Susan McIver, a petite, blue-eyed beauty with auburn hair, was destined to become a member of the most renowned song-and-dance group in America, a group that would capture the hearts of millions with their charming performances of popular songs from the 1920s and 1930s.
As Dean Martin himself recalled, it was in the spring of 1968 that producer Greg Garrison conceived the idea of assembling a group of 12 stunning young girls who could sing and dance their way through the iconic tunes of yesteryear. Susan McIver was one of the chosen few, and she would go on to become an integral part of the group known as The Golddiggers.
The Golddiggers would appear on television, embark on national tours, and even release an LP record album featuring their theme song, "It Seems Like Yesterday," alongside 11 other nostalgic hits. In 1970, the group found themselves in London, where they gave American audiences their first glimpse of the talented comedian Marty Feldman.
In 1971, The Golddiggers landed their own half-hour syndicated series, and Susan McIver, who had since married and changed her name to Susan Lund, emerged as the fan favorite among the group's 12 members. She was handpicked by Dino and Greg Garrison to be one of the top four selected to join the prestigious "Ding-a-Ling" Sisters.
The Golddiggers continued to thrill audiences with their energetic performances, taking their show on another national tour across America. However, their 1972 excursion to Mexico proved to be a disastrous affair, as the group discovered that their passports had been taken and they were not being paid for their performances. They hastily returned to the United States, and Susan would go on to make several television and movie appearances throughout the 1970s until 1981.
