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Petticoat Junction S03E16, Better Never Than LateS03E16

Petticoat Junction · Season 3

Petticoat Junction season 3 episode 16: Better Never Than Late

Aired 4 January 196625 minRated TV-G

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What happens in “Better Never Than Late”

Uncle Joe advertises to hotel guests Billie Jo's services as a stenographer. Mr. Norton, a salesman who wants to write a business letter to Frank Mortimer, hires her. Norton dictates a letter that is harsh and scathing as Mortimer reneged on an order. But Norton decides not to send the letter until he returns to the office. He learns when he returns to the office that Mortimer has come through with his large order and a promise for a future order. Norton can't find the letter. He returns to the Shady Rest to see if he left the letter there. They all learn that Uncle Joe found the letter and mailed it. To get the letter back, Kate has to battle Sam, an absent minded Floyd, Pixley postmaster Foley, and locksmith Tad Fiskee. Kate still can't get it back. But a good hearted Floyd may ultimately come to the rescue.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 34 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 25 minutes.
  • Directed by Stanley Z. Cherry, written by Ben Starr.

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Stanley Z. Cherry
Writer
Ben Starr
Guest stars
Vinton Hayworth as Mr. GrantHerbie Faye as Mr. FiskeeVaughn Taylor as Mr. FoleyHerbert Anderson as Mr. NortonLenore Kingston as GloriaHarry Harvey as Mr. BillingsRichard Collier as ManMaxine Semon as Lena Fenwick

Credits: TMDB.

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Previous · S03E15The Butler Did It28 December 1965Next · S03E17Betty Jo Catches the Bouquet11 January 1966
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