Unless you have been living under a pop culture avoiding rock,you might have heard about the movement to get Betty White to host “Saturday Night Live“. Gaining more momentum every day,a Facebook Group whose main mission is to get her to host sketch program has secured 225,000 fans in less than two weeks and is pulling in stronger numbers each day. While many could say,who cares what a Facebook group thinks,I would love to provide a detailed list as to why Betty White she not only host the program,but should be the host for the season finale. An undeniable comedic talent,White has exactly what it takes to host the show and possibly score NBC some stellar ratings while doing so.

• Plain and simple –Betty White is hilarious.
• She has been involved in television since before the world knew who Lucille Ball was and has production and writing credits under her belt,as well as experience on radio and live programming,giving her that improv edge so necessary to succeed at SNL. She was an award winning cast member of some of the most beloved American sitcoms of all time,like “The Golden Girls”and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show“,and has a new show coming out on TVLand,which will probably bring the channel its largest ratings to date.
• She ain’t afraid to play dirty. With her appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson where she called Sarah Palin a crazy bitch or when she pretended to be a drug dealer,White has no fear about going too far. She has also provided a much needed laugh at the usually stale Comedy Central Roasts,and her chat with Chelsea Handler when she was promoting The Proposal last year is hysterical.
• Speaking of The Proposal,Betty White brought the funny backstage as well,with her various behind the scenes antics,which were caught on video by FunnyorDie.com. Not only did she score a number one movie at the box office,but she she scored a number one with the young generation of comedy lovers with this.
• White is no schlub when it comes to gimmicks and will go above and beyond to rock a joke. Her turn in a Snickers ad that aired during the SuperBowl shows that the actress has no issue with getting physical.
• Betty has been recognized with nearly every entertainment mile marker,including Emmys and most recently a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. The next obvious step is a gig hosting SNL.
• RATINGS. While SNL has been picking up steam recently,it still needs a massive boost to its ratings. I think picking a host who is not under the age of 50,female and a classic comedienne might the perfect way. I have a feeling my grandmother would stay up just a little later on her Saturday night if she thought Rose Nylund would be hosting SNL. And think of all the amazing skits,beyond the recalls to her many quality sitcoms. And guest stars –its a no brainer.
• And finally,because Lorne Michaels has allowed Ashton Kutcher and Justin Timberlake to host the show like a bazillion times,but never Betty? Jesus,if January Jones can do it,a moldy pencil can,so lets give Betty a try. Come on,what would you do to see Betty White in a Digital Short raping or dancing with Andy Sandberg?

So,lets all collective do what we have to do and get the vote out. Or just contact the powers that be at NBC and SNL and tell them we will forgive the networks asshattery on the Conan O’Brien debacle if they do this one thing. Oh this and canceling “Heroes”. Is this too much to ask?

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