EVERY community has it's "local flavor."
Perfect example. The TV series "Petticoat Junction" which was situated next to the community
Hooterville.
Hooterville even merits it's own Wikipedia entry. AMAZING the specific history that this imaginary place has developed. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooterville
I have to say "Uncle Joe" (Edgar Buchanon) comes to mind when I think of Bill.
It may be all an act. Bill's "screen persona." He's probably sharp as a tack, wealthy beyond Croesus, and works as a consultant to companies like 3M, Delta Airlines, Consolidated Edison, the Pentagon.
Still a refreshing interlude.
I want to live in Hooterville.
Joe K