Bea Benaderet

Beatrice Benaderet was an American actress and comedienne. She is best known for being the original voice of Betty Rubble in The Flintstones. After scheduling conflicts arose from another show, Petticoat Junction, Benaderet left the show following the fourth season, with Gerry Johnson becoming her replacement.

Benaderet died on October 13, 1968 from lung cancer at the age of 62.

20th century

 * The Flintstones (1960-1964)
 * Betty Rubble (Seasons 1-4)
 * Top Cat (1961-1962)
 * Mrs. Ball
 * Snagglepuss
 * Queen, ("Royal Ruckus", 1961)

Other roles
Beyond her Hanna-Barbera characters, Bea Benaderet voiced several characters in various Warner. Bros Looney Tunes cartoons throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In particular, she portrayed the character of Granny in numerous shorts during this time.