https://www.metv.com/stories/bea-benaderet-on-the-transition-from-radio-to-television

The actor had seen success in both mediums. Here's why she left radio to appear on television.

Bea Benaderet had to adjust to being the leading lady of a television series when she was cast in Petticoat Junction (https://www.metv.com/stories/bea-benaderet-had-to-adjust-to-being-the-leading-lady-of-a-television-series-when-she-was-cast-in-petticoat-junction)

Benaderet went to the studio on her days off to respond to fan mail.