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- 1. Spur Line to Shady Rest Sep 24, 1963
- A man travels to Hooterville to investigate a line connection.
- 2. Quick, Hide the Railroad Oct 2, 1963
- Kate wants to hide the Hooterville Cannonball to save it from the scrap heap.
- 3. The President Who Came to Dinner Oct 8, 1963
- The railroad president decides to scrap the Cannonball himself.
Mar 3, 2024 · The cast of the show changed over the years, but many fans still remember the core team. Here is what happened to the cast of Petticoat Junction after the show.
Although Petticoat Junction was still beloved by fans, the central premise of a country family was lost without a motherly figure. The long absence of Kate was only mentioned once in passing during the final two seasons.
- Linda Henning (Betty Jo Bradley) Betty Jo Bradley was known as the tomboy of the siblings. However, fans were able to watch her character evolve. Betty Jo changed from a girl preoccupied with sports to a young woman who married the love of her life, Steve.
- Edgar Buchanan (Joe Carson) Uncle Joe Carson was old, lazy, and just wanted to sit in his rocking chair. He did, however, enjoy a good scheme— always looking to get rich quickly.
- Bea Benaderet (Kate Bradley) Kate is the matriarch of the bunch. Benaderet was phenomenal as this comforting lead. However, the actress’s death during season 6 of Petticoat Junction was heartbreaking for fans.
- Frank Cady (Sam Drucker) Sam Drucker was the owner of the general store and part of the reason Petticoat Junction continued after Kate’s death. The surrounding cast, such as Cady, just brought so much life to this world.
Throughout its 7 season run, Petticoat Junction had a few noteworthy cast changes. Probably the most harrowing was Bea Benaderet’s. Near the end of season 5, the plot had Kate away visiting a sick relative when in actuality, Bea was very sick, recovering from lung cancer.
- Jane Kenney
Apr 22, 2024 · On "Petticoat Junction," Lockhart stepped in when lead actress Bea Benderet passed away, serving as the new matriarch of the series.
- Witney Seibold
Mar 26, 2021 · From Lori Saunders to Linda Key Henning, here's what happened to all the actresses who played the Bradley sisters on 'Petticoat Junction.'
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Nov 17, 2023 · Return to Hooterville with the 'Petticoat Junction' cast and discover what's been going on in their lives and careers over the years.
