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The View
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United States President Barack Obama being interviewed on The View on July 29, 2010.
Genre Talk show
Created by
Directed by Sarah de la O
Presented by
Music by
  • Edd Kalehoff
  • Erik Blicker
  • Glenn Schloss
Opening theme "World's Gone Crazy" by Mary J. Blige (season 20–present)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 22
No. of episodes 4,000
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Barbara Walters
  • Bill Geddie (1997–2014)
  • Bill Wolff (2014–2015)
  • Candi Carter (2015–present)
  • Brian Teta (2015–present)
  • Hilary Estey McLoughlin (2017–present)
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) Lincoln Square Productions
(ABC News)
Release
Original network ABC
Picture format HDTV 720p
Original release August 11, 1997 (1997-08-11) – present (present)

The View is a popular American television talk show that airs on ABC. It first started in 1997. The show features a group of women who discuss many different topics. They talk about current events, news, and even fun celebrity stories.

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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife Deborah on The View on November 24, 2010.

About The View

The View is a daily TV show where a panel of women share their thoughts. They discuss important issues happening in the world. This includes big news stories and things people are talking about. The show aims to offer different viewpoints on these topics.

What is a Talk Show?

A talk show is a TV program where people discuss various subjects. They often invite guests to share their experiences. The View is a type of talk show. It focuses on conversations among its hosts.

Who Are the Hosts?

The show has a main group of hosts, called a panel. These hosts lead the discussions. Over the years, many famous women have been hosts. Some well-known hosts include Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar. The show was created by Barbara Walters. She was a very famous journalist.

Topics Discussed

The hosts on The View talk about many things. They cover current events and political news. They also discuss social issues. Sometimes, they talk about lighter topics. This can include popular culture and celebrity news. The goal is to have lively debates.

History of The View

The View first aired on August 11, 1997. It was created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie. Their idea was to have women of different ages and backgrounds. These women would discuss the day's topics. The show quickly became very popular.

How the Show Works

Each episode of The View is about 42 minutes long. It airs on the ABC channel. The show has been on for over 22 seasons. It has aired more than 4,000 episodes. This makes it one of the longest-running talk shows.

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