By David Robb
24.03.2020 - 03:37 / billboard.com
On Sunday (March 22), Rosie O'Donnell brought back her popular 90's talk show for one night only (in virtual form), with the goal of raising money for The Actors Fund amid the coronavirus crisis, which has led to Broadway cancelations through mid-April.
And the night was a success, as the show raised an incredible $500,000. "1/2 a million dollars for the actors fund - thank u everyone," O'Donnell shared on Twitter to celebrate the accomplishment.
1/2 a million dollars for the actors fund -
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Steven Spielberg and Disney chief Bob Iger are among the Hollywood figures who have donated $500,000 (£403,000) to a fund to help those in need in Los Angeles.
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Last week, Better Than Ezra frontman raised $40,000 for MusiCares’ coronavirus relief fund simply by performing a virtual concert on Facebook and clicking a box on the site. Asked how he did it, Griffin tells Variety:
It's been about 18 years since The Rosie O'Donnell Show ended. On Sunday, Rosie O'Donnell brought back the classic talk show for one night only to help raise money for The Actor's Fund amid the global coronavirus pandemic.