Interesting post by Tom O'Neil over at his LA Times blog. O'Neil is the guy you see on many of the awards shows, especially the Emmys, giving his analysis and predictions. He worked with Joan and Melissa quite a bit, and knows why they were let go by the TV Guide Channel. And it didn't have anything to do with money.
The reason? Entourage (and not the HBO show). I guess the two women have too many people around them and it got to be more of a hassle than it was worth to the network.
O'Neil also says that Joan and Melissa are a lot nicer and more generous than they've been made out to be. He also reveals that several producers at the TV Guide Channel wish they had been kept on (the same with E! execs, because Star Jones drove them nuts on the red carpet). I'm sure we'll be seeing the two women again with another deal soon.
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4-23-2007 @ 5:21PM
David said...
Thanks for this, Bob. Both my mother and sister were really unhappy about this unexpected news, so I'm glad you could provide color!
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4-23-2007 @ 5:21PM
Erica said...
According to Joan Rivers, (She was on The View today) she and Melissa will be on the red carpet before the next big event. From what she said, I guess they are working on something and if I remember correctly, she said she would announce it on The View.
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4-23-2007 @ 6:52PM
Rosemary said...
I enjoy Joan, not especially Melissa, but I think Joan knows how a star should look & act. I hope she's back soon.
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4-24-2007 @ 12:58PM
Valerie St. John said...
Joan Rivers is the Queen of the red carpet.
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4-26-2007 @ 11:34AM
K said...
I can't imagine how anyone could stand Joan Rivers. Anyone would be better
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