Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up

Loved it!

Female comics from the 1960s through 1990s are my faves!!

Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie, Whoopie Goldberg, Joy Behar, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, etc. They all rule!!

And on a more serious note, Rosie shines a light on the warning signs of heart disease in women- some signs I didn't even know!

This is a great example of making the best of a bad situation; Rosie took her past hurt and made humor out of it in a delightful, educational way that helps people feel good, while potentially helping to save their lives.

I hear all the time that women aren't funny, or I see that most people are into male comics, but as far as I'm concerned, the women are comedy gold! I loved this!

Bonus points for opening this with "Ya Gotta Have Heart" from the 1958 movie musical "Damn Yankees" that I always think of as the unofficial Joan Jett birthday movie, as it was the film released closest to her birth and it's about her favorite thing other than rock n' roll- baseball!

Speaking of Joan, I just happened to watch this today, the very same day that I watched the first episode of the Amazon Prime "A Legue of their Own" TV series. Rosie starred in the 1990s movie version. Well, Joanie was supposed to be in that movie (though not as Rosie's character I don't think) and even attended baseball camp to brush up on her skills for the film, but alas, casting changed at the last minute due to a change in production team that had different ideas. However, I'm glad Rosie ultimately got to be in the movie. She can also be seen in a small role in the new show, and Joanie's music can be heard in the new show as-well, which kinda makes it all better. Recommended.