In June 1950, Paul Whiteman chose Cannon for his television program. That September she became a regular on the show, singing two songs in each episode. She and Earl Wrightson co-starred in the 1951 summer replacement for Whiteman's show. She stayed on Whiteman's show for years. Other TV programs on which she appeared included Eddie Fisher's and Jack Paar's shows, Goodyear Playhouse, and Holiday Hotel. She also performed for 13 weeks on a BBC program in England.
