Rosie O'Donnell Attempts to Bring Back Variety TV


	Rosie O'Donnell Attempts to Bring Back Variety TV

zasel

11-25-2008 1:33 AM

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television, tv, variety, rosie o'donnell, show business

zasel says:

It's about time. Variety has been missing from our TVs for decades, and I for one have missed it. I wish Rosie lots of luck with her "audition" show Wednesday, with hopes that she will return on a weekly basis, along with other artists who are waiting in the wings for shows of their own.

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11-25-2008 7:34 AM

debbyski

YEAH BABY YEAH!

11-25-2008 8:25 AM

BartendingBear

She should be great in this role.

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