‘Are You There, Chelsea?’ Where Did Vodka Go? Chelsea Handler Explains....

[Brian Damage]

Why did NBC drop the word “vodka” from the original title, which was matched that of Handler’s memoir. Was the network worried that some viewers could be turned off by the reference to alcohol? “Well, not everyone likes vodka,” Handler said. “Not everyone is into alcohol as much as I am. So I think the network wanted people to (embrace) the show whether or not they had as big a drinking problem as I do.” According to co-star Lenny Clarke it’s irrelevant what the show’s called or whether or not Handler is in it, as the series is pretty much a guaranteed hit. “(Handler)’s got four books on the bestseller list, two hit television shows, and she’s the hottest comedienne in the country today,” a svelte Clark, who has slimmed down by some 100 pounds over the past few years, said. “Plus, she’s a genius, she’s brilliant, and she’s hot. Why not take a shot?” To which Handler retorted: “I’m not ****ing you Lenny.”

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