"Ratings magnet" Rosie O'Donnell ready for primetime

Entertainment Weekly reports that multiple sources confirm Rosie O'Donnell is in active talks with NBC to return to television with her own weekly primetime variety show.

"The possible NBC/O'Donnell hook-up is particularly ironic in light of the fact that less than a year ago the network's cable news arm, MSNBC, was close to giving the Koosh Ball-lovin' funny lady her own one-hour showcase. But when word of the discussions leaked out before the ink was dry, O'Donnell claimed the network "panicked" and the deal went south."

NBC isn't the only major network making a play for Rosie. CBS is also said to be interested in giving her a television deal.

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