PETTICOAT JUNCTION - Visiting Their Graves & Remembering The Cast

[@lwest284]

Having been born in 62', I grew up on all of these great shows and never miss a chance to watch them on tvland. Comedy at it's best! Thank you!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It really was a golden age of tv. Thanks, Lori!

[@ds99]

I was born in 1962 too. A great time for television shows.

[@brucecox5884]

@Bob Sebring and almost no talk about Sex . Shows you could watch with anyone and not get embarrassed

[@hardlines4]

I’m a 1962 baby as well and you are correct on these great shows we grew up on

[@eddielane9569]

Me-TV has a lot too and maybe a few more than what you see on TV Land.

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

Thank you steven. Petticoat junction is part of my childhood

[@peggylauer6018]

I think she was also Gracie Allens' best friend on the George Burns show...

[@maddyhayes617]

BEA BENEDARAT was also in an episode of I Love Lucy. On one of the episodes, after she died, they used a stand in and filmed from the back. Great idea. Meredith died from breast cancer at a young age..

[@kerridillon3120]

Born in 1953, I loved watching Petticoat Junction! The day after her funeral, Bea's husband died of a heart attack! Strange things happen in this world! Thanks for another great memory!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It's surprising how often one spouse died right after the other. Thanks, Kerri!

[@magpieone9390]

Wow.

[@eddielane9569]

I find it so sad that Meredith McRae died at age 56 which is my age. Makes me nervous when I hear people dying so young. She was very beautiful and so where all the other ladies that played on that show. I try not to miss it when it is on Saturdays on Me-TV. It is a great show to watch and it is so sad that we don't have good shows like were out in the 60s, 70s and 80s being produced again. My daughter is 28 and she loves watching all of the show's I grew up with. Morality has taken a steep dive in Hollywood over the many years and we don't see all of those kind of show's any longer. Too bad for America. Thanks for reruns.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing with us Eddie 😊👍

[@kennethmarquis6840]

I still watch Petticoat Junction everyday. Bea was my favorite on the show. It was never the same after.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

June Lockhart tried, but just didn't have the je ne sais quoi.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@curtisrobinson7962 June was beautiful and put a different spin on the character. It was a nice, refreshing change in the program!!!!!

[@ruthjesse6759]

I dearly love Petticoat Junction. Awesome show.

[@marytyson6376]

There forever capture in are heart and memory , and there roles that they choose to share is caught on film. The magic was show to us through tv , which in return drove are hearts and mind to remember there charters. May they rest in peace , Amen

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Steve does such an incredible job on his videos! I so love the job he dies! All my favorite series, shows & celebrities! He is so interesting & I just love his “style!” Loved this series as a kid!❤️

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That’s really nice of you to say Karen! I’m really glad you enjoy them 😊👍

[@charlesanthony4693]

Bea was also the Mother of Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies. She was on the first episode telling Jed to move to California

[@shaunclifton5281]

Pearl Bodine. Pearl was more Cute as Kate.

[@chillertheater7795]

she was in a couple of episode's of the Beverly hillbillies during the first season

[@reedhryals7007]

She was picked to be granny but she had a little to much for a granny

[@rustyruss2962]

Yesyes lol 😂

[@Lava1964]

I've heard that when saw saw Irene Ryan read for Granny, Bea quickly knew that the part was made for Irene.@@reedhryals7007

[@vickihough3825]

With the stay at home order in Wisconsin I am rewatching all of your videos today. Thanks for the memories! Stay well.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

that's so nice to hear. thank you, vicki!

[@aviator1962]

Thanks for doing this video Steve. Loved all three shows: The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres and Petticoat Junction. Nice trip down memory lane.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Yes, they were classics. Thanks, Dr. Roberts!

[@readergreg60]

You're probably about my age, Steve. I loved these shows. They were part of my earliest memories. That and being a young boy living in Southern California. It's been over 50 years since I've been there. Your interesting videos have a very familiar feel to them. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

i'm glad they bring back good memories for you, greg. thanks for sharing with us!

[@karolinesmail489]

Great video I watched petticoat junction all of the time... Another memory of my childhood ....this and Green acres was my favorite

[@augthedog55]

After watching this video I'm in the mood for an episode of Green Acres.

[@nazmoking3171]

Green Acres my all time favorite also!

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

I always like hearing the birds chirping in the background Steve.

[@sylviaaustin115]

Loved her!!! Pettycoat Junction was and still is(reruns) one of my favorites!! Thanks Steve!! Loved this walk!! Stay safe!! Love n hugs.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Sylvia!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Aw, so neat to see Smiley Burnett's resting place. He and Gene were a big part of my childhood in the 1950s.

[@pamelakern2849]

Loved this vlog! Petticoat Junction was one of my favorite old shows . It was sad to hear so many of the cast members have died. As always , you share so much great information. 🤩👍

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I know, these vlogs are bitter sweet. Thanks, Pamela!

[@MrMowww1]

Loved all three shows as a kid growing up in the sixties but Petticoat was my favorite as i'm a train lover. Great episode and narration as always Steve.

[@ald668]

I loved the show, as it was a simplier time.

[@rudymora8848]

Boy ill say.. this world has gotten wako.

[@wsearp]

Thanks for posting the video.... I watch them daily on retro over the air TV...

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That's awesome!

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@peacebstill9187]

You make it so hard to pick just one of your videos as my favorite, I love them all.. your the best.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Angelia, I appreciate that!

[@maddyhayes617]

I totally agree. !!!!!!!!!!

[@lucylucky8028]

It feels so weird having them "gone"

[@jayveecee1]

Thank you Steve.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, julio!

[@marlenepearson3936]

Thanks 😊 Steve! I know you did these trips down memory lane awhile back. But I'm enjoying them in June 2022. This is probably more exciting to me than your current series on the USA 🇺🇸 Presidents! 😆 👍

[@rneedham667]

Thank you so much for this video. I watched this as a kid. It was funny and sweet. Edgar Buchanan was a good actor.i remember him in westerns. seeing their graves and thinking of them is like friends passing away. Love them all.❤

[@binderkim]

Thank you so much. I had a great time reminiscing.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad to hear that Kimberly 👍

[@junecat1597]

Thanks for the childhood memories!😻

[@marthawilson8839]

I love your channel & appreciate all the info you tell us!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you Martha 😊👍

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Loved Petticoat Junction. Great show.

[@marciaallsbrook2335]

Bea Benederet also played in several episodes of Beverly Hillbillies as Jethro's mom, Pearl.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I didn't realize at the time that nearly all of the cast members appeared in all three shows by this creator and producer. Thanks, Marcia!

[@joelbrown9780]

She was cast as the original Granny. She gave it up after Irene Ryan read for it. Paul Henning was very found of Bea and created P.J. for her. Edgar B. also played Ward Cleaver's uncle Billy on LITB.

[@ALAN73275]

Bea also did the voice of the old lady in the Sylvester & Tweety Pie cartoons at Warner Bros

[@stephaniestavropoulos1639]

She was also the voice of Betty Rubble on The Flintstones.

[@navyspook79]

@Bob Sebring Agree. Irene was a little spitfire. She was perfect for that part. LOVED GRANNY!

[@jwbarnhartmusic]

I loved trains when I was a kid so I always looked forward to watching Petticoat Junction just to see the train. I have fond memories of the TV show.

[@Ohgrowup1]

My grandparents are right around the corner from Bea Benederet. My grandparents passed away in 1973.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing the memory of your grandparents with us O 👍

[@frankdenardo8684]

Your in good company

[@theresaponist2173]

One of my favorite shows

[@anndarnell9725]

Thank you Steve I really enjoyed this you bring back a lot of old memories

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Ann. I’m glad to hear that 😊👍

[@tonycortez3467]

another great video steve!......used to love Petticoat Junction!......keep the videos coming!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Tony. Will do.

[@jimcolberg730]

Ty for all your hard work , loved those artists and all the times they made me laugh , RIP to them all..

[@lesd9783]

I loved Petticoat Junction and still watch it when I see it on tv channels which shows the great old classic tv shows. In fact, I even have a few DVD's of Petticoat Junction that I will watch. Smiley Burnett also played with Roy Rogers in some movies as well. Gene Autry also has a town here in Oklahoma that is named after Gene; according to what I read, the town was renamed for Gene Autry during the time he owned a ranch there; it is south of Oklahoma City (south central Oklahoma) and northeast from Ardmore, Oklahoma. Boy howdy, did you bring back some great memories of classic clean tv shows on this vlog. Thanks for all you for all us viewers and always remember that you appreciated very much for your hard work in making all the wonderful videos!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I didn't know that about the town. Autry sure was huge in his day. Boy howdy, as always, thanks for sharing this with us, Les!

[@dianaszydel5944]

i loved that show! Had to make sure i was home in time to watch. Then Green Acres! Great video Steve!

[@camoboatcatfishing3968]

Loved this show . Really enjoyed the video and all the additional info I did not know about these people and shows . You did a great job man .

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Camo!

[@marinemom351]

I was born and grew up in the San Fernando valley, a true (3rd generation) valley girl. I loved this video as I moved away a long time ago and I miss it very much. Thanks for sharing.

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Thanks for sharing this..I just watched your Waltons video ( grave sites,etc.. ) I watched these older shows like this & love them, wish they were shows on now like them. My mother & I always watched the Waltons & Little House on the Prairie..she passed away in 2001, I think of her when I watch the reruns.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

sorry for your loss, shirley. i have good memories of my grandparents when i watch some of these shows, too. thanks for sharing with us.

[@jimmywyatt8351]

A very underrated actress,I loved Bea Benaderet....hope to see you someday...R. I.P.

[@gravytrain416]

So cool to see these markers and memorials. I was watching Petticoat Junction, and got into the whirlwind of internet searches, and came across your video. Thank you for doing this. I'm in NC, haven't been to CA in 20 years, but I'd like to go back, just to visit some of these places. I'm 43 years old, but having a chance to see a 1940 movie with Ann Sheridan, I fell in love. She died way before I was born, but I understand her remains are also at Forest Lawn. One of these days I want to make the trip and go back out there. Thanks for your video. I truly appreciated it. Best wishes!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

i just visited ann sheridan's niche at hollywood forever cemetery in my superman vlog, last week. funny you should mention her. thanks for sharing with us, clint and glad you found my channel!

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Great video. What a multifaceted cast and great characters including Arnold the pig.

[@rmoore1686]

I love 💕 Petticoat Junction. I can’t even watch Hollywood’s current offerings. Thank you 🙏 for posting this.

[@brendabranam4626]

Loved Petticoat Junction!!! Thank you sooo much for this video and more! God bless!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, brenda and you too!

[@neitajames6029]

Hi steve. I'm glad for channels like me tv that shows a lot of the shows that was on when I was young I can now watch they are new to me. All three shows was connected. I loved all the shows and the actors and actresses that made me laugh. Beautiful was only 60 that's young. When you are young you think it's old till you realize once you get passed 40 60 is not old at all. I'm sure I've watched this before but I enjoyed watching it again. Thank you steve. I always enjoy your blogs. All the info you share. Again thanks. Take care. Neita.🙂👋.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks for watching again, neita. always love your comments!

[@SandyzSerious]

I loved this show.

[@janw.6762]

Mr. Paul Henning was the creater and main script writer for all three: The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. His daughter Linda Kaye Henning, played Betty Jo on Pettycoat Junction. According to his Wikipedia page, many of the shows' characters and the storylines were all inspired by real family/friends lives and experiences. ❤

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

that always makes it more believable. thanks for sharing this, jan!

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

The CBS executives hated the "ruralfication" of it's comedy line-up in the 1960s. Although The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres were getting good ratings, they axed them anyway. Then replaced them with shows like "The Jeffersons" and "All In The Family." Sit-com have never been the same since.

[@cdgates1]

Paul Henning did not create Green Acres. One of Paul Henning writers from the Petticoat Junction named Jay Sommers came up with the idea. Henning only served as the executive producer for Green Acres. He was also responsible for the casting of Green Acres

[@sybil-roxanneclemons1333]

Bingo Jan G.!

[@billl1127]

Great vid. I was at an Angel game years ago when an elevator door opened and out stepped this bigger than life cowboy, Gene Autry, with an entourage of about 6 friends, all in big cowboy hats. Gene owned the Angel's. Its sobering to realize that no matter how rich or popular you are we'll all end up in the same place.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That must have been cool to see. And yes, sadly, it's the great equalizer. Thanks, Bill!

[@arexec1]

This is a very creative idea for a video series. Informative, and a great way to see the final resting place for these actors (or to learn that many were cremated).

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, arexec1! I love visiting cemeteries and I love nostalgia, so they just sort of came together in these vlogs.

[@judygraham8477]

I watched petticoat Junction all the time 💕

[@jillhuddle7379]

I loved all them show , thank you show much for the share , great video Steve❤

[@davidmckinney6577]

You are awesome and I think you are the perfect narrating your videos.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, david!

[@jeffmoore3154]

enjoy all of the yime and effort that you put in to educate us such a joy to relive all of the characters and the part people forget they were regular people with exceptional talet!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

So true. Thanks, Jeff!

[@jayelove1504]

You're doing an awesome job....please keep it up!!😍🤗

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Jaye!

[@behorn60]

I'm a fan of Petticoat Junction I still watch the show on Metv. I think Bea does the voice of Betty Rubble on the Flintstones.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Yes she was the voice of Betty Rubble. Alan Reed was Fred Flintstone, Jean Vander Pyl as Wilma, Mel Blanc as Barney Rubble.

[@gailreese4102]

The late Edgar Buchanan also guest-appeared in an episode of "The Partridge Family" ("M is for the Many Things") & in the 1963 theatrical feature "Move Over, Darling" (co-starring Doris Day & James Garner) (a remake of "My Favorite Wife" starring Irene Dunne).

[@bradlenaris310]

I'm very emotional watching this. I applaud you for sharing.

[@toddstropicals]

Great on video, I watched all those shows. I remember reading about Frank Cady's passing back in 2012.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It's funny how we remember certain dates like that. Thanks, Todd!

[@scooterdover2771]

Yeah and he always seemed so old on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres; but I believe he outlived all the cast on Green Acres except Eb.

[@rotunda57]

Frank was only 48 when he became Sam Drucker. He balded early and looked more like 68. That's why it was such a surprise that he was still living in 2012.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@scooterdover2771 Frank Cady was on many shows, and I believe Ozzie and Harriet , and I love Lucy

[@scooterdover2771]

@@maddyhayes617 He was on many shows, and had small parts in many movies too.

[@michaeleasterwood6558]

The dog Benji was also on PJ the first couple of seasons as Uncle Joes "sidekick".It was said that Higgins was the most intelligent animal actor ever

[@Iiwii11]

The theme song of Petticoat Junction and the train at the beginning is actually one of my earliest memories.

[@tmanqz]

When I was kid I wanted a uncle like Uncle Joe.

[@debrawilliams7983]

Tmanqz He was my favorite character on the show. He lazy as hell, but lovable! 😍😍😍

[@sandijohnson4630]

He was really lazy, in that role.

[@lisad476]

As always thank you😁

[@judyschmoll8541]

Edgar Buchanan was in alot of western movies. The most favorite 💓 of mine was McClintock with the "Duke" John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara. Love going on these trips. Thanks 😊 for sharing. Brings back lots of memories.

[@pauletteaguilar1394]

Bea Benaderate was not only a great actress, she was a great voice over actress, I didnt know she did the voice for Betty Rubble. Another great show I always enjoyed, thanks again Steve.

[@willieobermann5305]

I also remember Edger Buchanan from the 1950's series, Judge Roy Bean.

[@davidharris7805]

And uncle Billy on Leave it to Beaver

[@waltervaught8896]

Iconic

[@Deutschie]

Bea Benederet's husband suffered a heart attack and died at her funeral. He was buried alongside her 3days later. Bea's son was actor Jack Bannon. He appeared on several episodes of P.J. He died in 2017 at 77 years old. Edgar Buchanan was actually a dentist, as was his wife. They met at dental school. He turned his half of their dental practice over to her when he became a full time actor.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that, Deutschie. I love TV trivia.

[@markwilliams546]

According to Jack Bannon, (Bea's' Son) in an Interview about Petticoat Junction, he Was Driving back from her funeral in a car With Eugene Twombly when he suffered the heart attack that took his life, Jack Bannon said, 'Basically, He Died in my arms'.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Steve, the amount of work you put in for your videos is amazing! Thanks for posting your video as Petticoat Junction was a favorite show my parents watched when I was a kid.

[@missrita1826]

I sure am a big fan of Petticoat Junction. Didn't know she was the voice of Betty. Another great day.

[@yucchhiiowwee]

A couple times as I watched a couple old western movies on the Grit channel, I was not at the moment paying attention to the tv screen. I would hear the voices and action going on and suddenly hear that UNMISTAKABLE voice of Edgar Buchanan only to look at the tv and automatically think "Uncle Joe".

[@Auggies1956]

We recently saw him in a pre ww2 series as a sidekick to a detective.

[@rayfridley6649]

Did you know? Edgar Buchanan was also a dentist as well as an actor.

[@tolget4684]

He was in McClintock with John Wayne.

[@suehofkamp8594]

I enjoyed watching Petticoat Junction as a child. I still enjoy it on KZbin. Favorite character....... Uncle Joe! All time favorite show growing up was Dragnet. Love Jack Webb. As always this was a wonderful vlog down memory lane. Thanks Steve for all the work you do in putting these together for us to enjoy. 🙂

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Sue!

[@scooterdover2771]

My favorite character was always Higgins. I don't get why they never gave him a name on the show?

[@danfreisting2874]

Great episode

[@nancysmall9793]

This was a great video. I loved watching this show when I was young so seeing the Graves is very interesting. Merry Christmas to Jim and you.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you Nancy and the same to you! 🎄😊👍

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Gene Autry remarked once Smiley Burnet could play any musical instrument. He was a natural musician.

[@johnyoung468]

Dive Bar Casanova Smiley made movied with Roy Rogers too.

[@kimberleyblair3392]

this was great! enjoyed it immensely.thank you so much for your very well put together blog. looking forward to your next vlog!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Kimberley!

[@judithmitchell4667]

I loved Petticoat Junction. I didn't know it was the P. Junction dog that did the Benji movie - really interesting. I loved that Gordon McRae's (one of my favorite actors) daughter was one of the daughters. Thanks for sharing this video. Great job. Blessings- Judith 🎵🎭

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching and commenting Judith 😊👍

[@pam510]

Loved this show use to watch it when I was a kid ❤️

[@marinemom351]

Loved Petticoat Junction ❤️

[@mr.djcooncoon8196]

I loved that show as a 5 or 6 yo kid...I loved the girls especially Linda Kaye Henning...(older than my mother)...

[@tulsaman100]

Bea Benederet played Betty on The Flintstones...like your videos...thank you.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks big G 👍

[@karenjohnson576]

hi Steve, I watched Petticoat Junction when I was a kid. also I remember one movie that I loved that Edgar Buchanan was in . He was in the movie Penny Serenade with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne that is one of my favorite movies. I love one scene where Edgar Buchanan was trying to change a baby. it was hysterical. your videos are awesome. thank you so much. I had written to you recently about Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado. and how my friend and I walk it. since we had a bad snowstorm 2 weeks ago and 97 mph winds like a hurricane 13 trees at the cemetery were uprooted. today we went there and it looks like trees down all totally uprooted. but we had a nice walk. have a great day!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Wow, I thought it got windy here in the desert. Good thing you weren't walking on the day of those high winds. Too bad about the trees. Thanks, again, for sharing Karen!

[@rachelramsey1245]

I loved watching petticoat junction when I was a kid.Lived green acres an Beverly hillbillies too.Still watch the reruns on u tube.Great shows an actors.May they RIP

[@jaybee5659]

I also was a fan of Petticoat Junction. I remember later in the series when Bea got too sick to work. The producers would add a scene where one of the characters would read a letter from Kate with Bea's voice speaking what was in the letter. Then the fact she was not there for a special occasion when Betty Joe and Steve got married on the show, that was a sad moment for me.

[@davidvonbrawn4904]

Are you related to aunt Bee.?

[@Lava1964]

Bea Benaderet is in the episode where Betty-Jo and Steve are married. In fact, she sweetly mentions to Betty-Jo that she felt her deceased husband's presence at the ceremony--one of the rare times that her widowhood is mentioned in the series.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Great video. Well done and with the utmost respect. By the way, I grew up watching this show.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Me too. Thanks, George. Hope all is well.

[@robdyal]

In addition, Bea also had small parts on Jack Benny's radio and television programs as a studio switchboard operator. Also, in doing some research, it was learned that Benederet was in the running to be cast as Ethel Mertz in "I Love Lucy", but she took the part of Blanche Morton, George Burns and Gracie Allen's neighbor

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks for sharing that, rob!

[@jerryfisher1912]

I Loved Watching The Show Of All The Staff Members

[@peggylauer6018]

I loved Bea..I loved her on George Burns and Gracie show.. Reruns are on antenna tv early mornings

[@janw.6762]

LOVE Petticoat Junction! ❤

[@Carmen-z8l]

Love PJ and Green Acres!Great video! ♥️Benji♥️

[@ivieburks3135]

I love those shows

[@geraldstewart7377]

She was an excellent actress.. Rest in peace, Ms. Benaderet

[@rongarrett1366]

Edgar Buchanan also played the title role in the "Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean" TV series before taking on the "Petticoat Junction" role.

[@awpianoboom]

Before Burns & Allen she was on the Radio program called My Favorite Husband with Lucille Ball, Richard Denning, & Gale Gordon. Which later the show became I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball had considered Bea Benaderet as well as Barbara Pepper for the Role of Ethel Mertz, but Vivian Vance got the role & she was great as Ethel Mertz.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Ethel was perfect in that role, but it's still interesting to imagine Bea in it. Thanks for the great tv trivia, Anthony!

[@sybil-roxanneclemons1333]

You hit the nail on the head Anthony Ward! Bingo!

[@ChimingIn]

Awesome, I loved this show as a child. Thanks for your hard work👍🏼

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, CI

[@mr.multiverse7686]

I've known Bea Benaderet as The Voice of Betty Rubble from The Flintstones..she was the 2nd voice actor who provide the voice of the character and she became permanent voice actress..after the original voice of Betty..left only on one season..thank you for showing me to her wonderful grave..Steve.. Hopefully I could have a look at the graves of several voice actors who worked on Hanna-Barbera..great video, my friend..have a wonderful day 😀😊

[@Code3forever]

Meredith MacRae was a nice person. In 1973 I was working on the ambulance in LA and by a fluke, our unit was sent to a location in LaCanada where there was a film crew working on a movie which was supposed to be titled Milo. It was a religious film and Meredith and her then husband, Greg Mullavey, were the main actors in this movie. Larry Pennell played a priest in the movie as well. They needed an ambulance scene and that was the first time I ever was in a movie. We were sent out again the following week to film at Orthopedic Hospital so I got to work with Meredith again and she was in the ambulance with me and so between shots, we had a nice conversation. There were some tensions between her and her husband and she was in tears after a conversation with her husband. We had a break between shots where my partner and I took her to a nearby McDonalds for some soft drinks. I found her to be a down to earth person who was genuinely interested in what we did on the ambulance. The paramedic programs were pretty new then and she wanted to know how some of our equipment worked such as the defibrillator and biocom radio we had onboard. I remember I signed a waiver saying I would not be in a film again without joining the Screen Actors or Extras Guild. My partner and I were paid four hundred dollars for the two days work. I have encountered many celebrities during my time working on the ambulance as I was generally assigned to the Hollywood/West Hollywood area and celebrities get sick too like everyone else.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

WOW thanks for sharing that interesting celebrity encounter with us code3! That sounds like so much fun and what a great memory to have of those two days. It must be kind of surreal meeting so many celebrities and situations like that. I lived in West Hollywood for 15 years and every time I hear of a celebrity who died there When I was living there, it still seems weird.

[@Code3forever]

@@TheGraveyardChannel I was also on the call when Sal Mineo was stabbed. We were sitting at Crescent Heights & Santa Monica when the call went out. It took us less than a minute to respond as we were having coffee at Winchell's across from the old Starwood theater. He was stabbed in his carport next to his Ford Maverick car on Holloway as I recall.

[@lisajackson5552]

Love your documentaries Steve Thank you