Betty White’s comedy chops continue to be on display.
Although they are not exhibited in life form, they are physically exhibited at the National Comedy Center.
Wednesday, September 14, marks the 37th anniversary of the debut of “The Golden Girls” on TV
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The National Comedy Center receives rare artifacts, wardrobes and awards from the estate of the deceased.
These artifacts will become part of the Center’s permanent archives.
The National Comedy Center is an American cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy.
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Estate of Betty White Donates Rare Artifact
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The collection consists of White’s award-winning work on “The Golden Girls,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Hot In Cleveland.”
According to NCC’s official website, the items include “a Rose Nylund sweater, an Elka Ostrovsky tracksuit from ‘HIC’ and a dress by White at the 1985 Emmy Awards.
It is currently on display at the National Comedy Center Museum in Jamestown, New York.
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Betty White Collection Officially Showcased!
The collection of White’s contributions also features a script with scribbled notes by the cast and five Emmy statuettes.
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“Betty White has had a tremendous impact on the world of comedy. He brought laughter to millions and made it look easy, when in fact, he was a master of the art form,” said National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson. “Betty’s story and her work have united, entertained and inspired generations of fans, and her performances are infused with a genuine love of the craft of comedy. His story is a remarkable one, not least because of the never-failing grace and tenacity he exemplified as an artist who navigated an evolving entertainment industry spanning seven decades – never losing relevance and never failing to reinvent himself and his work to meet the times. this. We are truly honored to celebrate Betty White in our gallery and to preserve her materials for future generations.”
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Glenn Kaplan, representative of the White estate said, “We are honored to donate this important work from Betty White’s career to the National Comedy Center, the nation’s official home for the celebration and preservation of comedy.”
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Betty’s Friends Praise Him
White’s best friend and fellow comedian, Carol Burnett, also released a statement on the debut of the museum’s Betty White collection.
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“Betty is thrilled to be celebrated at the National Comedy Center — not only because it’s the official museum for comedy but because it’s in the hometown of her dear friend Lucille Ball and based on Lucy’s vision. It has been one of the honors of my life to have both Betty and Lucy as close friends and valued mentors, and to have worked so closely with them over the years. Now their legacies are preserved, side by side, for future generations, which makes me very happy. We will all miss them both dearly but their comedy will live on forever.” Burnett commented.
Her “Hot In Cleveland” co-star, Valerie Bertinelli, added, “It was a pure joy to work with Betty for five years on ‘HIC.’ I am so happy that everyone who loved Betty can now visit the National Comedy Center and remember her incredible talent, her incredible sense of humor and her incredible kindness.”
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