Betty White Trivia

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Updated January 02, 2017

Published October 13, 2011

/ Updated January 02, 2017

10 Questions

Test your mettle and find out how much you know about former AARP celebrity member, Betty White, who turned 95 on Jan. 17.

Betty White Trivia

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  "question" : "In 1952, Betty created her own sitcom for which she won her first Emmy. The show was called …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Life With Elizabeth",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "The Betty White Show",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "The Goldbergs",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Your Hit Parade",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Betty starred with Del Moore as a newlywed couple dealing with the trials and tribulations of marriage. The talk-format Betty White Show first aired in 1954.",
  "hint" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Betty White was married three times. Her third husband was the host of this game show …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "What's My Line?",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "The Dating Game",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Password",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Truth or Consequences",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Allen Ludden was the host of Password",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Both Betty White and Mr. T have done TV ads for?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Travelocity",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Snickers",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Preparation H",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Burger King",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The advertising campaign for the candy bar produced numerous spots featuring other celebrities such as, Mr. T, Liza Minnelli, Robin Williams and Aretha Franklin.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-04-2011/next-betty-white.html",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
  "questionImgCredit" : ""
}, {
  "question" : "Betty White’s television comeback spurred another funny lady, Carol Burnett, to appear as …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "The new hot neighbor on Cougartown.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Sue Sylvester's mom on Glee.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "A guest judge on American Idol.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Dunder Mifflin's new owner on The Office.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Played Sue Sylvester's mom on Glee.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-04-2011/next-betty-white.html",
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}, {
  "question" : "Before agreeing to work with AARP, Betty said she made sure she didn't have to...",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Play football in the mud.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Date an older man.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Go on a national bus tour with a rock band from the 70s.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Wear a bikini for their website.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Watch the video!",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/press-center/info-01-2011/betty_white_getsheraarpcardandsignsontohelpengagemembershipinliv.html",
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}, {
  "question" : "According to one of Betty's tweets, Charlie Sheen is...",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "The by-product of the crazy reality TV era.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "The hottest \"half man\" she's ever seen.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "The greatest thing that ever happened to Mel Gibson.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "The perfect date for a woman of her age.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/online-community/groups/index.action?slPage=overview&slShowNewDiscussion=false&slGroupKey=38ec3a20-11ea-480f-903f-79f9aff0af4d",
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}, {
  "question" : "Back in 1949, Betty got this advice on a TV show, but she never really followed it...",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Fix your nose.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Change the color of your hair.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Never get into comedy.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Lie about your age.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "\"You know, now is a good time to start knocking off a couple years from your age.\"",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-05-2011/aarp-goes-hollywood-with-betty-white.html",
  "questionImgCaption" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "According to Betty, the secret to her happy marriage was...",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Enthusiasm.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Wild sex.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Ignoring each other.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Patience!",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The secret to our marriage was enthusiasm.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-tv/info-09-2010/what_women_want.2.html",
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}, {
  "question" : "The premise behind Betty’s TV show Off Their Rockers was …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Single senior couples go to a retreat in the Caribbean.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A senior dating game.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Game show that tests the pop culture knowledge of seniors.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Senior citizens play pranks on younger people.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "The American version of a hit European show that has senior citizens playing pranks on younger people.",
  "hint" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Betty White has received this many Emmy nominations …",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "14",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "17",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "21",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "25",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
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  "explanation" : "",
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