Facebook darling Betty White is back on TV. Her new show is an original program from TV Land called Hot in Cleveland.
I love Betty White. She has played so many great characters over the years and has the ability to be funny when playing straight lines, being truly off color, or even down right filthy. Her appearance of as the host of Saturday Night Live was all thanks to a Facebook campaign, and it shows the power of social media in making things happen. I have been waiting for the premiere of this show to see how it plays out. Many times the city featured in a sitcom is the butt of most of the jokes, and I love Cleveland and we can do without the humor at our expense. So when I was invited to the premier party last night, I jumped on the chance to attend.
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The party was held in the Skylight Room at Tower City Center, where I spent most of my days during the film festival. The rooms were packed with hip folks drinking cosmos and white wine, all Sex in the City style. I don’t know who was catering the event, but the food was tasty, though a bit uninpired. Shrimp crostini, caramel onion tarts, crab cakes and roast beef with horseradish mayo were passed and only left me hungry for something more substantial. There was a screening room, but I never really figured out how it worked. The room was always packed, and when I turned around, there was a huge line for the next screening. I decided to pass, as it debuts tonight and I figured I could wait to see it in the comfort of my own home.
On our way out, we picked up a couple of gift bags. The door ladies gave us a quizzical look, but didn’t say much. We figured out that the gift bags were apparantly for the ladies, as they had t-shirts that were definately ladies sized. So, what do you do with a couple of Hot in Cleveland t-shirts in a Ladies size large? Why give them away of course. If you are interested, comment about the party or about the show, on this blog, on our Great Lakes Green Pages Facebook page, or on our Great Lakes Design Collaborative Facebook Page. I will choose a couple of winners at random and send you the free tee!
And be sure to watch the premiere tonight on TV Land at 10pm! Comment before Sunday night when I will do a random drawing!
Thanks for your comments! Our winners are Alicia Y and Michele K. Thanks for all who entered!
Tags: Events, Giveaways, television
This show is so refreshing and honest. It is very entertaining, but there is an honesty about it that is very refreshing. The fact is that L.A. is really an awful place for single women – particularly older ones. It is a myth perpetuated by the people that live in L.A. The idea that anywhere other than a coastal city like NYC or LA lacks sophistication enough to consider is just plain wrong.
I know this, because I live near L.A. And I’m moving back to my hometown of Chicago as soon as I get the details managed.
I want the t-shirt, but it wouldn’t exactly be a random drawing then would it? You guys exemplify what’s hot in Cleveland – civic minded, fun, energetic, effective contributors!
I promise to be objective and fair, and there are a couple of comments on Facebook as well…
I liked the show as well. I thought the pilot was a little formulaic, but the writing was quick and Betty White made the show. I wish they would turn down the audience laughter a bit, but overall I like it. I laughed a lot during the show.
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the show’s 4 camera, filmed in front of a live audience, straight-up old school sit-com approach. Lots of laughs. I don’t watch a lot of TV but this is easy entertainment. And so far, so good on shining a (semi) positive light on Cleveland. I hope they keep it up!
I agree, the jokes were more at LA’s expense than ours!
It’s great to see positive things happening in Cleveland! Looks like it was a fun party!
It was fun, though your Sex in the City party looked like more fun!
Where can I buy the Hot In Cleveland T-Shirts?
Thank you.
I don’t know! We got them from the premiere party-something we don’t often see in Cleveland! I guess you can check ebay!
I would love a tshirt. I am going to Cleveland for a wedding in Sept. I also went to college in Ohio and loved it. Ohio is fun and a tshirt to wear sometime the weekend of the wedding would be a great conversation pieve. Please mke my day
I just visited Cleveland. It has museums, gardens, and plays from Broadway with easy access and low prices. It has Lake Erie that looks as big as an ocean. The weather was less humid than many other places. The Metro Parks were fantastic. Getting around was easy. I was HOT in Cleveland and luvin’ it. I just need a T-shirt to show off in New York City.
I would like to buy a Hot In Cleveland T Shirt – where can I get one?
Why isn’t someone marketing these shirts??????????????????? I would buy as would many of my friends who love Cleveland and the show!