Francis found success in television and was a frequent guest star in 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s made-for-TV movies and series programs. She guest-starred on "The Untouchables" as the title character in "The Doreen Maney Story", and starred twice in "The Twilight Zone" (in "The After Hours" and in "Jess-Belle"). She also appeared in two episodes of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (in "Hooked" and in "Keep Me Company") and three episodes of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour". She also appeared in 1961 on an episode of "Route 66" (“Play it Glissando”) as Jan Johnson.