‘HOPE’S’ CLORIS LEACHMAN: THE REAL GOLDEN GIRL

Betty White might be grabbing more headlines, but even her illustrious career can’t compare to her friend and former co-star, Cloris Leachman.  Not only has the former beauty queen won an Academy Award, but she also holds the record for most Emmys won by an actor, with nine.  And at age 85, Leachman’s still working hard.  These days, she’s on the Fox comedy “Raising Hope,” and her performance as “Maw-Maw” has been a hit with fans and critics alike.  When we talked to her “Raising Hope” co-stars, Martha Plimpton and Garret Dillahunt, we found out that Leachman doesn’t save the funny for when the camera’s on (she’s just as outrageous off camera!), and they have plenty of admiration for her work.

Check out a new episode of “Raising Hope,” tonight at 9:30/8:30c on FOX.