In general, Pudding organizers seemed enchantedby Weaver's visit.
According to Siemens, Weaver's consideratenature made the whole event special.
"I had a great time out there, I wouldn't minddoing [my routine] again. She made it really fun,"Siemens said.
Each year, the President, vice presidents andproducers of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals selectthe Man and Woman of the Year, whose names arekept a closely-guarded secret.
The Pudding's tradition of awarding Woman ofthe Year Prizes began in 1951 with Gertrude Steinas the first honoree. Since then, noted actressesincluding Katherine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylorhave also been honored.
The Pudding established the Man of the Yearaward in 1967 with Bob Hope as the firstrecipient.
This the year, the Pudding selected Kevin Klineas Man of the Year. Kline will be presented withhis Pot on Feb. 17.
As for Weaver, she did not conceal her delightin receiving her Pot.
"Maybe the Nobel Peace Prize?" Weaver laughedwhen asked what prize she wanted next.
"I mean, this is it," she said. "I'm going tohold onto this. I'm going to die happy."