http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2010/03/betty-white-snl.php

A GRAND RE-DEBUT
Former Golden Girl Betty White will appear on "Saturday Night Live," People.com reported. The actress confirmed the gig at Elton John's Oscars viewing party on Sunday night. White has been enjoying renewed popularity since starring in a Snickers ad that aired during the Super Bowl. A Facebook page was dedicated to the goal of her hosting "SNL." "I don't know why or how," she says of her recent boost in fame, "but it's been wonderful." There are as yet no details about what she'll be doing on "SNL."

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/08/betty.white.comfirms.snl.ppl/index.html

(PEOPLE.com) -- Betty White fans, your prayers have been answered. The former "Golden Girl" will appear on "Saturday Night Live" in the near future, she confirmed to PEOPLE at Elton John's annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night.

Fans have been clamoring for White, 88, to do "SNL" -- an idea she called "ridiculous" just a few weeks ago -- ever since her comic turn in a Snickers ad during the Super Bowl. One Facebook page devoted to the cause has attracted half a million fans.

When asked by PEOPLE, "Are you doing 'Saturday Night Live'?" she answered, "Yes," even if she remains perplexed by the groundswell of support.

"I don't know why or how," she says, "but it's been wonderful."

White didn't offer any details about the "SNL" gig, and it remains unclear when she will appear -- or what it will entail.

Entertainment Weekly said she might appear on a special "Women of Comedy" episode with former "SNL" cast members Molly Shannon, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler -- but executive producer Lorne Michaels reportedly denied that.

White's career resurgence hasn't come completely out of the blue. She did star with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the romantic comedy "The Proposal," and was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild.

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The surge in popularity is more due to her SAG lifetime achievement award. The Superbowl Snickers commercial added to it! Anyway, this is awesome she's gonna host!!!!!! I hope it happens this spring.

I can't wait!! :cool: I hear Rue also wants a chance to host SNL - I hope TPTB are listening!!! :D

I love your enthusiasm Markway895 but the article doesn't say anything about Betty hosting SNL. It only says she will appear on the show.

Yeah, I guess I got over excited. But it sure looks like she's gonna be on!!!!!!

its been comfirmed that she will host snl on may 8 and i for one cant wait

That's great news!!! I love how popular Betty is these days! :)

its been comfirmed that she will host snl on may 8 and i for one cant wait
And Lorne Michaels said, make no mistake about it, she IS the Host!! Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudoloph, and Rachel Draetch are returning as guests, but BETTY IS THE HOST!!!

I love your enthusiasm Markway895 but the article doesn't say anything about Betty hosting SNL. It only says she will appear on the show.
She's the Host, Marvo!!!!!!!! And I'm being enthusiastic now!!!! Yahye!!!!

Excellent!! I can't wait until May 8 to see her on SNL.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100312/ap_on_en_tv/us_tv_snl_betty_white

NEW YORK (AP) – The Internet has gotten its way: Betty White will host "Saturday Night Live."

NBC said Thursday that the 88-year-old actress will host the show May 8. "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels says he can't think of a better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than with White.

The announcement followed a campaign on Facebook urging the sketch show to make White a host. The group attracted nearly half-a-million supporters.

White, whose starring roles include "The Golden Girls," was given a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January.

A very effective Facebook campaign- yay. :) Wonder if there will be a GG skit.

She's the Host, Marvo!!!!!!!! And I'm being enthusiastic now!!!! Yahye!!!!
And you should be enthusiastic now that it's official! Betty is a living legend after all!

A very effective Facebook campaign- yay. :) Wonder if there will be a GG skit.
Never underestimate the power of Facebook - especially when almost all the users are young enough to be Betty White's grandkids!!! :cool: :D

And you should be enthusiastic now that it's official! Betty is a living legend after all!
I think Betty White ranks #2 after Lucy as far as legendary female comedians of all time.

I think Betty White ranks #2 after Lucy as far as legendary female comedians of all time.
She's definitely in the Top 5!

I think Betty White ranks #2 after Lucy as far as legendary female comedians of all time.
She's definitely one of the best! And in terms of career longevity she certainly tops the list!