NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (5/28 – 6/1, 2012)

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “THE VIEW,” TUESDAY MAY 29

Co-Hosts Unveil Their “Favorite Things,” May 28

Guest Co-Host Mario Cantone, June 1

On TUESDAY, MAY 29, First Lady Michelle Obama sits down with “The View” hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd to discuss her new book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America, and her message that having access to healthy, affordable food can promote better eating habits.
Mrs. Obama will also discuss the history of the White House garden, some of the recipes in the book, and tips for starting your own garden no matter where you live. The First Lady’s appearance on “The View” is part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that promotes civic responsibility. Mrs. Obama previously appeared on “The View” in April and June, 2011. “Good Morning America” and “The View” are Mrs. Obama’s first TV interviews regarding her new book.

Charlize Theron (“Snow White and the Huntsman”), former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler, WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans (author, It’s Raining Fish and Spider), country music superstar Joe Nichols and his wife, Heather, and musical performances from Rebecca Ferguson, Joe Nichols and the Tony® nominated Broadway cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” featuring Matthew Broderick, are featured MAY 28 — JUNE 1 (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14). Mario Cantone is the guest co-host, JUNE 1.

Scheduled guests for the week of MAY 28 — JUNE 1 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, MAY 28 – Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth and Sherri unveil their favorite things during this one-hour theme show; WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans (author, It’s Raining Fish and Spider).

TUESDAY, MAY 29 – First Lady Michelle Obama (author, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 – Carmen Wong Ulrich (author, The Real Cost of Living); musical guest Rebecca Ferguson.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 – Matthew Broderick (Broadway’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It”); former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler; Sherri & Elisabeth’s “Reality Show Roundup,” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars; musical performance from the Tony®-nominated Broadway cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” featuring Matthew Broderick.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 – Guest co-host Mario Cantone; Charlize Theron (“Snow White and the Huntsman”); summertime toys; comic Margaret Cho in “Joy’s Comedy Corner”; Joe and Heather Nichols.

About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, 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 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.™

“Red, White & View”: 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. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the war in Iraq 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 “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign was another example of how “The View” established itself as an important player in the political process

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” AND “THE VIEW”, TUESDAY, MAY 29 TO DISCUSS

ABC EXCLUSIVE: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING
AMERICA” AND “THE VIEW,” TUESDAY, MAY 29 TO DISCUSS HER NEW BOOK

On Tuesday, May 29, First Lady Michelle Obama talks to “Good Morning America” and then to “The View” hosts to discuss her new book — American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America — and her message that having access to healthy, affordable food can promote better eating habits. Mrs. Obama will also discuss the history of the White House garden, some of the recipes in the book, and tips for starting your own garden no matter where you live. These are Mrs. Obama’s first TV interviews regarding the new book.

On “Good Morning America,” students from New York City’s Public Schools 102 and 107, who have successfully grown their own container gardens, will show viewers how easy it is to get started.

Mrs. Obama then sits down with “The View” hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. The First Lady’s appearance on “The View” is part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that promote civic responsibility. Mrs. Obama previously appeared on “The View” in April 2011 and June 2008, when she made her daytime television debut as a special guest co-host.

An exclusive recipe and photos from the book will be available on goodmorningamerica.com on Yahoo! and abcnews.com. Goodmorningamerica.com has expanded its lead, and in April had 17 million more unique users than Today.com.

“Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Josh Elliott is the news anchor, Lara Spencer is lifestyle anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. Tom Cibrowski is the senior executive producer. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), 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 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.™

“Red, White & View”: 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. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the war in Iraq 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 “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign was another example of how “The View” established itself as an important player in the political process

GUEST LINEUP FOR ABC’S “THE VIEW”, MAY 21-25, 2012 ON ABC

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” MAY 15

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (5/7-11, 2012)

FIRST GUEST APPEARANCE FROM HOWARD STERN, LIVE, MAY 10 ON “THE VIEW”

“Budge Week” Returns with Great Looks and Affordable Fashions from Top Retailers
And Designers, Including Daffy’s, Century 21, Loehmann’s and Old Navy, May 7-11

Appearance from Fifty Shades of Grey Author El James,
and Former “Full House” Star Bob Saget Co-Hosts, May 11

Outspoken and always opinionated radio “shock jock” Howard Stern, the newly appointed judge of “America’s Got Talent,” makes his first guest appearance on “The View,” live, MAY 10. Stern is the show’s sole featured guest for the entire hour and will be seated alongside all five co-hosts.

Ricky Martin (Broadway’s “Evita”), Christina Ricci (“Bel Ami” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream”), Eva Longoria (ABC’s “Desperate Housewives”), Robin Roberts (ABC News’ “Good Morning America”), Dr. Phil McGraw (“Dr. Phil”), Giada De Laurentiis (author, Weeknights with Giada) and musical performances from Norah Jones and the cast of Broadway’s “Evita” (featuring Ricky Martin) are among the guests MAY 7-11 on “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

“Budget Week” returns MAY 7-11 with great looks and affordable fashions from top retailers and designers, including Daffy’s, Century 21, Loehmann’s and Old Navy.

Appearance from author El James (Fifty Shades of Grey) and former “Full House” star Bob Saget co-hosts, FRIDAY, MAY 11.

Scheduled guests for the week of MAY 7-11 are as follows (subject to change):

MON., MAY 7 – Dr. Phil McGraw(“Dr. Phil”); musical guest Norah Jones; “Budget Week” begins with affordable fashions from Daffy’s.

TUES., MAY 8 – “Budget Week” continues with affordable fashions from Century 21; Ricky Martin (Broadway’s “Evita”); Giada De Laurentiis (author, Weeknights with Giada); musical performance from the Tony(r) nominated cast of Broadway’s “Evita” (featuring Ricky Martin).

WED., MAY 9 – “Budget Week” continues with affordable fashions from Loehmann’s; Christina Ricci (“Bel Ami” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream”); John Stossel (author, No They Can’t).

THURS., MAY 10 – First guest appearance from Howard Stern (“America’s Got Talent”); “Budget Week” continues with affordable fashions from Old Navy.

FRI., MAY 11 – Guest co-host Bob Saget; Eva Longoria (ABC’s “Desperate Housewives”); El James (author, Fifty Shades of Grey); Robin Roberts and her mother, Lucimarian Roberts (author, My Story, My Song); the real cost of living revealed during a new installment of “Bank on ‘The View’” with guest Carmen Wong Ulrich.

About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, 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 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.™

RYAN O’NEAL, TRACY MORGAN, BETHENNY FRANKEL, LADY ANTEBELLUM AND B.o.B. ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” APRIL 30-MAY 4, 2012

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (4/23-27, 2012)

JOEL MCHALE, JASON SEGEL, EMILY BLUNT AND
U.K. BOY BAND THE WANTED ON “THE VIEW,” APRIL 23-27

George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer
(ABC News’ “Good Morning America), Live, Tuesday, April 24

Shop Smart Theme Show, Live, Thursday, April 26

Joel McHale (“Community”), Jason Segel & Emily Blunt (“The Five-Year Engagement”), Jeremy Irons (“The Borgias”), Giuliana & Bill Rancic (“Giuliana & Bill”), Marilu Henner (author, Total Memory Makeover), stand-up comic Jessica Kirson and music from U.K. boy band The Wanted and Chris Botti with Vince Gill are featured APRIL 23-27 on “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer (ABC News’ “Good Morning America”) are the featured guests, live, TUESDAY, APRIL 24

Everything from shoes to drug store merchandise, online shopping and summer beverages are unveiled during a one-hour “Shop Smart”-themed show, live, THURSDAY, APRIL 26.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 23 – Jeremy Irons (“The Borgias”); Giuliana & Bill Rancic (“Giuliana & Bill”); music from Chris Botti with Vince Gill.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 – George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer (ABC News’ “Good Morning America”); celebrity tweets of the week.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 – Joel McHale (“Community”); Marilu Henner (author, Total Memory Makeover); music from UK boy band The Wanted.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 – Everything from shoes to drug store merchandise, online shopping and summer beverages are unveiled during this one-hour “Shop Smart”-themed show.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 – Jason Segel & Emily Blunt (“The Five-Year Engagement”); Jessica Kirson in “Joy’s Comedy Corner”; Dr. Bruce Katz demonstrates an innovative new medical procedure proven to cure cellulite; supermarket guru Phil Lempert revels the antioxidants in foods that have the potential to improve overall health.

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 (4/16-20, 2012)

MEREDITH VIEIRA, RICKI LAKE, JOHN CUSACK, KEVIN KLINE, RASHIDA JONES, JALEEL WHITE, AZIZ ANSARI AND MUSIC FROM BUSH AND TOBY MAC ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” APRIL 16-20

Regis Philbin Co-Hosts, Live, April 17;
Day of “Hot Topics,” Live, April 18;
Co-Hosts Celebrate Sherri Shepherd’s Birthday, April 20

Former moderator of “The View” Meredith Vieira (“Rock Center with Brian Williams” and “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”), Aziz Ansari (“Parks & Recreation”), Ricki Lake (author, Never Say Never, John Cusack (“The Raven”), Rashida Jones (“Parks & Recreation”), Kevin Kline (“Darling Companion”), Jaleel White (“Total Blackout” and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”), Lena Dunham, Marnie Michaels, Jessa Johansson and Shoshanna Shapiro (“Girls”) and musical guests Bush and Toby Mac are featured APRIL 16-20 on “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

The “hardest working man in show business,” Regis Philbin, will for the very first time serve as a celebrity guest co-host. What will “the young one” have to say about it? Tune in live, Tuesday, April 14.

Scheduled guests for the week of APRIL 16-20 are as follows (subject to change):

MON., APRIL 16 – Former moderator of “The View” Meredith Vieira (“Rock Center with Brian Williams”); first appearance from Aziz Ansari (“Parks & Recreation”).

TUES., APRIL 17 – First time guest co-host Regis Philbin; Ricki Lake (author, Never Say Never); first appearance and musical performance from Gavin Rossdale and Bush.

WED., APRIL 18 – Day of “Hot Topics”; Jaleel White (“Total Blackout” and “Dancing with the Stars”).

THURS., APRIL 19 – John Cusack (“The Raven”); Rashida Jones (“Parks & Recreation”); “Reality Show Roundup,” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars.

FRI., APRIL 20 – Kevin Kline (“Darling Companion”); Lena Dunham, Marnie Michaels, Jessa Johansson and Shoshanna Shapiro (“Girls”); Dr. Steven Lamm (author, No Guts, No Glory); musical guest Toby Mac; the co-hosts celebrate Sherri Shepherd’s birthday.

About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, 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 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 (4/9-13, 2012)

TINA FEY, DIANNA AGRON, EDIE FALCO, TRISHA YEARWOOD, JEFF GOLDBLUM
CARLY RAE JEPSEN AND SHOOTER JENNINGS ON ABC’S “THE VIEW,” APRIL 9-13

Transgender Beauty Queen Jenna Talackova, Live, April 9

Dianna Agron (“Glee”), Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”), Steve Harvey (author, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man), Grammy® Award-winning recording artist and best-selling author Trisha Yearwood, Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), Brian Presley (“Touchback”) & his wife, Erin Hershey Presley, Jeff Goldblum (Broadway’s “Seminar”), Magic Johnson (Broadway’s “Magic/Bird”), Krysten Ritter & Dreama Walker (ABC’s “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23″), “Mob Wives’” Renee Graziano and plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Fiorillo, musical guests Carly Rae Jepsen and Shooter Jennings, Reza Farahan, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi and Mercedes “MJ” Javid of “The Shahs of Sunset” are featured APRIL 9-13 on “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

Transgender beauty queen Jenna Talackova, who now is eligible to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant after originally being disqualified because of a rule stating contestants must be “naturally born” females, makes her first live appearance, Monday, April 9. Talackova will be joined by her attorney, Gloria Allred. The Donald Trump owned organization said Talackova would be allowed “provided she meets the legal gender recognition requirements of Canada and the standards established by other international competitions.”

Scheduled guests for the week of APRIL 9-13 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, APRIL 9 – First live television appearance from transgender beauty queen Jenna Talackova and her attorney, Gloria Allred; Dianna Agron (“Glee”); Magic Johnson (Broadway’s “Magic/Bird”); music from Canadian recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen; a sneak peek of co-host Sherri Shepherd and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, in their “Dancing with the Stars” rehearsal.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 – Steve Harvey (author, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man); Krysten Ritter & Dreama Walker (ABC’s “Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23″); “What’s Trending Now” on social media sites; Sherri Shepherd, live via Skype™, from Los Angeles and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 – Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”); Grammy®-winning music superstar and best-selling author Trisha Yearwood.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 – Tina Fey (“30 Rock”); “Mob Wives’” Renee Graziano and plastic surgeon
Dr. Michael Fiorillo; music from recording artist Shooter Jennings, son of Waylon Jennings; “Reality Show Roundup,” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 – Jeff Goldblum (Broadway’s “Seminar”); Reza Farahan, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi & Mercedes “MJ” Javid (“Shahs of Sunset”); products As Seen on TV; actor Brian Presley (“Touchback”) and his wife, Erin Hershey Presley.

About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, 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 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 (April 2-6, 2012)

FORMER “90210″ STARS SHANNEN DOHERTY AND TORI SPELLING, RANDY JACKSON,
JILL ZARIN, BETTY WHITE AND CHRISTIE BRINKLEY ON “THE VIEW,” APRIL 2-6

Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley, Live, Tuesday, April 3

Former “90210″ stars Shannen Doherty (“Shannen Says”) and Tori Spelling (author, CelebraTORI), Rachel Dratch (author, Girl Walks Into A Bar), Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley (author, Can’t Is Not an Option), Randy Jackson (“American Idol”), Betty White (“Betty White’s Off Their Rockers”), Christie Brinkley (Broadway’s “Chicago”), Jill Zarin (“The Real Housewives of New York City”), Kerry Washington (ABC’s “Scandal”), Debra Messing (“Smash”) and musical guest Wilson Phillips are featured APRIL 2-6 on ABC’s “The View” (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14).

On TUESDAY, APRIL 3 the co-hosts welcome first time guest Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina, as part of “Red, White & View.” In September 2008, the show launched the highly successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign is another example of how “The View” establishes itself as an important player in the political process.

Scheduled guests for the week of APRIL 2-6 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, APRIL 2 – Shannen Doherty (Shannen Says); Rachel Dratch (author, Girl Walks Into A Bar); Dolores Hart (“God is Bigger Then Elvis”).

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 – Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley (author, Can’t Is Not an Option); Randy Jackson (“American Idol”); Tori Spelling (author, CelebraTORI).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 – Betty White (“Betty White’s Off Their Rockers”); music guest Wilson Phillips; Whoopi at the “Garden of Dreams” foundation at NY’s famed Madison Square Garden.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 – Christie Brinkley (Broadway’s “Chicago”); Jill Zarin (“The Real Housewives of New York City”); Kerry Washington (ABC’s “Scandal”); “Reality Show Roundup” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 – Debra Messing (“Smash”); “Good Morning America” lifestyle anchor Lara Spencer (author, I Break For Yard Sales); Stedman Graham (author, Identity: Your Passport to Success); Dr. Jorge Rodriguez (author, The Acid Reflux Solution).

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.™

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