'Community' taps that Betty White magic
'Golden Girls' and Snickers commercial star will appear in the 'Community' premiere
Betty White
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Dan Harmon and the "Community" team are hoping that the magical Betty White well hasn't run dry, casting the Emmy winner in a guest-starring role.
NBC and "Community" have proudly announced that the "Golden Girls" icon will appear in the second season premiere of the Thursday comedy, desperately hoping that the Unsinkable Betty White will help "Community" ward off "The Big Bang Theory."
White, a six-time Emmy winner, will play June Bauer, described as "an esteemed, but slightly unhinged anthropology professor."
As you may have heard or read someplace, Betty White is in the midst of a late-career renaissance. Her Facebook-demanded stint as "Saturday Night Live" host delivered the show's highest ratings and best reviews of the season, earning her an Emmy nomination. A recent Lifetime Achievement honoree by the Screen Actors Guild and the Television Critics Association, White's upcoming credits include the feature "You Again." She can currently be seen in TV Land's already-renewed new comedy "Hot In Cleveland."
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July 14, 2010 at 4:06PM EST Reply to CommentIf she doesn't have some flirtation with Leonard, I may consider writing a strongly-worded letter!
Jake I don't think it's wise to use a high-profile guest star to remind viewers of alternative viewing options, especially programs that are the direct competition.
July 14, 2010 at 4:48PM ESTLJA
July 14, 2010 at 4:50PM EST Reply to CommentI think Parks & Rec should get Betty on *their* show. Her magical powers would have landed them on the NBC schedule.
Hatfield - Do you listen to (Kevin &) Bean by chance?
Hatfield I used to, but now I usually only hear Ralph's Showbiz Beat when my alarm goes off in the morning. Why do you ask?
July 14, 2010 at 6:37PM ESTLJA Because you said you might write a "strongly-worded letter" which used to be the name of Bean's blog and is an activity in which he often engages. I just can't help but think of Bean when I hear the words "strongly-written letter."
July 15, 2010 at 3:40AM EST