As Expected, Rosie O'Donell looking to move on from the View and go Solo - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-16-2007, 10:03 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Court shows, dating shows and a possible new hosting gig for daytime talk queen Rosie O'Donnell are some of the new syndicated TV projects in the hopper, sources said.

O'Donnell, currently a co-host of "The View," might be looking to return to a solo slot, possibly at Telepictures -- the studio where her previous talker was produced. But her contract with ABC reportedly mandates that she must negotiate with the network's Walt Disney Co. parent before doing so.

Actress-comedian-author Jackie Guerra also has thrown her hat in the ring as a possible host of her own daytime talker, holding meetings around town.

Sources said Warners Bros.-based Telepictures Prods. is also discussing a possible project that would feature Jeanine Pirro, former district attorney for New York's Westchester County. Earlier this year, Pirro was tapped to preside over Telepictures' celebrity-jury show that didn't go forward.

Indeed, there still seems to be interest in court shows, with Sony Pictures Television launching "Judge David Young" in the fall. Sources said another judge, Mary Beth Bonaventura from the MTV series "Juvies," is meeting with distributors for a potential court show.

A dating show project called "Brutally Honest Personals," long in the works, may still have life at CBS Television Distribution, sources said. The project is believed to originate from an Esquire magazine feature in which single people looking for love give candid descriptions of themselves.

Rachael Ray, who is said to be a fan of the magazine's feature, has included a segment dubbed "Brutally Honest Dating" in her talk show, which also is from CBS TV Distribution.

Meanwhile, Disney's Buena Vista Prods. is in the early stages of development on a bowling-centric game show and a psychic-driven talk show, sources said. The tentatively titled "Up Your Alley" is said to revolve around bowling and celebrities. The talker, being called "Past, Present and Future," features multiple psychics.

A syndicated version of NBC's game show "Deal or No Deal" is alive at NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, according to sources.

All of the companies declined comment Thursday on their development slates.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Maya Lawerence · 04-23-2007, 12:31 AM

this couldn't be better news I mean Rosie, doesn't need to be on The View I don't like her views on African Americans I mean I don't like Barbara Walters Views either thats why I don't watch the show anymore because of Rosie and Barbara sometimes she can be a tad bit judgemental on some subjects they need to avoid talking about African American Subjects

03-16-2007, 10:03 AM	#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	As Expected, Rosie O'Donell looking to move on from the View and go Solo LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Court shows, dating shows and a possible new hosting gig for daytime talk queen Rosie O'Donnell are some of the new syndicated TV projects in the hopper, sources said. O'Donnell, currently a co-host of "The View," might be looking to return to a solo slot, possibly at Telepictures -- the studio where her previous talker was produced. But her contract with ABC reportedly mandates that she must negotiate with the network's Walt Disney Co. parent before doing so. Actress-comedian-author Jackie Guerra also has thrown her hat in the ring as a possible host of her own daytime talker, holding meetings around town. Sources said Warners Bros.-based Telepictures Prods. is also discussing a possible project that would feature Jeanine Pirro, former district attorney for New York's Westchester County. Earlier this year, Pirro was tapped to preside over Telepictures' celebrity-jury show that didn't go forward. Indeed, there still seems to be interest in court shows, with Sony Pictures Television launching "Judge David Young" in the fall. Sources said another judge, Mary Beth Bonaventura from the MTV series "Juvies," is meeting with distributors for a potential court show. A dating show project called "Brutally Honest Personals," long in the works, may still have life at CBS Television Distribution, sources said. The project is believed to originate from an Esquire magazine feature in which single people looking for love give candid descriptions of themselves. Rachael Ray, who is said to be a fan of the magazine's feature, has included a segment dubbed "Brutally Honest Dating" in her talk show, which also is from CBS TV Distribution. Meanwhile, Disney's Buena Vista Prods. is in the early stages of development on a bowling-centric game show and a psychic-driven talk show, sources said. The tentatively titled "Up Your Alley" is said to revolve around bowling and celebrities. The talker, being called "Past, Present and Future," features multiple psychics. A syndicated version of NBC's game show "Deal or No Deal" is alive at NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, according to sources. All of the companies declined comment Thursday on their development slates. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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04-23-2007, 12:31 AM	#2
Maya Lawerence Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Fla Posts: 7	this couldn't be better news I mean Rosie, doesn't need to be on The View I don't like her views on African Americans I mean I don't like Barbara Walters Views either thats why I don't watch the show anymore because of Rosie and Barbara sometimes she can be a tad bit judgemental on some subjects they need to avoid talking about African American Subjects