She became a TV icon to generations of viewers as Madge, the wisecracking manicurist for Palmolive Dishwashing Detergent. She played this role for 27 years, one of the longest ongoing product endorsement relationships in TV history.Co-starred as Mary Wesley on the syndicated radio show "Boston Blackie" (1945-1949).She made the Palmolive commercials in French, German, Danish and Italian. Was coached in French by legendary actress Eva Le Gallienne .Renown, ebullient actress of the New York stage, particularly well-regarded for her Shakespearean work.Best known on film as Lenny Bruce's mom, Sally Marr, in the film Lenny (1974).Often performed on stage ("The Gin Game") with husband of 35 years, Richard Merrell , an actor and writer. He died in 1998.For many years Miner and her husband called a rambling cottage in Bethel, Connecticut their country home. Retiring to Heritage Village in nearby Southbury, Connecticut for several years, it was there where Merrell predeceased her. Ironically Miner returned to her long-time hometown of Bethel where she was admitted to a convalescent facility and remained until her death.Was the spokesperson for Palmolive washing up liquid in the '80s and early '90s.
Two young kids fall in love with each other. But the passion is too consuming for the parents of Jade. The parents try to stop them from seeing each other. But when this doesn't work David burns down the house and is sent away. This doesn't stop him from seeing her. When he gets out he goes to look for her. But in the end the passion for his first love is too strong and she has to leave or this love will kill both of them.