Dismissed early in her career as a mere "sex kitten," Ann-Margret would prove a tremendous talent, not only as a singer and dancer, but also as a fine dramatic actress, first in films and later on TV. The red-headed siren and native of Sweden made her national TV debut on "Ted Mack's Amateur Hour" in 1957, and though she did not win, it was just a matter of time before the world sat up and took notice. George Burns discovered the still-teenaged cabaret performer singing and playing the maracas in the lounge of the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, hiring her for $100 per night for ten nights to
