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  The Betty White episode of SNL was so good that this Debbie Downer sketch didn’t make it to air!

  posted by matt | 05.11.10 | permalink | 1 comment

  The Betty White episode of SNL was so good. Betty was in almost every sketch and just absolutely killed it. Even some of the weirder sketches were saved by Betty White’s superb comedic timing. Unfortunately, there were a few long-time favorites that didn’t get a chance to make it to the actual show.

  One of the unseen sketches (except by people attending the rehearsal show) was a Debbie Downer sketch featuring Rachel Dratch and all the rest of the Will-Ferrel-era SNL alum that came back for the special Mother’s Day show: Molly Shannon, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. It also features Kristen Wiig and of course, a small role by Betty White as Debbie Downer’s grandma.

  Another rehearsal only sketch that they did was Bronx Beat, featuring Maya Rudolph and (a pregnant) Amy Poehler:

  Pool Noodle!

  Tags: ana gasteyer, betty white, bronx beat, dress rehearsal, maya rudolph, molly shannon, pool noodle, rachel dratch, saturday night live, sketch, skit, snl, un-aired

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• songspeak

  Respect your elders and don’t just fall asleep on the couch after the SNL monologue this Saturday like you usually do, because Betty White is hosting!

  posted by matt | 05.05.10 | permalink | comment?

  So if you’re like me, if you’re home on a Saturday night you get settled in for Saturday Night Live, convincing yourself that you’re actually going to stay up to watch it until 1am. This week Betty White is hosting, with musical guest Jay-Z (or as Betty says, “Jayze”). May 8th, 2010 = SNL history.

  I have a feeling this will be one of those memorable episodes and will likely feature a bunch of cameos. Of course, there will also be the obligatory Golden Girls skit. Who will play Bea Arthur’s character? I predict Andy Samberg.

  NBC has some promos for this upcoming weekend’s episode featuring Betty White and Kristen Wiig.

  Tags: betty white, jay z, kristen wiig, may 8, saturday night live, snl

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• songspeak

  Saturday Nylund Live – Betty White to host SNL!

  posted by matt | 03.11.10 | permalink | comment?

  That’s right, The Golden Girls‘ own Rose Nylund… the incomparable Betty White, is slated to host the May 8th “Mother’s Day episode” of SNL! That this didn’t happen sooner is perhaps life’s biggest mystery.

  Betty’s self-deprecating humor and quick wit is sure to be a great match for Saturday Night Live, and we’re excited to see what is likely going to be one of the more memorable SNL episodes.

  According to People, “…the special Mother’s Day episode will also reunite six former female SNL cast members, most of whom happen to be moms: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.” While the 88 year old Betty White is not actually a mom herself, she is perhaps “a mother of great comedy”. That’s good enough for us.

  How did this happen? A Facebook fan page titled “Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!” creeped up soon after a Snickers commercial featuring Betty White getting tackled in a muddy football game aired during the 2010 Super Bowl. A groundswell of support and petitioning of Lorne Michaels made it all happen!

  Tags: betty white, facebook, fan page, golden girls, lorne michaels, may 8, mother's day, nbc, rose nylund, saturday night live, snickers, snl, super bowl

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• songspeak

  You’re playing like Betty White out there!

  posted by matt | 02.07.10 | permalink | 1 comment

  The Snickers commercial featuring the incomparable Betty White and the adorable Abe Vigoda was probably one of the best commercials shown during the 2010 Super Bowl. It really looked like they got tackled pretty hard! Featuring their new tagline, “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry“, I can only hope this is a sign of more commercials featuring Betty White.

  Betty White has always been hilarious, from her days on Golden Girls to her various appearances on talk shows and small roles on tv shows. Betty White fans have recently created a Facebook fan page called Betty White to Host SNL (Please?)! which has over 70,000 fans and counting. We at Songspeak agree. She’d be a perfect SNL host.

  

  Tags: abe vigoda, betty white, betty white to host snl, commercials, golden girls, snickers, snl, super bowl, you're not you when you're hungry

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