They were idealized versions of Americana... Idealized by city folk, maybe. As one who grew up in a rural area, when I watched the shows it was more "let's mak

They were idealized versions of Americana... Idealized by city folk, maybe. As one who grew up in a rural area, when I watched the shows it was more "let's make fun of the simple country folk and their strange ways". There was no idealization, most of it were television shows that looked to be written by city people that have never been past their city's beltway, who imagine what country life might be like. Poster children include Green Acres and The Beverly Hillbillies. I do miss Hee Haw, though. R. I. P., Messrs. Owen and Clark.