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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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46. oopps I forgot about the other BOMB was that broadway play about Boy George? Talk about living in a bubble, who hell cares about BG'slife? Anyway, it cost her 10 million bucks..no wonder why she had to go back to TV. Opps, one problem see during her absence, its seems someone stole the title of gay afternoon tallk show hosts..Ellen..and yes there are reports Roise hates Ellen..and Ellen has a WAY HOTTER GF then Ro's hag...Go ELLEN!

Posted at 9:25PM on Jan 11th 2007 by The dude

47. rosie is a poor fat skank,like her show fatie odonald tanks every time I look at her,she wish she had the money that trump has,shes a fat failure and will never have a show on her own ever again,yea maybe she can,the fattest loser

Posted at 9:26PM on Jan 11th 2007 by POOR ROSIE FAT FOOL

48. Obviosuly not at Wharton......

Posted at 9:30PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Cutoff Dungarees

49. Trump is a fuckin' STRUNZO

Posted at 9:38PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Kayto

50. Every day that Barbara Walters keeps Rosie O'Donnell on the show is another nail in the reputation of the once esteemed journalist. To end your career with this woman by your side is not the way I would want to end a great television career.

Posted at 9:46PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

51. You can make fun of Donald's hair all you want. At least he has all of his.

Wheras Rosie looks like she smells of stale cheese.

Posted at 9:51PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

52. Note to Trump: Beckham just signed for 250 million. You are now a nobody.

Posted at 9:57PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Nobody Cares

53. It amazes me the way people are taking sides with this Rosie/Donald deal. Let's look at the facts. First, Rosie commented on the Miss USA thing. Okay, she is on a show, after all, that is called The View. Second, she is a comedian and whether you think she is a good/bad one, part of being a comedian is to make fun of what's going on in the world. Check out Jay Leno or any other talk show, and you will hear the same kind of talk. Third, for Donald to respond the way that he did was totally uncalled for, not gentlemanly, and in a world where we are trying to STOP insults that refer to weight, sexual orientation, etc., it was appalling to hear these comments coming from a man, with the stature he has, speaking like that about anyone for any reason. All this has accomplished is to attract all the other lowlife people out there who embrace this kind of bigotry and hate and they have spewed their hate and bigotry too. Shame on you Donald Trump. A smarter man would have just shrugged it off or laughed and said Rosie doesn't know what she is talking about and end it there. You have succeeded in making a fool of yourself. As for bringing Barbara Walters into the picture....shame on you again. If she did indeed tell you the things you say she did, then you are no friend of hers for betraying her. If she didn't, well then obviously, you are not friends at all. You put her in a terrible position just because you couldn't control yourself. That's no friend. Of course, you did succeed in starting up trouble between Rosie and Barbara and since they have to work together, that was down right manipulative of you, but that's what you wanted anyway so I'm sure you are satisfied. At best, people expect Rosie to say outrageous things and be outspoken and funny. Most people listen, laugh and then forget.....but you.....they most certainly have seen you in a different light...and not a good one. "Me thinks thou protests too loudly." How come? I think there is more going on there than meets the eye.

Posted at 10:29PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Sammie

54. Hey # 40,

250 is change for Trump. He's probably worth 3-5 BILLION. That is with a "B" not an "M". Some people need to learn basic math.

Posted at 10:10PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

55. From bangin' all the ms. USA's his prostrate must be the size of a professional softball . Explains why when he sits down to talk he sounds like he has something up his NYC manhole . Dickhead . Don, you were just plain rude to Conan O'brian . Of all the people to piss of do not piss off the future King of TV . Remember those who have their faces stepped on on the way to the top often use their mouths to bite you in your jello , crumble , Ms. USA handprint ass . Dickhead .

Posted at 10:13PM on Jan 11th 2007 by nASTY bOIL

56. Geeeez.......I wish they would both shut up!!! I'm tired of Rosie's big mouth and I'm tired of Donalds fish mouth. When he talks he looks like he's got his mouth open looking for food. He might have showed his hairline on TV this morning but I would bet you any amount of money that he's bald on the top!!! Why would someone who is suppose to be a classy (cough, cough, cough) person wear such a shaggy hair cut. Looks like he can't afford to get it cut and notice that it doesn't move!!!!!!!!!! He's got it sprayed with hair spray so it doesn't move a hair!!! The back and sides are shaggy and it's a definite combover!!!! Get a haircut Donald!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:17PM on Jan 11th 2007 by I agree

57. N IS A MULTIPLE PERSONALITY ON THIS BOARD, GOING UNDER NUMEROUS NAMES. I AM BEGINNING TO THINK IT'S REALLY EITHER TRUMP'S MOTHER OR AN OBSESSED TRUMP STALKER. TRUMP'S POSTERS ARE JUST AS IGNORANT AS HE IS, AND JUST AS NASTY.
D-MAN IS JUST AN A**HOLE. I'D TELL HIM TO GO SUCK HIS DICK, BUT HE CAN'T SEE THAT COCKTAIL WEENIE UNDER HIS BIG FAT BELLY, SO SUCK ON YOUR OWN FILTHY TOUNGUE. MAYBE IF WE GET LUCKY, YOU'LL CHOKE ON IT. MORON!

Posted at 10:21PM on Jan 11th 2007 by GO ROSIE

58. By the way Mr. Trump, have you looked in a mirror lately? You are neither skinny nor good looking......but you don't look like a slob, although the hair needs major help. What you are is rich, powerful, snotty and mean. There is not a woman I know that would give you the time of day.....except for the fact that you're rich and that puts you in the same league as all the other old goats that end up with young beautiful women. Then again, my boyfriend says you probably don't care if you'r loved or not.......it's just having a younr beautiful woman at your side and in your bed that counts...right. I give your marriage a few years...that will be long enough for great child support and a settlement and then you can go on and do whatever it is you do.

Posted at 12:10AM on Jan 12th 2007 by sammie

59. Dear Sammie,

That was incredibly mean spirited. Very much like the nasty remarks that Rosie O'donnell made. I've noticed her fans are as mean-spirited as she is.

Posted at 10:50PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

60. Notice that all of the women who support O'donnell are either fat, degenerate, or whores. Oh! Then their is Barbara Walters who is none fo the above. Just old.

Posted at 10:53PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

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