Rosie O'Donnell to Leave View in June! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brent88 · 04-25-2007, 10:57 AM

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3077493&page=1

April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June.

The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements."

According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one.

In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague."

O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.

TVFactFan · 04-25-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3077493&page=1

April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June.

The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements."

According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one.

In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague."

O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.

I had already posted this but without the link. And why do they have to lie? They know that ABC just didn't have any interest in keeping her

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 11:13 AM

Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na...Hey, Hey Hey...GOODBYE!

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 04-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Where does it say they fired her?

catlover79 · 04-25-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na...Hey, Hey Hey...GOODBYE!

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TVFactFan · 04-25-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch

Where does it say they fired her?

You are not old enough to read in between the lines? come on

James · 04-25-2007, 12:28 PM

It's about time! Good riddance to bad rubbish!

Dr. John Becker · 04-25-2007, 12:30 PM

GOOD. I try to watch the View once in a while just to look at Elizabeth's legs, but Rosie is too much to take.

Mr. Stefani · 04-25-2007, 12:32 PM

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You are not old enough to read in between the lines? come on

It says they couldn't come to an agreement,it happens all the time. She said when she started she was only planning on doing the show for a year or so. Isn't there a rumor that shes getting her own show or hosting the price is right?

Babs is going to be hitting her head against a desk when she sees what this does to raitings...back in the gutter

PZelda · 04-25-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stefani

It says they couldn't come to an agreement,it happens all the time. She said when she started she was only planning on doing the show for a year or so. Isn't there a rumor that shes getting her own show or hosting the price is right?

Babs is going to be hitting her head against a desk when she sees what this does to raitings...back in the gutter

THANK YOU, TIM.

Not being able to agree on contract terms DOES NOT = firing. The rest of you guys are seriously deluded.

Pavan · 04-25-2007, 12:39 PM

I have been following this and she was not fired. If she was fired she would be no where on ABC and wouldn't be invited to come back as a guest host. The thing is Rosie wants her own show and I think she'll get it. I think she just came back to The View to get back on television. It was only a one-year deal. While she has caused controversy, the ratings have gone up. No way they would fire her.

Rosie will be back on The View from time to time to guest host. She will also do ABC specials.

Bobby F. · 04-25-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

THANK YOU, TIM.

Not being able to agree on contract terms DOES NOT = firing. The rest of you guys are seriously deluded.

Might want to take a look in the mirror on that one. Not coming to a contract agreement might be the reason but to be so myopic in saying that this might not be a way of getting rid of her is deluded on your part. Many times the politically correct way of sayings things is stated as to not embarrass either side. Of course no one needs to try and embarrass the fat-ass pig. She is more than capable of doing that on her own

Pavan · 04-25-2007, 12:42 PM

ABC DAYTIME AND ROSIE O’DONNELL AGREE TO SEE A DIFFERENT “VIEW”

ABC Daytime today announced that it was unable to reach an agreement with Rosie O’Donnell that would extend her co-hosting duties for “The View” beyond the end of her previously announced one-year contract, which is set to expire mid-June.

In commenting on this, Brian Frons, president of Daytime for the Disney-ABC Television Group, stated, “When we negotiated her original deal, we all expected success from a proven daytime star, and Rosie delivered as promised. Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we’ve tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on “The View”, we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements. That’s the business, and something we knew was a real possibility the entire time. So we part as friends, and hope that we can entice Rosie back next year to take part in a series of one-hour specials for us like our recent show on Autism. And maybe, if we’re lucky, we’ll be able to convince her to guest co-host once in a while as well.”

Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of “The View,” added, “I induced Rosie to come back to television on “The View” even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on “The View,” and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague”

Ms. O’Donnell added, “This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn’t have traded for the world. Working with Barbara, Joy and Elisabeth has been one of the highlights of my career, but my needs for the future just didn’t dovetail with what ABC was able to offer me. To all the viewers out there, I just want to say ‘thank you’ for opening up your hearts and your homes to me this past year. But you can always find me at rosie.com. Here’s hoping there’s more confetti for all of us going forward.”

There are no current plans to announce a new co-host.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-25-2007, 01:18 PM

The last I heard they were still looking for a 5th Co-Host

Karen* · 04-25-2007, 01:21 PM

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04-25-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Rosie O'Donnell to Leave View in June! http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3077493&page=1 April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June. The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements." According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one. In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague." O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.
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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I have been following this and she was not fired. If she was fired she would be no where on ABC and wouldn't be invited to come back as a guest host. The thing is Rosie wants her own show and I think she'll get it. I think she just came back to The View to get back on television. It was only a one-year deal. While she has caused controversy, the ratings have gone up. No way they would fire her. Rosie will be back on The View from time to time to guest host. She will also do ABC specials.
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	The last I heard they were still looking for a 5th Co-Host
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04-25-2007, 11:33 AM	#4
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Where does it say they fired her?

04-25-2007, 12:28 PM	#7
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	It's about time! Good riddance to bad rubbish!

04-25-2007, 12:42 PM	#13
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	ABC DAYTIME AND ROSIE O’DONNELL AGREE TO SEE A DIFFERENT “VIEW” ABC Daytime today announced that it was unable to reach an agreement with Rosie O’Donnell that would extend her co-hosting duties for “The View” beyond the end of her previously announced one-year contract, which is set to expire mid-June. In commenting on this, Brian Frons, president of Daytime for the Disney-ABC Television Group, stated, “When we negotiated her original deal, we all expected success from a proven daytime star, and Rosie delivered as promised. Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we’ve tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on “The View”, we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements. That’s the business, and something we knew was a real possibility the entire time. So we part as friends, and hope that we can entice Rosie back next year to take part in a series of one-hour specials for us like our recent show on Autism. And maybe, if we’re lucky, we’ll be able to convince her to guest co-host once in a while as well.” Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of “The View,” added, “I induced Rosie to come back to television on “The View” even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on “The View,” and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague” Ms. O’Donnell added, “This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn’t have traded for the world. Working with Barbara, Joy and Elisabeth has been one of the highlights of my career, but my needs for the future just didn’t dovetail with what ABC was able to offer me. To all the viewers out there, I just want to say ‘thank you’ for opening up your hearts and your homes to me this past year. But you can always find me at rosie.com. Here’s hoping there’s more confetti for all of us going forward.” There are no current plans to announce a new co-host.

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