in the late 1960s, hoag had a recurring role in "here come the brides" in the late 1960s. in addition, from 1966 to 1972, she appeared frequently in the tv show "bonanza" as alice brenner. in 1976, she appeared in the drama "family" as clara briault. during this period, she also appeared in several movies, including "play it as it lays", "pieces of dreams", and "devil's angels".