Former child star Jane Withers came out of retirement to appear in "Giant" with James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor. 8 years later, Withers created an advertising icon as Josephine the Plumber, shilling for Comet cleanser, at the time a product of Procter & Gamble.
Withers essayed the role of Josephine for 11 years (1963-74) before retiring the character to attend to her mother and her failing health. In this 1973 clip, Jane is joined by Hattie Winston (The Electric Company).
P & G sold Comet a few years later, as they began downsizing their lineup of household products.
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