In 1996, she began hosting a daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show. The show proved very successful, winning multiple Emmy awards, and earning O'Donnell the title of "The Queen of Nice" for her style of light-hearted banter with her guests and interactions with the audience. As part of her playful banter with her studio audience, O'Donnell often launched koosh balls at the crowd and camera.

Christopher Plummer Rosie O'donnell interview 21 January 2000.
The Rosie O'Donnel Show ~ With Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer (21 January 2000)