In 1961, she co-starred an unsold pilot for a comedy/adventure series called "The Daring Deeds of Johnny Dru". The plot revolved around daydreams of a Walter Mitty-like protagonist who, in this case, was a child.
Had a key role in the critically lauded film Sweet Smell of Success (1957) as Tony Curtis' secretary, but her role was cut extensively,
including a big romantic scene with Curtis that might have reignited
her movie career.
I wasn't the pretty type and I certainly wasn't glamorous, so, I always felt fortunate to be acting. My first concern was for my family, so I never developed a driving ambition. I consider myself a very lucky person.