FRIDAY HALL OF FAMERS, 05/15/2020 - MISS JANE HATHAWAY

The Television Crossover Hall Of Fame continues its tribute to the Queens of May with this week’s Friday Hall of Famer….

MISS JANE HATHAWAY

There are certain Toobworld characters that just need to have a form of address in connection to their names: Lt. Columbo, Dr. Kildare, Sister Bertrille….

I’ve always felt that should apply with Miss Jane, but as a sign of respect.  Unfortunately, it also highlights her single status.

Some might think it odd that Miss Jane would be considered among the “Queens”. But Nancy Kulp was the archetype for the man-hungry spinster and it’s a position she will hold for tele-eternity.

From Wikipedia:

In 1962, [Nancy] Kulp landed her breakout role as Jane Hathaway, the love-starved, bird-watching, perennial spinster, on the CBS television series ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’. In 1967, she received an Emmy Award nomination for her role, and she remained with the show until its cancellation in 1971.

From The Beverly Hillbillies Wiki:

Jane Hathaway (played by Nancy Kulp in 246 episodes), whom the Clampetts address as "Miss Jane", is Drysdale's loyal and efficient secretary. Though she reluctantly carries out his wishes, she is genuinely fond of the family and tries to shield them from her boss's greed. Miss Hathaway frequently has to "rescue" Mr. Drysdale from his schemes, receiving little or no thanks for her efforts. The Clampetts consider her family; even Granny, the one most dead-set against living in California, likes her very much. Jane harbors something of a crush on Jethro for most of the series' run.

Here are the appearances of Miss Jane Hathaway in Toobworld which garner her a place within the TVXOHOF.

1962-1971
The Beverly Hillbillies
246 episodes

Winston Cigarettes

Petticoat Junction
- A Cake from Granny (1968)

(O'Bservations: In addition to this episode, she interacted with the characters of 'Petticoat Junction' and 'Green Acres' within the framework of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' in several episodes.

This photo of Lori Saunders with Nancy Kulp in an episode of 'The Beverly Hillbillies is of a different character she played after 'Petticoat Junction' had been cancelled.  For now, 'twill serve as an example.)

1981
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Movie)

For extra enjoyment of Miss Jane Hathaway’s lengthy career working for Mr. Drysdale, click here.

Welcome to the Hall, Miss Jane!

(Don’t worry, Ms. Kulp.  Miss Jane’s  showcase Is located on a different floor from Jed Clampett’s, so that she doesn’t have to run into him.  I’ll make sure the same holds true for Barnaby Jones when the time comes….)