She performed in a number of variety shows including "The Jack Benny Program" (on which she played violin), "The Steve Allen Show" and "The Jackie Gleason Show" (during the mid-1960s, when the show was the second-highest-rated program in the U.S.). In November 1957, in a special episode of NBC's "The Perry Como Show" ("Holiday in Las Vegas"), one of her nightclub acts was featured, something quite scandalous for the audience according to the broadcaster. She was a guest on three episodes of "The Bob Hope Show" touring team. In 1957, she toured United States Pacific Command areas in Hawaii, Okinawa, Guam, Tokyo and Korea with Bob Hope for the United Service Organizations for 13 days appearing as a comedian; and in 1961, toured Newfoundland, Labrador and Baffin Island in Canada for a Christmas special. Her talk show career includes a large number of appearances which she appreciated for the publicity. One of her more notable appearances on a variety show was on "The Ed Sullivan Show" (Season 10, Episode 35; May 26, 1957) right after her success with "Rock Hunter", where she played violin with a six-person backup band. After the show she exclaimed, "Now I am really national. Momma and Dallas see the Ed Sullivan show!"