Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell (b. 1962) is a comedian, actress and former talk show host. She appeared in supporting roles in a number of films in the early 90's, including A League of Their Own (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and The Flinstones (1994). She achieved national fame as the host of The Rosie O'Donnell Show, a popular daytime talk show that aired from 1996 to 2002.

Muppet Credits

 * In 1994, she starred as Betty Rubble in The Flintstones, which featured puppets by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.


 * She also appeared in the 1994 special Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!, as the Good Hope Fairy.


 * Elmo was a favorite guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, appearing many times over the years. Miss Piggy appeared during Rosie's first week on the air in 1996, and Oscar the Grouch also made an appearance.


 * In 1998, she appeared in the Elmopalooza TV special, performing a remake of Nearly Missed with Elmo. A version of this duet appears on the Elmopalooza soundtrack.


 * Elmo appears on her 1999 Christmas album, Rosie Christmas, singing Do You Hear What I Hear.