Patricia Benoit
Patricia Eloise Benoit was an American television and stage actress. She starred as the title character's eventual wife Nancy Remington in the 1950s TV series, Mister Peepers.
Early life
Born February 21, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, Benoit had attended both Paschal High School and Texas State College for Women before deciding to pursue acting as a career. Moving to New York City in her late teens, Benoit attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for two years.Career
She also made a solitary appearance in the television series Believe It or Not in 1950 before earning a career breakthrough performance in Broadway comedy sitcom Glad Tidings where she played the role of long-lost daughter of Melvyn Douglas. She also received an award for Outstanding New Talent at the Theatre World Award in 1952.She also rose to prominence by playing the role of Wally Cox's sweetheart in the record breaking 1950s NBC television series, Mister Peepers. The wedding moment between her and Wally Cox was a record smashing moment in television history in 1954 and was largely appreciated by the TV audience. The American TV magazine TV Guide used the picture of the couple's television wedding in 1954 in its cover page.