Rosie O'Donnell Wants to Have a Beer with Sarah Palin

It appears Rosie O'Donnell has changed her tune about Sarah Palin being "Harriet Miers with a better ass" for the controversial comedienne now wants to have a beer with the Alaska governor.

Such news comes coincident with the release of some of the guests scheduled to appear on Rosie's upcoming program to be aired November 26 by NBC. 

After all, what could possibly make your Thanksgiving better than watching a variety show hosted by a hate-mongering 9/11 Truther (promo embedded right with another below the fold)?

But before we get there, here's what the New York Daily News reported Friday concerning Rosie's new-found affection for John McCain's running mate:

"I'd like to have a beer with her," O'Donnell told Extra. "I'd like to meet her kids. She seems like a pretty nice woman. Although I have to say, I am thrilled her party did not win. [But] you got to give it to her for spunk."

So what could the lipstick pitbull and the outspoken comedienne possibly have in common? Rosie admits she's got a soft spot for Palin's tenacity and ambition.

"I think I probably would like her [Palin] if I met her. She had an amazing life for herself and her family in Alaska. Very successful. Before you knew it, she was the most famous person in the country."

Yikes. I'm not sure that's good news for Palin and her fans.

Yet, that wasn't the only dish concerning Rosie this week, for the former "View" co-host also released some details about her upcoming show as TV Squad reported:

The news today is that Rosie has booked Ne-Yo and Alanis Morissette to provide the musical portion of the program. The plans for the rest of the hour include a topical monologue, which Rosie should have no problem pulling off because she did one every day on her daytime talk show.

There are also going to be musical production numbers, a staple on The Carol Burnett Show, as well as comedy sketches. The press release from NBC promises that they will be hilarious. Hmm...maybe if Tina Fey were to show up with her Sarah Palin glasses?

Makes one wonder if Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow will be Rosie's guests in order to really spread some post-election, unified holiday cheer.

For those that can stand it, here's another promo:

Now THAT'S what I call mustn't-see TV!