Marie had a star studded career that ultimately spanned over nine decades and included film, radio, records, theater, night clubs and television. She got her start at age 12 as a child performer during the years just after the silent film era, she was able to create a successful singing career as Baby Rose Marie. As an adult, she became one of the first major stars to be known simply by her given names, an impressive accomplishment in these early days of Hollywood. Marie first became widely known for her role on the CBS situation comedy The Dick Van Dyke Show, one of the most popular shows of the time. Marie played as television comedy writer named Sally Rogers, a progressive and empowered female character in its time. Later she portrayed Myrna Gibbons on The Doris Day Show and afterwards had a 14-year stint as a panelist on The Hollywood Squares.
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Over the course of her career, Marie made most of her wealth by starring on the television series ”The Dick Van Dyke Show.” In addition, she appeared in numerous movies and TV series as well while boasting impressive musical career. Rose Marie Mazzetta, at the time of her death, had an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.