Betty White's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Betty White.

Betty White was a highly celebrated American actress and comedian, renowned for her pioneering role in early television. Her career spanned nearly seven decades, marked by prolific appearances in sitcoms like 'The Golden Girls' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', sketch comedy, and game shows such as 'Password'. White's enduring popularity and comedic talent solidified her status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1951: Life with Elizabeth Live Production

In 1951, "Life with Elizabeth" was originally a live production on KLAC-TV, earning Betty White a Los Angeles Emmy Award.

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1951: First Emmy Nomination

In 1951, Betty White received her first Emmy Award nomination as "Best Actress" on television.

1953: Life with Elizabeth Nationally Syndicated

From 1953, "Life with Elizabeth" was nationally syndicated, which allowed Betty White to gain creative control in television.

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1975: Emmy Award for The Mary Tyler Moore Show

In 1975, Betty White won an Emmy Award for her role as Sue Ann Nivens in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show".

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1976: Second Emmy Award for The Mary Tyler Moore Show

In 1976, Betty White won her second consecutive Emmy Award for her role as Sue Ann Nivens in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show".

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1983: Daytime Emmy Award for Just Men!

In 1983, Betty White received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for "Just Men!", marking her as the first woman to achieve this honor.

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1995: Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame

In 1995, Betty White was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions to the industry.

January 2011: SAG Award for 'Hot in Cleveland'

In January 2011, Betty White won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role as Elka Ostrovsky in 'Hot in Cleveland'. The show was also nominated but did not win.

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October 2011: Honorary Degree from Washington State University

In October 2011, Betty White received an honorary degree and a white doctor's coat from Washington State University at the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association's centennial gala in Yakima, Washington.

November 8, 2011: Judge for American Humane's Hero Dog Awards

On November 8, 2011, Betty White served as a judge alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Wendy Diamond for American Humane's Hero Dog Awards on the Hallmark Channel.

February 2012: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording

In February 2012, Betty White received a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording for the audio recording of her 2011 book 'If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't)'.

[(If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won't) )] [Author: Betty White] [May-2011]

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2014: Guinness World Record

In 2014, Betty White earned the Guinness World Record for the longest TV career by a female entertainer.

2017: Reunion with Arthur Duncan

In 2017, Arthur Duncan reunited with Betty White on the series premiere of 'Little Big Shots: Forever Young', where he performed and thanked her for her support.

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2017: Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In 2017, after 70 years in the industry, Betty White was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, becoming the oldest new member at the time at age 95.