Alzheimer’s Kicks In
Raymond Baily played the banker, Mr. Drysdale, in the show and was a huge fan favorite. However, he got Alzheimer’s in the last two seasons, and most people could tell in the final few episodes just what it did to him.
Shady Business Dealings
Max Baer Jr. played Jethro Bodine, which is Jed’s adopted nephew. He was also a fan favorite. Still, in real life, Max sued CBS because a restaurant chain used the actor’s name. The network knew and didn’t tell the star, making him win the case.