In honor of Betty White's 99th Birthday, here are a few of my favorite Betty White clips — starting with that time she came up with the perfect alternative title for THE REAL HOUSEWIVES:
That time Betty White gave "The Top 10 Tips for Living a Long, Happy Life" on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN:
That time Betty White received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award:
That time Betty White received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys:
That time Betty White was honored at the Primetime Emmys:
Of course, we can't talk about Betty White without talking about THE GOLDEN GIRLS. Here's nearly 10 minutes of hilarious Rose Nylund moments:
And before Rose Nylund, there was Sue Ann Nivens. Here's some hilarious MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW moments with Betty White:
That time Betty White surprised Morgan Freeman at his AFI tribute and sang a parody of HELLO DOLLY's title song:
Then there was that time Betty White hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — at 88 years old!! — after a campaign on Facebook petitioned for her to get the gig.
Here's her hilarious opening monologue:
Here's her hilarious opening monologue:
So many great moments from Betty White's SNL. I won't link them all but you have to watch "Delicious Dish," obviously:
I also loved Betty White alongside Tina Fey in the "Census Lady" skit.
Few people can deliver a joke as perfectly as this woman can.
Few people can deliver a joke as perfectly as this woman can.
Here's a clip of gay icon Betty White standing up for the gay community.
That time Betty White flirted with Jason Momoa
Betty White was a staple on game shows back in the day. Lots of material to pick from but this clip of her on PASSWORD (which also features Lucille Ball and Carol Channing) makes me smile.
There may be no better clip of Betty White than this interview between her and Joan Rivers back in 1983.
I'd actually put this on a list of best talk show appearances of all time.
I'd actually put this on a list of best talk show appearances of all time.
BTW, Betty White and Joan Rivers, who were longtime friends, worked together decades later — Joan playing Betty's long lost twin sister for a HOT IN CLEVELAND guest appearance:
And speaking of HOT IN CLEVELAND, here's over 7 minutes of Betty White's best moments on the TV Land series:
That time Betty White gave a tour of her home:
That time Betty White guested on THE SIMPSONS:
That time Betty White starred in a Snickers Super Bowl commercial.
That time Betty White and Madeline Kahn sang a duet:
I'd be amiss if I didn't mention Betty White in THE PROPOSAL.
I particularly love her dance scene with Sandra Bullock:
I particularly love her dance scene with Sandra Bullock:
There's also a pretty funny behind-the-scenes video Betty White did with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds to help promote THE PROPOSAL:
For those looking for something more long-form, Betty White's Times Talk is a wonderful place to start.
And for something much sillier, Betty White teaching Jon Hamm some dance moves (from Jimmy Fallon's opening of the 2010 Emmys):
I could keep going on and on and on with this thread. But instead, let's wrap it up with two poignant pieces of advice from the woman of honor herself.
First, Betty White's secret to a living a long, happy life:
First, Betty White's secret to a living a long, happy life:
And second, Betty White's perfect answer to the question, "Are you afraid of dying?"
I'll conclude with the message Betty White sent her fans on her 95th birthday.
Hope you're feeling all that love today too, Betty White! Happy 99th!
Hope you're feeling all that love today too, Betty White! Happy 99th!
Any clips I missed? By all means, add to the thread in the comments here: