Bea Benaderet was an American actress who was active in the entertainment industry from the 1930s to the 1970s. She is best known for her roles as Kate Bradley in the television series Petticoat Junction and as the voice of Betty Rubble in The Flintstones. She also had a successful career in radio, appearing in shows such as The Jack Benny Program and Fibber McGee and Molly. Benaderet won an Emmy Award for her performance in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.