White was originally offered the role of Blanche in The Golden Girls, and Rue McClanahan was offered the role of Rose (the two characters being similar to roles they had played in Mary Tyler Moore and …

The 2018 documentary Betty White: First Lady of Television detailed her life and career. For her lengthy work in radio, television, and film, White twice earned the Guinness World Record for the longest TV …

Sep 13, 2025 · Look back on the cast of 'The Golden Girls,' including stars Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, as well as supporting stars like Herb Edelman and Harold Gould.

Sep 14, 2025 · Break out the cheesecake: The Golden Girls premiered 40 years ago. And though its four stars are no longer with us, the bond that Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle …

Betty was originally considered for the role of the sexpot Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985). However, Betty had already been the aggressive Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore …

Betty White’s film and television career spanned over 70 years. White became a household name thanks to the legendary "The Golden Girls" and the game show "Password."

2 days ago · Betty White, unforgettable in The Golden Girls Betty White was born on this day, January 17, 1922. Betty White, born on this day, January 17, 1922, represented one of the longest and most …

2 days ago · Golden Girls introduces Betty White to a new generation In 1985, White scored her second signature role and the biggest hit of her career as Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls.

Jan 1, 2022 · Betty White wasn’t supposed to play Rose Nylund on “The Golden Girls,” but we are so grateful that she did. White was originally supposed to portray the hot-to-trot widow Blanche …

Jun 20, 2025 · Among all of the great roles she played over the course of her legendary career, the late, great Betty White —who died in 2021 at the age of 99—was perhaps beloved most for her portrayal …