S01E35Petticoat Junction season 1 episode 35: Local Girl Makes Good
Aired 19 May 196425 minRated TV-G
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What happens in “Local Girl Makes Good”
Business executive Mary Jane Hastings returns home to Hooterville to receive the Chamber of Commerce award. She commands attention just by her very presence, with everyone being at her beck and call. Kate doesn't like the effect Mary Jane has on her girls. Kate blames Mary Jane's assistant Steve, who is setting the example that what Mary Jane wants, she gets. Kate learns that Steve is in love with Mary Jane. Kate tells Steve he needs to stop being the ever obedient servant. But when Steve stands up to Mary Jane, she fires him. After learning that Mary Jane is in love with Steve, Kate finds a way to bring them back together.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 35 of 38 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 34 first.
- It runs about 25 minutes.
- Directed by David Alexander, written by Jerry Seelen and Leo Rifkin.
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Alexander
- Writers
- Jerry SeelenLeo Rifkin
- Guest stars
- Jack Bannon as Roger BuddPeter Hansen as SteveBart Patton as Phil WillisElena Verdugo as Mary Jane Hastings
Credits: TMDB.
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