Began dancing as a pre-teen in a group of young starlets known as the Vivacious Vixens. Met Bob Hope in 1975, who hired her to accompany him on trips to entertain troops at military bases. Has previously held the following titles in her early starlet days: Miss San Fernando Valley, Miss San Bernadino, Miss Redlands and Miss Hollywood. Measurements: 35-23-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine). Penthouse Pet of the Month, March 1976 under the name Joanne Witty. Sued Penthouse for re-publishing her nude photos under her real name. 1st runner up in the Miss California Beauty Pageant. Was Miss Photogenic in the Miss California Beauty Pageant. All set to star in She's The Sheriff as the sheriff. But shortly before production began, was let go and Suzanne Somers was brought in as her replacement.