Rosie O'Donnell explains why she won't be attempting more variety shows after debuting her "Rosie Live" program last week on NBC.

In response to a question on her blog about whether she plans more "Rosie Live" in 2009, the former co-host of "The View" simply writes: "There will b no more. No ratings, bad reviews. yet still - a thrill 4 me."

Ratings estimates showed her NBC special was watched by just 5 million people last Wednesday, a night dominated by ABC newswoman and "The View" co-creator Barbara Walter's interview with Barack and Michelle Obama.