Live with It
We may also enjoy hearing about her doing something incredible such as this, in which case we have yet another incentive to adore Betty White. It’s never simple being a minority in the entertainment business, but it was far more difficult in the 1950s. Even if you were incredibly gifted, many doors were closed to you.
Despite public criticism, Betty refused to give in! Even though people complained, she wanted to feature an African American tap dancer on her program and devote a lot of screen time to him. The program didn’t last long, but I’m sure that guy will never forget her for assisting him in obtaining exposure. It’s little things like this that made her such a fantastic woman.