An 80-year-old German immigrant and grandmother from New Orleans, Spillman served as host of a season three episode in December 1977 after winning the show's "Anyone Can Host" contest, making her the first and only non-celebrity to grace the stage of Studio 8H. Her winning entry read, "I'm 80 years old. I need one more cheap thrill, since my doctor told me I only have another 25 years left." As part of her duties, she attended rehearsals, appeared in sketches and even received the host's then-salary of $3,000.