Betty White Gets 'Naked' at Universal CityWalk(R) to Celebrate Grand Opening of Legendary Hot Dog Stand Pink's And A Hot Dog Named in Her Honor

All Proceeds of Opening Day Sales To Benefit L.A. Animal Services' East / West Valley Animal Shelters

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary actress Betty White ("Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Golden Girls," "The Proposal") likes her hot dogs naked!—as in a delicious Pink's hot dog in a bun…with no toppings, no enhancements.

In her honor, Miss White will be accorded an homage offered select notables, a hot dog in her name, to be unveiled at Universal CityWalk (www.CitywalkHollywood.com) on Monday, April 19, when the versatile entertainer helps open the first Pink's ever in the San Fernando Valley.

The "Betty 'Naked in the City' Hot Dog" will be front and center at the 10:00 a.m. "Grand Opening" which will benefit L.A. Animal Services' East and West Valley Animal Shelters www.laanimalservices.com/index.htm.

Pink's, which first opened at its original location on La Brea Avenue in Hollywood 70 years ago, continues to be a Southern California staple and popular hotdog emporium.

Over 60 years ago, Miss White launched into television as the host of a local TV show.  Almost overnight, the small screen fell in love with her versatility and likeability and as the mass medium grew so, too, did White's presence, first as a frequent guest on TV specials, assorted variety series and game shows and later as a regular on landmark television shows like "Mary Tyler Moore" (Sue Ann Nivens) and "The Golden Girls" (Rose Nylund).

In total, White has won six Emmy® Awards and been nominated 18 times.  Of late, the venerable actress has been featured in films, most recently opposite Sandra Bullock in "The Proposal."  At 88 years old, White has been rightfully called a national treasure.

On May 8, Betty White will host NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

SOURCE Universal Studios

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