#15: Betty White as Sue Ann Nivens
Betty White played Sue Ann Nivens, WJM-TV’s relentlessly cheerful “Happy Homemaker” with a razor-sharp tongue. Beneath her sugary exterior, Sue Ann was delightfully catty, flirtatious, and competitive. White’s fearless blend of sweetness and bite made Sue Ann an instant standout, earning her two Emmys and countless unforgettable, scene-stealing moments.
Sue Ann’s constant scheming and sly put-downs brought delicious chaos to the newsroom. White relished every sharp quip, turning a late-arriving character into one of the show’s most memorable. Her performance showed how wickedly funny she could be, even while wrapped in perfectly prim domestic charm.