Jan Miner, who had a long career on the New York stage but was best known as Madge the Manicurist in Palmolive commercials, died Feb. 15 in Bethel, Conn. She was 86 and lived in nearby Southbury. She ...

Somewhere in TV Land, Madge the Manicurist is soaking some poor sap’s digits in Palmolive and claiming the stuff softens your hands while you do the dishes. Vile propaganda! The odious chemical ...

"I can't wait to grow up so I can wash the dishes," I announced to my mom who occasionally allowed me to stand on the chair and observe. Mom always smirked when I begged to wash the dishes. I wanted ...