Betty White Set To Host SNL

The Facebook campaign for Betty White to host Saturday Night Live has paid off. USA Today is reporting that Betty will do her first hosting gig on SNL May 8 which will also bring back former female cast members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer, and Rachel Dratch.

It was Betty's role in a Super Bowl ad that started the Facebook campaign frenzy to have her host SNL. Her ad definitely caught the attention of show executive producer Lorne Michaels.

"It took on a groundswell. It isn't something we would have said no to," but the campaign "validated that, 'Oh, that'd be fun.' ... It was the outpouring of affection from fans, and we feel the same way."

Betty is flattered and excited about her upcoming hosting gig on the show.

"It's lovely, and at my age it's certainly unexpected. I've got so much energy, it's ridiculous. I love working. My schedule is a feverish one, and I'm used to that."

She's no spring chicken, but Betty is one of the funniest old hags still around. I look forward to her debut on SNL! Go get 'em grandma!