She Stole The Show

Kathy Griffin, the red head wisecrack from Bravo's "My Life on the D-list" on TV was the perfect co-host with Anderson to bring in the New Year. That was all the blogs and entertainment web sites would talk about yesterday. 90% to 99% of the audience enjoyed the Anderson and Kathy show; but there were a few, like TMZ -- the sleaziest of entertainment news in the Internet, who were offended -- "OFENDED"! -- by Kathy's language. TMZ would not even spell "dick" on the title of their article, they used asterisks instead (d**k). Too bad, that 1% to 10% of the public who missed a great show that I hope will be a staple to bring in the New Year EVERY year; and I believe the people at CNN are smart enough to see a good thing when it's staring them in the face -- although firing Miles O' Brian and the scientific crew was the dumbest thing they could have done. I hope they don't miss the boat this time.

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Kathy Griffin makes CNN New Year's broadcast a memorable one VIDEO
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Say what you will about Kathy Griffin, the flame-haired comic flings it like a monkey and no one is safe, least of all co-host of last night's New Year's broadcast, Anderson Cooper.

A freezing Griffin and Anderson were cutting to commercial as she let loose with a torrent of comments. During her moment, Kathy was interrupted by a loud drunk and she quickly wheeled out a classic Mr. Show bit as a slag.

Griffin barked: "I'm working! "I don't go to your job and knock the dicks out of your mouth!"

Recently Bravo network announced that it signed Kathy to a one-year deal, which she confirms, and it includes a fifth season of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List and calls for her to tape two comedy specials during her current nationwide tour as well as host the A-List Awards in 2009.

Kathy told Variety that the deal was settled after "a bloodbath negotiation where I won none of my battles."

Kathy tells Us Weekly her show will become more celebrity-oriented.

Asked to name some of the celebrity guests, Kathy said, "I can't tell you, but please call Bravo! I'm actually getting a lot of people that I want to, and it's really, really exciting."

Griffin is considered an icon and is revered in the Gay community for her straight talk and hilarious deconstructions of sacred cow celebrities.

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