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Hey Donald -- Where'd YOU Learn to Count?

Posted Jan 11th 2007 6:30PM by TMZ Staff

Call it the "Art of the Spin."

Donald Trump granted an "exclusive" interview to the "Today" show this morning with the express purpose of refuting Rosie's gleeful assertion from Wednesday -- namely, that the debut episode of this season's "The Apprentice" had "tanked" in the ratings. The only problem was, it did tank. It was third in the 10-11 PM slot, well behind "Desperate Housewives" and "Cold Case."

In his inimitably self-satisfied way, Trump told "Today's" Natalie Morales that his show was "the most successful show in the last 14 months in its timeslot." Uh, what? Actually, it wasn't even the most successful show that NBC has run in the 9:30-11:00 PM timeslot since October 2005. Its 5.5 household rating can't match that of "Crossing Jordan" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," the two other shows that have recently run in that slot.

Of course, the Donald was saying all this on NBC, which, of course, just happens to air "The Apprentice." Hmm.

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16. I'm guessing Trump is referring to the money demo, not total viewers... Either way, I don't see how the feud is helping him with the 2/3 of americans overweight or with 51% of this country's women.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 11th 2007 by JC

17. Hey why does Trump just sue Rosie like he said he was? Maybe because he has not grounds to do so, She is a comedian for one and she did not say anything about him that is not TRUE! So he just keeps talking and talking trying to get someone to believe him.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Rose

18. You can't compare the viewership of a morning show "The View 3.8mill" with a primetime show "The apprentice 9.1 mill" thats just silly.

Although I will agree it didn't really tank, but its on its way. It didn't even make the top 20 shows this last week.

I think its pretty much dust, I'm sure Trump will make some excuse why he can't do it anymore.

Posted at 7:45PM on Jan 11th 2007 by richard

19. Note to poster #12: You're Donald Trump aren't you! C'mon, admit it -- you're fooling no-one! :)

Posted at 11:17PM on Jan 11th 2007 by boo boo kitty

20. That fat dike rose is such a bitch. I will NEVER watch the view because of her! Unfortunately Mr Trump is starting to look so desperate. Doesnt he have his people telling him to clam up. Mr Trump, please clam up! Let the bitch go!

Posted at 7:48PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Imspeakingnow

21. Hey why does Trump not just sue Rosie like he said he was? Maybe
because
he has no grounds to do so. She is a comedian for one and she did
not say anything about him that is not TRUE! So he just keeps
talking and talking trying to get someone to believe him.

Posted at 7:48PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Rose

22. All you ROSIE FANS take notice.

LATEST AOL POLL RESULTS:

Whose side are you on in this fight?
Donald's 61%
Rosie's 39%
Total Votes: 141,964

Posted at 7:54PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

23. I CANT STAND TO HEAR DONALD TRUMP TALK ANYMORE. IF HE IS SO SMART WHY CANT HE USE DIFFERENT WORDS THEN FAT & DUMB. IF I WAS HIM I WOULDNT TALK ANYWAY LOOK AT HIS COME-OVER. HIS SHOW DOES SUCK FOR REAL . IT HASNT BEEN GOOD SINCE THE 1ST ONE ENDED . THE NERVE TO GIVE MARTHA STEWART A HARD TIME TO ABOUT HERE SHOW SINCE IT WAS A SPIN OFF OF HIS "SUCCESFUL SHOW" WHATEVER . DONALD SHUT UP AND GROW UP . OH YEAH TELL YOU DAUGHTER TO GET HER OWN LIFE .

Posted at 7:54PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Bobby

24. Whose side are you on in this fight?
Donald's 61%
Rosie's 39%
Total Votes: 141,964

LATEST ON AOL

Posted at 7:57PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

25. N...who are you trying to convince? Us or yourself?

Posted at 8:02PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Meredith

26. N...who are you trying to convince, us or yourself?

Posted at 8:01PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Meredith

27. N-F*** YOU AND YOUR STUPID POLLS. DID YOU READ THE CAPTION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE? WHERE WERE ALL THOSE POLLERS WHEN HIS SHOW DIED? TRUMP IS A PHYSCO AND SO ARE YOU. YOU REALLY BELIEVE THE CRAP YOU WRITE! HE SUCKS, WE ALL KNOW HE IS MAKING A TOTAL JACKASS OF HIMSELF EVERY TIME HE OPENS HIS BIG FISHLIPS. I GUESS YOU CAN TELL WHOSE SIDE I AM ON!

Posted at 8:09PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Rosie Rocks

28. RE: FAT AMERICA

We are the laughing stock of the world, and not just because of the situation in Iraz. We are regarding world-wide as a SOCIETY OF FAT PEOPLE. We are killing ourselves slowly and surely with our bad diets. For all of those people who think we should EMBRACE OUR BODIES FAT OR NOT, I strongly disagree. It is the quickest way to an early death, clogged arteries, heart attacks and stroke. If that's what you want follow your Rosie to an early grave. As for me, I'm headed to the gym and working off the 10 lbs. I gained over the Holidays!

Posted at 9:19PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

29. I don't care what the AOL poll says.... Dump Truck is a moron. He is looking like more of an a*s everytime he opens his mouth. He is obsessed with getting the last word. Rosie's imitation was hysterical and she is a comedian on The VIEW....the VIEW is supposed to talk about events and people.

Posted at 8:11PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Kristin

30. Donald is just acting like a sixth-grade bully who thinks he's the sh%$ and that everyone loves him...oh no one dare to go too far in Trump's way! I'm rooting for Rosie, at least she has the balls to say what she wants about him while most others will just kiss his a$$ because he has $$$

Posted at 11:18AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Message In A Bottle

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