Rosie Returns To TV, Talks About Elisabeth, Hillary, Obama, And Why She Gave Up Beer

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Rosie O'Donnell was on "Good Morning America" with Diane Sawyer today in her first TV appearance since leaving "The View" last year. Rosie explained away her on-air fights with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck as a function of their generational gap:

"I keep saying this and it isn't in any way shape or form to diminish or disparage, but she's very young. And when I was that young and I had a newborn baby and one in diapers and, you know, your life was a little more black and white than when you get to be 46 and you have gray hair, all over."

Watch as Rosie explains why she had to stop drinking beer (she's 200 pounds and loves beer too much to limit herself) and why she wants Barack and Hillary to run together ("This woman, this African American need to look at each other and go, 'Oh my god, can you believe we're here? Let's get together,'" she said):

Rosie appeared on GMA to promote her new children's book "Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty You."

 
 

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- 1will See Profile I'm a Fan of 1will permalink

Well at least she didn't blame the attacks on the World Trade Center on a government conspiracy this time. At last, a successful interview with minimal craziness.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:10 PM on 04/10/2008
- Ontariocentric See Profile I'm a Fan of Ontariocentric permalink

This comment section should be reserved for people who WATCHED the segment!!!

What did Rosie say or do in her interview with Diane Sawyer that was so FAT, STUPID, OBNOXIOUS, DANGEROUS, and GAY???

Politically, she said unity is better than a war of egos. She was kind, honest, and positive. How she usually is, but everyone ignores that because it's so much more fun to disparage her instead.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:53 AM on 04/10/2008
- hoopesaz See Profile I'm a Fan of hoopesaz permalink

Nice words. Let's watch and see if she can live up to them. Because at this point, she hasn't come close. Rosie is an ego. Folks don't give her the benefit of the doubt because she has earned the reputation.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:56 PM on 04/11/2008
- auramac See Profile I'm a Fan of auramac permalink

Interesting that Rosie and her detractors, including Donald Trump, all share the same characteristics they despise in each other- loud, obnoxious, nasty, cruel, not beautiful, incredibly opinionated, in your face. Shaddup already and ignore her if you hate her so much.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:37 PM on 04/09/2008
- sqwerl See Profile I'm a Fan of sqwerl permalink

How did this slob become famous? she's not funny, not intelligent, not even remotely decent looking, I wonder if she is happy that lesbians in Iraq have the same freedoms that she does?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:28 PM on 04/09/2008
- 4Quarters See Profile I'm a Fan of 4Quarters permalink

i krenge whenever I see or hear her voice. For some reason they keep bringing her back like a bad cold.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:01 PM on 04/09/2008
- 43P04T34 See Profile I'm a Fan of 43P04T34 permalink

cringe

Rosie always gets great ratings because a LOT of people think she is fantastic. I happen to agree with all these people.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:21 PM on 04/09/2008
- beerguy See Profile I'm a Fan of beerguy permalink

The glittering jewel of colossal ignorance is back!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:15 PM on 04/09/2008
- JScott See Profile I'm a Fan of JScott permalink

Again it's like the old media vs. new. Rosie still around, she' s got a blog and she's does Vlogs from time to time (even had a guest spot of Kathy Griffin!) But it's like THAT DOESN'T COUNT, YOU MUST BE ON TV TO COUNT FOR ANYTHING!

OLD (READ CORPORATE) MEDIA HAS TO GET OVER ITSELF!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:09 AM on 04/09/2008
- unclesmedley See Profile I'm a Fan of unclesmedley permalink

Such a self-important ego. She's talented, articulate and ambitious. She can be charming and amusing, but she is absurdly confident about her personal opinion, as though it carries no weight than any other person on the street. O'Reilly and Rosie define the spectrum of bloviatology in America. Pity that they are not regarded as the fringe characters they really are.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:58 AM on 04/09/2008
- MNmommy See Profile I'm a Fan of MNmommy permalink


Hilarious to me that all of the ultrapartisan's choose to use Rosie's words to once again beat down another Democrat.

I hope y'all realize you're heading us towards a McSame presidency - and I'm really not sure that the Constitution or this country can withstand that.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:48 AM on 04/09/2008
- rzan See Profile I'm a Fan of rzan permalink

Rosie is right up there with Elisabeth in the stupidity department. I can't stand listening to her hold forth on subjects she knows nothing about. I also hate her cute stories about her kids. They deserve their privacy. They are not celebrities - she is. She should take a lesson from Diane Keaton who never talks about her kids on talk shows.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:09 AM on 04/09/2008
- Mekarri See Profile I'm a Fan of Mekarri permalink

rzan, stop hating. No one is as stupid as elizabeth except maybe sherri. Rosie was the only one brave enough to remind us of the troops everday she was on the view. While the rest of us just put a bumper sticker on the car saying I support the troops. The truth is the American people have abandon our troops. The news don't report on them and the american people could care less as long as they can watch american idol and dacing with the stars and any other trash tv and call it entertaiment. Rosie was the ONLY reason the veiw was worth watching. She was the only one calling for our troop to come home. So get over yourself.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:57 AM on 04/09/2008
- rzan See Profile I'm a Fan of rzan permalink

You're right. It was unkind of me to say she was stupid. I am not sure that Elisabeth is stupid either. To tell you the truth, I started watching the View when Rosie was on and just couldn't stand it. She is not my cup of tea personality-wise, but that does not mean she is a bad person, and it also does not mean I disagree with her always. It is just a matter of taste. The person I like on the show is Joy Behar (sp?). She is genuinely funny to my way of thinking.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:37 AM on 04/09/2008
- Maya2008 See Profile I'm a Fan of Maya2008 permalink

I don't agree with anything Rosie said. EH isn't a child. She's just dumb as a bag of rocks! She hasn't had an original thought since birth. She's going to be the next Kathy Lee. No, Obama should stay far away from "truth challenged " Hilary. She's become sad and pathetic.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:50 AM on 04/09/2008
- candlewax See Profile I'm a Fan of candlewax permalink

Please don't compare EH to Kathy Lee. I actually think Kathy Lee has some talent and is funny. Elisabeth is just a replay of whatever talking points she's been fed from the right wing. Dull, dull, dull.

I agree with you on the ticket. Obama would be better served with Richardson or Webb. Maybe even Hagel or Bloomberg, but not Hillary. The right wing will have a field day with that ticket.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:45 PM on 04/09/2008
- AdultFilmLegend See Profile I'm a Fan of AdultFilmLegend permalink

"...gray hair, all over."

I just threw up my lunch.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:44 AM on 04/09/2008
- G24 See Profile I'm a Fan of G24 permalink

While I disagree that Hillary and Barack should run together for reasons too lengthy to tackle at the moment, I do want to add how much I miss Rosie. She is educated when it comes to politics and is willing to lose her cool with Elizabeth. I am waiting for someone to leap across the table and throttle that woman. Rosie came the closest. She never needed to resort to violence, though, her knowledge and debating abilities were good enough. If Whoopi were more willing to really go at it with Elizabeth, that would be cool.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:30 PM on 04/08/2008
- richardsgirl See Profile I'm a Fan of richardsgirl permalink

I have to agree with Rosie about Elizabeth. She seems like a pleasant woman, but it is very frustrating to hear her argue points about which she doesn't seem to have a clue. Her mind is very closed, and it's apparent that she has spent most of her life in a very insulated, protected environment of people who think like she does, or people who greatly influenced her political and cultural perspective. She speaks with Republican "talking points," and seems incapable of formulating her own voice when presented with facts that contradict her mindset. She's like a little girl, even dressing the part; but sadly, she's actually all grown up, and it may never get any better than this for her.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:04 AM on 04/09/2008
- MNmommy See Profile I'm a Fan of MNmommy permalink

Man, I really miss having Rosie's voice this year. Whoopi just isn't cutting it - though I really do appreciate her voice on the race situation with regard to Obama and Wright and where we are in this country. Rosie though, has much more defined opinions and she is never afraid to voice them. And more often than not, my opinion is right in line with hers. It's spooky sometimes.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:17 PM on 04/08/2008
- happycat See Profile I'm a Fan of happycat permalink

I agree with you. Rosie made the conversations very interesting. Whoopi in my opinion has been mostly dull and too careful about stirring things up. Rosie really stood up to Elizabeth. It was fun to watch.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:58 PM on 04/08/2008
- kfdan See Profile I'm a Fan of kfdan permalink

If I were Obama I would want a VP that would watch my back ... I'm afraid that Hillary can not be trusted to do so!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:58 PM on 04/08/2008
- deejsmom See Profile I'm a Fan of deejsmom permalink

yes, he's gonna have to always sleep with one eye open if he has the clintons in his administration - they will conspire to have him impeached (LOL!) ;)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:21 PM on 04/08/2008
- Bozwellian See Profile I'm a Fan of Bozwellian permalink

...he will have to stay ALERT even with Hillary just over there in the Senate...the C's do NOT like to lose and are poor sports to those that they deem disloyal, too much like Bushler in too, TOO many ways !!!!
(wondering if the C's have a lifetime supply of Comlumbian coffee to sip...Was NOT just KEY strategist Penn double dipping.....Bill was paid a tidy sum, perhaps Penn arranged or assited in the arrangement.....)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:22 PM on 04/09/2008
- Oldtt See Profile I'm a Fan of Oldtt permalink

Hillary will never accept a VP slot on a ticket headed by a candidate she truly believes cannot beat McCain, not to mention that she resents Obama as a slick poser. Omaba could never accept Hillary as VP without setting up a potential Dubya-Cheney relationship. Clinton - Obama would probably be unbeatable, but Dems would never stand for winning any election they have a chance to lose. Somebody's going home in August.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:23 PM on 04/08/2008
- Bozwellian See Profile I'm a Fan of Bozwellian permalink

Obama would be a true fool if HE accepted a VP slot and an even bigger fool to extend the slot to the Clintons !! (what with the precedent setting up via Cheney and etc...would be difficult at best to "trust" such a set up especially after so much thrown around during this primary selection ordeal !!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:26 PM on 04/09/2008
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