Sharon Osbourne hears praise for standing up for "our Ozzy," and the family unveils new Fox show

LOS ANGELES -- What has Sharon Osbourne heard from the public since she poured liquid over a young woman -- on television -- for dissing Ozzy?

I asked at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. She said she heard words of encouragement from an immigration officer on re-entering the United States. The man told her that he and his wife supported her action in standing up for "our Ozzy." Sharon says the public feels that way about her rocker-spouse.

"Wish they'd adored me when I was piss-drunk," Ozzy chimed in.

The Osbournes met TV critics to promote "Osbournes: Reloaded," their new series for Fox to debut in the spring. Sharon had to translate many questions for Ozzy. "He can't hear. Mom has to repeat the questions," Kelly said.

Yet Ozzy sometimes started without Sharon's help. "He has selective hearing," Sharon said.

Sharon also revealed her deep love for television. "I'm such a TV whore. I go on any show," she said.

Sharon also staunchly defended "The Osbournes," the family's reality show for MTV.

"I feel proud we were first," Sharon said. "We were the best."

And what about everything that followed them?

"Everything else was crap apart from us," she said.

Ozzy's take? "It was edited very well."

The new Fox show has been described as variety. But Kelly took exception with that term. "We're not going to be Sonny-and-Chering it," she said.

"Osbournes: Reloaded" features games, audience participation, some guest stars and some of Ozzy singing.

"It's fun raunch. Nothing offensive," said Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment at Fox Broadcasting.

Sharon said Darnell "will let us do anything."

The kids proved they were comedians.

Why were only six episodes ordered?

"We're in a recession," Kelly said.

Why is this the right time for "Osbournes: Reloaded"?

"Because the world is ending," Jack said.

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I imagine since the show will debut in the spring, in the up coming months there will be lots of heavy promotion. I hope Kelly will appear on some shows! Pictures of the TCA 2009 Winter Tour coming soon!