Betty White takes dramatic turn in 3-episode role on 'The Practice'

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Emmy-winner Betty White will join the cast of "The Practice" for a three-episode arc later this season.
White will play Carol Piper, a resident of the hometown of Alan Shore (James Spader). He returns to defend a childhood buddy in a murder case, and Carol's busybody tendencies bring her into contact with Shore.
White has worked with "Practice" creator David E. Kelley in the past, co-starring in the giant-crocodile movie "Lake Placid," which Kelley wrote. She also made a guest appearance on "Ally McBeal" in 1999.
Her long career, which spans a half-century, has resulted in four Emmy Awards. White won two best supporting actress statues for her work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," a lead actress award for "The Golden Girls" in 1986 and a guest actress Emmy for "The John Larroquette Show" in 1996. She's been nominated numerous other times, including this year for an appearance on "Yes, Dear."
White's appearance on "The Practice" will mark a relatively rare foray into drama. She has appeared in a handful of dramatic TV movies and feature films -- most recently 1999's "The Story of Us" -- and guest-starred on shows ranging from "St. Elsewhere" to "Everwood," but has spent most of her career as a comedic actress.