Betty White pushed back against pressure for her to stop featuring a Black tap dancer on her show in 1954, The Washington Post reported. When encouraged to take Arthur Duncan off the air ...
the show aired locally on KTLA, but Betty's growing popularity led to NBC picking it up in 1954. Unfortunately, due to low ...
"I think I can honestly say that that was the only time I have ever wanted to get out of a show," said White. The part was originally for a "Betty White-type." It was thought Betty and Mary's ...
During her appearance on "The Tonight Show," In 1978, Betty White brought her elephant to the show to meet Johnny Carson.
That’s because the Wilmington drama department will present Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” on Thursday through Saturday in ...
It wasn't until her 30s that White went on to host her own show, "The Betty White Show," and appear ... after high school and landed a role in the 1954 musical "The Pajama Game" when she was ...
As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre has opened its doors to one of the most beloved ...
Betty White understood the power of television ... a nonprofit that supports queer leaders running for office. In 1954, White had a daily TV show on NBC. One of the entertainers that appeared ...
"What an exceptional life," posted talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. "I'm grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White ... American tap dancer in 1954. In response to criticism ...