On this day, September 15, 1973, Betty White made her first appearance as Sue Ann Nivens.

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• September 15 — Betty White makes her first appearance as Sue Ann Nivens in The Mary Tyler Moore Show's fourth season opener, "The Lars Affair".

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1. Damn, I'm old enough to remember that show

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2. I smile every time I see her name. That's quite the tribute. Ya got heaven laughing now, Betty?

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3. Betty White, was 63 at the start of The Golden Girls.

Estelle Getty, who played Sophia, was younger than Bea Arthur, who played her daughter in the series.