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Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 11:09 AM

http://www.examiner.com/article/tv-a...minor-has-died

TV actor Mike Minor has died

Mike Minor, best remembered as Steve Eliot on the “Petticoat Junction” TV series has died. He was 75 years old.

Mike Minor always longed for a career in professional baseball (there is currently a major league player named Mike Minor, who is no relation to the actor), but his natural athletic ability was accompanied by a fine singing voice. He began taking voice lessons at 10 and was already signing in clubs as a teenager.

His character of Steve Eliot was on “Petticoat Junction” over four seasons, marrying Betty Jo Bradley (Linda Kaye Henning) and having the child Kathy Jo as the series continued. However, the rumor that Minor sang the show’s title song is false (it was sung by composer Curt Massey). During his time on the series, he released two albums and several singles, and appeared with Ozzie and Harriet Nelson on stage in “The Impossible Years.”

When “Petticoat Junction” left the air in 1970, Minor worked in daytime drama, appearing on “The Edge of Night,” “As The World Turns,” “Another World,” and “All My Children.” His last TV acting appearance was on a 1993 episode of L.A. Law. In 1999, Minor performed on Broadway as Inspector James Ascher in "A Perfect Crime."

Mike Minor’s athletic prowess never landed him a pro baseball contract, but he did excel in golf as he got older. He was a member of the Hollywood Hackers.

Minor was born Michael Fedderson, and was the son of television producer Don Fedderson, best known for the “My Three Sons” TV series. His late younger brother, Gregg Fedderson, was also an act. Minor was married Linda Kaye Henning in real life for five years, but they had no children. He has a son from a former marriage.

Mike Minor died of cancer on Monday January 25, 2016.

Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 11:36 AM

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Zoneboy · 01-30-2016, 11:52 AM

Thanks, Sonny.

Bonniegirl · 01-30-2016, 12:09 PM

OH NO!!!!!!!

Bonniegirl · 01-30-2016, 04:45 PM

Is it really confirmed that he has passed? I haven't really found anything more on the internet besides what was posted here? And if he died Jan.25,why are we just knowing about it now , five days later!

I don't want to believe it!

AB · 01-30-2016, 04:51 PM

Such sad news, may he rest in peace.

Zoneboy · 01-30-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Is it really confirmed that he has passed? I haven't really found anything more on the internet besides what was posted here? And if he died Jan.25,why are we just knowing about it now , five days later!

I don't want to believe it!

The Facebook post was good enough for me.

Marvo301 · 01-30-2016, 05:39 PM

Mike Minor (Fedderson)

Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Is it really confirmed that he has passed? I haven't really found anything more on the internet besides what was posted here? And if he died Jan.25,why are we just knowing about it now , five days later!

I don't want to believe it!

I wasn't sure either until after the FB post. Sometimes it takes awhile for minor celebrities to be mentioned in the mainstream media. I was thinking of you when I heard about it. I knew that you were a fan of his. It seems like he had cancer.

Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 07:14 PM

Although I have to admit it is confusing. TV Line had his obituary posted but when I went to their link it was taken down.

Zoneboy · 01-30-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Television

Although I have to admit it is confusing. TV Line had his obituary posted but when I went to their link it was taken down.

I saw that also, the FB post seemed legit but now I'm starting to wonder.

Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I saw that also, the FB post seemed legit but now I'm starting to wonder.

Reading what's left of it on Google it seems they posted it because it was posted on Marc Berman's Program Insider. I've been reading Marc's columns for years so I know he's respectable but I suppose he could have made a mistake. Too many conflicting articles.

http://programminginsider.com/networ...or-dead-at-75/

Bonniegirl · 01-30-2016, 07:59 PM

I'm wondering if it is true, it will come up on METV! Since they currently show Petticoat Junction. I know when Wayne Rogers died, they acknowledged it and showed Trapper John themed eps. of Mash I think for a week. I haven't watched METV at all day today!

Mr. Television · 01-30-2016, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I'm wondering if it is true, it will come up on METV! Since they currently show Petticoat Junction. I know when Wayne Rogers died, they acknowledged it and showed Trapper John themed eps. of Mash I think for a week. I haven't watched METV at all day today!

Reading down that FB page, the person that reported it seems to have had contact with Linda who had told her he had throat cancer. If she heard it from Linda then it's legit.

Bonniegirl · 01-30-2016, 11:10 PM

It is on MSN homepage now!! So I guess it really is true! Really sad,75 isn't a young man, but by todays standards it really isn't that old! Damn Cancer, if not for that he would be around at least another ten years or more !! His brother Gregg Fedderson died of Cancer tooi n 2004!

RIP! I will always love my wonderful, handsome Steve!!!

01-30-2016, 11:09 AM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Mike Minor Dies At 75 http://www.examiner.com/article/tv-a...minor-has-died TV actor Mike Minor has died Mike Minor, best remembered as Steve Eliot on the “Petticoat Junction” TV series has died. He was 75 years old. Mike Minor always longed for a career in professional baseball (there is currently a major league player named Mike Minor, who is no relation to the actor), but his natural athletic ability was accompanied by a fine singing voice. He began taking voice lessons at 10 and was already signing in clubs as a teenager. His character of Steve Eliot was on “Petticoat Junction” over four seasons, marrying Betty Jo Bradley (Linda Kaye Henning) and having the child Kathy Jo as the series continued. However, the rumor that Minor sang the show’s title song is false (it was sung by composer Curt Massey). During his time on the series, he released two albums and several singles, and appeared with Ozzie and Harriet Nelson on stage in “The Impossible Years.” When “Petticoat Junction” left the air in 1970, Minor worked in daytime drama, appearing on “The Edge of Night,” “As The World Turns,” “Another World,” and “All My Children.” His last TV acting appearance was on a 1993 episode of L.A. Law. In 1999, Minor performed on Broadway as Inspector James Ascher in "A Perfect Crime." Mike Minor’s athletic prowess never landed him a pro baseball contract, but he did excel in golf as he got older. He was a member of the Hollywood Hackers. Minor was born Michael Fedderson, and was the son of television producer Don Fedderson, best known for the “My Three Sons” TV series. His late younger brother, Gregg Fedderson, was also an act. Minor was married Linda Kaye Henning in real life for five years, but they had no children. He has a son from a former marriage. Mike Minor died of cancer on Monday January 25, 2016.
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Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	OH NO!!!!!!!

01-30-2016, 04:45 PM	#5
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	Is it really confirmed that he has passed? I haven't really found anything more on the internet besides what was posted here? And if he died Jan.25,why are we just knowing about it now , five days later! I don't want to believe it!

01-30-2016, 04:51 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Such sad news, may he rest in peace.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Although I have to admit it is confusing. TV Line had his obituary posted but when I went to their link it was taken down.

01-30-2016, 07:59 PM	#13
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	I'm wondering if it is true, it will come up on METV! Since they currently show Petticoat Junction. I know when Wayne Rogers died, they acknowledged it and showed Trapper John themed eps. of Mash I think for a week. I haven't watched METV at all day today!

01-30-2016, 11:10 PM	#15
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	It is on MSN homepage now!! So I guess it really is true! Really sad,75 isn't a young man, but by todays standards it really isn't that old! Damn Cancer, if not for that he would be around at least another ten years or more !! His brother Gregg Fedderson died of Cancer tooi n 2004! RIP! I will always love my wonderful, handsome Steve!!!