When Drew requested to be released from her contract as she was getting married , the fictional Ellen was sent away on a cruise , and returned played by Bruder .
Wendy Drew initially played Ellen from 1956 until 1960 , when Patricia Bruder took over the role .
When Drew requested to be released from Ellen 's contract as she was getting married , the fictional Ellen was sent away on a cruise , and returned played Patricia Bruder Bruder .
Wendy Drew initially played Ellen from 1956 until 1960 , when Patricia Bruder took over the role .