With a special set to air on NBC later this month, Rosie O’Donnell is leading an effort to bring the variety show back to television, TelevisionWeek says. “Whether you love her or not, you’re interested in seeing what’s going to happen when she’s on TV,” NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman tells TVWeek. “She’s just a great live performer.” Fox is getting ready to air its own variety specials with Ozzy Osbourne and family early next year.
—Jon Lafayette