New 'SNL' Promo Restores Betty White Fever

By Zach Dionne Posted Apr 27th 2010 11:10AM

We've got a fever, and the only prescription is Betty White's 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig.

And while no other prescription will do, this new promo for the long-awaited, fan-engineered May 8 episode certainly helps.

"Thanks to the Internet, I'm hosting 'Saturday Night Live,'" the 88-year-old 'Golden Girls' and 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' star says in the first promo, joking about herself as a cougar. Check it out:

We've missed that sass and wit in recent weeks, with White's name only popping up in defense of Sandra Bullock or in false death reports.

Also boosting the mercury on the Betty White thermometer, this St. Olaf Glee Club rap tribute to the octogenarian of the moment [Warning, contains a bit of foul language]:

PEOPLE reports the special Mother's Day episode will also reunite six former 'SNL' ladies: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.

"Retirement is not in my vocabulary," White told USA Today in January. Thank goodness.

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Betty White Photos

Actress Betty White poses in the press room at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Press Room The Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, CA United States January 23, 2010 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (17135508), contact WireImage.com

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Amy Adams Snapshots

Actress Amy Adams (Right) and actor Darren Le Gallo attends the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Directors Guild Theatre on January 6, 2010 in New York City. "Leap Year" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Directors Guild Theatre New York, NY United States January 6, 2010 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (59235392), contact WireImage.com

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Actress Amy Adams attends the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Directors Guild Theatre on January 6, 2010 in New York City. "Leap Year" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Directors Guild Theatre New York, NY United States January 6, 2010 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (59235381), contact WireImage.com

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Actress Amy Adams attends the after party for the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Rouge Tomate on January 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Amy Adams

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Actor Matthew Goode and actress Amy Adams the after party for the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Rouge Tomate on January 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew Goode;Amy Adams

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Actor Matthew Goode and actress Amy Adams attend the after party for the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Rouge Tomate on January 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew Goode;Amy Adams

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Actor Matthew Goode and actress Amy Adams attend the after party for the premiere of "Leap Year" at the Rouge Tomate on January 6, 2010 in New York City. "Leap Year" New York Premiere - After Party Rouge Tomate New York, NY United States January 6, 2010 Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com To license this image (17093661), contact WireImage.com

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Comments

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Tuesday 27 April

By Joey

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It will be the highest rated SNL in about 3 decades!!!!

By KateS.

WOW Betty, you got it goin on,girl! Good for you.

By Shaun

Love the SNL Betty White promo! Betty still rocks!

By joanjmak05

I absolutely Love this women, there is No-One hotter then Betty White right now. I cannot wait for her to host SNL, it will be the most watch show since John Goodman dressed up as Monica Lewinsky.
BETTY WHITE YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By mbmorrow4

John Goodman dressed up as Linda Tripp. It was one of the best SNL skits ever

By Maria

I just love her and will have to take a nap to be able to stay up and watch SNL! Getting old sucks but apparently not for Betty!

By Debbie

This woman is not only a talented but smart. God love her. I wish we had more people like her in the business so these "reality" personalities can go away. Can't wait to see Betty on SNL!

By mewkittylover

Betty White would be PERFECT as Grandma Mazur in the Stephanie Plum movies....!!

By Sam

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You are so right!!!! I totally agree!!

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mbmorrow4, you are so right, he did dress up as Linda Tripp, Molly Shannon was Miss Monica.

By aztmblweeed

A cougar?? Perhaps sabertooth tiger would be more age appropriate! Oh lighten up, even Betty likes a good zing. Looking forward to her appearance on SNL. Good luck and kick some rear!!

By missi007

One can only hope to be as witty, energetic, and beautiful as Betty White in "middle" age.

By Malia Harris

I love Betty White The role is played over the years were good, I can't wait to see her again Keep it up mama Keept it going Mama Good Betty.

By xxrosexofxsharyn

I haven't watched SNL for a while now but I'll definitely be watching on May 8th! Betty is great.

By vero

I don't watch SNL but since Betty will be ob I will stay up to see her, she is one funny gal.

By gobluespartyon

Betty White is going to rock the house down on SNL May 8TH I'm so excited.

By Ray

Its great to see Betty on the large screen( I have a 32" tv)
The first time I saw her it was on a 9" RCA tv.
She has had many successes in her job and doesn't get as much credit as she should for helping to get television up and running in the very early days.

By Galen

Not a big fan of SNL, but I have every intention of tuning in when Betty is on. I love how she can deliver a perfectly timed cutting line or raunchy innuendo with a sweet innocent smile and a glint in her eye.

By McGee

My hubby called me with the news!On of his friends played Betty Rap for him and he shared it with me. What a talented lady and an animal lover! Betty White you are one in a billion!

By Praise the Lord

" Isn't she a 'Betty?!'" This girl will ROCK the history books of SNL ! Love ya Betty! And thanks for doing this! Such a nice girl!!!

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