She was 45 years old when the character began her long radio life .
Brice was so meticulous about the program and the title character that she was known to perform in costume as a toddler girl even though seen only by the radio studio audience .
title character was 45 years old when the character began title character 's long radio life .
Brice was so meticulous about the program and the title character that she was known to perform in costume as a toddler girl even though seen only by the radio studio audience .