And Imtheirgay best friend.
His audience has been growing.
Since September,WWHL which airs live from New York City has averaged 1.2 million viewers.
In its appeal to women 18 to 49, its second only toThe Daily Show, according to Bravo.
Now, Cohen says, the husbands are like, I love your show!
Now that youre on five nights a week, youll be competing with Letterman and Leno.
What makes you different?
Watch What Happensis live, so anything can happen.
Its a mix betweenWaynes WorldandLarry King Live, with a littlePlayboy After Dark.
Im basically hosting a cocktail party from my den, so its a genuine experience.
We dont pre-interview our guests.
All we want to know is What cocktail do you drink?
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were building a bar on set.
Can you handle drinking five nights a week?
But I sip now.
The first night is Kandi Burruss fromReal Housewives of Atlantaand Brandi Glanville fromBeverly Hills.
Kandi, Brandi, and Andy.
Well drink an Andy-tini!
But I want to get, like, Michelle Obama, David Freese, and Madonna.
I love unusual combinations.
I used to be in charge of the greenroom at CBSThe Early Show.
It was like an awkward cocktail party, with coffee instead of cocktails.
And thats the root ofWatch What Happens.
Will you grill the Housewives onWWHL, or save the tough questions for the reunion shows?
Oprah said something like Dont come to my house and tell me what I can or cant say.
But its up to you to decide how you want to respond to what I say.
And thats how I feel.
The game was: Heres More Reasons Why People Hate You.
And to her credit, she answered everything.
Do you worry aboutReal Housewivesfatigue?
I worry about any brand having fatigue.
ButAtlantaandBeverly Hillsare having their best seasons.
ForNew York, were reenergizing that brand.
We listened to the fans that, after the reunion, it was too negative.
We did something very controversial in changing up the group.
Do you feel pressure to cover theHousewivesthat need a ratings boost onWWHL?
Sure, but Im not going to hit anyone over the head.
The worst thing for me is if anyone ever says You have to do this on the show.
Its like, What if I dont want to?
Will Bravo focus more on scripted shows in the future?
My goal is to get something scripted on the air in the next 18 months.
But were not shifting away from reality.
We want to continue doing what we do best.
Youre known for partying.
How will being on five nights a week affect your nightlife?
I bring my guests to this great lesbian bar, the Cubbyhole, after the show.
Ellen Barkin was very popular there!
Ill still do that, but the show will be the party.
On Jan. 20, well have our first-everWatch What Happens: Livepajama party.
Its going to be me, Ralph Fiennes, and Holly Hunter in pjs.
You dont seem like a pjs guy to me.
I got some at Jack Spade, but those are flannel, and I dont want toshvitz.
Maybe some pj shorts?
Well have a hot-pant party with Brad [fromIts a Brad, Brad World]!
Theres nothing we cant do.
