In a surprise announcement, Rosie O'Donnell said she won't be returning to The View next season as co-host. The decision was supposed to come in May after a family meeting but negotiations with ABC Daytime broke down. It seems they wanted her to commit for a longer period of time than she was willing. She'll be on the show until June when her current contract expires and wants to return as a guest host and to participate in one-hour specials on topics important to her such as depression and autism.
To keep up with her, visit Rosie's Blog where she talks about her family, politics, and Broadway. I've added the link to my blog roll sidebar.
Why, you might ask, is Rosie important? First of all, she provides the world with an up-close view of an out homosexual leading a somewhat normal life. By discussing her partner, children, and their lives, she has humanized the gay experience.
Next, like her or not, she raises important topics for discussion. Today's news cycle is covered with talk of a military email that asks why flags are lowered to half-staff for the victims at Virginia Tech but not for fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. The reason is because the military code of conduct says they are not to be flown as such. But Rosie started this conversation immediately afer the VT shootings. Her points are relevant!
Now that Rosie won't be in the limelight, what will Entertainment Tonight, The Factor with Bill O'Reilly, and Donald Trump do for content to boost their ratings?
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Say It Ain't So, Ro
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I'm completely with you re: Rosie. Hopefully she'll find ways to make her voice heard, even if it's not on the View.
Of course, what upsets me most is that now Tom Delay and Bill O'Reilly are going to do a little victory dance and claim that they "brought her down." As much as I don't want her to go, I admire her for making a decision that's best for her and her family while knowing that her biggest critics will use it against her.
See ya 'round, Ro.
ABC has been looking for a chance to make a late night show that could draw viewers away from Jay and Dave. I think something may be brewing there. They feel she is to abrasive for daytime but at night she would shine. Keep your fingers crossed.
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