The Genesis Awards dole out kudos to writers, reporters, filmmakers and other artists who call attention to animal rights issues. It was held at the swanky Beverly Hilton last night and, according to a friend/coworker who's also a well-known face himself, a star, a true star, that makes us all weak at the knees, was there...and he got to meet her. Smell her. Say her name to her face.

Betty White.

-sigh-

See for yourself on Animal Planet. Times as follows:
Two-hour edited version of the ceremony: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25, on Animal Planet
A one-hour edited version will air at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and 1 a.m. Sunday, May 2, also on Animal Planet

Alas, no Bea Arthur or Rue McLanahan to wash it all down.