First-Time Guest Gayle Haggard, Author and Wife of Ted Haggard, the Former Evangelical Preacher Who Admitted to Soliciting a Male Prostitute for Sex and Drugs, Live, Feb. 1
Andrew Young, Author and Former Aide to Former Presidential Hopeful Sen. John Edwards, Who Falsely Claimed He Fathered Edwards’ Child with Rielle Hunter, Makes His First Appearance, Live, Feb. 1
Gabourey Sidibe (“Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”) Makes Her Debut Appearance on “The View,” Live, Feb. 3
Meghan Mccain Co-Hosts, Live, Feb. 4
EXCLUSIVE: Sherri Shepherd Demonstrates Her Butt Blaster Workout, Hoping for a Rich, Fuller and Firmer Derriere, Live Feb. 5
One hour of sizzling “Hot Topics” on Feb.1, as the co-hosts interview first-time guest Gayle Haggard (author, Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in my Darkest Hour), the wife of Ted Haggard, the former Evangelical preacher who admitted to soliciting a male prostitute for sex and drugs.
First time guests Andrew and Cheri Young join the hosts, live, Feb. 3. Andrew Young is the former aide to former presidential hopeful Sen. John Edwards, and is the author of the #1 best-selling book, The Politician. When the Senator’s affair with 45-year-old campaign videographer Rielle Hunter was about to be exposed, Edwards pleaded with Young to claim he had fathered the child and to leave town with Hunter. In 2007 Hunter gave birth to a baby girl and Edwards denied reports he was the father. He has since retracted the claim, a long-delayed admission.
In celebration of the upcoming 82nd Annual Academy Awards, live, Sunday, March 2 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 Golden Globe nominee Gabourey Sidibe (“Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”), who makes her first-ever appearance live on Feb. 3, followed by Jamie Foxx (2005 Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for “Ray”) on Feb. 5, who is promoting the new film “Valentine’s Day.” The on Feb. 2 it’s Melissa Rivers (Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Moment You’re in the Spotlight). True, she is not an Oscar or Golden Globe winner, but she has certainly interviewed the crÂme de la crÂme in Hollywood and is no stranger to the red carpet.
Meghan McCain, daughter of former GOP presidential candidate John McCain, is confirmed to co-host, live, Feb. 4. McCain is the first featured celebrity guest to co-host “The View” for one day in February. She is the author of My Dad John McCain and blogs for TheDailyBeast.com.
EXCLUSIVE: On Feb. 5 co-host Sherri Shepherd demonstrates her butt blaster workout, attempting to achieve a rich, fuller and firmer derriere.
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(r) 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. 1-5 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, FEB. 1 – Day of “Hot Topics”; comedian Mario Cantone’s unique take on the Grammy Awards; Gayle Haggard (author, Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in my Darkest Hour), the wife of Ted Haggard, a former Evangelical preacher who admitted to soliciting a male prostitute for sex and drugs.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2 – Ashton Kutcher (“Valentine’s Day”); Ty Burrrell (ABC’s “Modern Family”); Melissa Rivers (author, Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Moment You’re in the Spotlight).
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 – 201 Golden Globe nominee and first-time guest Gabourey Sidibe (“Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”); Andrew Young (author of The Politician and the former aide to Sen. John Edwards who claimed he was the father of Rielle Hunter’s daughter).
THURSDAY, FEB. 4 – Guest co-host Meghan McCain, daughter of former GOP presidential candidate John McCain and author of My Dad John McCain; comedian Sarah Silverman.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5 – Jamie Foxx (“Valentine’s Day”); Amanda Seyfried (“Dear John”); co-host Sherri Shepherd’s butt blaster workout to obtain a firmer derriere.
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