Peggy King was an Emmy Award-nominated actor and singer who worked in television, film, and music. She made appearances on numerous episodes of The George Gobel Show and performed as herself on television series including The Jack Benny Program, The Perry Como Show, and The Steve Allen Show. King also appeared in Maverick and Producers' Showcase.

King had a successful career in film in addition to her work on television. She can be seen in The Bad and the Beautiful, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy, and Zero Hour!

King was also a successful singer. She released two albums that were best-sellers, Girl Meets Boy and Wish Upon a Star. Billboard and DownBeat named her the best new singer of 1955-1956.