Emmy® Award-winner Rosie O'Donnell returns to ABC's "The View," FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) it was announced today by executive producers Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie. The appearance marks the first time O'Donnell will return to The Talk show since moderating Season 10 (2006-2007).
In making the announcement, Ms. Walters said, "I have great affection for Rosie and we have remained in contact through the years. I am happy to welcome her back to the program. She is always a lively and engaging guest and a part of the show's successful history."
O'Donnell (Broadway's Grease, Seussical, Fiddler on the Roof) is currently guest-starring on
ABC Family's hit series, "The Fosters" as Rita Henricks, a tough yet compassionate woman who works in the foster care system and is a mentor to a member of the Foster family. O'Donnell's first appearance on January 20 helped "The Fosters" to garner a series high in total viewers.
"The View," a live, one-hour daily talk show from
ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), features hosts
Barbara Walters,
Whoopi Goldberg,
Sherri Shepherd and
Jenny McCarthy. It's the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations.
"The View," broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. "The View" is produced by
ABC and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with
Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for "The
Barbara Walters Specials." "The View" is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow "The View" (@theviewtv) and hosts
Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters),
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