Chat Log from the Petticoat Junction
35th Anniversary Chat
Part Two
9/24/98 9:45:23 PM Opening "Chat Log 9/24/98#2" for recording.
BUT WE GET KATHY JO BACK THE FIRST ONE THE INFANT
Snapington : dave, excuse, some guy i know wants to be linked in
to the chat
JKDaly : he was great
Snapington : everytime i try, i fail
LEEEROI : I liked the b/w episode where I play horseshoes and
the one where I have a crush on a boy wh
TVClassic : Linda did all three of you girls do your own singing
on the show?
Snapington : maybe you can try dave
GregKiroKH : smashing
Fonz92182 : AND WE USE THE BRADLEY'S GIRLS DAUGHTERS AS THE 3
GIRLS THIS TIME AND BOOBIE JO HAD A SON
DSTEIN280 : The show is called "The Ringer"
Snapington : he's pestering me, his name is jays00007
LEEEROI : con't a boy who only likes cars
SSantmyer : My favorite, Linda is Cavewomen(of the B&W PJ's)
Fonz92182 : HE CAN REPLACE DOC CRAIG
DSTEIN280 : Snap, looks like we're at capacity for the room right
now
TightComp : I loved the episode where you were asking all these
guys to marry you
Fonz92182 : HEY LINDA
JKDaly : DAVE i gotta go now
DSTEIN280 : It's called "Betty Jo's First Love"
SSantmyer : Bye Jon
LEEEROI : bye Jonathan
PJDBear : goodbye jonathan & thanks...
TVClassic : It was great chatting with you Jonathan take care.
Wetts1 : goodbye jonathan
JKDaly : bye every one
DSTEIN280 : Thanks so much for coming tonight, Jon
Snapington : bye Jon, nice chatting with you
DSTEIN280 : I'll email you soon
D1m1k4 : Bye Jon
Snapington : thanx Jon
JKDaly : god bless u all
TCamp93392 : Good bye jonathan
DSTEIN280 : Take care!
Fonz92182 : WAS THE SECRET ADMIRER EPISODE A MERETH OR GUNILLA
EPISODE
DSTEIN280 : You
TightComp : Thanks for chatting Jon!
PHILIPSTAR : bye
JKDaly : bye linda nice seeing u again
DSTEIN280 : You're a good pal
GregKiroKH : bye :)
TightComp : It was a Gunilla one
LEEEROI : I'm so glad new generations are watching PJ
Snapington : pj is timeles linda
C22694 : Bye Jonathan
TVClassic : My two sons ages 13 and 6 love the show.
GregKiroKH : Pistols and Petticoats was fun too
Fonz92182 : OK BECAUSE BETTY JO WAS MY FAVORITE CHARACTER DURING
THE GUNILLA SEASON
JKDaly : linda say hi to ur dad from orrin will u
GregKiroKH : I think
PJDBear : I watch 'em and laugh over & over & over...
Bob9045034 : bye Mr. Daly
SSantmyer : My four children adore it
D1m1k4 : Linda, all my children from ages 16 down to 9 like
the show and there aren't too many shows
Snapington : I always thought Pj was better than its country
cousins ga
DSTEIN280 : Linda, do you remember that Paul DeRolf was the boy
in the car episode
D1m1k4 : that they all like
Snapington : and beverly hillbillies
Snapington : because the characters were real and more like us all
on
Snapington : pj
SSantmyer : Hi Sunny
DSTEIN280 : but Jimmy Hawkins was the boyfriend
DSTEIN280 : Hi Sunny
NickOp PJ2 : Yeah, I've only met a few people that love both PJ
and GA, they respect each other, but...
GregKiroKH : I just remember that the 1960s were fun. Seeing these
shows again reminds me of local events
LEEEROI : I makes me feel good to know that and maybe TV
writers and producers will begin to see this
Sunnyfield : Hi SS! Can't believe I got in.
SSantmyer : Jimmy Hawkins was on a lot of episodes, wasn't he
Dave?
DSTEIN280 : Say Hi to Linda Henning!
DSTEIN280 : yes, he was Sandy
TightComp : Gunilla's Billie Jo used to treat Betty Jo like a
baby, I've noticed.
Sunnyfield : Hi Dave. Thanks for setting this up (and the reminder
email).
DSTEIN280 : you're welcome
LEEEROI : Jimmy was on several. We had a lot of fun.
GregKiroKH : smashing
SSantmyer : Good evening Wandamoor
Fonz92182 : YEAH AND GUNNILA SEEMED MORE LIKE A GUEST STAR THEN A
CO STAR REMEMBER HOW I TOLD YOU THAT
Fonz92182 : DAVE
LEEEROI : Well, I was more of a child when Gunilla was on
DSTEIN280 : I've spoken with him just a few days ago. He has
great memories of the show
SSantmyer : Hello Sisterhurl
Snapington : Linda what were Shirley Mitchell and Rose
Snapington : hi sis
Wandamoor : hello
Sisterhurl : Hi
DSTEIN280 : Hi Sister
TVClassic : Linda did all three of you girls do your own singing
on the show?
Sisterhurl : glad I made it
Snapington : and Rosemary DeCamp like who replaced Bea for a bit?
LEEEROI : Yes, We all sang ourselves and made several records
NickOp PJ2 : Speaking of Rosie and Shirley, was there any thought
of them permanently replacing Bea?
PJDBear : Linda, we saw your Dad on tape at Frank Inn's, was
Fonz92182 : OH LINDA YOU KNOW HOW WHEN JANETS OLD BOYFRIEND CAME
BACK
Fonz92182 : AND THE 3 OF YOU SANG
PJDBear : he an actor? he seemed so polished & self-confident.
Fonz92182 : I'M SO GLAD THAT YOU FOUND ME NOW MY WAY IS CLEAR
GregKiroKH : interesting
DSTEIN280 : (please Fonz, take off your caplock. thanks)
LEEEROI : They were trying to find someone to take Bea's place
& they were considered
Fonz92182 : I'M SO GLAD THATYOU FOUND ME NOW I'VE GOT YOU NEAR
LEANING ON YOU
Snapington : what is that fonz? a quote?
TCamp93392 : Linda what are you doing now, Sliders?
Fonz92182 : cause i love you the way o so clear (leaning on you)
DSTEIN280 : Linda, your mom told me she brought Rosemary into the
show but she couldn't do more shows because
DSTEIN280 : she was under contract elsewhere
LEEEROI : Good for you, fonz. My father acted on the radio and
sang, too.
Fonz92182 : i sing it all the time to the girls at school
D1m1k4 : Linda, do you keep in touch with the girl who played
Kathy Jo?
LEEEROI : I hope to do more Sliders and I still work with the
radio theater group
Snapington : Linda do you know who sang the opening on tv to pj?
PHILIPSTAR : I love seeing you run the cannonball Linda!
Snapington : somebody told me they actually thought it ws mike
minor
LEEEROI : Curt Massey
Snapington : but i have doubts about that
TightComp : Linda, is it the three of you who utter "Petticoat
Junction" in the opening theme?
Sisterhurl : It always sounded just like Mike Minor
Snapington : it was Curt, the co writer, ok thanx
Snapington : yeah
LEEEROI : Yes, we 3 said "PJ"
NickOp PJ2 : Linda, where in the world is Pat Woodell and I don't
mean her B & W body double?!
Snapington : yep
NickOp PJ2 : She seems to have vanished off the face of the earth
PHILIPSTAR : dave knows
DSTEIN280 : Keith, you kill me
LEEEROI : I don't know where she is now. I saw her about 11
years ago and heard no more.
TightComp : Why doesnn't Pat want to cooperate?
NickOp PJ2 : Sure was a wonderful singer
GregKiroKH : I wonder who came up with the smoke from the drink
bit too
DSTEIN280 : Would someone volunteer to leave the room so Meredith
can join us? I'm logging this so I can
Fonz92182 : hey lori isn't on and i talked to her earlier today
DSTEIN280 : send you a copy
DSTEIN280 : thanks
Snapington : Linda do you know where Susan walther is?
LEEEROI : Pat was a greaqt singer. Maybe she's just leading a
completely diff. life now
Snapington : I always thought she kinda looked like you except for
the glasses
DSTEIN280 : Meredith is on the phone w/ Dave right now and she
wants to come into the room but there's no space
Fonz92182 : who's that snap
Sunnyfield : Sure, for Meridith! Thanks again Dave....
Snapington : or am i thinking of lynette winters?
DSTEIN280 : Thanks sunny
Snapington : susan was the 1st henrietta
NickOp PJ2 : Pat had this wonderful habbit of going into the
kitchen at the Shady Rest...
DSTEIN280 : Everyone, Meredith has joined us
Snapington : lynette was second in the role
NickOp PJ2 : and never being seen again the rest of an episode!
DSTEIN280 : Linda, Meredith is here
NickOp PJ2 : (Applause, applause)
PHILIPSTAR : hi meredith
SSantmyer : Hi Meredith
Snapington : hi meredith
PJDBear : hi meredith1
D1m1k4 : Hi Meredith
Bob9045034 : Howdy, Meredith.
DOMSCLAN : hi everyone
LEEEROI : Hi Mere or should I say ciao
Sisterhurl : Welcome< Meredith
Teri157 : Hi meredith
NickOp PJ2 : "When I Fall in Love..." it will be with Billie Jo!
GregKiroKH : :)
Snapington : alays enjoyed you and your mom and dad too
SSantmyer : Hi Hallerb
Fonz92182 : hey linda i noticed when susan was henrietta you
hated her like in thje omala escalond pir
TCamp93392 : HI Meredith
DSTEIN280 : DOMSCLAN is Meredith
DSTEIN280 : Thanks so much for coming
DOMSCLAN : i'm at a friends house
GregKiroKH : I got a secret too
LEEEROI : Thanks Dave
PHILIPSTAR : leeeroi is linda
Jays00007 : I GOT IN
DSTEIN280 : Thanks to Sunnyfield for making room for Meredith
Fonz92182 : Boy that henrietta when they were handing out mean
dispostions she came back for 2nds
DOMSCLAN : my computer modem is broken
LEEEROI : Mere I loved Italy so much. We had a great time!
GregKiroKH : I can get this one in two
DSTEIN280 : Just so everyone knows, Linda & Meredith are here
Snapington : but iwant to know fonz if meredith maybe you or linda
know what
Snapington : happened to either susan walther or lynette winters?
NickOp PJ2 : Meredith and Linda, speaking of Plouts, how was it
working with Eliva Allman?
DOMSCLAN : ialso dont know how to use a mac mouse. HELP!!
DSTEIN280 : Macs are the best!
NickOp PJ2 : : >
TightComp : Power Mac user here!!!
DSTEIN280 : Just hit return or enter. Don't use the mouse
LEEEROI : Elvia was such fun - not at all like her character
GregKiroKH : I want to get a laser mouse like I have for my CD-i
DOMSCLAN : hi linda...so glad you loved italy..welcome home!
Bob9045034 : Everyone in the pjonline chat says hello.
PJDBear : See Meredith, ya need to chat more often.
Fonz92182 : i noticed bobbie jo hated selma plout
DOMSCLAN : she was a delight!
DOMSCLAN : sorry everyone i'm so slow
TightComp : Meredith, have you heard anything on Pat Woodell's
whereabouts?
Jays00007 : DOMS HOW OLD ARE YOU
Snapington : but meredith do you know where susan walther might
be?
LEEEROI : Don't worry, Mere, so am I
PJDBear : So is Dave..
DOMSCLAN : thanks.linda
GregKiroKH : I heard the water tower was cold
Hallerb : Hi I am back
DOMSCLAN : who's susan walter??
LEEEROI : I wish I knew where Susan is, but I don't
DSTEIN280 : Thanks Tom!
Snapington : she was the first henrietta plout
Sisterhurl : Thanks Hallerb for the easy access you put on the
board
DSTEIN280 : Deb's doing the typing
Fonz92182 : has anyone heard from Mike Minor latly
Snapington : she was replaced by lynette winters
Wetts1 : Meredith, you have such a beautiful voice - I love
the shows where you sing.
DOMSCLAN : i was in napa valley last weekend and saw a water
tower like ours!
TVClassic : all we need now is Lori (Bobbie Jo)
GregKiroKH : I ate an apple today too
Snapington : and where is lynette for that matter?
Hallerb : Glad it helped
Bob9045034 : Speaking of slow, can you imagine Uncle Joe on the
Internet?
LEEEROI : I just got a call from him when I was in Italy - for
my b'day
Fonz92182 : yeah tell me about it
Hallerb : Thanks for typing Deb
Sisterhurl : lol, bob
DSTEIN280 : No prob
GregKiroKH : I am not out of it, I think, I just do not know
completely what to say
DOMSCLAN : thanks..I love singing, specially harmony with my
wonderful sister betty jo!
TCamp93392 : I am very slow cant keep up
Fonz92182 : i'll watch buddy list everyone to kkep a lookout for
lori
Snapington : Meredith do you also ever sing with Heather?
Snapington : your real sister?
Snapington : i know like you she is aa fine actress too
DOMSCLAN : hope you mean mike minor, not uncle joe!! lol!!
LEEEROI : I got on line just so I could get in these chat rooms
GregKiroKH : lol means laugh out loud, you know
DSTEIN280 : Linda, we appreciate your doing that
D1m1k4 : We're so glad you did, Linda
SSantmyer : Funny Meredith!
DOMSCLAN : heather is my real sister, but i get along much
better with linda!
Snapington : Linda do you ever accept fan email or do ims or stuff
like that?
Snapington : lol, wow
OnlineHost : Fonz92182 rolled 3 6-sided dice: 4 4 5
LEEEROI : Sure, if you'll all be patient with me
DSTEIN280 : of course
PJDBear : Always...
Fonz92182 : yes
DOMSCLAN : my oldest and best friend is a puter expert...she
taught me lol, but that's about ot!!
DOMSCLAN : it, sorry!
LEEEROI : I have so much to catch up with after Italy, but I'd
love to hear from fans
GregKiroKH : I am working on my charaterization, PJ is very good
for that
Snapington : ok great
TVClassic : How did you like working with Charles Lane (Homer
Bedloe)?
Fonz92182 : my friend shivadiva2(bobbie jo) taught me to roll
dice
Bob9045034 : I'm in two chat rooms at once, this one on AOL and
another on the Web.
Snapington : meredith do you accept email from fans or do ims or
stuff like that?
DOMSCLAN : did you guys see us on ET??
TVClassic : I always enjoyed his character
Bob9045034 : Multitasking. :)
Snapington : we don't pester you great people
DSTEIN280 : Linda, did your folks give to you the Birthday
greeting from everyone online?
DOMSCLAN : we had fun doing it!!
Sisterhurl : Are any of the old parts of the set still around
somewhere?
LEEEROI : Charlie Lane is great - not like his character either
Snapington : but we want you to know how important you were to our
childhoods
D1m1k4 : We did, Meredith and it was great. You all look
wonderful!
PJDBear : Meredith: really enjoyed you on ET.
Snapington : Linda Charlie's still alive right?
Hallerb : Yea your looking great
LEEEROI : I did get some things just before I left. Thanks
DOMSCLAN : thanks...we all loved charlie lane..he was so sweet!!
C22694 : Meredith & Linda, it was great seeing you on ET & the
Emmys
GregKiroKH : Why does the Cannonball have an eight on it?
NickOp PJ2 : Dave, have to go check out another area on Nick/AOL,
so I'm hopping on the Cannonball--
Bob9045034 : It was a 3.
GregKiroKH : Because it is a crazy choo choo
TVClassic : Charles Lane is a fine character actor, but did his
best work as Homer Bedloe
NickOp PJ2 : To the Bradley girls--you are still beautiful! Chao!
NickOp PJ2 : Bye!
Fonz92182 : meredith i liked the part on the emmys you were
teasing lori with her hootres
Hallerb : 8 was easier to film
SSantmyer : Cause that's my favorite number Greg(LOL)!!!
D1m1k4 : Bye Nick
DSTEIN280 : Bye Keith...but we need you. Can I call you now?
C22694 : Meredith, are you working on any projects now?
Snapington : bye nickop
DOMSCLAN : we really appreciate all of our fans--especially Dave
Stein or d stein280!
NickOp PJ2 : Call quick Dave, I have to go to school tonight too
Fonz92182 : oh everyone you know Joanna on Newhart Mary Frann
Snapington : yeah she left us last night
Hallerb : Sad she died
Fonz92182 : she died yesterday
Snapington : may she rest in peace
DSTEIN280 : ok, I'll call you right now.
NickOp PJ2 : BTW all--PJ tapes are in stores (in various
qualities)
DOMSCLAN : i'm still not into e mail yet, but i will be..i have
a new puter and need more experience
DSTEIN280 : Deb will continue in my place
Snapington : ok
LEEEROI : I'm starting to fade - still on Italy time and I only
got 4 1/2 hrs sleep last night
Snapington : oh my
SSantmyer : Meredith you are such a sweet person
Snapington : does gunilla ever come online?
Bob9045034 : An 8 is still an 8 when the film is run backwards,
like when the Cannonball goes in reverse.
DOMSCLAN : ive mostly been recording a lot of books on tape
DSTEIN280 : How many hours difference btwn CA & Italy?
Fonz92182 : hey linda when i had to return to school to see i
didn't fall asleep at all
LEEEROI : Nine hours later in Italy
Fonz92182 : the night before
GregKiroKH : Wow, SSantmyer
DOMSCLAN : i was with mary frann the night before she died..i
cried all day yesterday
TCamp93392 : Was Italy nice this time of year?
DSTEIN280 : messes with your system, that jetlag
LEEEROI : It took us 26 hours to get home
Bob9045034 : Who says the internet causes lost sleep? :)
GregKiroKH : 26, smashing
DSTEIN280 : So sorry to hear about Mary
TVClassic : was she ill
Hallerb : Was mary Ill?
Sisterhurl : how did mary Frann die? I didn't heaR ABOUT IT
PJDBear : I enjoyed her work on the Newhart.
Snapington : she ddied in her sleep suddenly tvc
Fonz92182 : my dad said she died in her sleep
DOMSCLAN : she and i worked with a group of celebrity women at a
homeless shelter
Snapington : she was not ill apparently
SSantmyer : I liked her performances on DOOL
GregKiroKH : <Rachel is on the airplane, nothing to do with PJ,
but travel>
DOMSCLAN : linda: what was your favorite city??
Fonz92182 : really meredith i didn't know that
Hallerb : every ones time can be short
LEEEROI : I was shocked to hear about Mary, too. She used to
come into the shop where I work
DOMSCLAN : mfrann seemed in perfect health...it's so eerie!
C22694 : Meredith, do you do alot of charity work?
Snapington : meredith is your wonderful mom Sheila still acting or
is she retired now?
LEEEROI : I think Florence was, but I loved Cortona, too
Snapington : if i may ask that is?
TVClassic : Well I have to go everyone it was great chatting with
you Meredith & Linda hope to chat with
Teri157 : Linda what's it like working with Jerry o'connell of
sliders?
TVClassic : you again
DOMSCLAN : we all must love one another and forgive, life is too
short
Fonz92182 : i haven't been to Italy but i've lived in Germany and
visited Austria France Spain Hooland
Snapington : i always remember her as the later alice kramden of
course
Snapington : amen
Fonz92182 : my girlfriend and i might elope in Paris
Hallerb : Its great she will live on , in her shows
TVClassic : Will continue to see you in TVLand
DOMSCLAN : where's Lori??
Bob9045034 : I agree.
DSTEIN280 : I invited Lori & sent a reminder to her today
Fonz92182 : me too
DOMSCLAN : paris is my favorite city!
LEEEROI : Jerry O'Connell is a dear
DSTEIN280 : Didn't hear if she was coming
Snapington : she's online often Meredith so i don't know
TVClassic : Goodnight all Thanks for coming Linda and Meredith,
see you in TVLand
SSantmyer : Hi Carlo
GregKiroKH : <who has the hamburgers>
Sisterhurl : did you send the easy click entry?
LEEEROI : I was wondering where Lori is, too
Fonz92182 : meredith when was the last time you were in paris
Snapington : goodnight tvc
SSantmyer : Bye TVC
D1m1k4 : Good night TV
DSTEIN280 : I did speak to Buck Buchanan and he said he would try
to be here
Carlosaunt : hey everyone
DSTEIN280 : Bye TV
DSTEIN280 : Hi Denise
Snapington : hi carlos
C22694 : Bye TV
DOMSCLAN : i had to get in my car to come to my friends house,
since my puter wasnt working..they need
Carlosaunt : HOW ARE YOU DAVE?
D1m1k4 : Hi Carlos
Snapington : oops i mean denise
DSTEIN280 : good, thanks
Carlosaunt : Hi Snap
D1m1k4 : We're so glad you did that, Meredith
TightComp : Hi Denise. You made it!!!
DOMSCLAN : thanks
Carlosaunt : Yes I did. Hi Bob
DSTEIN280 : So everyone knows, we have Linda Henning and Meredith
MacRae here with us
TCamp93392 : Meredith, what was uncle joe like to work with?
Snapington : I know this is not pj related but Meredith i noticed
DOMSCLAN : i was in paris in june of 97
PJDBear : yes, Meredith thanks for making that effort.
LEEEROI : Thanks everyone for being here, I have to try to get
some rest now. Goodbye!
Sisterhurl : goodbye
Snapington : a few weks back a number of old eps of What's MY Line
PJDBear : Thanks for coming Linda...
TCamp93392 : Good bye Linda.
Fonz92182 : ok because the last time i went was in may 92 i was
in 3rdgrade then
C22694 : This is really an honor to be here with both of you,
Linda & Meredith
Wetts1 : goodbye Linda!!!
DOMSCLAN : uncle joe was the best..he always made us laugh
Snapington : thank you Linda, bye
D1m1k4 : Good night Linda. Thanks for being here
DSTEIN280 : Thanks for coming. Say hi to Ashby & your folks for
Deb & me
Teri157 : Goodnight Linda! Take Care
SSantmyer : Good bye Linda. It was wonderful to chat with you
C22694 : Thanks Linda for coming here
PHILIPSTAR : bye linda
TightComp : Dave, you must be so honored to know Meredith and
Linda on a personal basis.
Snapington : anyway of What's My Line with Larry Blyden and you
were a guest
GregKiroKH : the one with a girls name
Bob9045034 : Bye, Linda.
DSTEIN280 : They are very special people
DOMSCLAN : did linda say she was leaving??
Snapington : did u ever see those shows with you on them Meredith?
Hallerb : I shall return! I am working too,,,,,,bye linda
Snapington : i think so
DOMSCLAN : i missed it
Bob9045034 : Do you think a Petticoat Junction reunion will ever
be made?
TightComp : How long have you known them personally?
GregKiroKH : like beaty rubble
Snapington : I know you were on What's My Line a number of times
Sisterhurl : yes, she's tired from no sleep
DOMSCLAN : hope so.. i loved whats my line
GregKiroKH : whoops betty
Snapington : that's great
D1m1k4 : Meredith, why do you think there is no reunion in the
works. There are many of us who would
D1m1k4 : love it
Snapington : btw mweredith what was larry blyden and soupy sales
like?
Fonz92182 : linda just logged off
DSTEIN280 : It's great to see you on all those game shows. Did
you enjoy the tapes I gave you with them on it?
Snapington : then i'll get back to pj
DOMSCLAN : we've tried...i think cause gren acres had bad
ratings?
Sisterhurl : I bet it would go over much better now
Sisterhurl : tht it's so popular with the TVLand audience
D1m1k4 : How can they compare Green Acres with Petticoat
Junction?
GregKiroKH : I like playing games <the real long ones> even nice
mind games
DOMSCLAN : dave, i'm bad..i havent looked at the tapes..i've
been travelling...and over committed
DOMSCLAN : dunno
DOMSCLAN : sorry friend dave
Snapington : i agree d1
TCamp93392 : I must thank meredith,Linda and Jonathan for
answering my questions
Snapington : pj was way better
Bob9045034 : I guess the Green Acres reunion was a bit of a
disappointment.
DSTEIN280 : when you have time, I hope you enjoy
DOMSCLAN : i agree
D1m1k4 : Definitely Snap
Snapington : btw one more non pj meredith
Snapington : dod you keep in touch with anybody from your days on
My 3 sons?
Bob9045034 : But I read that Bette Midler is planning a movie
remake of Green Acres!
DOMSCLAN : who said no pj??
TCamp93392 : I go slow and I am tired so I am going. lol
DOMSCLAN : really?
Sisterhurl : oh, Bette would be great in that
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