There is nothing like a year away from the limelight to rejuvenate your career. Ask Star Jones, who returned to television on Monday with a daily talk show called 'Star Jones.'
The hour-long live show is on Court TV (truTv starting Jan. 1, 2008) and to my shock, is actually good.
I got the sense that 'Star Jones' might be decent after watching Jones on 'Larry King Live' last Friday.
The last time she sat one-on-one with King, it was following her abrupt departure from 'The View' in June 2006.
She came off as defensive and the bad guy, when in reality, she was probably the victim at the end of the day.
But this go around, Jones came off as humble and ready to tackle the next challenge in her life.
The opening segment, called 'The Wrap Sheet,' featured broadcast journalist Rene Syler, talk show host Geraldo Rivera and 'Access Hollywood' correspondent Shaun Robinson, all three of which are well respected and well known in the industry.
An exclusive interview with Isaiah Washington was the highlight of the first episode, where the fired 'Grey's Anatomy' star talked about his departure from the ABC show and how the murder of his father at the age of 13 has shaped his outlook on life.
Interesting enough, Washington points out that John Amos from 'Good Times' was his male role model growing up as a kid.
Maybe it's just me, but I could picture James Evans dropping a F-bomb or two on his son Michael, so I can see where Washington might have got his inspiration from.
Don't think because Jones and Washington share the same skin color that she came off easy on him during the interview.
Just like the attorney she studied to become, Jones hit Washington with the tough (but fair) questions that a lot of journalists weren't asking during the fallout from his firing.
Love her or hate her, this Star is burning bright once again on our televisions.
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By: D on 8/20/2007 6:28PM
I am glad to see Star Jones back on television but the show just did not keep my attention. It started off with the topic of children of public figures embarrasing their parents and I just thought the topic was not what I expected. Everyone deserves a second chance...let's just see how it goes.
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By: marty on 8/20/2007 8:10PM
Star you are looking good"keep on trucking!!as the old school would say!!!God bless!
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By: onlyonequeenv on 8/20/2007 8:56PM
I have total respect for Star Jones-Reynolds as a professional black woman. But I must admit that I completely lost interest in her new show in the first ten minutes. Boring!
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By: dot on 8/20/2007 9:30PM
welcome back Star Jones. Good show.
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By: Sylvia Gibbs on 8/20/2007 11:06PM
I did watch some of the new show, I was at work but it wasn't bad. I wish her well with the show. I think it will get better as time goes by.
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By: Shanan Watkins on 8/21/2007 7:12AM
I would like to know why Starr never mentions that she actually grew up in the Miller Holms in Trenton New Jersey. I knew Starr her sister, mother and her mother's now husband who at the time of our growing up was our building manager and married to another woman while seeing Starr's mother!! Get real Starr do something to promote unity in the place where you grew up!! You could do alot of good!! I always looked up to you when I was a little girl!!
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By: Robert Thomas on 8/22/2007 4:07AM
Congratulations!!!!Star
After seeing you on Larry King you seem to be very focus and on a mission in a positive way, something that was lacking in the past. Star there is nothing wrong with using your gifts that God has given you at this time, how ever, I know that you are under major stress this year, you will have to be more patient.With your sharp mind and creative ideas and aggressive disposition
try to slow down, I listend to your voice on the Larry King show and its deeper than you you think, take care of your self, your health is more Important, your mentality may be healthy and energetic, but your physical frame won't stand the abuse you expect it to take. May the Angels watch over you and keep you safe.
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By: Timothy Arnold on 8/21/2007 7:21AM
Yes star you are a light in the path of darkness continue to shine. Old things have passed away behold all things have become new ! Be blessed woman of God {Fan's from Kansas city Mo. }
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By: Deborah on 8/21/2007 7:34AM
Starr!!! I didn't watch your show but can't wait to see it. I loved you then and love you now. God Bless You and Much Success in all your Endevors!
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By: Marilynn DeBerry on 8/21/2007 8:13AM
Star sorry I missed the first show. I am so excited for you. You represent well. May God continue to bless you. Oh, I'm going to set The DVR to tape every episode.
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