Ann Sothern
Her major opportunity came in 1953 when she was cast for four seasons in the role of office receptionist Violet "Vi" Praskins, friend and colleague of Susie MacNamara, played by Ann Sothern, in the sitcom "Private Secretary". After the series ended in a contract dispute in 1957, Tyrrell joined "The Ann Sothern Show" as Olive Smith, roommate and secretary of Sothern's new character, Katy O'Connor. After "The Ann Sothern Show" ended its run in 1961, Tyrrell made only two more television appearances; as Mrs. Marshall in a 1962 episode of "The Danny Thomas Show" and as Miss Ruth Potter in a 1964 episode of "Burke's Law".