Bea Arthur would later say that hosting SNL was not a particularly enjoyable experience. When pressed for further details, she said that the cast and crew were tired and exhausted (this was the fifth season and the last to feature the original lineup) and this was reflected backstage in the creative atomsphere.
She also felt that being considerably older than everyone on the show (both writers and cast), they weren't able to connect to her comic sensibilty and vice versa.....
She was a wonderful person.
albessey 1 month ago
Geez, was this taken on the first video recorder ever made? XD
Anyways, despite the quality, still so very nice to hear Bea sing.
JHaru777 2 months ago
After reading woohooboy's comments, I'am assuming the year was 1980. I didn't know that she hosted on SNL.
slimtee2 3 months ago
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I love you Bea...
neokid0213 4 months ago
music director for SNL long before Letterman, Paul Shaffer on piano.
scott30771 4 months ago
1922-2009 was 5'9 1/2" tall. At 5' 10", I can appreciate this lady's grace and beauty and height! Love you Bea.
mangledinal 4 months ago
Bea Arthur always said she hated doin this
kevinhagan17 6 months ago
thanx for posting, this is such a treat to see Bea again, i've not seen this before, thanx again with much luv. . .
SirCaseyHollywood 7 months ago in playlist golden girls & betty white & bea arthur misc
Bea Arthur was such a funny person and had an angelic voice! i just love how she sings!
jlboy112 8 months ago 2
What a wonderful piece! I really miss Bea! Thanks for posting this!!
Dortmunderstrasse 1 year ago 2
What an odd combo to someone my age (32).
ihavesexforhappymeal 1 year ago
This song is sooo beautiful! I love Bea.
teacup2 1 year ago
What a wonderful talent RIP Bea its just not the same without you here on Earth!
SexyLiLLeilaniMya 1 year ago 2
Bea Arthur would later say that hosting SNL was not a particularly enjoyable experience. When pressed for further details, she said that the cast and crew were tired and exhausted (this was the fifth season and the last to feature the original lineup) and this was reflected backstage in the creative atomsphere.
She also felt that being considerably older than everyone on the show (both writers and cast), they weren't able to connect to her comic sensibilty and vice versa.....
woohooboy 1 year ago
@woohooboy lol that can be said for any cast and crew of SNL especially the current cast....
gmcnewlook 1 year ago
its really slow 4 me! stop go stop go
Vonistar 1 year ago
What an elegant and classy woman, and yet so brilliantly hilarious at the end. She is just too amazing.
amassey4 1 year ago
I can't believe someone else taped this too. I still have the audio cassette from the 70's. I'm a Bea nut. Thanks for posting the video.
yentl50 1 year ago
this is so amazing.. i also had no idea that Bea was on SNL... that is so cool!!!
murbbie 1 year ago
Woah, I never knew she sung on, "Saturday Night Live." Thanks for the quality post!
kmryan182 1 year ago
lmao 2:40 haha
thanks for posting xD
G0dd3SsVivi 2 years ago 2