Betty White was an American actress and comedienne who was a pioneer of the television industry. Her career began in 1949 and lasted seven decades. White hosted variety shows, starred in sitcoms and was a mainstay of game shows and televised parades before creating two of the most memorable characters in sitcom history, the nymphomaniacal Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the sweet but dim Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. She capped her long career with a comeback that included the series Hot In Cleveland and a triumphant appearance as the host of Saturday Night Live at the age of 88. This talk will showcase the unique and memorable career of one of television’s most beloved personalities.
