Her unusual (and lyrical sounding) name was the subject of a good-natured joke in an episode of "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970). Ted Baxter was challenged to think up an original joke. He came up with a knock-knock joke: Knock Knock. Who's there? Anna Maria Alberghetti Anna Maria Alberghetti who? (singing) Anna Maria Alberghetti in a taxi honey...
Tony 1961 for "Carnival"
Was at one point set to play a supporting role in the Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues (1960).
Won Broadway's 1962 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for "Carnival" in a tie with Diahann Carroll for "No Strings.".