If you've been anywhere near the planet Earth in recent weeks, you may have noticed that legendary comedienne Betty White has become a worldwide sensation, culminating in her stellar performance hosting Saturday Night Live. Betty White: In Black and White is the first comprehensive and incredibly entertaining retrospective of the birth of Bettymania. Experience several episodes from Betty's first acclaimed hit series, Life with Elizabeth (1953–55), along with Betty's own daytime series The Betty White Show. Included also is an incredibly rare episode from November 1954 where Betty sings, dances, and is joined by surprise guest Rin Tin Tin, plus a heartfelt message from Martin & Lewis!
The DVD also includes a key episode from Betty's second series from 1957, Date with the Angels featuring Bill Williams, Richard Deacon (Mel on The Dick Van Dyke Show) and Nancy Kulp (Beverly Hillbillies). The Betty White Show (1958), is another "lost series" included with the DVD and showcases live sketches, singing and dancing and a variety of guest stars. Well over 3 hours in the evolution of a superstar!
This video history contains: Two classic episodes from Life with Elizabeth: "Whistler's Sister" and "Nursery Rhymes" from The Betty White Show (1954), Betty delivers live commercials for Geritol and the 7–Day Diet Plan; and two classic episodes from Date with the Angels: "Return of the Wheel" and "Tree on the Driveway" from The Betty White show (1958): Episodes "Vacation" and "Jealousy".
