Whether you’ll be watching as interested fan or a catty voyeur, the September 5th edition of The View could be a day to note.  Not only will Rosie O’Donnell be taking over Meredith Viera’s seat that day, but her first guest will be Jessica Simpson.  Rosie’s history with Simpson goes way back to her original talk show days.  Long before Simpson was a household name, Rosie gave her a chance when no one else cared.  Apparently, Jessica’s appearance is her way of paying back.  That, and it gives her an opportunity to plug her upcoming album.

While I really have no interest in either celebrity, the show will definitely be on my Tivo.  Any Joy/Rosie remarks about Star Jones would definitely outweigh any nauseating fawn-over-Jessica moments.  Besides, that’s what the fast-forward is for.