Jan Miner, 86; Palmolive Ad's MADGE dies

Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by Steve Hoffman, Feb 20, 2004.

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  1. Steve Hoffman

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    Sorry to hear that Jan Miner died. She played Madge for like 26 years in those Palmolive commercials. Thanks to Joel Cairo, I just watched a vintage Madge commercial from the 1960's yesterday....

    She had a great gig and it allowed her to live comfortably and do theatre, etc., without having to worry about paying the bills.

    RIP.
     
    Steve Hoffman, Feb 20, 2004
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  2. Leppo

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    :(
     
    Leppo, Feb 20, 2004
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  3. TimM

    TimM Senior Member

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    "your soaking in it" has to be one of the most famous lines in TV history. It seams like that series of commercials went on even longer than 26 years. I don't ever remember TV when she wasn't on. :(
     
    TimM, Feb 20, 2004
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  4. Gary

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    Sounds like a classy lady... :(
     
    Gary, Feb 20, 2004
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  5. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

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    R.I.P Sometimes the little things we remember mean a lot! Yup, I can immediately visualize her!
     
    Michael, Feb 20, 2004
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  6. AudioGirl

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    I always liked her. She really had a good gig to last so long!
     
    AudioGirl, Feb 20, 2004
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  7. JonUrban

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    They had a nice news piece on the local TV stations here a few nights ago. She lived here in Connecticut.
     
    JonUrban, Feb 20, 2004
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  8. RetroSmith

    RetroSmith Forum Hall Of Fame<br>(Formerly Mikey5967)

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    Between her and Jesse White as the Maytag man, some of the longest running characters in commercials. RIP Jan......
     
    RetroSmith, Feb 21, 2004
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  9. Done A Ton

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    The Mayag man who died last year was Gordon Jump, AKA Art Carlson from WKRP.
     
    Done A Ton, Feb 21, 2004
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  10. pdenny

    pdenny 22-Year SHTV Participation Trophy Recipient

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    Gordon Jump was a very funny, gentle guy. I met him on a couple of occasions over the years. His most famous line ("As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly") is from WKRP but I love a line he had on a Seinfeld ep: "I'll see you in hell, Costanza!"
     
    pdenny, Feb 21, 2004
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