NOTE TO SELF: It just won't be the same without Rosie O'Donnell
She came, she made her presence felt and and now she's gone.
Too bad.
Love her or hate and few people were indifferent but for the brief stint that Rosie O'Donnell was on "The View", there was life to the show. It made for fun viewing because you really never knew what was coming.
The producers and Barbara Walters were aware when they hired Rosie that she was a controversial and colorful character, which was probably one of the reasons for bringing her on in the first place. Too bad they didn't value what she brought to the show: life.
When it comes down to it, who is Elizabeth Hasselback anyway with her claim to fame being a former contestant who came in 4th on "Survivor"?
Sad that it had to come down to this.
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Monday, May 28, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
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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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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Thursday, April 26, 2007
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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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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