SNL

Betty White

Almost as heavily hyped as the release of Apple’s i-Pad - Betty White’s hosting stint last night on Saturday Night Live. And easily just as anticipated, here in the Such Is Life household.

Well, the i-Pad is still a hope down the road, but we did catch Betty last night, on what might have been one of the best SNL’s in a looooong time. Featuring a Who’s Who cast of stellar past female stars, ole Betty grabbed that venerable staple of Saturday night comedy by the throat, and absolutely killed. She was equally at ease in a bit about being a salty mom of a convict trying to scare kids straight, as she was on the delightful NPR spoof talking about her muffin. Again, quite a salty sketch. The recurring theme seemed to be an attempt to dispel the “sweet little old lady” image, she projects most often.

Hey, didn’t anybody see her cursing her way through a starring role in the feature film “Lake Placid” a few years back?? Ole Betty knows her way around the common foul slang as well as anyone.

No matter, funny is funny, and White showed why she has enjoyed a career in the ballpark of 60+ years. Terrific comic timing, an open mind when it comes to trusting the writers and directors…plus a natural commanding presence onstage.

Great fun! If you missed it, you really should gurf the Shoogle, and try finding it somewhere…

Chow for now!