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Jan Miner (October 15, 1917 - February 15, 2004) was an American actress who became an icon to TV viewers as Madge, the wisecracking manicurist in commercials for Palmolive Dishwashing Detergent. Miner played Madge for 27 years, and made the commercials in French, German, Danish and Italian.

She was married to actor Richard Merrell until his death in 1998, and often appeared with him on the stage. She died in Bethel, Connecticut of natural causes.

Categories: 1917 births | 2004 deaths

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New England Genealogy (7722 words)
	Joanna Miner was born on 12 Dec 1680 in Stonington, CT, was baptized on 30 Mar 1681 in Stonington, CT and died on 15 Jan 1726 in Stonington, CT.
	Samuel Miner was born on 27 Jun 1752 in Stonington, CT and was baptized on 23 Aug 1752 in Stonington, CT.
	Asher Miner was born on 30 Jan 1772 in Stonington, CT and died on 1 Sep 1836 in Stonington, CT.

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