Sep 05, 2006 06:19
Ok. Today's the big, big day. Rosie O'Donnell joins the cast of ABC's "The View". I'm taping that, so please... nobody give away the train wreck!
And Katie Couric grabs the anchor chair @ The CBS Evening News. Considering we've had a summerful of promotion of both of these events, I'm very safe in saying neither one of these things could live up to the hype. The return of Jesus wouldn't have gotten this kind of promotion, and likewise probably wouldn't pull the numbers that they're looking to do with either of these two. But, ya know, what good is turning water into wine on television?
It's all about the style, not the substance. Which Rosie are we going to get? Is she going to be the Broadway fan, friendly, kindhearted Ro? Well, today I'm sure it will be. But how long can she keep up THAT charade? She's not that good an actress, believe me. I saw "Exit To Eden."
Katie, in an interview has already started backpedaling and making excuses for this first night of news. Something about "not reinventing the wheel." Mm. That's great Kate. It's easy to stay hip when the art department shaves off the pounds from your hips.
First days tend to be not that great, not that important and typically forgotten... unless you're on live TV and do something foolish.
And really, that's why everyone is tuning in. Enjoy!