I'm definitely many years younger than the majority of those who grew up with the show, so I will certainly not share the same sentiments about it. Petticoat Junction is an odd little show, but it's very charming especially in its first few seasons. It's a piece of media that falls in line with the interest, or trope, of hillbilly or western shows that were popular in the 60s. Especially being that it coincides with Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres. If you're looking for something that's mildly entertaining and enjoy that realm of shows, it's definitely worth a watch. Although, I do have some reservations.
My first is that I find uncle Joe to be a bit annoying at times, but I feel the same way about Kate as well. I understand what they were going for in terms of the dynamics and personalities, but their characterizations just throw me off and make me want to rip my hair out If I watch the show for more than a few episodes at a time.
Secondly, this ties back in with it being a product of its time. There are certainly episodes that have not aged well into the 21st century. For me, that specifically falls onto "Local Girl Makes Good" and somewhat "The Ringer" in season one. While Kate is certainly the matriarch and glue that holds everyone together, it just gives me an itch that the girls feel like eye candy and initially are given distinct personalities, the tomboy, the boy crazy one, and the studious book smart one, but eventually culminate into mostly having boy troubles and not caring for much else until later seasons. Kates advice regarding that also tends to feel outdated in some circumstances.
With that said, it's definitely worth a watch for a younger audience, the show has some great core values and funny moments. However, keep it in the back of your mind that things are not like the were in that time period, because as a new viewer some plot lines, comments, or advice my throw you off.
Also, the Indian statue gets me every time.
My first is that I find uncle Joe to be a bit annoying at times, but I feel the same way about Kate as well. I understand what they were going for in terms of the dynamics and personalities, but their characterizations just throw me off and make me want to rip my hair out If I watch the show for more than a few episodes at a time.
Secondly, this ties back in with it being a product of its time. There are certainly episodes that have not aged well into the 21st century. For me, that specifically falls onto "Local Girl Makes Good" and somewhat "The Ringer" in season one. While Kate is certainly the matriarch and glue that holds everyone together, it just gives me an itch that the girls feel like eye candy and initially are given distinct personalities, the tomboy, the boy crazy one, and the studious book smart one, but eventually culminate into mostly having boy troubles and not caring for much else until later seasons. Kates advice regarding that also tends to feel outdated in some circumstances.
With that said, it's definitely worth a watch for a younger audience, the show has some great core values and funny moments. However, keep it in the back of your mind that things are not like the were in that time period, because as a new viewer some plot lines, comments, or advice my throw you off.
Also, the Indian statue gets me every time.