The View is a long-running American talk show that has aired on ABC since 1997. Created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, the show features a panel of women discussing the day's hot topics, current events, and popular culture. The diverse group of co-hosts, referred to as "The View Table," offers different perspectives, often leading to spirited debates. While controversy and conflict drive much of the discussion, the segment "Hot Topics" also aims to be informative and thought-provoking.
The original co-hosts in 1997 included Barbara Walters, broadcast journalist Meredith Vieira, Star Jones who was an attorney, Joy Behar a comedian, and Debbie Matenopoulos a television personality. While the cast has changed over the years, the show format has remained fairly consistent. Each episode starts with "Hot Topics" where the women discuss major news stories, followed by guest interviews and live performances. In its 25+ year run, The View has featured celebrities, politicians, authors, musicians, athletes, doctors, and subject matter experts touching on everything from women's issues and parenting to politics and pop culture.
After departing in 2014, Barbara Walters remains co-executive producer with Candi Carter. Whoopi Goldberg is the longest serving co-host, having joined in 2007. Other notable co-hosts over the years include Lisa Ling, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Rosie O
The View is a series that ran for 28 seasons (6582 episodes) between August 11, 1997 and on ABC