Developed an alternative to the traditional hot fudge sundae called the
"Cinderella". Made with peach, strawberries, pineapple, roasted
almonds, lemon sherbet, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, it is
still served today.
Played the role of Margaret Anderson in the pilot episode of Father Knows Best (1954). Jane Wyatt took over the role when the series began its
run on NBC.
Son, David (born 1936).
Auditioned for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) and filmed screen tests on February 9, 12 and 19, 1938.
Received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 1997.