Rosie Drops Some Pre-"View" Details

Just days before her debut on "The View," Rosie O'Donnell is dropping some details about her new gig on her ever-active blog at rosie.com. Among other things, we learn that she's taking Meredith Vieira's dressing room, that ABC is already prepping her for what she can and cannot say, and what her take on the whole did-Meredith-really-say-that fracas is.

In her latest blog entries, expressed in her customary haiku-ish shorthand, Rosie says that she recently met with the network's standards-and-practices people, the folks who make sure nothing untoward comes out of her -- and or any of the other "View"-ers' -- mouths. According to Rosie, "They told me all the stuff I know/still made me panic/a little." She adds that she's only cursed once in six years on live TV.

Then, in response to a question from a fan, who asked her why Meredith Vieira would "diss" her former show and Barbara Walters (which, it turns out, she didn't), Rosie clears it up: "She did not diss barbara/everybody breathe." Finally, Rosie reveals that she won't run the risk of absorbing of any of Star Jones' bad karma, as she'll be putting up shop in Meredith's old dressing room at "The View."



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76. Rosie is only concerned about what she's gonna eat at her next meal and her favorite place to eat is at the Y...............the rest is just hype

Posted at 11:54AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Rip Van Winkle

77. What does Rosie's weight or sexual prefferance have to do with anything. The issue is will she be a good host and, if you go by all the awards she has, I'm sure she will. LOL

Posted at 9:40AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Lorena

78. Rosie has come a long way baby, she has made a lot of strides in the gay community and in Hollywood. She speaks her mind, she has laid herself open to the media and they have slain her in some respects but she still comes up fighting. Her and her partner have a strong relationship going with their children and have made a family, more than I can say for a lot of straight friends. Rosie will always be controversial in someone's eyes but u know what, we are all talking on this blog about her so what does that say.....she deserves all life can give her with no regrets! You go Rosie!!!

Posted at 9:39AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Deb

79. Why is so many of you against Rosie and the fact that she is gay? Would you still feel the same way if Ellen DeGenerate were to cohost the show? And, I am sure that you (the ones with the derrogatory comments) don't have anything to hide in your closet. No one is perfect and certainly not you!

Posted at 9:41AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Kaja

80. YOU PEOPLE NEED TO FREAKING RELAX......
I love Rosie, I know she will do great.. and what is it with the fat jokes????
just cause Star got her stomach stapled, don't mean she's better than Rosie...
you want to complain about something, you should be talking about the way Star would talk and then had to be pausing every few seconds cause her FAT A$$ needed to take a breath in... PLEASEEEEEEE
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ROSIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:39AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Yahaira

81. It's been long enough without Rosie on TV. Can't wait! TV will be alive again.

Posted at 9:40AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Marie

82. Love and respect Barbara Walters but have never warmed up to Rosie. But then never warmed up to the View either, but did watch from time to time. With Rosie there I will not be watching at all. Star was out for attention....well she got it. Barbara you are a classy gal, why let the show go down the tubes. Sorry not for me anymore.

Posted at 9:40AM on Aug 31st 2006 by kdy

83. Rosie will be great, and I look forward to seeing her again on Television particularly the View.

Posted at 9:40AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Evelyn Moon

84. what's the problem with Rosie's weight??? noone said anything about Star and her weight! Rosie has heart! she has shown how she loves children, and not just her own! she's worked with children and children's programming for years! it bothers you that she is opinionated and outspoken???
read some of the comments and opinions spoken here!!!! who's casting the first stone??? be careful, folks! make your words sweet because you might have to eat them later! lol

Posted at 12:08PM on Aug 31st 2006 by tad

85. YOU PEOPLE NEED TO FREAKING RELAX......
I love Rosie, I know she will do great.. and what is it with the fat jokes????
just cause Star got her stomach stapled, don't mean she's better than Rosie...
you want to complain about something, you should be talking about the way Star would talk and then had to be pausing every few seconds cause her FAT A$$ needed to take a breath in... PLEASEEEEEEE
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ROSIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:40AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Yahaira

86. There sure are a lot of comments from homophobes and people who don't tolerate overweight people.
All that judgment and hatred aren't hurting Rosie O'Donnell--it's more like the hatemongers are drinking poison and hoping she dies.

Posted at 9:43AM on Aug 31st 2006 by KarenZipdrive

87. I think hiring Rosie at The View was the best thing ABC ever did. Talk about back stabbing did you read all those comments, What a bunch of nasty people. I think Rosie will be great, remember she had her own show which was quite successful for many years. Her sexual preference has nothing to do with her ability to work on a successful talk show. I look forward to seeing her everyday again. I could'nt stand Star's pompus attitude. Now The View has a real person with feelings on not that stuck up, selfish, self promoting Star!!!! YOU GO ROSIE!!!

Posted at 9:41AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Susan

88. I love Rosie because she pisses off all the right people. Those that hate her cannot wrap their feeble, little minds around a concept that a person can make it, no matter what the odds. Six Emmy's just might propell the show into a different world. Count on Rosie to put her money where her mouth is. I can't wait for it to become the JOY & ROSIE show.

Posted at 9:42AM on Aug 31st 2006 by John Warner

89. YOU PEOPLE NEED TO FREAKING RELAX......
I love Rosie, I know she will do great.. and what is it with the fat jokes????
just cause Star got her stomach stapled, don't mean she's better than Rosie...
you want to complain about something, you should be talking about the way Star would talk and then had to be pausing every few seconds cause her FAT A$$ needed to take a breath in... PLEASEEEEEEE
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ROSIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:29AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Yahaira

90. I will pray for all those who talk bad about rosie for god says not to cast judgement so god bless all of you and you no who you are.You might start going to chuch and pray for you and stop bashing others look at yourself girl friend.

Posted at 9:49AM on Aug 31st 2006 by VIRGINIA

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