Petticoat Junction: Season 3

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 14, 1965

Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Gunilla Hutton, Gunilla Hutton

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 3 Episodes

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S3:E34. Betty Jo's Bike
Air Date: May 10, 1966
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S3:E33. Hooterville Valley Project
Air Date: May 3, 1966
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S3:E32. The Young Matchmakers
Air Date: April 26, 1966

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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
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  S3:E34. Betty Jo's Bike
  Air Date: May 10, 1966
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  S3:E33. Hooterville Valley Project
  Air Date: May 3, 1966
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  S3:E32. The Young Matchmakers
  Air Date: April 26, 1966
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  S3:E31. Every Bachelor Should Have a Family
  Air Date: April 19, 1966
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  S3:E30. Whatever Happened to Betty Jo?
  Air Date: April 12, 1966
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  S3:E29. Kate Bradley, Peacemaker
  Air Date: April 5, 1966
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  S3:E28. Kate Sells the Hotel
  Air Date: March 29, 1966
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  S3:E27. Second Honeymoon
  Air Date: March 22, 1966
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  S3:E26. The Windfall
  Air Date: March 15, 1966
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  S3:E25. War of the Hotels
  Air Date: March 8, 1966
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  S3:E24. It's Not the Principle, It's the Money
  Air Date: March 1, 1966
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  S3:E23. The Invisible Mr. Dobble
  Air Date: February 22, 1966
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  S3:E22. Jury at the Shady Rest
  Air Date: February 15, 1966
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  S3:E21. The County Fair
  Air Date: February 8, 1966
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  S3:E20. Only Boy in the Class
  Air Date: February 1, 1966
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  S3:E19. Yogurt, Anyone?
  Air Date: January 25, 1966
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  S3:E18. Billie Jo's Independence Day
  Air Date: January 18, 1966
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  S3:E17. Betty Jo Catches the Bouquet
  Air Date: January 11, 1966
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  S3:E16. Better Never Than Late
  Air Date: January 4, 1966
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  S3:E15. The Butler Did It
  Air Date: December 28, 1965
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  S3:E14. What's a Trajectory?
  Air Date: December 21, 1965
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  S3:E13. Uncle Joe Plays Post Office
  Air Date: December 14, 1965
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  S3:E12. The Crowded Wedding Ring
  Air Date: December 7, 1965
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  S3:E11. Bedloe's Successor
  Air Date: November 30, 1965
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  S3:E10. Betty Jo Goes to New York
  Air Date: November 23, 1965
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  S3:E9. Hooterville Hurricane
  Air Date: November 16, 1965
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  S3:E8. Hooterville A-Go-Go
  Air Date: November 9, 1965
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  S3:E7. A Doctor in the House
  Air Date: November 2, 1965
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  S3:E6. Bobbie Jo's Sorority
  Air Date: October 26, 1965
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  S3:E5. Joe Carson, General Contractor
  Air Date: October 12, 1965
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  S3:E4. The Good Luck Ring
  Air Date: October 5, 1965
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  S3:E3. The Dog Turns Playboy
  Air Date: September 28, 1965
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  S3:E2. The Baffling Raffle
  Air Date: September 21, 1965
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  S3:E1. Dear Minerva
  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