Posted on 06/10/2012 5:08:25 PM PDT by Borges
Frank Cady, 96, a character actor who played Hooterville general-store proprietor Sam Drucker on the TV sitcoms “Green Acres” and “Petticoat Junction,” died Friday at his home in Wilsonville, Ore., said his daughter, Catherine Turk. No specific cause was given.
Like Mr. Haney, Eb Dawson, Hank Kimball and Arnold the Pig, Cady’s Sam Drucker was a supporting cast member on “Green Acres” to lawyer Oliver Wendell Douglas and his socialite wife, Lisa, played by Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor, who had ditched the high life in New York City for the charms of a farm in Hooterville.
Cady played Drucker for the entire run of “Green Acres” on CBS, from 1965 to 1971, when it was canceled.
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Funny guy. RIP, Mr. Cady.
Also served in the Air Force during WW2.
A far more innocent time for sure...
RIP Mr. Drucker. Green Acres had a lot of underlying deep humor beneath the hijinks.
Heck of a run!
Thanks Mr. Cady — prayers for the family.
I liked that show. There is something to be said for a career where you just bring people some laughs and a lighter heart. RIP
I am guessing that Eb is the only one still living but I actually have no idea.
Prior to World War II, and before his film career, Albert had toured Mexico as a clown and high-wire artist with the Escalante Brothers Circus, but secretly worked for U.S. Army intelligence, photographing German U-boats in Mexican harbors.[4] On September 9, 1942, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1943 to accept an appointment as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for his actions during the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943, when, as the pilot of a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft, he rescued 47 Marines who were stranded offshore (and supervised the rescue of 30 others), while under heavy enemy machine-gun fire.[5]
R.I.P, “Mr Drucker” . Just thought of him on Richard Dawson passing. We still have William Schallert 7/6/19 22
Prior to World War II, and before his film career, Albert had toured Mexico as a clown and high-wire artist with the Escalante Brothers Circus, but secretly worked for U.S. Army intelligence, photographing German U-boats in Mexican harbors.[4] On September 9, 1942, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1943 to accept an appointment as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for his actions during the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943, when, as the pilot of a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft, he rescued 47 Marines who were stranded offshore (and supervised the rescue of 30 others), while under heavy enemy machine-gun fire.[5]
Rest in peace, Frank Cady! Thanks for all the fun you brought Green Acres and Petticoat Junction!
1971 saw the “rural purge” at CBS, when shows like Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, and The Beverly Hillbillies met their end. In the words of Pat Buttram (Green Acres “Mr. Haney), it was the year “CBS canceled everything with a tree — including Lassie.”
Yes, I believe you are correct - unfortunately. Well, as far as Green Acres is concerned, anyway. There may be a few of the Petticoat Junction cast still alive.
One of my favorites as a child. Loved it when they caused the NYC & Northeast blackout.
RIP Mr. Drucker. My friend and I both liked you so much, because you seemed quite smart and sensible amoung all those silly characters.
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Just wow.
Always enjoyed him on Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, and the occasional cross-over to Beverly Hillbillies.
Those shows were funny without relying on sexual inuendos or filthy language to get a laugh.
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