The View (TV Series)

About The View

The View is an American talk show that premiered in August 1997. The concept of the show is to showcase perspectives from women with a range of ages and experiences. It includes hot topic discussions, celebrity interviews, and various segments promoting various aspects of entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle. The original panel of hosts included Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Joy Behar, Star Jones, and Debbie Matenopoulos.

Making / Production

The View was created by television journalist Barbara Walters and television producer Bill Geddie. The show is filmed in New York City and is produced by ABC studios.

Actors

• Barbara Walters: A journalist who co-hosted the show until 2014 and played a significant role in representing the perspective of the women from older generations.
• Meredith Vieira: A well-known television personality who balanced the panel with her grounded sensibility until 2006.
• Joy Behar: An experienced comedian who brings humor and wit to the discussions, she has been part of the panel through much of the show's run.
• Star Jones: A lawyer and television personality who provided a strong voice on the panel until 2006.
• Debbie Matenopoulos: She was the youngest of the original hosts, offering a fresh perspective until her departure in 1999.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The concept of the show was born from a desire to provide a platform for diverse female voices on television.
• The View was initially criticized for its 'coffee-table chat' format but has since been lauded for its focus on women's perspectives and issues.
• The show has seen numerous changes in its hosting panel throughout the years, offering viewers a variety of perspectives.

Awards

The show has received several awards, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show.

Quotes

• "Take a little time to enjoy the view." - Various Hosts.
• "You cannot create a show called The View and then not respect her view." - Whoopi Goldberg on Joy Behar.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's original theme song "World Go 'Round" was performed by 1990s R&B group Jade.
• Over the years, the show's theme song has been revised numerous times, with recent versions performed by Mary J. Blige.