Best known as Witchiepoo on Sid & Marty Kroft’s breakout hit H R Puffenstuff but I recall she continued the role for a short-lived show starring the Bay City Rollers. I can confirm she starred alongside Margaret Hamilton (the witch from The Wizard of Oz) the legendary Paul Lynde Halloween special that gave KISS its mainstream boost.
Before she had the role I remembered best (alongside Weenie the Genie in Lidsville), Billie was mostly a stage actress in numerous productions such as Hello Dolly and Lil’ Abner. After the Kroft Brothers’ shows in the Seventies, she continued working in bit roles and voice acting (Scooby Doo, Rugrats, Transformers). Outside acting, Billie was a big champion for rescuing animals by founding Pet Hope.
Thanks for everything Mrs. Hayes! You definitely made watching Saturday morning cartoons and live-action programs worth getting up early for!