Betty White Edges Closer to 'Saturday Night Live'

[Faygo Kid]

Online Facebook groups may have failed to remove television personalities — such as Glenn Beck and Keith Olbermann — from the air, but one group appears to have succeeded in returning one beloved actress to television: Betty White just might be hosting "Saturday Night Live."

The Facebook group "Betty White to Host SNL (please?)," launched in late December 2009, now boasts over 425,000 members. It's an online group that is, according to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, "this close" to achieving its dream of having White (at least partially) host an upcoming episode of the iconic live sketch comedy show.

There is reasonable concern that White — now 88 — could face challenges with the hectic pace of the week of preparation leading up to a Saturday taping. It's a frantic event that includes both a full dress rehearsal and a live show, both performed in front of studio audiences.

A clever workaround involves centering White in a show honoring "Women of Comedy," allowing White to share the hosting duties with ex-"SNL" cast members Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, and Amy Poehler. In an email to Ausiello, he confirms that he is "100 percent certain" that "SNL" wants White as the centerpiece for the "Women of Comedy" episode. . .

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/betty-white-edges-closer-to-saturday-night-live--1006

Absolutely. I would not miss it, if she is up for it. What a national treasure she is.

[Shell Beau]

1. I hope hope hope she gets to doit. She is the last one standing of

the gals! I loved those gals!! Go Betty White!

[donheld]

7. What do you mean last one standing?

[eppur_se_muova]

10. The Golden Girls, maybe? But Rue McClanahan is still with us.

She underwent a heart bypass and suffered a minor stroke, but is still alive, AFAIK.

[Shell Beau]

17. Why did I think she died?

I thought Betty White was the only one left. Sorry Blanche!! Glad she is still kicking!

[Beaverhausen]

2. She is such a hoot and that is a great photo of her

:hi:

I think this will happen!

[etherealtruth]

3. I might even be inspired to watch my first episode of SNL in ~20 yrs

Go Betty

[Contrary1]

4. I really enjoyed her character on Boston Legal.

She is one classy lady!

[Omaha Steve]

5. Betty is a life long DEMOCRAT

K&R!

[KathieG]

6. That would be great...I love Betty

[Beaverhausen]

8. Betty White is...

[Faygo Kid]

15. OK, that works as my signature tag.

That is outstanding. OUTSTANDING. Thanks.

[CatWoman]

9. remember her husband, Allen Ludden?

he hosted "Password"

:hi:

[Faygo Kid]

11. They met on the show. She turned him down, but he was persistent.

They were married for 18 years, until his death in 1981. She never remarried.

I think she's great. Loved her as Sue Anne Nivens, the Happy Homemaker. In her honor, here is another Happy Homemaker for you, CatWoman:

[CatWoman]

12. Pearl, Pearl , Pearl

come let us see our girl
G
Are you still our valentine? Do you still look so divine?
G C
Come and let us see our darlin' Pearl



C G
don't give your love to Earl

I have got a horse and mule, Forty acres near a school
We'll be happy as two bugs


Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, come be my loving girl
Don't you marry Lester Flatt, He slicks his hair with possum fat
Change your name to Mrs. Earl Scruggs


Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, you'll get no love from Earl
This here man is such a sap, He won't hold you on his lap
Unless you are an old 5-string banjo


Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, he's nutty as a squirrel
If you'll be Mrs. Scruggs, We'll live on kisses and hugs
Like Juliet and Romeo.

:)

[Faygo Kid]

13. I love that song, too, my dear friend, and it ran through my head when I posted this.

Lovely stuff, indeed. All the best, as ever.

[CatWoman]

14. .....

:hi:

:)

[hlthe2b]

16. What a doll...

Love ya, Betty....

:toast: to one helluva funny lady (and a fellow animal loving nut)