Emmy Award-winner Rosie O'Donnell returns to ABC's "The View," TODAY, FEBRUARY 7 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) it was announced 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.Videos