She had big blue eyes, alabaster skin, a heart-shaped face, a beautiful figure.
Thanks to the magic of independent television networks, a show and actor that might have otherwise been lost to the ages both live on through syndication.
Well, you all are somewhat in the ballpark as to why my Dad did not continue with the Hazel series.
Don DeFore and Whitney Blake didn't quit -- they were dropped from the show to save money as you guessed.