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Betty Marion Ludden (née White; January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian. [1] [2] A pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades, she was noted for her vast number of television appearances, acting in sitcoms, sketch comedy, and game shows.
Eddi-Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010) was an American actress, comedienne, author and fashion designer. She was best known for her roles on television sitcoms, including Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972–78), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983–84), and Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985–92), and its spin-off series The Golden Palace (1992–93).
White initially was offered the role of Blanche (played by Rue McClanahan), but director Jay Sandrich suggested that the actresses switch, as White had already played one lusty character in Sue Ann.
From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. (Nick Ut/) White won a Grammy in 2011 for the audio recording of “If You Ask Me,” the last of her several books.
As a result, the show was retitled and revamped as a new series, The Golden Palace, with Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty reprising their roles. [39] [40] Like the original series, The Golden Palace was also created by Susan Harris, [41] who once again served as executive producer alongside Paul Junger Witt and Tony Thomas. The ...
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Betty White turns 100 in January, and a new book celebrates the milestone by compiling that many highlights from the TV legend’s 10 decades of life. ... But when Rue McClanahan read for the part ...
The show's ensemble cast stars Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, the show is about four older women who share a home in Miami, Florida. It was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions, in association with Touchstone Television. Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, and Harris served as the original executive producers.