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TIL that a fictional pig named Arnold Ziffel (1964-1972), who starred in Petticoat Junction, was actually played by 6 different pigs over the course of the show since piglets mature into adults quickly. The ashes of the pig(s) are interred with Frank Inn, alongside with the other animals he trained.

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