The View: Week of 9/7/2021

[falltime]

Tuesday, Sept. 7 – “The View” returns to its NYC studio and kicks off its season 25 celebration when the co-hosts return to the iconic Hot Topics table.

Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Former Utah congresswoman Mia Love guest co-hosts; Steve Martin and Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)

Thursday, Sept. 9  – Mia Love guest co-hosts; Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”)

Friday, Sept. 10 – Original co-host Star Jones joins the table to guest co-host on our first Flashback Friday; “The View” reflects on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks

Edited September 3, 2021 by falltime
Lol we're in month 9 not 8

[geekburger]

With so much going on in the world currently, it’ll be a welcome change to have actual conversations at the Hot Topics table. Star definitely won’t hold back!

[ForumLou]

I like this idea.  But then again, I'd take a bug under a glass in a post-MM era. 

[TheGreenKnight]

Can't wait to see the ladies being themselves and enjoying themselves again!

[ForumLou]

On 9/3/2021 at 12:19 PM, ForumLou said:

I like this idea.  But then again, I'd take a bug under a glass in a post-MM era. 

I've decided I'm going to re-appropriate those initials MM.  Back to where the belong. On my favorite choc candy.  M. M.🔕🔕🚫🚫

[Rightside]

Wow, finally going back in the studio!!  

Hopefully, no more teleprompter for Sara. Just sit at the table and talk!!

[Rightside]

Wow, Star Jones Reynolds Lugo.

That should be good!!

[Bronzedog]

Yes!  Hopefully today’s repeat is the last time we have to see the miserable Meghan McCain on The View.

[Haleth]

30 minutes ago, Bronzedog said:

Yes!  Hopefully today’s repeat is the last time we have to see the miserable Meghan McCain on The View.

Who?

[Bronzedog]

1 minute ago, Haleth said:

Who?

Just someone who was once horribly miscast as a cohost.  But, no worries.  She’s gone now.

[ForumLou]

3 hours ago, Haleth said:

Who?

I wonder if we could get a good rate for group PTSD therapy 

[Haleth]

I’m happier already. No sourpusses on stage. 

[mtlchick]

I have to say, I did have a tear in my eye that they are all together back with a studio audience. 
 

Whoopi’s reactions to Joy taking a THC gummy was worth it. She’s probably thinking “and you didn’t call me?”

[Straycat80]

Yay! I can finally watch this show again now that MM is gone. Everyone is so happy talking about their summers. Whoopi’s reaction when Joy talked about getting high! 😄

[JayD83]

I absolutely loved that easy breezy segment. It reminded me of the View eons ago! 

[Haleth]

“Not a lot of deaths” in Afghanistan according to Sarah. Sure, wave it off if it’s not someone you love. Would you want to send your kids there to serve, Sarah?

[Vanderboom]

What?! Political disagreement without bad faith arguments or immature tantrums? 😮

Welcome to The View!

[2JEWELL]

I wonder if “the other you know who” is screaming at her television about Joe Biden right now 😂😂

[Straycat80]

3 minutes ago, 2JEWELL said:

I wonder if “the other you know who” is screaming at her television about Joe Biden right now 😂😂

And about this abortion discussion.

[Pearson80]

The ladies look beautiful happy relaxed and engaging with one another as mature women.  Ana being there would have been the cherry on top. 

Edited September 7, 2021 by Pearson80

[Triviatrish2]

OMG, what an amazing, topical discussion, by 4 intelligent, informed ladies.  There are laughs, there are serious subjects being discussed, and no childish, churlish behavior, by any of them.  We are back, baby!

[lookeyloo]

What an improvement. I hope it lasts 

[Bronzedog]

They all seem to be really enjoying themselves.  Nice change.

[mtlchick]

Maybe it’s the set, maybe the new music, but….this episode was a breath of fresh air after the years of “you know who” and MeAgain. Still political, but at least I wasn’t waiting for some sort of shouting match to happen.  It also feels that 4 hosts are much better than 5. 
 

Happy 25 The View. I hope today starts a rebirth to the show I used to love to watch instead of one I hate watch because there’s only so much cnn I can take. 

[TheGreenKnight]

The difference one tool makes is pretty stark, but we all knew how much better the show would be. Thankfully someone at ABC finally got a clue. Now all there is to hope for is that some of the guest co-hosts in the coming weeks won't be wet blankets. The new set and opening were fabulous!

I get they were going in chronological order, but the abortion discussion should've been priority over the Afghanistan withdrawal. I loved Joy calling out the difference in energy level applied to Afghanistan versus women's rights *at home*, as well as her whole,  "I'm less worried about the religious extremism in another country than I am here in this one": *applause*

Whoopi kvetching over every little disagreement she has with Sunny's parenting and relationship is so annoying. For one, I think Sunny puts on for TV for comedy's sake. For another, I'm not going to go into their personal lives, but there's nothing about the state of Whoopi's relationship status and extended family that says she's a better woman or mother than Sunny is for her to be so judgmental.... Just saying.

[Rightside]

Was Sunny wearing a wig?

The camera seemed to a side shot of her some of the time but that looked like a lot of fake hair.

[catlover79]

I don't usually get to watch the show live, but DVR it while I'm at work. Thank you all for letting me know I have something to look forward to. It will be so nice to see the ladies chatting at the table again - especially in light of how low my previous appointment TV The Talk has sunk (see that show's board for the grisly details).

[TV Diva Queen]

I'll find out soon enough when I get home to my DVR, but can someone tell me if the studio audience was full or was it spaced out.  I have ticket requests in for Sept 24 and am trying to gauge my chances.  The studio at capacity is small as is, but if they let in less people, I'm just going to assume that me and mom aren't getting tickets and I'll plan my day as if we don't have tickets.

[Pearson80]

6 minutes ago, catlover79 said:

I don't usually get to watch the show live, but DVR it while I'm at work. Thank you all for letting me know I have something to look forward to. It will be so nice to see the ladies chatting at the table again - especially in light of how low my previous appointment TV The Talk has sunk (see that show's board for the grisly details).

I feel your pain and I am done with the talk... At least, we still have the view and I am being cautiously optimistic about this season.

Edited September 7, 2021 by Pearson80

[TheGreenKnight]

2 hours ago, TV Diva Queen said:

I'll find out soon enough when I get home to my DVR, but can someone tell me if the studio audience was full or was it spaced out.  I have ticket requests in for Sept 24 and am trying to gauge my chances.  The studio at capacity is small as is, but if they let in less people, I'm just going to assume that me and mom aren't getting tickets and I'll plan my day as if we don't have tickets.

It was spaced out. Looked bout 60-70% of what the place could hold to me.

[TV Diva Queen]

4 minutes ago, TheGreenKnight said:

It was spaced out. Looked bout 60-70% of what the place could hold to me.

thank you!  I shall plan the day without the View.  LOL  

[GHScorpiosRule]

2 hours ago, 2JEWELL said:

I wonder if “the other you know who” is screaming at her television about Joe Biden right now 😂😂

Who cares? She's gone and I, for one, am not going to think or talk about what she is thinking or doing. Out of sight, out of mind. Why even vaguely mention her? She's gone.

[catlover79]

27 minutes ago, GHScorpiosRule said:

Who cares? She's gone and I, for one, am not going to think or talk about what she is thinking or doing. Out of sight, out of mind. Why even vaguely mention her? She's gone.

Exactly, and I think as time goes on and the show stays just fine without her the mentions of her will taper off.

[bannana]

https://decider.com/2021/09/07/the-view-without-meghan-mccain-peaceful/

 

 

[falltime]

1 hour ago, TV Diva Queen said:

I'll find out soon enough when I get home to my DVR, but can someone tell me if the studio audience was full or was it spaced out.  I have ticket requests in for Sept 24 and am trying to gauge my chances.  The studio at capacity is small as is, but if they let in less people, I'm just going to assume that me and mom aren't getting tickets and I'll plan my day as if we don't have tickets.

Here is visual of one section.

[TV Diva Queen]

@falltime - thank you so much

[Haleth]

3 hours ago, Straycat80 said:

 

Yay! I can finally watch this show again

 

I hope the rest of the fans who abandoned the show will come back now. It’s safe to watch again!

[tinkerbell]

I only watched the first half, but this is closer to what The View was supposed to be -  they're talking, sharing their lives, their opinions, not always agreeing, but not getting vicious about it.   Good show today. 

 

I think the difference between Whoopi's and Sunny's parenting is interesting.   Sunny clearly is close to her kids, can joke about being too close, understands that her son is his own man now, but still has that "mom"  feeling.   Whoopi births them, feeds them, lets them figure it out.  Sorry, but it is NORMAL for parents to feel that pang when kids go off to college.  

[Sped14]

A cloud has been lifted.  I stopped watching back in spring.  I could no longer stand the screeching of MM.  A big thank you to this board which kept me updated on what was going on with the show.  Today's show was how the show used to be and it was great fun with some serious and respectful discussion.  I really don't think they need a 5th host but will see.  I will say I think the executives at the View and ABC News are relieved MM is gone.  With her recent rantings on Twitter, the show topics today would have her screaming at her cohosts and the audience.  Looking forward to the rest of the week and hopefully Ana will show up on Friday.

[RealHousewife]

4 hours ago, 2JEWELL said:

I wonder if “the other you know who” is screaming at her television about Joe Biden right now 😂😂

You know it! I'm just happy I didn't have to scream at my own television. 

[catlover79]

8 minutes ago, Sped14 said:

A cloud has been lifted.  I stopped watching back in spring.  I could no longer stand the screeching of MM.  A big thank you to this board which kept me updated on what was going on with the show.  Today's show was how the show used to be and it was great fun with some serious and respectful discussion.  I really don't think they need a 5th host but will see.  I will say I think the executives at the View and ABC News are relieved MM is gone.  With her recent rantings on Twitter, the show topics today would have her screaming at her cohosts and the audience.  Looking forward to the rest of the week and hopefully Ana will show up on Friday.

If she had been retained, I would have been afraid of her completely losing her temper and maybe physically going after a co-host, crew member or even someone in the audience. She's shown her lack of impulse control and I think that's one of the reasons why she wasn't invited back.

So, was it just Whoopi, Joy, Sara and Sunny today and guest hosts start tomorrow? It'll be interesting to see Star on Friday.

[RealHousewife]

I have to watch the last part of the show later, but I think Sunny shined most on hot topics. I'm really happy we still have her. 

[ForumLou]

2 hours ago, GHScorpiosRule said:

Who cares? She's gone and I, for one, am not going to think or talk about what she is thinking or doing. Out of sight, out of mind. Why even vaguely mention her? She's gone.

Just don't say her name three times.  She'll magically appear from the audience seats, and whip off her mask.  Aha!!!! 'You don't like me, you really dont'.  I couldn't really put the actual line 'you do really like me' .  I couldn't say that.  that would just be ridiculous LOL

[ifionlyknew]

Sara said we should have kept troops in Afghanistan and then used the example of us still having troops long term in South Korea, Germany and Japan.  Does Sara not see the difference between those countries and Afghanistan?  In those three countries there is not a hostile terrorist group like the Taliban wanting to do us harm.

It was so nice to hear the women talk about things without any tantrums being thrown. 

[Snapdragon]

1 hour ago, tinkerbell said:

 

 

I think the difference between Whoopi's and Sunny's parenting is interesting.   Sunny clearly is close to her kids, can joke about being too close, understands that her son is his own man now, but still has that "mom"  feeling.   Whoopi births them, feeds them, lets them figure it out.  Sorry, but it is NORMAL for parents to feel that pang when kids go off to college.  

I mean, Sunny stalks her grown son by tracking his phone.  That is far from normal.  I get having that ability in case they actually go missing but just casually tracking your son throughout the day?  That's super creepy.

[Pearson80]

16 minutes ago, Snapdragon said:

I mean, Sunny stalks her grown son by tracking his phone.  That is far from normal.  I get having that ability in case they actually go missing but just casually tracking your son throughout the day?  That's super creepy.

Maybe it is an American thing but 18 is not grown in my opinion.  Legally he is responsible for himself but he is still developing and learning. Plus, he just left home and Sunny is being overprotective and I don't blame her, the world is going to hell in a hand basket.  Had he been 48 and Sunny was tracking her son via his phone then it would be creepy..

I get tired of Whoopie constantly telling women how to parent their children or how to conduct themselves with their husbands.  She used to do that shit with Paula all of the time.. She gets this superior tone and it just drives me insane..

Edited September 7, 2021 by Pearson80

[Rightside]

1 hour ago, ifionlyknew said:

Sara said we should have kept troops in Afghanistan and then used the example of us still having troops long term in South Korea, Germany and Japan.  Does Sara not see the difference between those countries and Afghanistan?  In those three countries there is not a hostile terrorist group like the Taliban wanting to do us harm.

Nope. She had no idea!

[catlover79]

I finally got to sit down and watch the premiere and I agree with everyone that the music, set, graphics, etc. are all terrific. It was a wise move having the first day back be just Hot Topics, and I liked how the first segment was just discussing how the ladies spent their hiatus. 

When they got to the hot-button issue, I loved how Sunny was able to defend her personal beliefs while pointing out she disagreed with this particular law. She was very eloquent and the other ladies kept it classy as well. Nobody was shouting and screaming, and you know when a studio audience is very quiet that they are very transfixed by the discussion. So, kudos to all involved - audience included.

[geekburger]

Terrific premiere. So happy to have the table back and the new set is so nice. 
 

It’s nice to see this show being celebrated. It really is iconic.

[RealHousewife]

4 hours ago, ForumLou said:

Just don't say her name three times.  She'll magically appear from the audience seats, and whip off her mask.  Aha!!!! 'You don't like me, you really dont'.  I couldn't really put the actual line 'you do really like me' .  I couldn't say that.  that would just be ridiculous LOL

lmao! What is she like Candyman now? haha