Dr. Janet Craig

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Dr. Janet Craig is a fictional character on Petticoat Junction from 1968 to 1970. Played by June Lockhart, not much is known about Dr. Janet. She arrives in Hooterville in 1968 and rents a room at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is now run by Joe Carson, after the departure of his niece, Kate Bradley (a storyline necessitated by the death of Bea Benaderet, who'd played the character).

Initially, several men in town object to a female doctor and conspire to get her to leave. The ladies group also objects to her. Joe Carson, Sam Drucker, and Wendell try to give her the silent treatment. Joe pretends to have a disease which she can't cure, hoping she will leave in shame. However, he genuinely gets sick and her treatment is a success. Her personality quickly wins them all over and they become friends.

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Dr. Janet Craig is a fictional character on Petticoat Junction from 1968 to 1970. Played by June Lockhart, not much is known about Dr. Janet. She arrives in Hooterville in 1968 and rents a room at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is now run by Joe Carson, after the departure of his niece, Kate Bradley (a storyline necessitated by the death of Bea Benaderet, who'd played the character).

Initially, several men in town object to a female doctor and conspire to get her to leave. The ladies group also objects to her. Joe Carson, Sam Drucker, and Wendell try to give her the silent treatment. Joe pretends to have a disease which she can't cure, hoping she will leave in shame. However, he genuinely gets sick and her treatment is a success. Her personality quickly wins them all over and they become friends.

Subject ID: 67764

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Subject ID: 67764