Women in Television

She and her husband hosted the travel documentary Great Canal Journeys.

She also starred on “Petticoat Junction.”

She was the first Black woman TV reporter on the West Coast.

Her Hallmark Channel movies included “Five Star Christmas” and “It Was Always You.”

Her prolific career also included movie roles in “Gremlins” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

She also played Rebecca Kaplan on “The Young and the Restless.”

Viewers loved her sassy portrayal of Dee Thomas on the ’70s hit sitcom.

She played the smart and sophisticated receptionist, Jennifer Marlowe.

Hamilton also was a regular on “The Waltons,” playing Verdie Foster.

Burrell was known for her spiky blonde hair and as host of “Worst Cooks in America.”