First-Time Guest Jenny Sanford, Wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, Who Filed for Divorce After Her Husband Admitted His Year-Long Relationship with a Woman in Argentina, Feb. 4
2010 Oscarâ„¢ Nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”) Makes His Debut Appearance, Live, Feb. 9
2010 Oscar â„¢ Nominee and Recent Golden Globe and SAG Award-Winner Jeff Bridges, Feb. 12
EXCLUSIVE: British-Nigerian Singer Sade (Helen Folasade Adu, OBE) Performs, Live, Feb. 10.
One hour of sizzling “Hot Topics” on MONDAY, FEB. 8, as the co-hosts interview first-time guest Jenny Sanford (Staying True), the wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. Jenny Sanford filed for divorce after 20 years of marriage, saying that she and the Republican Governor couldn’t reconcile. Mark Sanford mysteriously disappeared last June and later publicly admitted to committing adultery. The Governor revealed he was having a year-long relationship with a woman in Argentina.
In celebration of the upcoming 82nd Annual Academy Awards, live, Sunday, March 7 (8:00 pm, ET) on ABC, the hosts of ABC’s “The View” roll out the red carpet and welcome a spectacular roster of Oscar and Golden Globe winners and past nominees, including 2010 Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”), who makes his first-ever appearance, live, TUESDAY, FEB. 9, followed by 2010 Oscar nominee and recent Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart”), FRIDAY, FEB. 12. Benicio Del Toro (2001 Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Traffic”; 2004 Oscar nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “21 Grams”; 2001 Golden Globe winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for “Traffic”), who is promoting his new thriller, “The Wolfman,” appears live on THURSDAY, FEB. 11
EXCLUSIVE: British-Nigerian singer/songwriter Sade (Helen Fosasade Adu, OBE) performs live, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10.
In 2008-09, the five spirited hosts of ABC’s popular talk and entertainment show, “The View,” left an indelible mark on the political landscape. Their daily, live, high octane discussions, widely publicized heated debates and varying political differences landed them on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People, Forbes’ Most Influential Women in Media and Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Smartest People in TV and Entertainers of the Year. They were also named Best Arguers in the magazine’s annual Best and Worst issue. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the devastating earthquake in Haiti to universal healthcare and teen pregnancy, the latest musings from our nation’s capitol or political infidelities, the outspoken hosts can always be relied on for their unique opinions, quick wit and sparking colorful water cooler conversations that can only be seen, live, exclusively on ABC’s “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. The subject on everyone’s mind and crossing everyone’s lips is the controversial topic of Universal Healthcare. This hot button issue continues to take center stage on “The View.” On January 20, moderator Whoopi Goldberg exclaimed loudly to Congress on the subject of Universal Healthcare: “GIVE ME WHAT YOU’VE GOT!”
41st NAACP IMAGE Award nominations: “The View” (Outstanding Talk Series), Sherri Shepherd (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for “Sherri” on Lifetime), Whoopi Goldberg (Outstanding Literary Work – Children) for Sugar Plum Ballerinas: Toeshoe Trouble” (Disney-Jump at the Sun/Disney Book Group).
The program features Daytime Emmy® Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. Since its launch, “The View” has received 28 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show host honoring Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. Daytime Emmy Award history was made on Aug. 30, 2009 when the hosts of “The View” were awarded the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. It was the first time in the 36 year history of NATAS that multiple hosts were bestowed that honor in this category. “The View” has received 11 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and 12 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host.
“The View” is broadcast in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound, and is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on the ABC Digital Full Episode Player at ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. Musical performances produced and directed by Mark Gentile.
Scheduled guests for the week of Feb. 8-12 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, FEB. 8 – Day of “Hot Topics”; Jenny Sanford (Staying True), the wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford who mysteriously disappeared last June and later admitted to a year-long relationship with a woman in Argentina; Dr. Mehmet Oz (“The Dr. Oz Show”).
TUESDAY, FEB. 9 – 2010 Oscar nominee and first-time guest Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”); Kevin and Hannah Salwen (The Power of Half).
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 – Jackie Collins (Poor Little Bitch Girl); American fashion consultant and television personality Tim Gunn; Sade (Helen Folasade Adu, OBE) the British-Nigerian singer/producer/songwriter/composer performs.
THURSDAY, FEB. 11 – Academy Award-winner Benico Del Toro (“The Wolfman”).
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 – 2010 Oscar nominee and recent Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart”); Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Michael Fazio, the “concierge to the stars”;
“American Idol” Season Five runner-up Katharine McPhee performs.
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