Married her second husband, band leader and advertising executive Joe Rines in 1959. They remained married until his death in mid-December 1986. She was married to both of her husbands for 27 years.
Her screechy voice was described by her husband as sounding like "two
slate pencils mating."
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 1640 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Co-starred with her husband Fred Allen on CBS Radio's "Texaco Star
Theater" (1940-1944).