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May 26, 2012

Rosie O'Donnell in talks for Nip/Tuck spinoff

by Anna Johns, posted Oct 16th 2006 8:35PM

rosie o'donnellGeez. Suddenly Rosie is once again television's 'It' girl. The New York Post is reporting that the creators of Nip/Tuck are in talks with Rosie O'Donnell to create her own spinoff series (our Brett Love already speculated such things last month). O'Donnell appeared on the FX series earlier this month and will return to Nip/Tuck tonight as Dawn Budge, an earless lottery winner who pays Julian McMahon to sleep with her. (Rosie called Julian her "new Tommy" today on The View) Apparently, the producers liked the Dawn Budge character so much that they want to make an entire series out of her (Rosie's reps confirm the 'talks' to the Post).

That would make Rosie one busy lady. I like her as a talk show host but have never thought much of her as an actor. At least it would allow Rosie an outlet for her bitterness that seems to be simmering underneath the nice exterior she's exuding on The View these days (I think she's a little of both- nice and bitter).

*Update: Rosie's website says talks are over and she said 'yes' to the series. Looks like it's happening, people.

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Anne

Oh good! Now we'll have something else to NOT watch!

January 05 2007 at 3:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Renee Sinrod

I am not an Asian but I was astonished at R.O's insulting parody of the Chinese accent. Her so-called apology, about which I read, because I no longer watch the show, is inadequate and insincere.

December 14 2006 at 4:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Janet Rosen

When Rosie was doing it with Julian McMahon on Nip/Tuck, I had to take a break...gross...

October 25 2006 at 10:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Shannon

Can't...breathe...can't..comprehend..*gasp*

October 17 2006 at 9:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Elliott

I think they are calling it "King Ralph II", though they may go with the longer title "The Beverly Hillbillies Move to Miami".

October 17 2006 at 8:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael

Worst..idea...EVER!

October 17 2006 at 8:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PAB

I realize Halloween is coming, but this news is absolutely frightening!!! Please God, no more of this loudmouth!!!

If they want to make a spin off of Nip/Tuck, go with some other character, say Brooke Shields or Melissa Gilbert. Anyone but Rosie.

October 17 2006 at 2:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Porchland

Could a spinoff technically shark-jump the show? I mean "Joey" couldn't have jumped "Friends" shark, could it?

I'm shocked at her career resurgence after the whole train wreck TV movie/toilet seat incident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7shWta4Zeak

October 16 2006 at 11:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
David

Anything to get her off the network channels.

October 16 2006 at 11:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DaveTehWave

If they do this, they will have Jumed The Shark and I will never watch the show again.

October 16 2006 at 9:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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