02.19.04
Jan Miner, a New York stage actress who gained fame as Madge the manicurist in Palmolive television ads, died Sunday. She was 86.
Ms. Miner, who lived in Southbury, CT, had been in failing health and died at the Bethel Health Care Facility, her agent, Michael Thomas, told The New York Times. Ms. Miner won her most widespread attention in Palmolive commercials as Madge, praising the gentleness of its dish detergent to a customer surprised to find her hands soaking in it. She played the character for 27 years.
Ms. Miner, who lived in Southbury, CT, had been in failing health and died at the Bethel Health Care Facility, her agent, Michael Thomas, told The New York Times. Ms. Miner won her most widespread attention in Palmolive commercials as Madge, praising the gentleness of its dish detergent to a customer surprised to find her hands soaking in it. She played the character for 27 years.