'YouTube of Variety Shows' Will Star Rosie

Rosie O'Donnell will launch an attempt to revive both her TV career and the variety genre the night before Thanksgiving, hosting Rosie's Variety Show live on NBC, Variety reports. The 1-hour show will feature celeb guests and musical and comedy acts. It's is believed to be the precursor to a regular series the lightning-rod ex-View co-host will headline starting next year.

"We hope to do it in ways you haven’t seen before," said an NBC exec. "It’s going to be the YouTube of variety shows."

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