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NEW YORK, New York -- After much speculation about a return to primetime TV, Rosie O'Donnell is indeed headed to NBC - at least, for one night.
"Rosie's Variety Show" will air on Wednesday, November 26 on NBC, the network announced on Thursday.
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The live hour-long variety special will be broadcast from New York on the night before Thanksgiving and will feature a "wide array of celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and a giant primetime giveaway," according to NBC.
"This is a dream come true for any performer. Old time variety, live from New York with a nod to Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett and memories of Sonny and Cher," Rosie said in a statement released by the network.
Previous reports suggested Rosie was in talks with NBC for her own primetime series, which would follow the format of a variety show.
And while today's announcement focuses on a one-time show, Variety suggested the special could serve as a precursor to a regular series for Rosie.
If "Rosie's Variety Show" were to turn into a series, it would mark Rosie's first regular TV gig since her days as a co-host on "The View."
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The project also marks a reunion of sorts for Rosie and NBC, many of the network's affiliates carried the Telepictures (Warner Bros.)-produced "Rosie O'Donnell Show" for six seasons from 1996 - 2002.
"We are excited to have Rosie back on TV at NBC," said NBC Entertainment Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming Craig Plestis. "Together with Rosie, we are reinventing the variety show. This special will be first and best since it will be live and the audience will never know what will happen next."
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Hailey P.Just got done watching the show and gave it a shot. And I have to say it was one of the worst shows I have ever seen. It was unorganized and had absolutely no purpose to the show. Her acting sucks!!!!! Knowing her she will blame Barbara or Donald for her show cancelling. I wasted an hour of my life..... :(report abuseposted November 27, 2008 4:57 AM PST
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McLoveTAKE THE IDIOT FROM NBC THAT SIGNED ON THIS KISS-OF-DEATH ROSIE AND FIRE HIM OR HER IMMEDIATELY. NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO GET RID OF THEIR STUPID ASS IT WILL BE WORTH IT TO NBC.report abuseposted November 24, 2008 3:13 AM PST
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__A_YAHOO_USER__Can't wait! Love, love love, Rosie! Stopped watching the view th minute she left! i have TIVO set!report abuseposted November 14, 2008 9:52 PM PST
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Donald MGOOD LUCKY ROSIE WITH YOUR SHOW....Blessings Don.report abuseposted November 13, 2008 3:59 AM PST
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tikimanI wonder if she will have Anthony Morley, (aka the Gay UK). He kill his partner and ate him.report abuseposted October 8, 2008 12:34 PM PDT
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TIGERROSIE...FAT PIG...LAP LICKER....AND IT'S THE HAIR STUCK BETWEEN TEETH THAT MAKES HER HOSTILE. YOU WANT TO PUCK...THINK ABOUT CRAWLING UP BETWEEN THOSE FAT GAMS. BUT...SHE DOES NOT SWEAT DURING SEX. STINKS...BAD!report abuseposted October 6, 2008 9:59 AM PDT
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GladGrammyRosie, please stay home. You had your time in the spot light. Hang it up now.report abuseposted October 4, 2008 3:44 AM PDT
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SICOFITNBC gives up on Leno and the best they can do is bring back this idiot? How many other fresh comedians are out there waiting for the chance to voice something new. Boycott NBC for not providing quality TV I guess the View wouldn't have her back gee I wonder why?report abuseposted October 3, 2008 12:36 PM PDT
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Deenashe's no Bob Hope.report abuseposted October 3, 2008 9:06 AM PDT
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Katyait will get canceled, she'll make some stupid remark and get canned.report abuseposted October 2, 2008 7:05 PM PDT
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