Discovery preps 'Rosie' roadblock

'The Rosie Show'Oprah Winfrey cabler OWN is making certain "The Rosie Show" and "Oprah's Lifeclass" get plenty of play. The cabler's other parent, Discovery Communications, will simulcast the series' preem across OWN and four of the others: TLC, Analysis Discovery, Discovery Fit and Health, and Planet Eco-friendly. OWN remains the subject of great importance and discussion both inside its parent companies and out carrying out a much-marketed launch not successful use a guaranteed huge ratings rise in its initial few several days. Since Winfrey's syndie show reaches an finish, however, the multi-hyphenate takes an even more active role in running the web herself. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com