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Remembering Frank Cady
Veteran actor Frank Cady has died,
he was 96, no cause of death was announced.
Frank Cady started his TV career
back in 1953 appearing on Mr. Peepers as a Jewelry Salesman.
He then played the part of Dr.
Williams on the Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet during the 1950's. In
the 1950's Frank Cady appeared in a number of Westerns including
Broken Arrow, Maverick, & Wagon Train. In
the early 60's he appeared on the Andy Griffith Show, Make Room For
Daddy, Dennis The Menace, Pete & Gladys, Grindl, Hazel and
others. Frank had some
serious cast appearances in The Untouchables, Perry Mason, Hawaiian
Eye & The Great Adventure. His
biggest success was that of playing Sam Drucker, owner of Druckers
General Store in Hooterville. This
character appeared on Green Acres, Petticoat Junction & Beverly
Hillbillies. His store was way ahead of its time as he offered
services such as a Post Office, Justice Of The Peace, Editor of the
Local Newspaper & more. In
the 70's he appeared on Hawaii Five O & Eight Is Enough. Frank
Cady was one of the most popular character actors on TV in the
1960's.
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