Abstract: A curtain rod assembly comprising a curtain rod with at least two telescoping rod members. At least one end of the curtain rod is pivotably connectable to a wall plate, which is attachable to a wall surface such as a shower or bath stall. The first end of the rod is quickly detachable from its corresponding wall plate. The present invention may include first and second interlocking members at the first end of the rod. The first end is quickly detachable from the second interlocking member. The present invention may further include a push button release assembly for quickly detaching the first end of the rod from its corresponding wall plate.