Betty White: First Lady of Television
Synopsis
The definitive look at Betty White's life and career. As the only authorized documentary on Betty ever made, this film is packed with hilarious clips from her long career. Plus comments from friends and co-stars.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Betty White First Lady of Television Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-25
Top Cast
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Betty White
Self
Tina Fey
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
Ryan Reynolds
Self
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Self
Gavin MacLeod
Self
Valerie Bertinelli
Self
Valerie Harper
Self
Georgia Engel
Self
Alex Trebek
Self
Millicent Martin
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Tom Sullivan
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Bob Stewart
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Tyne Daly
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Michelle Forbes
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Sharon Gless
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Linda Lavin
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Justina Machado
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven J. Boettcher
- Original Title
- Betty White: First Lady of Television
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Boettcher/Trinklein Productions, Boettcher+Trinklein Inc., PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven J. Boettcher
Steven J. Boettcher, Philip Marc Weiner, Francisco Raposo
Stephanie Theisen
Steven J. Boettcher, Michael J. Trinklein, Stephanie Theisen
Department Leadership Roster
Steven J. Boettcher
Director
Steven J. Boettcher
Producer
Michael J. Trinklein
Producer
Stephanie Theisen
Editor
Stephanie Theisen
Producer
Steven J. Boettcher
Director of Photography
Philip Marc Weiner
Director of Photography
Francisco Raposo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Betty White: First Lady of Television about?
The definitive look at Betty White's life and career. As the only authorized documentary on Betty ever made, this film is packed with hilarious clips from her long career. Plus comments from friends and co-stars.
Who directed Betty White: First Lady of Television?
Betty White: First Lady of Television was directed by Steven J. Boettcher.
Who stars in Betty White: First Lady of Television?
The principal cast of Betty White: First Lady of Television includes Betty White, Tina Fey, Carl Reiner, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
When was Betty White: First Lady of Television released and how long is it?
Betty White: First Lady of Television was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betty White: First Lady of Television?
Betty White: First Lady of Television holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).