Rosie shares with her fans why the show was cancelled.
Rosie & Caesar have a little fun – For hire!
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Rosie Show
It was finally announced…something that many of us OWN viewers felt was coming but were in partial denial over. The Oprah Winfrey Network informed its audience today that “The Rosie Show”, hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell, will be taping its final show Tuesday, March 20th.
Oprah took the time to spread some Ro appreciation…”I thank Rosie from the bottom of my heart for joining me on this journey. She has been an incredible partner, working to deliver the best possible show every single day,” said Oprah Winfrey. “As I have learned in the last 15 months, a new network launch is always a challenge and ratings grow over time as you continue to gather an audience. I’m grateful to Rosie and the dedicated Rosie Show team for giving it their all.”
The final taping will be on March 20th, the day before Rosie’s 50th birthday and just in time for her next chapter. Not many people can say they have worked for some of the most inspiring women in television…but Ro can. Her enthusiasm was contagious as she hit the stage determined to do her best for Oprah and OWN. Her staff was amazing and you can tell their heart and souls went into each episode. They will be missed.
“I loved working with Oprah in the amazing city of Chicago,” said Rosie O’Donnell. “I was welcomed with open arms and will never forget the kindness of all I encountered. It was a great year for me – I wish the show was able to attract more viewers – but it did not. So I am headed back to my home in New York – with gratitude. On we go!”
We can’t help but wonder if Rosie had started her show in New York City, if things would be different. BUT what-ifs only hold us back and OWN is all about moving us forward. The final show will air March 30th in its normal time slot. We wonder…does that mean Caesar’s Up and Down is cancelled too? We will miss Rosie and her team and wish them all the best. Peace out.
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Each Friday, we are taking a look back over the week and bringing you the “Top 5 Moments” of OWN programming each week. There were plenty of moments to pick from….so much good stuff and we did our best!
Oprah’s Next Chapter with The Houston Family – Oprah raised her OWN bar this week by taking us into the lives of Whitney Houston’s family just a few short weeks after her death. Millions watched as a strong and resilient Bobbi Kristina and Pat and Gary Houston shared with us the very private side of a family growing out of grief and moving through the process. As we watched, we learned that often times, just as Whitney Houston’s song reminds us, we don’t know our own strength.
ONC Ratings – The wave was felt following Oprah’s Next Chapter with the Houston family as the numbers came in…3.5 million viewers! As impressive as it the results were, it represented so much more. Like a strong foot planting itself into the ground, the ripple has begun.
Super Soul Sunday’s film “What About Me?” – A musical awakening. Music, inspiration and truth interwoven with an underlying rhythm of a collective insanity. Often we talk about “A HA” moments, but this was an “A HA” experience. Riveting from the start and life changing within each moment, we walked away more self-aware, understanding our mad intelligence, and searching for the soundtrack to the film. Thank you once again OWN.
“The Rosie Show” with Liza Minnelli – It was incredible watching a legend….a true classic star. As the we watched the interview, memories flooded back from all the stories and life lessons passed down by Liza and her family. There was a moment within the interview that we got a little quieter. As Liza shared stories of her childhood friendships with Mia Farrow, Tisha Sterling and Rock Brynner, we were caught in a moment of wondering what it was like to be Liza…full of hope and dreams and just a child. It was a beautiful moment.
Super Soul Sunday with Gary Zukav – What is authentic power? It always sounds good when we talk about it, but what does it really mean and where do we get it? This week, under the oak, Gary Zukav explains it…and now, I understand. It’s when you go inside to develop an emotional awareness instead of acting (or reacting) in the moment. When you find yourself in the middle of something where you feel you are going to be reactionary, take yourself out of that space. Breathe and go inside. “In that space, you can choose consciously how you will respond,” Gary tells us. “Through impulse or through the most loving part of your personality. By exercising your authentic power, you have then changed your universe and you can make this kind of choice every time you choose to come from a place of intention of love instead of fear.”
Don’t see your favorite moment here? Well…leave a comment and share it with other us and the rest of the OWN family.
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Liza shares about her first meeting with famed director and choreographer, Bob Fosse.
What was it like to grow up Garland? Find out.
Liza explains her friendship with Mia Farrow.
Who knew…Liza was Eloise?
Rosie’s special wish to Liza for her birthday.
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I absolutely adore Rocco and Sandra! Check out the latest clips from OWN from their appearance on The Rosie Show. Enjoy!
Click here to find the full recipe for his Chicken Noodle Soup. For more delicious recipes, try out his Chocolate Brownie Cupcake.
Sandra dishes on her celebrity crushes and dates.
Sandra Bernhard discusses Roseanne Barr’s presidential run.
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I can’t even imagine how hard it is to be the family member of someone who has made headlines for ALL the wrong reasons. Last night on The Rosie Show, Rosie got up close and personal with Patti Blagojevich, the former Illinois First Lady and wife of Rod Blagojevich. Staying strong, she revealed how her life was affected by her husband’s conviction and how she believes he is innocent. Enjoy the clips from OWN!
Patti talks about her husband’s arrest.
Patti and Rosie’s hearfelt conversation about Rod’s last days at home.
Listen in as Patti discusses how Rod’s conviction impacted their marriage.
Patti shares her biggest fear for her children..and their greatest hope.
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It is wonderful to have The Rosie Show back. Tony Danza was great on the show tonight. You can’t help but love him. Here are a few of the clips from OWN in case you missed it. Enjoy!
Tony explains why he is so happy to be back in NYC and on stage again.
Looking back on life, both Rosie and Tony share a few regrets.
Tony Danza wrote letter to Tupac in jail…WHAT???
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Rosie has talked about “Dance Moms” before and frankly I’ve never seen the show. But I have gotten a taste of the harsh dance teacher on the show, Abby Lee Miller who is known for her brutal comments. It is hard for me to imagine…the recipients of this harsh criticism are young children with big dreams. I generally trust Ro’s judgment so I can’t wait to see what happens. Here is a glance at tonight’s episode.
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Chelsea talks candidly with Rosie…even about sex.
How does Chelsea respond when Ro asks about 50 Cents anatomy? Find out!
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Rosie began the show addressing a topic that is on everyone is talking about…the JCPenney and Ellen DeGeneres issue. As many viewers knew, JCPenney was getting a lot of heat from a hate group wanting them to drop Ellen as a spokeswoman. However, they stood by Ellen and refused to be bullied by the hate group cloaked as caring mothers. I didn’t want to spend an entire article ranting about this kind of behavior (because you all know I can) but I had to say this.
Each day I get up and try to be the best person I can be. I am careful of my words to not offend because I realize the power they have. I alone am responsible for what I put out in the world. So when I watched as so-called pious people preached hate, I recognized they are not speaking for my God. When I saw ignorant people judging others for something they didn’t understand, I realized they do not know their place in my God’s world. It was simple…our job was to love one another, not judge one another.
A hate group of moms trying to demean a gay person who was simply living their truth might as well be wearing a white hood. Politicians telling people that someone was a sinner for being who God created, they might as well have a swastika on their foreheads. That is how I feel. It IS that simple. Hate breeds hate and in my world…that is not God. That’s the other guy.
So the question is what can we do about it? So many people listen as these fanatics babble and debate illogically….afraid to even engage the insanity. But this is the time to engage in the conversation, especially if you aren’t gay. Our sisters and brothers need to know we see the lunacy and that we have their backs. It is more important than ever that our voices overshadow the hate. So, when you hear someone make a rude comment or someone spread hateful words, speak up LOUDLY and FIRMLY even if you have to find a mountain top to do it.
Countering the sadness we were reminded of, the adorable Ali Wentworth joined the show. She weaved stories of childhood, her rebellious streak and how she ended up married to a man that she claims her mother loved more. As I watched, the phrase “you always go home” came to mind as Ali went into details about swimming with Henry Kissinger, having her phones tapped, rebelling by heading to Hollywood only to find herself drawn to a man enmeshed in the world’s politics….like coming home.
Getting engaged after only a few months, their relationship was still flourishing after 10 years. With a new book out, Ali in Wonderland, life seemed perfect. Relving comedic moments of In Living Color, humor was obviously important in her life. As I sat and watched this elegant woman talk about farting on TV, it’s clear she was comfortable flowing in and out of normal societal boundaries…..and I loved it. Listen in as she discussed how she parents with comedy.
Following Ali, Rosie brought back a fan that we were introduced to back in January. He was the young boy who was teased for being his fantastic self…a designer who is sure to take the world by storm. Cameras played back showing us Ben’s trip to NY to meet with costume designers. Working with Tony Award winning, Bobby Pearce, Ben walked around the fabric room in awe. Working with the greats in design, Ben had no problem holding his own.
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