PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Betty White's First Sitcom | PBS
Duration: 03:35
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Program: Pioneers of Television #101
In this Web-only clip from the PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Betty White talks about being the first woman ever to produce a sitcom—even before Lucille Ball. To see more on Betty White tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION premiering on Wednesday, January 2 at 8 -- 9 PT EST and airing every Wednesday until January 23 on PBS (check local listings).
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Post Date: January 5, 2008
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