Rosie O'Donnell: 'Winfrey Should Have Controlled Cruise' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-04-2006, 03:32 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell has blasted talk show host Oprah Winfrey for failing to control Tom Cruise during his infamous couch-jumping escapades on her program last year.
Cruise had only been dating fiancée Katie Holmes for five weeks when he leaped all over Winfrey's furniture, pummeled the floor with his fists and shouted, "I'm in love, I'm in love."

Longtime Cruise fan O'Donnell was stunned by the public and media backlash against his behavior last year, and believes Winfrey should have stepped in to curtail the actor's enthusiasm on her talk show.

A League of Their Own star O'Donnell tells Newsweek magazine, "I saw him doing the couch jumping.

"I wasn't mad at him. I was mad at Oprah. Oprah, couldn't you have said, 'Tommy, come here! Don't jump'?"

O'Donnell insists she would have re-taped the segment with a calmer Cruise had he done the same thing on her former talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, which ended in 2002.

O'Donnell insists she loves Cruise, declaring, "For me, to love someone is not to get rid of them when they do something you don't think is appropriate. I love him, and love is eternal."

James"Thunder"Early · 09-04-2006, 03:43 PM

Is this fool out of her mind? Rosie thinks she can go around and tell people what they should do. How could Oprah have possibly controlled Tom Cruise? I suppose big fat Rosie would have tackled had been her show.

Brian Damage · 09-04-2006, 07:39 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Veteran newswoman Barbara Walters has urged new co-host Rosie O'Donnell to stop blogging about The View.
O'Donnell is joining the show on Tuesday and regularly writes about what is happening in her life on her website.

The League of Their Own star complained about a promotional skit from the new season of the show, writing in an all lowercase style, saying, "i saw the new view promos.

"found myself/in the position/i loathe the most/powerless."

Walters discussed her feelings about O'Donnell's web posts with Newsweek magazine, saying, "I didn't like the blog. I'm counting on Rosie's intelligence and sensitivity and humor.

"This is, after all, an entertainment show. It is based on people who like each other and are having a good time, not on people who are arguing and unhappy."

Soon after Walters spoke to the magazine, she received flowers and a card from her new co-host, reading, "Barbara, I only want the promos and the show to be great. And I love you. Love, Ro."

TJL · 09-04-2006, 07:45 PM

Okay, when is Rosie going to leave/get fired from the View?

I say she won't make it to the end of 2006.

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2006, 08:48 PM

Cruise can only control CRUISE...no one can control anyone, especially an idiot.

80sTrivia · 09-05-2006, 06:11 AM

If Tom had been on Rosie's defunct-show, would Rosie have stopped him from jumping up and down on her stage, seeing how googly-eyed and cloying she acted whenever he appeared on her show?

I think not... and goodness help the person who dares to criticize the mighty O...

(Making Barbara Walters mad isn't such a keen thing to do, either...)

gidgetgrape · 09-05-2006, 09:58 AM

Rosie is crazy! Tom Cruise isn't a child. He should be able to control his own behavior.

Brian Damage · 09-05-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Okay, when is Rosie going to leave/get fired from the View?

I say she won't make it to the end of 2006.

This is a train wreck waiting to happen.

Ireneparalegal · 09-05-2006, 10:47 AM

There is no CRUISE CONTROL...

JuicyCoutureGirl · 09-05-2006, 08:36 PM

I simply think that Rosie's mannish behind is envious of Oprah. She is always jumping at the chance to say something about Oprah. Who in the world can control a grown man? Sit down Rosie!

Central Perk · 09-05-2006, 11:44 PM

Stop hatin' on Rosie!

Anyway, I saw her today on The View and she did a good job. I suggest people pick up Newsweek and read the article about Rosie for a fuller story.

Ireneparalegal · 09-05-2006, 11:59 PM

Is what Brian posted not accurate? If not, then maybe someone can post the accurate story...

It seems to be accurate to me. I did read the newsweek article.

Central Perk · 09-06-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Is what Brian posted not accurate? If not, then maybe someone can post the accurate story...

It seems to be accurate to me. I did read the newsweek article.

Actually, both were accurate, sorry I thought they were just snippets that didn't give the full story. However, I think the blog issue is quite minor actually and in no way will jeopardize her job at The View. Has anyone actually watched Rosie? I think she's doing a great job and she seems to get along well with everyone.

Ireneparalegal · 09-06-2006, 01:09 PM

I never watch daytime television but I would like to see how she does.

I am curious, if she came back to daytime television, then why did she leave her hit talk show??? anyone???

seventies_sitcoms · 09-06-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I never watch daytime television but I would like to see how she does.

I am curious, if she came back to daytime television, then why did she leave her hit talk show??? anyone???

She left the show because "the b*tch wasn't so nice anymore", and she ticked everybody in her company off.

09-04-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Rosie O'Donnell: 'Winfrey Should Have Controlled Cruise' HOLLYWOOD - Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell has blasted talk show host Oprah Winfrey for failing to control Tom Cruise during his infamous couch-jumping escapades on her program last year. Cruise had only been dating fiancée Katie Holmes for five weeks when he leaped all over Winfrey's furniture, pummeled the floor with his fists and shouted, "I'm in love, I'm in love." Longtime Cruise fan O'Donnell was stunned by the public and media backlash against his behavior last year, and believes Winfrey should have stepped in to curtail the actor's enthusiasm on her talk show. A League of Their Own star O'Donnell tells Newsweek magazine, "I saw him doing the couch jumping. "I wasn't mad at him. I was mad at Oprah. Oprah, couldn't you have said, 'Tommy, come here! Don't jump'?" O'Donnell insists she would have re-taped the segment with a calmer Cruise had he done the same thing on her former talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, which ended in 2002. O'Donnell insists she loves Cruise, declaring, "For me, to love someone is not to get rid of them when they do something you don't think is appropriate. I love him, and love is eternal."
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09-04-2006, 03:43 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,087	Is this fool out of her mind? Rosie thinks she can go around and tell people what they should do. How could Oprah have possibly controlled Tom Cruise? I suppose big fat Rosie would have tackled had been her show.
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09-04-2006, 07:39 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Walters Bans O'Donnell from Blogging HOLLYWOOD - Veteran newswoman Barbara Walters has urged new co-host Rosie O'Donnell to stop blogging about The View. O'Donnell is joining the show on Tuesday and regularly writes about what is happening in her life on her website. The League of Their Own star complained about a promotional skit from the new season of the show, writing in an all lowercase style, saying, "i saw the new view promos. "found myself/in the position/i loathe the most/powerless." Walters discussed her feelings about O'Donnell's web posts with Newsweek magazine, saying, "I didn't like the blog. I'm counting on Rosie's intelligence and sensitivity and humor. "This is, after all, an entertainment show. It is based on people who like each other and are having a good time, not on people who are arguing and unhappy." Soon after Walters spoke to the magazine, she received flowers and a card from her new co-host, reading, "Barbara, I only want the promos and the show to be great. And I love you. Love, Ro."

09-04-2006, 07:45 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Okay, when is Rosie going to leave/get fired from the View? I say she won't make it to the end of 2006.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Cruise can only control CRUISE...no one can control anyone, especially an idiot.
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09-05-2006, 06:11 AM	#6
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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Rosie is crazy! Tom Cruise isn't a child. He should be able to control his own behavior.

09-05-2006, 10:47 AM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	There is no CRUISE CONTROL...

09-05-2006, 08:36 PM	#10
JuicyCoutureGirl L Hath No Fury Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 09, 2006 Location: Drinking Margaritas With The L Word Ladies at The Planet Posts: 782	I simply think that Rosie's mannish behind is envious of Oprah. She is always jumping at the chance to say something about Oprah. Who in the world can control a grown man? Sit down Rosie!
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09-05-2006, 11:44 PM	#11
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Stop hatin' on Rosie! Anyway, I saw her today on The View and she did a good job. I suggest people pick up Newsweek and read the article about Rosie for a fuller story.

09-05-2006, 11:59 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Is what Brian posted not accurate? If not, then maybe someone can post the accurate story... It seems to be accurate to me. I did read the newsweek article.

09-06-2006, 01:09 PM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I never watch daytime television but I would like to see how she does. I am curious, if she came back to daytime television, then why did she leave her hit talk show??? anyone???