and also played the small role of a helmsman.