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Melody Patterson, 66, actress ("F Troop")
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Aug 21, 2015, 9:44:59 PM8/21/15
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Actress Melody Patterson, best known for F-Troop, has died
James L. Neibaur
August 21, 2015 5:39 PM MST
Melody Patterson, an actress who did work in films and television, has died at the age of 66. According to reports, Ms. Patterson died August 20, 2015 at a nursing home after multiple organ failure.
Patterson was only 16 years old when she debuted in the role of Wrangler Jane on "F-Troop," but she'd been acting since the age of 5. The Wrangler Jane character was said to be based on Doris Day's portrayal of Calamity Jane in the 1953 movie co-starring Howard Keel. Patterson has stated that "Calamity Jane" was her favorite movie. As Wrangler Jane, Patterson lustily pursued Captain Parmenter, played by Ken Berry. A running gag on the program had Jane kissing Parmenter, who avoided her affection by stating, "Jane, please, not in front of the men!" Patterson got the role by telling producers she'd be 18 on her next birthday. They did not find out her real age until after seven episodes had aired and she'd already clicked with viewers.
After the cancellation of "F-Troop," Patterson appeared on radio, on stage, in films, and on TV, including several episodes of television's "Hawaii Five-O," which featured her then husband James MacArthur. In her later years, she wrote a column for the magazine "Wildest Westerns" which dealt with western films and television series. She also enjoyed appearing at "F-Troop" reunion gatherings, signing autographs for fans.
Patterson's death was first announced on Facebook by her personal friend Lee Day. She indicated that Ms. Patterson broke her back several years ago and never fully recovered. Melody's passing was then announced by her former F-Troop co-star Larry Storch as well as other sources.
(c) 2006-2015 AXS Digital Group LLC d/b/a Examiner.com
Actress Melody Patterson, best known for F-Troop, has died
James L. Neibaur
August 21, 2015 5:39 PM MST
Melody Patterson, an actress who did work in films and television, has died at the age of 66. According to reports, Ms. Patterson died August 20, 2015 at a nursing home after multiple organ failure.
Patterson was only 16 years old when she debuted in the role of Wrangler Jane on "F-Troop," but she'd been acting since the age of 5. The Wrangler Jane character was said to be based on Doris Day's portrayal of Calamity Jane in the 1953 movie co-starring Howard Keel. Patterson has stated that "Calamity Jane" was her favorite movie. As Wrangler Jane, Patterson lustily pursued Captain Parmenter, played by Ken Berry. A running gag on the program had Jane kissing Parmenter, who avoided her affection by stating, "Jane, please, not in front of the men!" Patterson got the role by telling producers she'd be 18 on her next birthday. They did not find out her real age until after seven episodes had aired and she'd already clicked with viewers.
After the cancellation of "F-Troop," Patterson appeared on radio, on stage, in films, and on TV, including several episodes of television's "Hawaii Five-O," which featured her then husband James MacArthur. In her later years, she wrote a column for the magazine "Wildest Westerns" which dealt with western films and television series. She also enjoyed appearing at "F-Troop" reunion gatherings, signing autographs for fans.
Patterson's death was first announced on Facebook by her personal friend Lee Day. She indicated that Ms. Patterson broke her back several years ago and never fully recovered. Melody's passing was then announced by her former F-Troop co-star Larry Storch as well as other sources.
(c) 2006-2015 AXS Digital Group LLC d/b/a Examiner.com
That Derek
Aug 22, 2015, 9:33:57 PM8/22/15
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In honour of BOTH Melody Patterson AND that Dylan producer who just died, here's a YouTube link to the cast of "F Troop" performing Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1oEiCeXzOQ
Before anybody gets on an anachronism jag, remember this was the same programmme set in the years following the American Civil War at a cavalry post that regularly flew a 50-starred US flag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1oEiCeXzOQ
Before anybody gets on an anachronism jag, remember this was the same programmme set in the years following the American Civil War at a cavalry post that regularly flew a 50-starred US flag.
peterjc...@gmail.com
Aug 22, 2015, 9:53:30 PM8/22/15
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peterjc...@gmail.com
Aug 22, 2015, 9:55:51 PM8/22/15
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Topic Cop
Aug 22, 2015, 10:37:54 PM8/22/15
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R H Draney
Aug 23, 2015, 2:16:50 AM8/23/15
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peterjc...@gmail.com wrote in
news:2003a819-c7b3-446a...@googlegroups.com:
> On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:33:57 PM UTC-4, That Derek wrote:
>> In honour of BOTH Melody Patterson AND that Dylan producer who just
>> died, here's a YouTube link to the cast of "F Troop" performing
>> Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man."
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1oEiCeXzOQ
>>
>> Before anybody gets on an anachronism jag, remember this was the same
>> programmme set in the years following the American Civil War at a
>> cavalry post that regularly flew a 50-starred US flag.
And Chad & Jeremy appeared in an episode of "Laredo", in between less
anachronistic appearances on "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "The Patty Duke
Show" and "Batman"....
> Here's the anachronistic F Troop clip of Lowell George (of Little Feat
> fame) appearing with "The Bedbugs" (actually members of The Factory).
> Lowell George has been on topic for 36 years now. Forest Tucker for
> almost 29 years. Melody for 2 days.
Meanwile, Ken Berry, James Hampton and Larry Storch remain off-topic....r
news:2003a819-c7b3-446a...@googlegroups.com:
> On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:33:57 PM UTC-4, That Derek wrote:
>> In honour of BOTH Melody Patterson AND that Dylan producer who just
>> died, here's a YouTube link to the cast of "F Troop" performing
>> Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man."
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1oEiCeXzOQ
>>
>> Before anybody gets on an anachronism jag, remember this was the same
>> programmme set in the years following the American Civil War at a
>> cavalry post that regularly flew a 50-starred US flag.
anachronistic appearances on "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "The Patty Duke
Show" and "Batman"....
> Here's the anachronistic F Troop clip of Lowell George (of Little Feat
> fame) appearing with "The Bedbugs" (actually members of The Factory).
> Lowell George has been on topic for 36 years now. Forest Tucker for
> almost 29 years. Melody for 2 days.
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