Elder made guest appearances acting on several 1960s television series including The Farmer's Daughter, Death Valley Days, Ben Casey, The Wild Wild West, The Smothers Brothers Show and Get Smart. She portrayed Lt. Melba Benson on "The Vampire of Taratupa" episode of Ernest Borgnine's comedy McHale's Navy. In 1966 she was seen in the two-part episodes; "The Bridge Of Lions Affair" on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In 1970 she became a regular cast member of NBC's Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. She remained with the hit comedy hour for two seasons. Elder was seen twice on the ABC comedy anthology Love, American Style, and in an episode of The Odd Couple called "The FLIGHT of the Felix." Elder appeared many times on the game show Match Game during its 1970s run. Her film appearances include the 1960s films Don't Make Waves and For Singles Only.
