Complex sentence: Prior to "Petticoat Junction," Benaderet had played supporting roles throughout her career, usually as a next-door neighbor, and upon being cast in "Petticoat", she was hailed as "finally" becoming a star.
Split into simpler sentences: Prior to "Petticoat Junction," Benaderet had played supporting roles throughout her career, usually as a next-door neighbor. Upon being cast in "Petticoat", she was hailed as "finally" becoming a star.