Betty White Trivia
Question 1 of
What was the name of Betty's first sitcom?
You know your Betty!
“Life With Elizabeth” debuted in 1953. Betty starred and produced, becoming the first woman to do so on TV. The two-season series also earned Betty her first Emmy nomination.
Time for a Betty brush-up!
“Life With Elizabeth” debuted in 1953. Betty starred and produced, becoming the first woman to do so on TV. The two-season series also earned Betty her first Emmy nomination.
Question 1 of
Betty hosted the Tournament of Roses parade on TV from 1956–1975. On what day does it take place?
Have a Betty happy new year!
The Tournament of Roses takes place every January 1 in Pasadena, California to mark the start of the Rose Bowl. Betty hosted for nearly 20 years!
Check your calendar!
The Tournament of Roses takes place every January 1 in Pasadena, California to mark the start of the Rose Bowl. Betty hosted for nearly 20 years!
Question 1 of
On what game show did Betty meet future husband Allen Ludden?
The Password is…correct!
In 1963, twice-divorced Betty guest starred on a new game show "Password." Host Allen Ludden was smitten, telling the producer “I’m gonna marry that woman.” And he did, a year later!
The Password is…incorrect!
In 1963, twice-divorced Betty guest starred on a new game show "Password." Host Allen Ludden was smitten, telling the producer “I’m gonna marry that woman.” And he did, a year later!
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From 1963 until 1972, Betty hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with Lorne Greene. What TV Western did he star in?
Your answer is Cart-right!
Lorne Greene played Ben, patriarch of the Cartwright clan and owner of the Ponderosa ranch, on "Bonanza" from 1959 until 1973.
Your answer is Cart-wrong!
Lorne Greene played Ben, patriarch of the Cartwright clan and owner of the Ponderosa ranch, on "Bonanza" from 1959 until 1973.
Question 1 of
Betty won two Emmys as “happy homemaker” Sue Ann Nivens on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Who was the character based on?
You're gonna make it after all!
In a 2010 interview, Mary Tyler Moore said Sue Ann was described as “as sweet as Betty White, but as vicious as a barracuda.” Instead of casting a Betty White type, they cast Betty!
Dear, sweet, naïve Mary!
In a 2010 interview, Mary Tyler Moore said Sue Ann was described as “as sweet as Betty White, but as vicious as a barracuda.” Instead of casting a Betty White type, they cast Betty!
Question 1 of
After “Mary Tyler Moore” ended, Betty and Georgia Engle co-starred in a short-lived sitcom. What was it called?
Your answer is highly rated!
“The Betty White Show” premiered 6 months after “Mary Tyler Moore” ended in 1977, but it wasn’t a spinoff. Betty and Georgia would later reunite on “Hot In Cleveland.”
Adjust your rabbit ears!
“The Betty White Show” premiered 6 months after “Mary Tyler Moore” ended in 1977, but it wasn’t a spinoff. Betty and Georgia would later reunite on “Hot In Cleveland.”
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In 1983, Betty became the first woman to win an Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. What was the show?
You play to win!
“Just Men!” debuted on NBC January 3, 1983 and aired for 13 weeks. Betty was honored with a Daytime Emmy that June — the first for a woman in the Game Show Host category.
Close, but no Betty.
“Just Men!” debuted on NBC January 3, 1983 and aired for 13 weeks. Betty was honored with a Daytime Emmy that June — the first for a woman in the Game Show Host category.
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Before "The Golden Girls," Betty White and Rue McClanahan worked together on what sitcom?
Good night, Louise!
Betty and Rue appeared on "Mama's Family” as Ellen and Aunt Fran. After "Golden Girls” and "Golden Palace" they reunited on "The John Larroquette Show" and "Ladies Man
In a pig's eye!
Betty and Rue appeared on "Mama's Family” as Ellen and Aunt Fran. After "Golden Girls” and "Golden Palace" they reunited on "The John Larroquette Show" and "Ladies Man
Question 1 of
Betty had a complicated relationship with which “Golden Girls” castmate?
Thank you for being a friend!
“I was crazy about Bea (Arthur) and I admired her work and I loved her, but she was not that fond of me,” Betty told Times Talks. Betty was also the first to win an Emmy for the show.
You're a pal and a confidant!
“I was crazy about Bea (Arthur) and I admired her work and I loved her, but she was not that fond of me,” Betty told Times Talks. Betty was also the first to win an Emmy for the show.