Jethro's BBQ causing a stir in Hollywood. Beverly Hillbillies actor.. Max Baer, wanted that name rest. Hotels #13now pic.twitter.com/bFAnXBMqJr
— Roger Riley (@rogerriley) December 10, 2014
ALTOONA, Iowa, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Beverly Hillbillies star Max Baer Jr. has reportedly sued CBS for making a side deal that allowed a BBQ joint in Iowa to use the likeness of his character Jethro.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Baer Jr., 77, made a deal with CBS that granted him exclusive rights to create a series of Beverly Hillbillies themed restaurant, casinos and hotels. His decision to sue the network came after he found out about a BQQ restaurant called Jethro's BBQ, that is based on his character from the 1960's show.