TheArchive of American Televisionis a goldmine . Last week I hail across theirfour - and - a - half - hour audience with Mister Rogers ; this week countenance ’s take a expression at their similarly ultra - in - depth consultation with Betty White . This is a five - part sit - down with America ’s goggle box looker , conduct at her home in 1997 by her agent , Tony Fantozzi . The audience is gentle , fishy , overbold , and full of trivia I ’d never heard about Betty . I trust you have some spare time today to revel this .

Part 1

From the moment Betty answers a question , her party whip - smart wit comes across . She discusses her early life and career in radio .

Part 2

The showsHollywood on Television , The Betty White Show , The Rose Parade , and more . " That ’s the thing about a local show – you could be as corny as you want , because your enthusiasm sort of contain you over the doorstep . … The most we did in one five - and - a - half - minute period were 58 commercials . And that ’s alottacommercials to do , by the time you figure you ’re advertising - libbing from copy . " Whoa .

Part 3

I love the word here about Betty White ’s game show , which involved a Pyramids of Egypt of men , run for for only thirteen week , was name for Emmys in two seasons , andwon an Emmy despite being canceled after just thirteen week . Also : Mary Tyler Moore and Betty White went to Bora Bora together .

Part 4

Golden GirlsandMama ’s Family ! Also , a discourse of her hopes for a space show prior toStar Trek– Betty is a ego - proclaimed " space nut ! "

Part 5

A snap - bagful of retentiveness exercise with zillions of people . My favored tidbit : how Al Jarvis told Betty not to " put all the merchandise in the window " nor " weary tight sweaters . " proficient advice .

See also : Why Betty White is Awesome,7 thing You Might Not cognize About The Golden Girls , andListen to 8 - Year - Old Betty White Play a Crippled Orphan in 1930 .

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