edieadams She eloped with Ernie Kovacs in 1954 Monica Crump portrayer Longtime Ernie Kovacs co-star "Li'l Abner" Tony winner, 1956 Widow of Ernie Kovacs Tony winner for her Daisy Mae portrayal in "Li'l Abner" (1956) Singer in old Muriel Cigars ads She won a Tony as Daisy Mae in "Li'l Abner"