O'Donnell: NBC won't pick up variety show

Rosie O'Donnell nixed the possibility of NBC doing more variety show specials following Thanksgiving Eve's "Rosie Live" and cited a few reasons why she thought the program flopped. 

Answering fan questions on her blog and writing in her usual poem-stanza fashion, O'Donnell was asked if she will host more variety show episodes next year:

there will b no more
no ratings
bad reviews
yet still - a thrill 4 me

One dismayed O'Donnell fan wrote of the ratings: "5 million is a lot of people!! just wanted to let u know I LOVED it. Liza's entrance was so magical!!"

O'Donnell's reply:

thanks doll
it is a lot of people
but not enough 4 a pick up

One viewer asked why O'Donnell thought the show wasn't more successful. O'Donnell agreed with those who emailed to say her stage lighting was too dark, and added: 

not enough rehearsal
 the live part wasnt a plus
the in theater experience didnt transfer to tv
...
we were going for ed sullivan
and theres only one carol b
and hey
i gave it my best shot 

O'Donnell also posted a few critical emails, including this one: "What sucks worse, you or your crappy variety show? When will you learn that noooobody likes you, hell, your dog probably doesn't even like you."

O'Donnell responded:

woof

"Rosie Live" tied an episode of "Pushing Daisies" as the lowest-rated program Wednesday night in the preliminary ratings (nationals will be released Monday), and suffered harsh reviews from critics. NBC's original plan was to launch the variety show revival as a holiday special, then order a series if the program performed strong enough.

The performer ruled out returning to daytime, saying her syndicated "Rosie O'Donnell Show" was "too much work" and said she now plans to take "a little break." O'Donnell also reassured fans who worried about her following the program's backlash. 

i am ok
everything happens 4 a reason
i believe

There are other broadcast network variety show revivals in the pipeline. Furthest along is Fox's untitled effort hosted by Ozzy Osbourne's family that will air sometime next year. O'Donnell encouraged her fans to watch the other variety shows:

many people r gonna try a variety show
one will work
...
check them out