STAR JONES TO MAKE HER FIRST GUEST APPEARANCE ON “THE VIEW”, LIVE, WEDNESDAY (FEBRUARY 22, 2012)

Hosts to Wear Red in Honor of National Wear Red Day Showing Their Support
In the Fight Against Heart Disease in Women, February 3

Star Jones, one of the five original co-hosts of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning talk show “The View” will make her first guest appearance, live, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). Jones last appeared on June 27, 2006 when she announced nationally, while grabbing hold of Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s hands, that “after much prayer and counsel” she would not be returning to the program.

Jones joins the hosts in a joint effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women, and to discuss her involvement with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement.

More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. In honor of National Wear Red Day on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, Walters, Goldberg, Behar, Hasselbeck and Shepherd will wear red to show their support in the fight against heart disease in women.

In March, 2010, Jones underwent successful open heart surgery to repair a malfunctioning heart valve related to a rarely-performed surgery she’d had after developing a thoracic tumor three decades earlier. Two months later, Walters announced on “The View” that she would undergo open heart surgery to replace a faulty heart valve. Walters returned full-time to “The View” on September 7, 2010, having made a brief appearance via Skype©, her first nationally televised appearance (post surgery) and one exclusive in-studio appearance for President Barack Obama’s historic visit to “The View” on July 8.

About “The View”
“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from Time Square Studios, 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (January 23-27, 2012)

THE HOSTS OF “THE VIEW” RECOGNIZE NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
WITH A “SPECIAL EDITION” THEME SHOW, JANUARY 27

Guests include Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Gloria Steinem, Mike Nichols, Barbara Walters,
Bill Geddie, Pastor Phillip Wagner and Pastor Holly Wagner

In honor of National Mentoring Month, the hosts of “The View” recognize its importance with a one-hour “special edition” theme show, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; live weekdays; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14), featuring Matilda Raffa Cuomo (author, The Person Who Changed My Life: Prominent People Recall Their Mentors) and the co-hosts’ mentors, Gloria Steinem, Mike Nichols, Barbara Walters, Bill Geddie, Pastor Phillip Wagner and Pastor Holly Wagner.

Katherine Heigl and Janet Evanovich (“One for the Money”), Joan and Melissa Rivers (“Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?”), S. Epatha Merkerson, ABC News’ Chris Cuomo, composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall”), Michael Mignano and Melba Wilson (Food Network’s “Fat Chef”), Dylan Ratigan (author, Greedy Bastards) and author Rosemarie Terenzio (author, Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss) are also among the featured guests, JANUARY 23-27.

Scheduled guests for the week of January 23-27 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 – Katherine Heigl and Janet Evanovich (“One for the Money”); author Rosemarie Terenzio (Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss).

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 – Joan and Melissa Rivers (“Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?”); Dylan Ratigan (author, Greedy Bastards).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 – Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs”); “‘The View’ on Crime: Missing Black Americans” with guests S. Epatha Merkerson and ABC News’ Chris Cuomo.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 – Composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall”); Michael Mignano and Melba Wilson (Food Network’s “Fat Chef”).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 – In honor of National Mentoring Month, the hosts of “The View” recognize its importance with a one-hour “special edition” theme show featuring Matilda Raffa Cuomo (author, The Person Who Changed My Life: Prominent People Recall Their Mentors) and the co-hosts’ mentors, Gloria Steinem, Mike Nichols, Barbara Walters, Bill Geddie, Pastor Phillip Wagner and Pastor Holly Wagner.

About “The View”
“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from Time Square Studios, 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

NEXT WEEK ON “THE VIEW” (January 16-20, 2012)

“THE VIEW” SALUTES 43 YEARS OF ABC’S “ONE LIFE TO LIVE,” JANUARY 13

Six Time Emmy® Award Winner Erika Slezak to Co-Host
Appearances from Judith Light, Robin Strasser, Kassie DePaiva, Jim DePaiva,
Robert S. Woods and Hillary B. Smith
“Surprise” Guests and Special Video Taped Messages from Beloved Past and Present Cast
Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Footage, Plus a Sneak Peek of the Final “OLTL” Broadcast

The hosts of “The View” will commemorate and honor “One Life to Live” (“OLTL”) with a special one-hour theme show FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon), hours before the daytime drama’s final broadcast. “‘The View’ Salutes ‘One Life to Live’” celebrates 43 years of love, passion, drama and intrigue of the generations of families of fictional Llanview, PA. Six-time Emmy Award winner Erika Slezak (“Viki Lord”) will serve as a featured guest co-host. Legendary creator Agnes Nixon is scheduled to appear, along with former “OLTL” alum Judith Light (“Karen Wolek”), Robin Strasser (“Dorian Lord”), Kassie DePaiva (“Blair Cramer”), Jim DePaiva (“Max Holden”), Robert S. Woods (“Bo Buchanan”) and Hillary B. Smith (“Nora Buchanan”). The show will also feature additional “surprise” appearances; exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the final taping; never-before-seen interviews with some of the special guest stars and returning cast members; an exclusive sneak peek clip of the final broadcast of “One Life to Live”; the last cast photograph, and special video taped messages from past stars. A musical montage will showcase some of the show’s most memorable moments. Guests are being announced regularly on the show’s official website abc.com/theview.

Keira Knightley (“A Dangerous Method”), financial expert Suze Orman, Donnie Wahlberg (“Blue Bloods”), Ty Pennington and Dr. Jennifer Ashton (“The Revolution”), as well as author Roxanna Green (As Good As She Imagined) are among the featured guests JANUARY 9-13.

Scheduled guests for the week of January 9-13 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, JANUARY 9 – “The View” returns live; author Roxanna Green (As Good As She Imagined).
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 – Keira Knightley (“A Dangerous Method”); Ty Pennington and Dr. Jennifer Ashton (“The Revolution”); co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck cooks a dish from her first cookbook, Deliciously G-Free: Food So Flavorful They’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 – Financial expert Suze Orman.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 – Donnie Wahlberg (“Blue Bloods”); a new installment of “Where Are They Now?” with Heather Donahue (“The Blair Witch Project”).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 – The hosts of “The View” will commemorate and honor “One Life to Live” (“OLTL”) with a special one-hour theme show, hours before the daytime drama’s final broadcast. “‘The View’ Salutes ‘One Life to Live’” will celebrate 43 years of love, passion, drama and intrigue of the generations of families of fictional Llanview, PA. Six-time Emmy Award winner Erika Slezak (“Viki Lord”) will serve as a featured guest co-host. Legendary creator Agnes Nixon is scheduled to appear, along with former “OLTL” alum Judith Light (“Karen Wolek”), Robin Strasser (“Dorian Lord”), Kassie DePaiva (“Blair Cramer”), Jim DePaiva (“Max Holden”), Robert S. Woods (“Bo Buchanan”) and Hillary B. Smith (“Nora Buchanan”). The show will also feature additional “surprise” appearances; exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the final taping; never-before-seen interviews with some of the special guest stars and returning cast members; an exclusive sneak peek clip of the final broadcast of “One Life to Live”; the last cast photograph, and a special video taped messages from past stars. A musical montage will showcase some of the show’s most memorable moments.

About “The View”
“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from Time Square Studios, 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (December 19-23, 2011)

MERYL STREEP, FRED ARMISEN, KENNETH BRANAGH, MARIO CANTONE
AND JOEY MCINTYRE ON “THE VIEW,” DECEMBER 19-23

First Time Musical Guests Florence + The Machine, Live, December 19

“A Very Funny Christmas,” Featuring Scott Schwartz (“Flick”) and Zack Ward (“Scut Farkus”)
From “A Christmas Story”; the Funniest Christmas Gifts and Videos on the Internet,
Plus a Holiday Edition of Whoopi’s “Is It Just Me? Or Is It Nuts Out There?, Live, December 21

Meryl Streep (“Iron Lady”), Fred Armisen (“SNL” and “Portlandia”), Kenneth Branagh (“My Week with Marilyn”) and music from Mario Cantone (“Sex and the City”) and former “NKOTB” band member Joey McIntyre and first time guests Florence + The Machine are featured DECEMBER 19-23 on ABC’s “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

“A Very Funny Christmas,” Live, DECEMBER 21, featuring the funniest Christmas gifts with guest and stand-up comic Chuck Nice; Whoopi asking the studio audience Is It Just Me? Or Is It Nuts Out There?: Holiday Edition; a festive installment of “Where Are They Now?” with actors Scott Schwartz (“Flick”) and Zack Ward (“Scut Farkus”), co-stars in the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story”; the funniest Christmas videos on the Internet.

Scheduled guests for the week of December 19-23 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 – First time musical guests Florence + The Machine; hosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg showcase a variety of “gifts from Grandma.”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 – Fred Armisen (“SNL” and “Portlandia”).

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 – “A Very Funny Christmas,” featuring the funniest Christmas gifts with guest and stand-up comic Chuck Nice; Whoopi asking the studio audience Is It Just Me? Or Is It Nuts Out There?: Holiday Edition; a festive installment of “Where Are They Now?” with actors Scott Schwartz (“Flick”) and Zack Ward (“Scut Farkus”), co-stars in the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story”; the funniest Christmas videos on the Internet.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 – Kenneth Branagh (“My Week with Marilyn”); an 83 year-old woman with plastic surgery and her doctor, Michael Niccole; Jim Caras (author, The Petite Advantage: Achieve That Long Lean Look. The Specialized Plan for Women 5’4″ and Under).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 – Meryl Streep (“Iron Lady”); director Phyllida Lloyd (“Iron Lady”); “Sex and the City” star Mario Cantone and former “NKOTB” band member Joey McIntyre sing a holiday classic; makeovers from “The View” crew hair and makeup teams.

About “The View”
“The View” 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. “The View,” broadcast in

HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (December 12-16, 2011)

DONALD TRUMP, CLAIRE DANES, RACHAEL RAY, GUY FIERI,
HARRY CONNICK, JR. AND THE CAST OF BROADWAY’S “ON A CLEAR DAY
YOU CAN SEE FOREVER” ON “THE VIEW,” DECEMBER 12-16 ON ABC

Republican Presidential Hopeful Jon Huntsman, Jr., Returns, Live, December 13,
A Part of “Red, White & View” (#redwhiteview)

A New Installment of “Bank on ‘The View’” with Gifts under $50, December 14

Donald Trump (author, Time to Get Tough), Rachael Ray (host, “Rachael Ray”), Guy Fieri (host, “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”), Claire Danes (“Homeland”), Marlo Thomas (“Relatively Speaking”), Tracey Gold (author, Starving Secrets), Hungry Girl author Lisa Lillien and music from Harry Connick, Jr., and the Broadway cast of “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever” are featured DECEMBER 12-16 on ABC’s “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

Republican Presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman, Jr., returns, live, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, as a part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that promote civic responsibility. (#redwhiteview)

Scheduled guests for the week of December 12-16 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 – Donald Trump (author, Time to Get Tough); celebrity tweets of the week.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 – “Red, White & View” features Republican Presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman, Jr.; Marlo Thomas (“Relatively Speaking”); Dylan Lauren, daughter of clothing designer Ralph Lauren.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 – Rachael Ray (host, “Rachael Ray”) and Guy Fieri (host, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”) help co-host Sherri Shepherd prepare a meal during a new installment of “Cooking Sherri”; “Bank on ‘The View’” finds the co-hosts sharing their favorite gifts for under $50.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 – Harry Connick, Jr. (Broadway’s “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever”); Tracey Gold (author, Starving Secrets); music from Harry Connick, Jr., and the cast of Broadway’s “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 – Claire Danes (“Homeland”); Hungry Girl author Lisa Lillien; products As Seen on TV™.

About “The View”
“The View” 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

“THE VIEW” SALUTES 43 YEARS OF ABC’S “ONE LIFE TO LIVE,” JANUARY 13

Six-Time Daytime Emmy® Award Winner Erika Slezak to Co-Host

Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Footage, Plus a Sneak Peek of the Final Broadcast

The hosts of “The View” will commemorate “One Life to Live” (“OLTL”) with a special one-hour theme show, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon), hours before the show’s final broadcast. “‘The View’ Salutes ‘One Life to Live’” will celebrate 43 years of love, passion, drama and intrigue of the generations of families from fictional Llanview, PA. Erika Slezak (“Viki Lord”), the most honored actress in daytime television, the recipient of six Daytime Emmy Awards, will serve as the show’s featured guest co-host. Legendary creator Agnes Nixon is scheduled to appear.

Guests will be announced in the coming weeks on the show’s official website abc.com/theview.

Exclusive, never-before seen footage of the final taping, interviews with special guest stars and returning cast members, surprise appearances, plus an exclusive sneak peek clip of the last show and the cast and crew uniting for their final group photograph will be featured. Special videotaped montages will showcase some of the show’s most memorable moments.

The studio audience will be filled with devoted daytime and “OLTL” fans whose passion and commitment has made this show an iconic staple of daytime television. Interested studio audience members can email their request to: TheViewSalutesOLTL@gmail.com.

About “The View”
“The View” 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, CONDOLEEZZA RICE, RALPH FIENNES, MARTHA STEWART, CHERYL HINES AND JACKIE EVANCHO, ON “THE VIEW” (December 5-9, 2011)

Former President Bill Clinton (author, Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy), Condoleezza Rice (author, No Higher Honor), Cheryl Hines (ABC’s “Suburgatory”), Martha Stewart (“The Martha Stewart Show”), Ralph Fiennes (“Coriolanus”), Ivanka Trump, Patricia Cornwell (author, Red Mist) and musical guests Jackie Evancho (“Heavenly Christmas”) and Paul Anka (“Songs of December”) are featured DEC. 5-9 on ABC’s “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14). Scheduled guests for the week of Dec. 5-9 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, DEC. 5 – Jane Fonda (author, Primetime – Creating a Great 3rd Act); musical guest Paul Anka (“Songs of December”).

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 – Condoleezza Rice (author, No Higher Honor); Patricia Cornwell (author, Red Mist); musical guest Jackie Evancho.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 – Former President Bill Clinton (author, Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy); Cheryl Hines (ABC’s “Suburgatory”).

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 – Martha Stewart (host, “The Martha Stewart Show”); holiday gift ideas from Macy’s.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 – Ralph Fiennes (“Coriolanus”); Ivanka Trump; holiday gadgets.

About “The View”

“The View” 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

“THE CHEW HOLIDAY COOKIE SWAP” LAUNCHES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, SEEKING THE MOST DELICIOUS, SCRUMPTIOUS AND FESTIVE SWEETS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Go to “The Chew” Facebook Page to Submit Cookie Recipes and Enter for a Chance to
Bake on National Television; Grand Prize Winner to Receive $5,000

During the Monday, November 28 episode of “The Chew,” ABC Daytime’s new lifestyle series announced the launch of “The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap,” a nationwide search for the most scrumptious and unique holiday cookie recipes. Hosted by “Iron Chef America” stars Mario Batali and Michael Symon, “Top Chef” alum Carla Hall, entertaining & style expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” brings viewers a daily dose of food, life and fun, along with information on how to live a more full and healthy life.

“The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap” gives bakers across the country the chance to ‘strut their stuff’ and put their sweet and savory culinary creations on national display by entering their favorite cookie recipes at “The Chew” Facebook page: Facebook.com/thechewonabc from Monday, November 28 to December 7, 2011. Star bakers in the making will have the opportunity to enter their recipe along with their photo and a photo of the cookies. As an added bonus, the cookie recipe entries will be visible and available to all viewers to share during this holiday season. From sweet pecan and shortbread creations to downright decadent, double-stuffed chocolate treats that you just can’t get enough of, all original cookie recipes are eligible for submission.

During the week of December 19, five finalists will participate in a nationally televised bake-off on “The Chew” when they’re flown to New York City and given the chance to share their cookie creations with television viewers around the country. Co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz will judge the finalists’ cookie creations and choose one grand prize winner who will receive $5,000.

For official contest rules and further information about “The Chew” Holiday Cookie Swap,” visit “The Chew” official Facebook page: Facebook.com/thechewonabc.

Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series.

Follow “The Chew” (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter ™

THE VIEW SCHEDULE FOR (November 21-25, 2011): JUSTIN BIEBER HELPS RING IN THE HOLIDAYS LIVE ON “THE VIEW,” NOVEMBER 23

Hugh Jackman, Sir Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fishburne Are Also Featured Guests November 21-25

Appearances from Tim Gunn, Harley Pasternak and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry, Hosts of
ABC Daytime’s “The Revolution”

Global music superstar Justin Bieber, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist, helps ring in the holidays live on “The View,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14) on ABC. The 17-year-old singer, who is currently promoting his first Christmas album, is confirmed to perform live. Bieber is also kicking off his ambitious “Believe Charity Drive” and will donate a portion of the proceeds from the November 1st holiday release, “Under the Mistletoe,” to charity.

Hugh Jackman (Broadway’s “Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway”), Sir Ben Kingsley (“Hugo”), Laurence Fishburne (ABC’s “Mitch Albom’s Have a Little Faith”) are featured guests, NOVEMBER 21-25. Also next week: Fashion consultant Tim Gunn, fitness expert Harley Pasternak and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry of ABC Daytime’s upcoming new series, “The Revolution; co-host Sherri Shepherd plays “The View” receptionist by answering viewers’ calls; Iron Chef Cat Cora serves up dishes made from celebrity recipes; festive holiday table designs from David Tutera (host, “My Fair Wedding”); a new installment of “Ask ‘The View’ MDs,” and the winner and runner-up couples of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” perform live.

Scheduled guests for the week of November 21-25 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – Sir Ben Kingsley (“Hugo”); Iron Chef Cat Cora serves up dishes from celebrity recipes; co-host Sherri Shepherd plays “The View” receptionist by answering viewers’ calls.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – Hugh Jackman (Broadway’s “Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway”); fashion consultant Tim Gunn (ABC Daytime’s “The Revolution”).

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – Musical guest Justin Bieber performs a song from his first holiday release, “Under the Mistletoe”; winner and runner-up couples of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” perform live.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (OAD: 10/21/11) – “Bank on ‘The View’”; “Ask ‘The View’” money experts; best beauty buys; distinctive household fashions from HomeGoods; $5 dollar dinner mom Erin Chase.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – Laurence Fishburne (ABC’s “Mitch Albom’s Have a Little Faith”); fitness expert Harley Pasternak (ABC Daytime’s “The Revolution”); festive holiday table designs from David Tutera (host, “My Fair Wedding”); “Ask ‘The View’ MDs,” featuring Dr. Shari Brasner, Dr. Jorge Rodriguez and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry (ABC Daytime’s “The Revolution”).

About “The View”
“The View” 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. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on 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. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

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