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The freaking trackwheel on my BlackBerry will not scroll down and it is literally causing me a fair amount of pain and irritation. I can only get my alarm to "snooze" and not "dismiss" ... I have unanswered texts.... I am dependant on my desktop. Oh, it is not a happy thing.

In better news, you will certainly flip for "The Last Supper" director's cut of that fateful, final meal from The Real Houswives of New Jersey tonight at 9/8c. It is rashamon, a full service fantasy for HW's fans and something we've never done before on Bravo. I love this hour of TV, and it's followed by a brand new episode of The Fashion Show.

The other night, Donna Karan and I were honored by the amazing charity Friends in Deed at their annual charity gala at Balthazar. It was a room full of fashionistas and swells including Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, Mike Nichols, Police Commisioner Ray Kelly, Bernadette Peters, Ellen Barkin, Harry Smith, and Bravo's Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Zoe and, Tabatha Coffey. I was a little nervous about getting up in front of that crowd and that was compounded when I had to follow an amazing tribute that the incredible Sarah Jessica Parker gave me (wow and thanks). Oy. I got my stuff together and cobbled together some words, and went on to have a fantastic night.

There was an auction with some fantastic one-of-a-kind experiential items up for bid (ie a 12- day safari in Africa) and I put together a little Bravo Housewives package with the help of Caroline and Albert Manzo, who donated a dinner for 10 at the Brownstone. I threw in a visit to the set of a Housewives reunion show, and the bidding was FIERCE. I thought Ellen Barkin was going to win it (she's a big HW fan) but it went to a passionate man for 11 thousand bucks.  11 thousand! Incredible. 

Friends in Deed really is a great organization and it was founded in '91 by Mike Nichols and Cy O'Neal, who have helped transform many thousands of lives through our programs and services. They provide emotional support for anyone with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening physical illnesses ... their family, friends, and caregivers ... and anyone dealing with grief and bereavement. 

The breaking news is that I am jumping off the ledge and starting to Tweet. I know I blogged a few weeks ago saying that I will never Twitter, and this does actually deserve a longer explanation, but I'm folding and going for it. I will start slowly. It's @BravoAndy.... More on this later.

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Comments

20 Comments
06/26/2009 - 12:30pm
Yvette

Dear Andy, I really love you as a commentator. You add something to the show. It was funny on the Real Housewives of New York when the lady grabbed your paperwork out of your hand and you grabbed it back. Were you ever afraid lst night with Danielle? I would have been!

06/21/2009 - 1:26am
Viewer

make sure you all know this is a show about NORTH Jersey, not peaceful tame south Jersey.

06/19/2009 - 7:03pm
Anne Marie

Happy Friday Andy!

The pink tie is certainly one of your favorites! It looks spectacular on you. The picture of you with SJP is cover-worthy! GQ needs to snap you up ASAP!! The picture is one of your best ever! You look terrific and so happy! Sounds like you had a great time and raised a lot of money for a wonderful cause. Thank you for all you do for others! This is why you have such a loyal fan base! You care about others and it shows. We are truly proud to be your fans!! Have a fantastic weekend!

06/19/2009 - 6:16pm
Eric From Orlando

Hi Andy, I just saw the reunion clip regarding the homophobic comment Joe made and I'm so proud of you for sharing your own personal thoughts on how it offended you as well. Thank you for that, I hope others understand how some comments albeit used often are not necessarily appropriate. Kudos!

06/19/2009 - 3:20pm
amanda

I just watched the reunion preview clips and I am shocked that you are gay! I never knew that and it really makes me sad because I have the biggest crush on you! I think you are so adorable and whoever youre with is super lucky!

06/19/2009 - 8:11am
JACKIE

I HAVE WATCHED ALL THE HOUSEWIVES SHOWS BUT THE NEW JERSEY ONE IS MY FAVORITE. I LOVE DANIELLE AND THERE IS A RUMOR THAT SHE IS NOT GOING TO BE ON THE OTHER SHOW. IF THAT IS SO, YOU GUYS CAN KISS ME AND MY 40 OFFICE MATES AND FRIEND GOODBYE.DANIELLE AND JACQUELINE ARE THE ONLY REAL ONES. WHERE WAS DINA'S HUBBY? AT LEAST DANIELLE SEEMED REAL. AS FOR THE BOOK,SHE IS THE SHOW, I LOVE HER.SHE SHOULD WRITE A BOOK AND NAME IT, "CLEARING UP THINGS" OR "IN MY OWN WORDS". I WOULD BUY IT AND MAKE MY FRIENDS BUY IT. SHE IS GOING THROUGH A LOT AND THOSE B'S ARE BULLIES, MEAN GIRLS WHOM ARE JEALOUS OF HER. SHE IS GOING THROUGH A BAD DIVORCE AND NEEDS SUPPORT. PLEASE READ ALL MY BLOGS TO THEM AND ASK SOME TOUGH QUESTIONS LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO ANYWAYS ON THE REUNIONS.

06/19/2009 - 1:03am
Charlie

Congrats andy on the record breaking 4.6 million viewers for the RHNJ finale! it was amazing and really good episode of The Fashion Show as well! Hope the success continues!

06/19/2009 - 12:23am
Viewer

PLEASE, Andy, PLEASE bring up with the NJ housewives that they are NOT Italian!!! They are 100% American - some Jersey wannabe caricatures who clearly have no idea at all what Italians are really like....it is beyond insulting to hear them say "I'm Italian". NO FREAKIN' WAY YOU ARE!

ciao e auguri!

06/18/2009 - 10:51pm
Village Viewer

i mean this seriously. whenever it comes to what andy says, posts in his blog, or tentatively tweets....all i see is a delicious man. thank you for the eye candy.

06/18/2009 - 10:25pm
VA gal

Sounds like you had a great night!
Andy I can't believe someone would insult Dina or Caroline. These ladies are wonderful. Danielle is the totally disturbing part of the puzzle. Her attitude at dinner was sick, bringing the book, ugh! Everything is, "Look at me, i am Danielle, I am a victim" Even if the book never came up, it was easy to see she is manipulative and untrustworthy. Really she needs to not come back. I really wish Bravo would refrain from giving this nut a place on the show.

06/18/2009 - 10:14pm
Viewer

You are tweeting? What has changed your mind in a few weeks? Tell us if they have warm gooey chocolate chip cookies on the dark side? :-)

The picture above is worthy of a frame.

06/18/2009 - 6:05pm
Ren

I really think this season of New Jersey beat lasts season's!! Actually it was kinda scary but you were great as usual.

06/18/2009 - 4:53pm
Tom G

Wow, U and SJP..did you work on getting a role in the new Sex and the City sequel. Stanford and Anthony should fight over you..quick..get the screenwriter..
Congrats on your reward..and for having the NJ grils the talk of the internet and entertainment shows yesterday. The table flip is sooooo addictive trashy TV..and I love it.

06/18/2009 - 4:47pm
Curious Georgia

Hi, I might have missed the answer to this question, which I have seen on yesterdays blog. But, exactly how did the "BOOK" magically appear, when Danielle was shown walking in to the dinner holding only a small purse. Could it have been planted by a Bravo producer to make the dinner just that much more interesting? Sure would love to hear the truth!

06/18/2009 - 3:51pm
chicago

Andy,
Congrats a tribute by SJP as well.

Regarding Housewives show- the only housewives are the NJ group.
OC are nuts who dress like sluts(ha it rhymes)
Atlanta all married money and were ex-strippers
NY- All selling some lame book or jewelry or fabric.
NJ- wives and moms who put their family first.
That is why we LOVE them

06/18/2009 - 12:51pm
lon

Congrats.

06/18/2009 - 12:43pm
Robert from Dallas

Hello Andy,

First I would like to say, you are absolutely adorable. If you’re ever in Big D please look me up.

I’ve been a faithful watcher of all the housewives series. Honesty, the New Jersey series was the most puzzling and disturbing. I thought Dina and her only friend in world sister Caroline were absolute untrustworthy trash which the final episode proved. Dina had no business pointing her-self righteous figure at anyone’s past. Early in the series, Dina herself said she had absolutely nothing after her divorce and had to move in with her sister just to keep a roof over her and her daughters head. Then what? She marries her sister’s husband’s business partner brother who happens to have money. How convenient. Who and what are these two ladies? Bitter, mean self involved socially dysfunctional mafia princess wannabees, that’s exactly how Dina and Caroline came across. If you bring the series back and I hope you do, please leave them out. I really enjoyed Danielle and Jacqueline. Of the whole bunch, they really seemed like the most real and interesting people.

Love you Andy

Robert

06/18/2009 - 12:25pm
whitlo

Kudos to you for your honor! How nice! And it must be sooo coool to have stars and legends (ellen barkin!) be fans of your shows.

I have to say, I do agree with some of the comments the ladies of Housewife fame have said this week. Enough of the RHW franchise. No DC. You have enough material in the cities you are in. Don't be like other shows on tv and "jump the shark" by doing this. Keep on with the cities you have. Trust me, we are entertained! Tho, it's time for some Jeff Lewis! Where is Flipping out?? Congrats Andy...

06/18/2009 - 12:09pm
Mike B.

Congratulations Andy, well deserved! And great picture of you and SJP.

06/18/2009 - 12:07pm
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