On the strength of her guest appearances on I Love Lucy, she was given a weekly supporting role on the TV series December Bride as the friend of the character played by Spring Byington. She also performed on radio, being a regular on The Abbott and Costello Show. Verna was a popular actress at the Walt Disney Studios, lending her voice to several of Walt’s animated features including: * Dumbo (1941) as the matriach elephant|* Cinderella (1950) as the Fairy Godmother|* Alice in Wonderland (1951) As the Queen of Hearts|* Lady and the Tramp (1955) As Aunt Sarah|* Sleeping Beauty (1959) as Flora|* The Jungle Book (1967) as Winifred Verna on M*A*S*H Col. Potter, the lovable old commanding officer of the 4077th kept a picture of his beloved wife, Mildred, on his desk at all times. The woman in the picture was Verna Felton, whom Harry Morgan had worked with in the 1950’s on the T.V. show December Bride. |
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