TheR0SIE: HELLO EVERYONE
TheR0SIE: HOW GOES IT?
OnlineHost: Nickelodeon Online is proud to present this year's Tenth Annual Kids' Choice Awards host Rosie O'Donnell. Not only is she the host of the show, but she's also a nominee for a Best Actress Award for her role in Nickelodeon's "Harriet the Spy."
TheR0SIE: I HOPE I WIN
OnlineHost: Don't forget to join the LIVE backstage coverage of the Tenth Annual Kids' Choice Awards here on Nickelodeon Online on April 19th at 8pm ET (keyword: NICK). And tune in to Nick to watch the show (check local listings for time).
TheR0SIE: HELLO KIDS
Question: If you could be in any movie ever made, with any other actor/actress what movie would it be and who would it be with?
TheR0SIE: I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC WITH JULIE ANDREWS IT IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!
Question: Rosie, do you intend on doing any TV. cameos anytime soon? When can we expect to see you? I loved you on the "Nanny."
TheR0SIE: I DON'T THINK I WILL BE ON ANY OTHER SHOWS SOON. I WILL BE HOSTING THE NICK AWARDS AND THE TONY AWARDS ON JUNE 1ST ASIDE FROM THAT I WILL BE ON MY OWN SHOW!
Question: How is it like having a talk show?
TheR0SIE: IT IS GREAT MEETING PEOPLE HERE AND GETTING TO READ THE LATEST MAGS!
Question: What was your favorite TV show as a kid?
TheR0SIE: MY FAVORITE TV SHOW WAS BRADY BUNCH AND COURTSHIP OF EDDIES FATHER!
Question: Rosie, Do you like kissing all the guests on your show???
TheR0SIE:I LOVE KISSING THE GUESTS ESPECIALLY FOR MONEY...........ALL THE MONEY GOES TO CHARITY WHICH MAKES IT EVEN MORE FUN.
Question: Rosie, what do you like about the Internet?
TheR0SIE: I LOVE AOL HAVE BEEN ON LINE FOR OVER 6 YEARS!
Question: Which guest has been the nicest so far?
TheR0SIE: HMMMMM, WELL I THINK FLORENCE HENDERSON, DELTA BURKE, JULIE ANDREWS, ELTON JOHN AND OF COURSE MY TOMMY!
Question: Rosie, how does it make you feel to be idolized so by kids?
TheR0SIE: WELL I THINK IT IS GREAT KIDS COUNT............. THE MOST!
Question: I'm a fan of your show. What made you want to do a Talk Show?
TheR0SIE: I WANTED TO DO A TALK SHOW BECAUSE I NEEDED TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH MY NEW BABY AND A STABLE WORK SCHEDULE (A TV SHOW) HELPS ME DO JUST THAT AND BESIDES I GET TO MEET REALLY COOL PEOPLE!
Question: What is your favorite kind of food?
TheR0SIE: JUNK FOOD......CANDY COOKIES CHOCOLATE POTATO CHIPS ECT...!
Question: Do you really have a crush on Tom [Cruise]?
TheR0SIE: YES I REALLY HAVE A CRUSH ON TOM HE MAKES MY PALMS SWEATY!
Question: Rosie, is it cool meeting all those famous people?
TheR0SIE: YES IT IS VERY COOL MEETING THE PEOPLE I HAVE ADMIRED FOR YEARS MOST OF THEM ARE JUST AS WONDERFUL AS I HAD IMAGINED!
Question: Rosie, did you cry when Tommy didn't get the Emmy for best actor?
TheR0SIE: WELL I DIDN'T CRY BUT I WAS HOPING HE WOULD WIN HE WAS A GOOD SPORT ABOUT LOSING THE OSCAR............... HE IS WELL KINDA........................PERFECT !
Question: Do you ever watch your show?
TheR0SIE: NOT REALLY I AM USUALLY AT WORK WHEN MY SHOW IS ON IF I DO WATCH IT I AM VERY CRITICAL WHICH IS BAD!
Question: Congratulations on the work you've done for charity. I was reading a post regarding an idea for another book for charity, i.e. cook book or another joke book. Any plans to do a second book?
TheR0SIE: YES WE PLAN ON DOING A KIDS ARE PUNNY 2 AND MAYBE A COOK BOOK AFTER THAT. I AM THRILLED TO BE ABLE TO GENERATE MONEY FOR SO MANY WORTHY CAUSES.
Question: Do you think that you will host Kids Choice again in the future???
TheR0SIE: I WILL HOST IT EVERY YEAR IF THEY WANT ME FOR.
Question: How does it feel to have major movie, a totally famous TV show and to host Kid's Choice Awards?
TheR0SIE: HAVING A HIT SHOW FEELS PRETTY GOOD. BEING A MOM FEELS GREAT!
Question: Do you ever get tired?
TheR0SIE: I AM TIRED RIGHT NOW, GOOD NIGHT :) ACTUALLY I AM HAPPY TO HOST THE AWARDS AND EVEN IF I AM TIRED IT IS WORTH IT!
Question: Where did you get the koosh ball slingshot?
TheR0SIE: AT K MART :) ACTUALLY THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT KMART AND TOYS R US!
Question: Rosie, who inspired you into acting? Your TV show is awesome!! Keep up the good work!!!
TheR0SIE: THANKS. BETTE MIDLER AND BARBRA STREISAND INSPIRED ME WHEN I WAS A KID. THEY STILL DO TODAY.
Question: Rosie..when you were in high school....were you popular?
TheR0SIE: YES I WAS I WAS HOMECOMING QUEEN, CLASS PRESIDENT AND CLASS CLOWN. I LOVED SCHOOL AND HAD SOME GREAT TEACHERS!
Question: Rosie, is there a brother or sister in Parker's future?
TheR0SIE: I HOPE SO, BUT NOT TILL PARKER IS 3 OR 4!
Question: What has been the most embarrassing moment you have had so far on your talk show and how did you handle it?
TheR0SIE: PROBABLY WHEN MEATLOAF WAS ACTING A BIT LOAFY AND I HAD TO WRANGLE HIM IN. UUGGHHHHH!
Question: Do you like Jell-o?
TheR0SIE: YES I DO LIKE JELL-O. LIME FLAVORED!
Question: How many movies have you made and which was your favorite?
TheR0SIE: I HAVE MADE 12 MOVIES SOME ONLY TINY PARTS MY FAVORITE WAS LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN!
Question: How much fan mail do you receive in a day?
TheR0SIE: WELL, WE GET A LOT OF LETTERS. WE HAVE A STAFF OF 5 TO DEAL WITH JUST THE MAIL!
Question: How did you get into acting?
TheR0SIE: I STARTED DOING STAND UP COMEDY WHEN I WAS 17. I WENT ON TO ACTING FROM THERE THE FIRST TV ACTING JOB I HAD WAS ON GIMME A BREAK.!
Question: What is it like to live in Helen Hayes' house and to occupy the same space that many famous movie stars must have been in?
TheR0SIE: I WAS AT THE KITCHEN SINK LAST WEEK LOOKING AT THE WINDOW AND I THOUGHT HELEN HAYES LOOKED OUT THIS WINDOW IT WAS PRETTY INSPIRING. I ADORED HER!
Question: I would like to know if Rosie wears an Irish claddagh ring.
TheR0SIE: I USED TO WEAR MY MOMS CLADDAUGH BUT IT WAS STOLEN IN 1989 WHILE I WAS ON A SKI TRIP :( I THINK THE MAID TOOK IT!
Question: What is the best reward in donating to charities?
TheR0SIE: THE BEST PART ABOUT DOING CHARITY WORK IS BEING ABLE TO SHARE THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF BLESSINGS I HAVE RECEIVED IN MY LIFE TO USE FAME TO BENEFIT MANY THEN I CAN UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE.!
Question: How is Parker doing after his episode with the croup? Do you hate zucchini too
TheR0SIE: I AM NOT A FAN OF ZUCCHINI AND THE CROUP WAS WAY WAY WAY WAY ICKY BUT PARKER IS MUCH BETTER NOW, THANKS.!
Question: Hi, Rosie are you happy that you get the special honor of hosting Kid's choice Award? I think you will be absolutely great!!
TheR0SIE: I AM THRILLED TO BE HOSTING KIDS CHOICE. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR I GET TO DO IT ALL ALONE. I HOPE I DO OK.
Question: Do you think you will ever have Barney on your show?
TheR0SIE: BARNEY IS TOUGH TO HAVE AS A GUEST CAUSE UNLIKE BIG BIRD AND ELMO, HE DOESN'T SPEAK. SOMEONE SPEAKS FOR HIM OFF STAGE!
Question: What are your plans for the future?
TheR0SIE: AS FOR MY FUTURE.... I WILL DO THE TALK SHOWS FOR A FEW MORE YEARS AND MAYBE AFTER THAT I WILL DIRECT A FEW FILMS!
Question: Do you feel like your show reflects your true personality?
TheR0SIE: YES, I DO THINK IT DOES.
Question: How has Parker influenced your life?
TheR0SIE: PARKER IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME. HE HAS TAUGHT ME TO LOVE IN A WAY I NEVER KNEW. TO APPRECIATE EACH DAY. I THANK THE UNIVERSE FOR HIM EVERY DAY.
Question: Do you know how many guests have given you kisses or gifts?
TheR0SIE: WELL KISSES IS EASY TO TELL AT LEAST 400 CAUSE LISTERINE HAS TO PAY THAT MUCH. GIFTS, WELLLL A LOT.
Question: Rosie, what would you consider the hardest part of you're life is?
TheR0SIE: THE HARDEST PART OF MY LIFE IS FINDING TIME TO RELAX.
Question: Rosie, your show is great! Is it hard to get tickets?
TheR0SIE: YES IT IS VERY HARD. THERE IS A 8 MONTH WAIT AND WE ONLY HAVE 200 SEATS SO IT IS TOUGH.
Question: Rosie, How do you plan on celebrating Parker's birthday on May 25th?
TheR0SIE:I AM HAVING A PARTY WITH HIS COUSINS AND ALL A LITTLE FAMILY THING.
Question: Rosie, who is your favorite Disney character? Your favorite Disney movie?
TheR0SIE: DISNEY MOVIE.................BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. CHARACTER? MARY POPPINS.!
Question: Did you like working as GULLY on Nick's first movie (WE LOVED IT) "Harriet The Spy?????"
TheR0SIE: I LOVED DOING HARRIET THE SPY. MICHELLE T. IS THE BEST!
Question: Do you ever get nervous before a show?
TheR0SIE: I DON'T GET NERVOUS BEFORE A SHOW I DO GET EXCITED!
Question: Where did she get the M&M gift box that was on her show once?
TheR0SIE: THE M&M PEOPLE SENT IT OVER!
Question: How can you be so down to earth and not afraid to share personal things?
TheR0SIE: WELL I DON'T SHARE EVERYTHING.
Question: If you could have any name what would it be?
TheR0SIE: ANY NAME.................HMMMMMM'............. LUCY MANNING DON'T KNOW, WHY?
Question: When do you have time for you?
TheR0SIE: WELL I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME FOR ME LATELY, BUT I DO HAVE THE SUMMER OFF SO I WILL THEN!
Question: What other sports do you play?
TheR0SIE:I PLAY ALL SPORTS. SOFTBALL, BASKETBALL AND TENNIS ARE MY FAVORITES.!
Question: Rosie, do you like "Star Trek?" BTW, I LOVE your show. :)
TheR0SIE: I LOVE STAR TREK AND ALL THE SPIN OFFS!
Question: What are your hobbies?
TheR0SIE: TENNIS, PAINTING, READING, AOL!
Question: Rosie, I like basketball, just like you. Will you ever have Michael Jordan on your show?
TheR0SIE: I HOPE WE CAN HAVE MICHAEL JORDAN ON HE ROCKS!
Question: Do you like to dress up?
TheR0SIE: I HATE TO DRESS UP!
Question: I have seen some of your old comedy acts. While they were very funny, they were very adult. How was the transition for you to change your image for public TV?
TheR0SIE: I KNEW DOING A TV SHOW I HAD TO BE TV APPROPRIATE, SO IT WASN'T TOO TOUGH WHEN I DO ANOTHER HBO SPECIAL IT WILL BE ADULT THEMED!
Question: Hi Rosie, I'm a big fan. What's your favorite song? What's next for your show?
TheR0SIE: I LIKE THAT CHERRY COLA SONG BY SAVAGE GARDEN AND MY SHOW WILL BE MORE OF THE SAME.
Question: Why do you like kids so much?
TheR0SIE: I DON'T KNOW. I ALWAYS FELT CONNECTED TO KIDS. I'M LIKE A BIG KID IN MANY WAYS..
Question: OBubier sends a proposal, literally:) Dear Ms. O'Donnell, I am 17 going on 18, will you marry me next year?
TheR0SIE: UMMMMM.........................I HAVE TO CHECK WITH TOMMY FIRST, BUT THANKS.")
Question: Rosie will you have David Cassidy on your show?
TheR0SIE: WE HAD DAVID CASSIDY HE ROCKED.
Question: Do you like to watch movies?
TheR0SIE: I LOVE WATCHING MOVIES. I GO EVERY WEEKEND.
Question: What do you pray Parker will grow up to be?
TheR0SIE: I PRAY HE WILL GROW UP TO BE HAPPY.
Question: I luv chocolate and do you?
TheR0SIE: I LOVE CHOCOLATE TOO.
Question: Are u bored since u have done everything
TheR0SIE: LOL, I NEVER BUNGEE JUMPED ") I AM NOT TOO BORED DON'T WORRY:0).
Question: Do you like those little fluffie marshmallows? (you know peeps?)
TheR0SIE: UMMM WELLL UMMMMMMM ................................................YEP.
Question: How does your family feel about your shows and movies?
TheR0SIE: MY SISTER IS HAPPY, MY BROTHERS SOMETIMES THINK IT IS A DRAG ON THE WHOLE EVERYONE IS SUPPORTIVE THANKS WILLIAM FLAGLER.
Question: I heard something about a biography of you becoming available. Any truth to it?
TheR0SIE: IT IS AVAILABLE BUT I DIDN'T WRITE IT.............AND DIDN'T READ IT SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS ACCURATE OR NOT.
Question: I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!!!!! Did you ever have any guests that you didn't like?
TheR0SIE: YES I HAVE HAD GUESTS I DIDN'T LIKE BUT I CAN'T SAY WHO CAUSE IT WOULD BE MEAN.
Question: Hey Rosie, I just wanted to say that you are so very talented, does it run in the family?
TheR0SIE: NO KRISTEN NO ONE ELSE IN MY FAMILY IS IN ENTERTAINMENT.
AOLiveMC9: For Lidj writes: If you're Rosie, on one of your episodes a kid had sent in a riddle, can you answer it? Riddle, Why'd the girl stick shoes up her nose?
TheR0SIE: HER NOSE WAS RUNNING. AND I AM ROSIE THEY ARE ALL SMART.
Question: Love your show! I was wondering....How do you choose who will be a guest on your show?
TheR0SIE: WE HAVE A TALENT BOOKER SHE ASKS ME I SAY NO OR YES.
Question: Has Elmo ever been to your house?
TheR0SIE: YES ELMO SLEEPS OVER OFTEN.
Question: Did you write that song for the Nickolodeon for the kids choice awards? I think its great.
TheR0SIE: YES I DID KIDS CHOICE KIDS CHOICE..............IT GROWS ON YOU.
Question: Was it hard to cry when you were leaving Harriet in the movie?
TheR0SIE: NO IT WASN'T HARD TO CRY I JUST PRETENDED I WAS GOLLY AND I CRIED.
Question: Rosie, What is your favorite game to play with your son?
TheR0SIE: MY FAVORITE GAME TO PLAY WITH MY SON IS HIDE AND SEEK. HE LOVES IT!
Question: This is Katie. I am 5. Did you like being Golly?
TheR0SIE: I LOVED BEING GOLLY I HOPE WE DO A SEQUEL!
Question: Have you done any other Broadway productions besides GREASE?
TheR0SIE: NOPE ONLY GREASE!
Question: Did you do any plays in high school?
TheR0SIE: YES I DID DAMES AT SEA, THE KING AND I AND A VARIETY SHOW!
Question: What was the doll's name on the TV show, "Family Affair?"
TheR0SIE: MRS. BEASLEY!
Question: Do you remember Dawn and Angie dolls - there were 2 others - did you have them??
TheR0SIE: I HAVE 3 OF EM!
Question: I'm a catcher on my baseball team - any hints 4 me?
TheR0SIE: ALWAYS WEAR A MASK!
Question: What do you think of the Jaguars?
TheR0SIE: I LOVE NATRON MEANS. I THINK THEY WILL WIN THIS YEAR!
NickEmcee: All good things come to an end we must go. Last question : (
Question: How much money have you spent in the Baby Gap?
TheR0SIE: JAYNUE WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH!
AOLiveMC9: Do you own stock in it by now?
TheR0SIE: I HAVE NO STOCK IN IT BUT I SHOULD!
TheR0SIE: WELL EVERYONE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR COMING IN HERE TO THE CHAT. I HOPE YOU ALL TUNE IN TO NICK FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL KIDS CHOICE AWARDS. I WILL DO MY BEST. PROMISE WE WILL HAVE A LOT OF FUN AND HEY ALWAYS REMEMBER TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND TELL YOUR MOMS TO BUY "KIDS ARE PUNNY"!
TheR0SIE: OK, SEE YA
TheR0SIE: ')
NickEmcee: Bye Rosie
TheR0SIE: ")
TheR0SIE: BYE
OnlineHost: Rosie's looking for some funny jokes to tell during the Kids' Choice Awards and she needs YOUR help. So send us your funniest jokes in an e-mail to NICKROSIE@aol.com. If you've got the stuff to make us laugh... she may read your joke on the air. But do it soon because you only have until 9pm ET!
OnlineHost: Don't forget to join the LIVE backstage coverage of the Tenth Annual Kids' Choice Awards here on Nickelodeon Online on April 19th at 8pm ET (keyword: NICK). And tune in to Nick to watch the show (check local listings for time).
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04/10 Rosie O'Donnell: Kids' Choice Awards Host (Coliseum)
Nickelodeon Online Presents:
Kids' Choice Awards Host Rosie O'Donnell!
Rosie O'Donnell, the queen of comedy and host of Nickelodeon's Tenth Annual Kids' Choice Awards, will be stopping by to chat with you LIVE, on Thursday, April 10th at 8pm ET. Not only is she hosting this year, but she's also a nominee for a Best Actress Award for her role in Nickelodeon's "Harriet the Spy."
Regarded as one of Hollywood's top comedic actresses, O'Donnell made her motion picture debut just four years ago in Penny Marshall's smash comedy film, "A League of Their Own," starring opposite Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna. O'Donnell recalls that she got the role because she was the only actress in Hollywood who could throw a baseball from third to first base.
She has gone on to star in "Now and Then," "Sleepless in Seattle," and "The Flintstones," among others. Last year she starred in Nickelodeon's "Harriet the Spy," in which she played Golly, Harriet's beloved companion and mentor. This role won her a nomination for Best Actress in this year's Kids' Choice Awards.
The multi-talented O'Donnell was the host of the top-rated cable show "Stand Up Spotlight" on VH1 and served as the series' executive producer. In 1995, she made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in Tommy Tune's revival of "Grease."
Today, O'Donnell is best known for her work as the host and executive producer of the extremely popular talk/variety series, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show."