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What was Rosie O'Donnell's earlier work?
Rosie O'Donnell toured as a stand-up comedian in clubs from 1979 to 1984. She got her first big break on Star Search, explaining on Larry King Live
Was Rosie O'Donnell successful as a stand-up comedian from 1979 to 1984?
Rosie O'Donnell participated in Star Search and won five weeks in a row. this gave her national exposure.
What is Star Search?
Star Search is an American television show was a that was produced by T.P.E., Rysher Entertainment, from 1983 to 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Al Masini.
Did Rosie O'Donnell do any other work besides participating in Star Search?
After Star Search, Rosie O'Donnell moved on to television sitcoms, veejaying, and acting in movies. She was originally considered for the role of Mary Sanderson in Disney's Hocus Pocus.
Did Rosie O'Donnell accept the role in Disney's Hocus Pocus?
Rosie O'Donnell claimed on her blog that she turned down the offer to work with Bette Midler in Hocus Pocus because she refused to portray a frightening evil witch.
Did Rosie O'Donnell work with anyone?
Rosie O'Donnell has worked with Meg Ryan, John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, and Rick Moranis, Timothy Hutton, Dan Aykroyd, and M. Night Shyamalan.
Did Rosie O'Donnell have any failures?

Question: did she ever win any awards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Rosie O'Donnell win any awards?