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Her recent TV endeavors include very public disputes with cohosts (on The View) and disturbing turns on cable dramas (Nip/Tuck), but now Rosie O'Donnell wants to get back to the ha-has (remember she started in stand-up?), in the form of a new sitcom.

According to a video blog posted on Rosie.com, O'Donnell and onetime Nanny Fran Drescher are working on a "fun, happy, family comedy" (as Drescher put it). "Fran and I have a new sitcom, but we can't talk about it, right?" said O'Donnell. Indeed, the Mouth's spokeswoman, Cindi Berger, tells the Los Angeles Times it's "way too premature" to discuss the prospective project, though Ro herself confirmed it to a fan on her site.

No word yet on whether Tom Cruise will guest-star. — Nina Hämmerling Smith

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Feb 27, 2008 2:29 PM

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Oh, Miss Fine - run while you still can! Do NOT throw in with the train wreck that is Rosie O'Donnell...not if you want to come out on the other side with any shred of sanity or self-respect. or respect from the acting community! Now, on the other hand, O'Donnell and Cruise - THEY deserve each other. Seriously.
Posted by tvforever Feb 27, 2008 2:58 PM Report Abuse

I first remember her as the neighbor in Gimme a Break. I think this might work - something scripted that she can stick to.
Posted by ctheslayer Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM Report Abuse

I would rather hear fingernails on a chalkboard than these 2 harpies
Posted by mackattack Feb 27, 2008 4:47 PM Report Abuse

Nobody is gonna watch this. Even if it's funny. Which it won't be.
Posted by pyeman9 Feb 27, 2008 5:51 PM Report Abuse

What are they going to call it? The Nanny and the Tra.............Talk Show Host??!!">
Posted by Mr. Furley Feb 27, 2008 6:15 PM Report Abuse

Rosie is a good actress. I can understand people not agreeing with her opinions, but it shouldn't take away from her acting ability. She has had great roles in many movies and I think a Fran/Rosie combo would be interesting..
Posted by Salem_Stud Feb 27, 2008 6:56 PM Report Abuse

The horror ... the horror!! The two most annoying voices in modern television history. At least Fran is nice to look at. Rosie is one of those people who you'd normally say "Well, at least she has a nice personality". Except that she doesn't.
Posted by Howstone Feb 27, 2008 7:01 PM Report Abuse

Me for one think it would be hilarious to have both actresses on a new project. Although I don't aggree with Rosie's views, I think she and Fran would make us laugh...
Posted by lcmedia Feb 27, 2008 7:02 PM Report Abuse

I hope it's true. They are both talented, funny ladies and together this should be a great show. Can't Wait!
Posted by upcontests Feb 27, 2008 8:56 PM Report Abuse

Rosie AND Fran in a sitcom? I think I just threw up in my mouth.
Posted by tonyftony716 Feb 27, 2008 9:35 PM Report Abuse

Nevermind........
Posted by Mr. Furley Feb 27, 2008 10:24 PM Report Abuse

There is quite enough trash on television already, without adding the likes of Rosie O'Donald. Please don't let this happen.
Posted by MOanbo Feb 28, 2008 2:13 AM Report Abuse

Oh I don't know... I think Rosie is about ready to show what she can do and Fran needs to make up for that train wreck that was her last show. I'm going to take a wait and see on this one. BTW Mr. Furley that was pretty funny. No kidding.
Posted by DaMess Feb 28, 2008 2:56 AM Report Abuse

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