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MARCH 12, 2010

'Golden Girl' Betty White to host Saturday Night Live on May 8

Roselindstrom Golden Girls actress Betty White finally gets her chance to host Saturday Night Live on May 8, NBC told the Hollywood Reporter.

"I can't think of a better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than with Betty White," said Lorne Michaels, creator of SNL.

Well, it only took nearly a half million fans on the "Betty White to Host SNL (Please)" fan page on Facebook to get Michaels so excited.

TOP 5 'ROSE' LINES FROM GOLDEN GIRLS:

5. "My mother always used to say: 'The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana.' "

4. "Mmmmm, Sophia! The kitchen smells wonderful. Is it Chef Boyardee?"

3. "I thought you wore too much makeup and were a slut. I was wrong. You don't wear too much makeup."

2. "Let's face it, Blanche, you have Bette Davis eyes... and Freddy Kruger hands!"

1. "Back in St. Olaf..."

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