Lots of Curves, You Bet - Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo & Billie Jo Are Back! When the classic comedy Petticoat Junction premiered on CBS-TV in 1963 - on the heels of it's sister series the Beverly Hillbillies - it became an immediate hit, ranking #4 for the season. The show ran for over 200 episodes through 1970 and has continued to be seen in reruns. Petticoat Junction - RETURN TO HOOTERVILLE is a 50th Anniversary Tribute to one of the most beloved sitcoms of the sixties featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes materials, promotional appearances and other rare footage. So, forget about your cares and come ride the little train called the Cannonball back to a simpler time for a visit with Uncle Joe, Kate and the Bradley sisters at the Shady Rest Hotel in Hooterville!