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cablejockey · 02-03-2002, 01:29 PM

I used to watch this show long ago and it was one of my favorites. I'm wondering what happened to them, I know the "Greg Bentley" went on to a couple of very popular shows---Charlie's Angels and Dynasty---but what of the rest of the cast?

DanaPointGal · 04-14-2002, 09:08 PM

Bernadette Withers, who played Ginger, lives in Southern California, working as a Partner Manager for a large software company.

Kent · 07-29-2002, 06:36 PM

Hi,
Just found this site. A couple years ago, I searched everywhere for anything on Bachelor Father. Wasn't much out there. I also started a Yahoo news group, but nobody ever joined... :-( As for Sammee Tong, I read somewhere he committed suicide in the early 60s. I don't know anything more about it though. He was my favorite character too (other than Kelly, who I had a crush on)

And I also know Kelly was in a 60s girl group for a while.

Other than that, does anyone have tapes of the show they want to trade? I have quite a few, but I'm dying to get my hands on as many as I can!

Kent

Fan of old shows · 10-13-2002, 12:13 AM

its good to hear they are doing alright...

mister bluster · 11-14-2002, 10:49 PM

Speaking of Bernadette Withers, was she related to Jane?

ficlopri · 07-20-2003, 10:21 PM

No. The two actresses are not related. Bernadette was very pretty but not that good at acting. She seemed like she was in another world than everyone else while on BF.

Bentley · 07-20-2004, 04:08 PM

I wouldn't say she was pretty. She was cute in a pie face way. She seemed to act very natural on the show. I thought she was perfect in a non threatening way. One ep when Kelly ran for Pres. She was snotty to a girl who deserved it. In a cute way though she got her point across. For yrs I thought Bernadette and Jane were mother/daughter they resemble each other!!!

TV_on_the_Porch · 12-03-2006, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mister bluster

Speaking of Bernadette Withers, was she related to Jane?

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Originally Posted by ficlopri

No. The two actresses are not related. Bernadette was very pretty but not that good at acting. She seemed like she was in another world than everyone else while on BF.

Take it up with Internet Movie Database, which says Bernadette "Is the niece of Jane Withers, 'Josephine the Plumber' on TV commercials for Comet cleanser in the 1960s."
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0936718/

As far as Bernadette being "very pretty," I'd say ***'* ***** ** ****** ** ***** ****.

TV Knowledge Fan · 12-08-2006, 05:50 PM

...committed suicide in January 1965 (while appearing as a supporting player on Mickey's Rooney's ABC sitcom, "MICKEY") because he was involved in a BIG gambling debt that he knew he'd never be able to pay off. Apparently, the renewal of "MICKEY" for the entire 1964-'65 season hinged on Tong's availability. Both died at the same time.

Noreen Corcoran eventually retired from show business, and is living a quiet life these days. Ditto John Forsythe.

treky · 12-13-2006, 03:01 AM

John Forsythe also did the voice of Charlie in the two CHARLIES ANGELS movies.

Rezny@gmail.com · 04-02-2010, 11:50 PM

Sadly,John Forsythe died yesterday (4-1-2010,and gang,it's no april fools joke)at 92.Hey,by the way,does anyone remember Forsythe's OTHER two lesser-known shows NBC's"The John Forsythe Show"from 1965-1966 which started out as a comedy,but the comedy format was scrapped at midseason and it became a spy drama,and CBS'1969-1971 comedy "To Rome With Love"?

treky · 04-03-2010, 03:53 AM

yes, I remember "TO ROME WITH LOVE". I used to like that show; it was from Don Federson productions which also had 2 other shows at the time-"FAMILY AFFAIR" & MY 3 SONS". I remember once they did a crossover episode with "MY THREE SONS" and another time they did a crossover episode with "FAMILY AFFAIR".

I wish the show was on DVD!!

cmulwee001 · 02-02-2012, 07:46 AM

I think Bernadette was a gifted comedienne. Her facial expressions, and flair for physical comedy were good for a laugh now and then. Out of her and Noreen, Bernadette was the cut up and Noreen was the straight one. Hate that Ms. Withers' career never took off

jimmo · 08-05-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cmulwee001

I think Bernadette was a gifted comedienne. Her facial expressions, and flair for physical comedy were good for a laugh now and then. Out of her and Noreen, Bernadette was the cut up and Noreen was the straight one. Hate that Ms. Withers' career never took off

I agree. I also caught Bernadette Withers in an episode of "The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet," playing a very smart new neighbor girl of David Nelson and his wife, June, Withers' character smitten by David and the situation of David having to get Withers' character to fall out-of-love with him.

stevea · 08-20-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmo

I agree. I also caught Bernadette Withers in an episode of "The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet," playing a very smart new neighbor girl of David Nelson and his wife, June, Withers' character smitten by David and the situation of David having to get Withers' character to fall out-of-love with him.

She was a character actress--probably on a lot of shows. I know she was in at least one Beaver, and was probably on the Real McCoys, along with the appearances above.

02-03-2002, 01:29 PM	#1
cablejockey Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 478	Where Are They Now? I used to watch this show long ago and it was one of my favorites. I'm wondering what happened to them, I know the "Greg Bentley" went on to a couple of very popular shows---Charlie's Angels and Dynasty---but what of the rest of the cast?

04-14-2002, 09:08 PM	#2
DanaPointGal Member First Time Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2002 Posts: 1	RE: Whrere Are They Now Bernadette Withers, who played Ginger, lives in Southern California, working as a Partner Manager for a large software company.

07-29-2002, 06:36 PM	#3
Kent Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2002 Posts: 1	Re: Where are They Now? Hi, Just found this site. A couple years ago, I searched everywhere for anything on Bachelor Father. Wasn't much out there. I also started a Yahoo news group, but nobody ever joined... :-( As for Sammee Tong, I read somewhere he committed suicide in the early 60s. I don't know anything more about it though. He was my favorite character too (other than Kelly, who I had a crush on) And I also know Kelly was in a 60s girl group for a while. Other than that, does anyone have tapes of the show they want to trade? I have quite a few, but I'm dying to get my hands on as many as I can! Kent

07-20-2004, 04:08 PM	#7
Bentley Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Mar 13, 2002 Posts: 4	"Bernadette Withers" I wouldn't say she was pretty. She was cute in a pie face way. She seemed to act very natural on the show. I thought she was perfect in a non threatening way. One ep when Kelly ran for Pres. She was snotty to a girl who deserved it. In a cute way though she got her point across. For yrs I thought Bernadette and Jane were mother/daughter they resemble each other!!!

12-08-2006, 05:50 PM	#9
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Sammee Tong... ...committed suicide in January 1965 (while appearing as a supporting player on Mickey's Rooney's ABC sitcom, "MICKEY") because he was involved in a BIG gambling debt that he knew he'd never be able to pay off. Apparently, the renewal of "MICKEY" for the entire 1964-'65 season hinged on Tong's availability. Both died at the same time. Noreen Corcoran eventually retired from show business, and is living a quiet life these days. Ditto John Forsythe.

10-13-2002, 12:13 AM	#4
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	its good to hear they are doing alright...

11-14-2002, 10:49 PM	#5
mister bluster Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 24, 2002 Posts: 184	Speaking of Bernadette Withers, was she related to Jane?

07-20-2003, 10:21 PM	#6
ficlopri Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: Methuen, Ma.USA Posts: 659	No. The two actresses are not related. Bernadette was very pretty but not that good at acting. She seemed like she was in another world than everyone else while on BF.

12-13-2006, 03:01 AM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	John Forsythe also did the voice of Charlie in the two CHARLIES ANGELS movies.
	__________________ the Clampetts are in a fancy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Granny points to a tray of rubies. Granny: "How much fer one o' them red diamonds?" clerk: "Madam, those are rubies." Granny: "OK ask her kin we buy one offa her." clerk: " The ruby I am talking about is not a lady." Granny: "Lissen, how she got them diamonds is her business. I'm just sayin' ask her kin we buy one from her."

04-02-2010, 11:50 PM	#11
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Sadly,John Forsythe died yesterday (4-1-2010,and gang,it's no april fools joke)at 92.Hey,by the way,does anyone remember Forsythe's OTHER two lesser-known shows NBC's"The John Forsythe Show"from 1965-1966 which started out as a comedy,but the comedy format was scrapped at midseason and it became a spy drama,and CBS'1969-1971 comedy "To Rome With Love"?

04-03-2010, 03:53 AM	#12
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	yes, I remember "TO ROME WITH LOVE". I used to like that show; it was from Don Federson productions which also had 2 other shows at the time-"FAMILY AFFAIR" & MY 3 SONS". I remember once they did a crossover episode with "MY THREE SONS" and another time they did a crossover episode with "FAMILY AFFAIR". I wish the show was on DVD!!

02-02-2012, 07:46 AM	#13
cmulwee001 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 22, 2011 Location: Charlotte NC 28270 Posts: 18	I think Bernadette was a gifted comedienne. Her facial expressions, and flair for physical comedy were good for a laugh now and then. Out of her and Noreen, Bernadette was the cut up and Noreen was the straight one. Hate that Ms. Withers' career never took off