All right…
Granny is Jeds mother-in- law Right?
Ellie May is his daughter.
Jethro is his Nephew.
Pearl is Jethros mother.
So my question is this…
How is Pearl related to Jed? He calls her Cousin. So does Ellie May And Granny.
What gives? How can Pearl be Jeds Sister and cousin?
Don’t you know that everyone from the hills is cousins?
jeds ma and pa were related to pearls ma or pa hence the cousin…jethro calling him uncle jed is a respect thing i guess…calling him jed wouldnt be right and either would mr clampet…and you realize i have no idea what im talking about
And Pearl (IIRC) was the sister of Petticoat Junction’s Kate Bradley (both were played by Bea Benaderet).
My cousin’s kids call me Uncle.
But, my brother and I call Mom’s cousins Cousin So&So.
Hmm…