Rumors have been swirling for months that Rosie O'Donnell was in negotiations with NBC to create her own show. There were even rumors that she would get a talk show on MSNBC to compliment Keith Olbermann's show (though now Rachel Maddow has that gig). Instead, it has been announced that Rosie will host a variety show on NBC on Thanksgiving Eve, November 26.It's called Rosie's Variety Hour, because it's hosted by Rosie, it features variety, and it's going to last 60 minutes. Rosie will do a monologue and introduce musical and comedy acts, and they'll be big prizes for people in the studio audience and people watching at home. Rosie compares the show to Carol Burnett, Ed Sullivan, and Sonny & Cher. She had me at the first two. I'd love to see a show like that on TV again. Not sure about the last one, but I think I know what she means.
If the show is a hit, you might see it as a weekly series.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-02-2008 @ 3:39PM
Vickie said...
No thank you!
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10-02-2008 @ 4:11PM
Cincinnati Mike said...
"Rosie O'Donnell is coming to your house for Thanksgiving"
...what, as a Macy's balloon?
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10-02-2008 @ 4:46PM
Elf said...
Bring back Viva Variety and Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular!
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10-02-2008 @ 5:51PM
Craig said...
How about "I wouldn't watch a show like that, no matter who was hosting it?"
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10-03-2008 @ 2:39AM
david said...
I have long dreamed of a return of the 70s-style variety shows...and I think that Harry Connick, Jr, could pull it off.
He sings, he acts, he can do comedy, and his particular style of music would pull in many viewers who might not otherwise give a network variety show a chance.
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10-03-2008 @ 6:03AM
eugene said...
Interesting, a reality show hosted by someone who has completely lost touch with reality.
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10-03-2008 @ 9:56AM
const said...
why, why, why!
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10-03-2008 @ 10:55PM
Alex said...
Rose at my house for Thanksgiving?
HIDE THE TURKEY!
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