As of September 2000 was still writing but living back in the Cleveland (OH) suburb
of Rocky River, where she grew up.
In 1973, Elder contributed to an album on the Hidden Records label titled The Watergate Comedy Hour, which also featured Jack Burns, Avery Schreiber, and Fannie Flagg.
Actress, producer and (Emmy Award-winning) comedy screenwriter, born Anna Velders. Best known as a regular cast member of NBC's Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In hit comedy hour..