You can call her iconic, legendary, or incomparable, but the truth is there isn't an apt enough word to describe the kind of career Betty White had in Hollywood. She may be best known for playing the beloved Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, but Betty was also an author, animal rights advocate, and winner of seven Emmys, one of which was for hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010 at the age of 88! She also made history in 1952 by being the first woman to produce a national TV show called Life With Elizabeth. With a career spanning 80 years, possibly the longest of any entertainer, Betty White redefined industry standards with her work on-screen and behind the scenes. In this special tribute episode, we look back at the illustrious career of Betty White and discuss some of our favourite moments from her many, many... many shows.


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You can call her iconic, legendary, or incomparable, but the truth is there isn't an apt enough word to describe the kind of career Betty White had in Hollywood. She may be best known for playing the beloved Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, but Betty was also an author, animal rights advocate, and winner of seven Emmys, one of which was for hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010 at the age of 88! She also made history in 1952 by being the first woman to produce a national TV show called Life With Elizabeth. With a career spanning 80 years, possibly the longest of any entertainer, Betty White redefined industry standards with her work on-screen and behind the scenes. In this special tribute episode, we look back at the illustrious career of Betty White and discuss some of our favourite moments from her many, many... many shows. Image source: s_bukley, Shutterstock

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