S05E02Petticoat Junction season 5 episode 2: It's Not Easy to Be a Mother
Aired 16 September 196725 minRated TV-G
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What happens in “It's Not Easy to Be a Mother”
Betty Jo thinks she's at that point in her life where she needs to learn how to cook in order to get a husband. Kate agrees and offers to teach Betty Jo. But Betty Jo is on her own when Kate sees one of Billie Jo's costumes for her nightclub act. Kate wants to go with Billie Jo to see what this act is all about. At the club, Kate can't help but be the typical stage mother. But Kate may have a bigger problem when she telephones home to see how things are going. Sam answers and tells her not to worry since "there's nothing you can do about it now". Sam is referring to the fact that Steve became sick after eating Betty Jo's cooking. Kate jumps to the wrong conclusion and rushes back home to save Betty Jo from what she considers a big mistake.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 30 of season 5, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 25 minutes.
- Directed by Ralph Levy, written by Charles Stewart.
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Ralph Levy
- Writer
- Charles Stewart
- Guest stars
- Herb Vigran as Barney MorganPeter Leeds as Syd SparksHerbie Faye as DoodlesPhil Gordon as Charley
Credits: TMDB.
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