From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Lori Saunders born Linda Marie Hines on October 4 1941 in Kansas City Missouri is an American film and television actress probably best known for her role as Bobbie Jo Bradley in the television series Petticoat Junction 19651970 appearing in 147 episodes She also appeared as Betty Gordon one of Mr Drysdales secretaries in the last season of The Beverly Hillbillies She appeared in numerous small roles in film and television from her debut in 1960 until her retirement from acting in 1980 In addition to Petticoat Junction she had a recurring role in Dustys Trail a mid1970s comedy television series starring Bob Denver She appeared in the cult horror film Blood Bath 1966 credited as Linda Saunders Because there was another Linda Kaye Henning credited on Petticoat Junction Saunders officially changed her first name to Lori in the fall of 1965 Other films include A Day at the White House 1972 Captive 1980 and Mara of the Wilderness 1965 with Adam West Description above from the Wikipedia article Lori Saunders licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia