Petticoat Junction: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 1963

Starring: Jeannine Riley, Jeannine Riley, Edgar Buchanan

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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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E38. The Genghis Keane Story
Air Date: June 9, 1964
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S1:E37. Kate Flat on Her Back (2)
Air Date: June 2, 1964
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S1:E36. Cave Woman (1)
Air Date: May 26, 1964

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 1969
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1968
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 9, 1967
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 13, 1966
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1965
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1964
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1963
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  S1:E38. The Genghis Keane Story
  Air Date: June 9, 1964
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  S1:E37. Kate Flat on Her Back (2)
  Air Date: June 2, 1964
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  S1:E36. Cave Woman (1)
  Air Date: May 26, 1964
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  S1:E35. Local Girl Makes Good
  Air Date: May 19, 1964
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  S1:E34. Bedloe and Son
  Air Date: May 12, 1964
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  S1:E33. A Millionaire for Kate
  Air Date: May 5, 1964
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  S1:E32. Dog Days at Shady Rest
  Air Date: April 28, 1964
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  S1:E31. Charley Abandons the Cannonball
  Air Date: April 21, 1964
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  S1:E30. Kate and the Dowager
  Air Date: April 14, 1964
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  S1:E29. Kate the Stockholder
  Air Date: April 7, 1964
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  S1:E28. The Hooterville Flivverball
  Air Date: March 31, 1964
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  S1:E27. The Ladybugs
  Air Date: March 24, 1964
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  S1:E26. Kate and the Manpower Problem
  Air Date: March 17, 1964
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  S1:E25. The Talent Contest
  Air Date: March 10, 1964
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  S1:E24. Behind All Silver, There's a Cloud Lining
  Air Date: March 3, 1964
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  S1:E23. Betty Jo's First Love
  Air Date: February 25, 1964
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  S1:E22. The Art Game
  Air Date: February 18, 1964
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  S1:E21. The Very Old Antique
  Air Date: February 11, 1964
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  S1:E20. Last Chance Farm
  Air Date: February 4, 1964
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  S1:E19. Visit From a Big Star
  Air Date: January 28, 1964
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  S1:E18. Hooterville vs. Hollywood (2)
  Air Date: January 21, 1964
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  S1:E17. My Daughter the Doctor (1)
  Air Date: January 14, 1964
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  S1:E16. Bobbie Jo and the Beatnik
  Air Date: January 7, 1964
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  S1:E15. Herbie Gets Drafted
  Air Date: December 31, 1963
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  S1:E14. Cannonball Christmas
  Air Date: December 24, 1963
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  S1:E13. A Night at the Hooterville Hilton
  Air Date: December 17, 1963
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  S1:E12. Honeymoon Hotel
  Air Date: December 10, 1963
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  S1:E11. Uncle Joe's Replacement
  Air Date: December 3, 1963
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  S1:E10. Bedloe Strikes Again
  Air Date: November 26, 1963
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  S1:E9. The Little Train Robbery
  Air Date: November 19, 1963
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  S1:E8. Kate's Recipe for Hot Rhubarb
  Air Date: November 12, 1963
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  S1:E7. The Ringer
  Air Date: November 5, 1963
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  S1:E6. Please Buy My Violets
  Air Date: October 29, 1963
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  S1:E5. The Courtship of Floyd Smoot
  Air Date: October 22, 1963
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  S1:E4. Is There a Doctor in the Roundhouse? (2)
  Air Date: October 15, 1963
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  S1:E3. The President Who Came to Dinner (1)
  Air Date: October 8, 1963
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  S1:E2. Quick, Hide the Railroad (2)
  Air Date: October 1, 1963
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  S1:E1. Spur Line to Shady Rest (1)
  Air Date: September 24, 1963