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I like Rosie

by Anna Johns, posted Sep 6th 2006 9:06AM
rosie o'donnellThere. I said it. I watched the first few years of her daytime talk show until it turned into a charity drive (that makes me sound like a bad person, doesn't it?). Back then, she truly seemed like a fun and friendly person. She had crushes on big movie stars like the rest of us and talked about all things pop culture. She had an expansive knowledge of Broadway theater. She liked television and Ring Dings and she seemed to take a genuine interest in her fans. Then, she got famous. Newsweek called her the 'Queen of Nice' and it all went to her head. She decided that, with so many fans, she should use her powers for good. She started charity drives (I distinctly remember her desk being sponsored by Campbell's) and she confronted an unprepared Tom Selleck about his support of the gun lobby. I stopped watching at some point, but it went on for a few more years. Since then, it feels like Rosie spent the last few years arguing with people and yelling at the press. She turned very sour and hostile... as very public ventures like her magazine and her play went belly-up. For a while there, it seemed like Rosie felt angry that the public didn't continue to adore her.

Despite all that, I enjoyed seeing Rosie O'Donnell back on television yesterday, even if it was on The View. Some of that bitterness is still there but she seems to be holding it inside. She was a little too cheerful yesterday and was obviously forcing her interest in Elisabeth and Jessica Simpson, but I think she'll settle in and remember she can be a nice, funny person. Even though I dig Rosie, she's not enough to make me watch The View. I can't handle all those women stepping on top of each other's conversation!

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Chris Wyant

I think Rosie is going to save The View. It had a solid premise to begin with, but obviously things are going to shift around after 10 years. I think she talks more than all of them, but I don't think it's rudeness or egomania. I think she's nervous and wants to do good by her new boss (she really sucks up to Ms. Walters). I think as time goes on, the dynamic will only get better. And as for rumors of conflict? Rosie has thick skin (no pun intended); she's not going to be a big drama queen unless she thinks it would funny. As long as they get a good replacement for Star and Walters takes a few days a week off, I think they'll get the ratings.

September 06 2006 at 12:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tammy

FYI - I'm watching today's show and it's MUCH better than yesterday and they gave away Tivos! Rosie is running Hot Topics better than Barbara was the last two months. Elisabeth and Joy got to talk more too. It was a lot more relaxed. I just watched Hot Topics so if something exciting happened later, I missed it.

September 06 2006 at 12:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JD


The fuse IS LIT, it just depends on how long the fuse is? Because WE ALL KNOW THAT ROSIE IS GOING TO EXPLODE!

September 06 2006 at 11:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

Okay, I watched The View yesterday. It was like a bad car crash - you didn't want to watch but you couldn't look away. I told myself I will NOT watch The View after Rosie makes her appearance due to her ambush of Tom Selleck on her own show, all the hoopla after the show ended,etc. So I gave in and watched it just to see. I didn't think it was too bad. Rosie brings a very real life persona to the show. I think the other women seem stiff sometimes and she loosens them up. We'll see how it goes.

September 06 2006 at 11:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tammy

I like Rosie too but I'm not sure this is the right show for her. We shall see over time what happens. I always connected with Rosie because I too grew up with the Brady Bunch and other cheesy tv shows that I still remember too much about. I could sing the old ad jingles with her. I adore Broadway and loved it when she would have various shows on to sing a number. We are about the same age and it was like hanging out with a friend from HS watching her old show.

Things have changed for her. I still think her own show on maybe a cable channel would be better because she could do her own thing, champion the causes she wants, put up the good fight. She maybe more comfortable in her own skin now but she didn't look comfortable on The View.

But I love Meredith too and I sure do miss her controlling hot topics. I know they talk all over each other but it never seemed that bad when Meredith was in charge. This summer Barbara proved she can't handle being in charge of Hot Topics either. They need to bring someone more middle of the road than Rosie or Elisabeth to run Hot Topics.

I also can't wait until Rosie and Elisabeth have to do a "shopping" segment together.

September 06 2006 at 10:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CARMEN

I LIKE ROSIE AND I'M GLAD SHE BACK.
SHE SAY WHAT'S ON HER MIND AND HER HEART!
I WISH HER THE BEST.
AND I WISH THE OTHER LADIES ON THE VIEW GOOD LUCK WITH ROSIE ON THE SHOW

September 06 2006 at 10:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian

I'll never forget Rosie's completely uncalled for and utterly tactless ambush on Tom Selleck over his support for the NRA. Her sense of self-importantance might not be that of Star Jones but it's still there and it's still annoying. I'm not sure what Rosie brings to this show for the regular fans, but I didn't watch it much before and won't watch it much, if any, now.

September 06 2006 at 10:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
terri

Watched the new view. Will not watch again.Rosie added no spunk to show nor info of intrest. Boring. The youngest member should seek employment elsewhere.And let the hedgehogs have the show.

September 06 2006 at 10:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maria

I liked Rosie. Yesterday was kind of crazy cause it was the first day but I think things will settle down. BUT really I could have lived without the reference to Rosies "Fur" LOL.

September 06 2006 at 10:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
BOOBY DO

u like you I don't like Rosie she is very glib and outspoken still and she will make this show like her otheer one HER show she can't stand not bo be the big shot on any show I watched it yesterday for a short time and she is just the same old big mouthed Rosie as before just give her time she will be back to her old antics sorry Barbara but you brought this on yourself

September 06 2006 at 10:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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