R. Rated

R. Rated was a late 90s American comedy variety TV show executive produced and hosted by comic R. O'Donnell. It aired on Fridays at midnight on WFLD Fox 32, Chicago, and featured sketch comedy troupes, theater companies, musicians, stand-up comics and other independent film and video makers. History In 1996 through 1998, stand-up comic R. O'Donnell hosted the Fox Diner (WFLD–Channel 32) at Taste of Chicago, which was an entertainment venue promoting the Fox network with live talent interviews, giveaways and bands. In 1998, O'Donnell pitched his comedy/variety show concept to vice president and general manager Stacey Marks-Bronner. She greenlit a midnight time-slot on the station. Production R. Rated was created, executive produced and hosted by O'Donnell, who, as a comic, was billed simply as "R." (hence the title of the show). Vicki Potts served as producer and Edward Seaton served as director and editor. It premiered Friday, August 13, 1999, at midnight on WFLD Fox 32, Chicago. It was listed in the TV Guide as a 30 minute variety show that was rated PG.