BRIT BROADCASTER TO AIR DIANA CRASH PHOTOS IN DOCUMENTARY

NOTE TO MYSELF: How much is too much?


There's a big controversy in England regarding the broadcast of a documentary entitled, "Diana: The Witnesses in the Tunnel" featuring still more graphic photos of the car crash that killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed to be televised on British TV.

As expected Diana's sons Prince William and Harry have asked the British broadcaster in question not to air the photos taken, terming it a "gross disrespect" to her memory. However, publicity is publicity is... and given the continuing fascination with Diana, the broadcaster, Channel 4, has decided to go ahead with the program.

"The princes reluctantly feel that they have been left no choice but to make it clear publicly that they believe the broadcast of these photographs to be wholly inappropriate, deeply distressing to them and to the relatives of the others who died that night, and a gross disrespect to their mother's memory," said a statement by Clarence House, Prince Charles's official residence.

Would be interesting to know if North American viewers would watch this program on TV if given the opportunity.

Would YOU?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6697131.stm


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CALLING WHOOPIE! "THE VIEW" NEEDS YOU!

NOTE TO SELF: Send note to ABC to hire Whoopie


After the surprise announcement of Rosie's leaving "The View", the question now is who will replace her. Has to be somebody who is opinionated with a mind of her own, witty, is relaxed in front of a camera but most of all, is a talented and entertaining performer.

Enter Whoopie Goldberg, my choice.

Given the above-mentioned criteria in my opinion, she is a perfect fit like the proverbial well-worn glove.

Her recent guest appearance on the show showcased her ability to communicate her views on a variety of subjects and her standup comedienne ability as is the case with Rosie, makes her as mentioned the perfect fit. She is sassy, impertinent, funny and very talented.

Some Whoopie quotes:

"I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities."

"Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a wash machine."

"I don't have pet peeves, I have whole kennels of irritation”

"We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.”

"And I don't believe that I have to stay on one side of the fence or the other. I don't believe that there is any good career move or bad career move. I believe there are only the things that make me happy. "


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ROSIE O'DONNELL BIDS ADIEU TO "THE VIEW"

NOTE TO SELF: "The View" won't be the same without Rosie

Never was a big fan of "The View" that is until Rosie O'Donnell stopped by and stayed for a year. Although some would say she's over-opionated and abrasive, I found her refreshing and a definite asset to the show.

Although Meredith Vieira was 'okay', once she moved on, the show just kind-of was...there, period. No spark and bordering on blechy.

As a former watcher of O'Donnell's talk show, it was personally very uplifting to note her addition to the show. Never shying away from controversy her squabble with "The Donald" for example, made the show that much more watchable and fun. The fact that Trump responded so quickly and negatively to her comments made Rosie's presence a "must watch," reflected in the high ratings she brought to the show.

Can I get excited when Barbara Walters et al voice their opinions about...stuff? Not really. Will I continue to watch the show? Unlikely.

Now Rosie is bidding adieu in June. Too bad but then maybe - just maybe - she'll go back to doing her own talk show and The View will be a distant or pale memory for most of us.


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