Petticoat Junction

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Petticoat Junction

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CBS | Release Date: September 24, 1963
Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Meredith MacRae, Meredith MacRae, Lori Saunders, Lori Saunders, Frank Cady, Mike Minor, Mike Minor, June Lockhart, June Lockhart, Linda Henning
Summary: Petticoat Junction centered around Kate Bradley, who ran the Shady Rest Hotel, located directly between the farming valley of Hooterville and its only slightly more "evolved" neighbor of Pixley. The only way to reach the place was by the Hooterville Cannonball, an old train which made regular stops along the way, though never adhered to aPetticoat Junction centered around Kate Bradley, who ran the Shady Rest Hotel, located directly between the farming valley of Hooterville and its only slightly more "evolved" neighbor of Pixley. The only way to reach the place was by the Hooterville Cannonball, an old train which made regular stops along the way, though never adhered to a strict schedule so as to better assist those living along the rail line.

Kate, an expert cook and ever hospitable, had three beautiful daughters, Billie Jo (the eldest, blonde and generally boy-crazy), Bobbie Jo (the brunette, astute and literate) and Betty Jo (the redheaded, a tomboy). Also living at the hotel was Uncle Joe Carson, a genial old gentleman who fancied himself the hotel's "General Manager", though when work was to be done, would find any way of getting out of it.

In 1965, the series was changed to color and also marked the change to a different actress playing Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo. A year later, another actress took over the role of Billie Jo. Then in 1967, Bea Benaderet fell ill from cancer complications, and Kate Bradley was then seen only occasionally until her death in 1968. At that point, Uncle Joe took over running the Shady Rest (though still managed to get out of work) and June Lockhart was introduced as a lady doctor whose office was located right in the lobby.

Other characters included Charlie & Floyd who were the engineer and conductor of the Cannonball. Steve was the former Air Force pilot turned crop duster who eventually won the heart of Betty Jo in 1967. They eventually wed and had a daughter, Kathy Jo. Sam Drucker ran the General Store in town. Homer Bedloe was the recurring "villain", who worked for the C&FW Railroad, and incessively attempted to shutdown the Cannonball.

Petticoat Junction was one of a number of rural comedies to emerge in the 1960's. It came about due to Paul Henning's success with The Beverly Hillbillies. He was essentially given carte blanche with making a "sister" series for the show, not even needing to shoot a pilot. Paul intended to make the series a vehicle for Bea Benaderet, who had been playing the recurring role of Cousin Pearl on "Hillbillies". He also loosely based it upon his wife's youth living in a hotel in the midwest.

First Telecast: September 24, 1963
Last Telecast: September 12, 1970

Episodes: 222 Episodes
(74 B&W and 148 Color)

Spinoff: Green Acres

CBS Broadcast History

September 1963-September 1964----Tuesdays----9:00 p.m.
September 1964-August 1967----Tuesdays----9:30 p.m.
September 1967-September 1970----Saturdays----9:30 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 25 or Better)
#4 in the 1963-1964 Season
#15 in the 1964-1965 Season
#21 in the 1965-1966 Season
#23 in the 1966-1967 Season… Expand
Creator: Paul Henning
Genre(s): Comedy
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