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Running joke among actors, even those who are retired. Most will tell you they’re still “available,” if you’re a producer or casting director looking for talent for your next project.
If you’re old enough, you may remember an actor named Charles Lane who appeared on “Petticoat Junction” and in scores of other TV shows and films for decades. Usually played some sort of humorless bureaucrat. A few months before his passing, Mr. Lane got a lifetime achievement award from TV Land for his 77-year career. During his acceptance speech, Mr. Lane let everyone know we was still available, in the event someone was looking for an older actor. He was 100 at the time. Passed away at 102.