"The View": Week Of 9/10/2018

[fishsanwitt]

It was lovely seeing Emma Thompson. I loved her hair, the style and the colour.

I FFd through George Pap and wife. I don't believe anything that come out of his mouth and I didn't want to waste my time.

I still don't like Abby, but she was pretty quiet, so that was good. I am not looking forward to the return of Meh!

[DebbieM4]

On 9/8/2018 at 8:55 PM, TheGreenKnight said:

 

They probably want a likable co-host there to encourage max sales. Sara fit the bill. I don't see Abby being well-liked by the majority of The View's audience. *shrug*

I agree.  I also think they're not going to give her anything extra to do while she's still so new.  IMO she doesn't have the personality for View Your Deal, but I guess we'll see if they try her out there once she's settled in. 

And I also agree that Sara fit the bill.  She chats and smiles easily, is confident without being overly so, and is relatable.  I liked her from the start, and miss her already.

On 9/10/2018 at 11:05 AM, JayD83 said:

I'm thinking that was done to remind us lessors that the queen is still there. 

That's what I thought too.  Just so we'll all know she's still part of this show and that even though she's not there, she'll be back.  (A part of me - a BIG part of me - is hoping that she decides not to come back at all, but I'm sure she will.)

[Former Nun]

7 hours ago, RHJunkie said:

It won't stop people from providing insight to the media about what's happening in these meetings. 

...and does the White House really believe the only recording devices are cell phones...or the SIZE of cell phones?   There are tiny recording instruments that no one would ever think to look for, and they're probably being used every day in Mr. Trump's presence.

[maggiemae]

I love The View - but not feeling it this season. Abby is too boring and I dread MM coming back. And miss Sarah.

[ChicagoCita]

On 9/10/2018 at 10:19 AM, piano said:

Meanwhile us "regular" folk had to just carry on after maybe 3 days off.

I was my mom's caretaker, and I was completely devastated when she died. I literally stayed in bed unable to move for two weeks after the funeral, and I can barely remember anything about the year after she died. I'm lucky I was able to not have the pressure to return to work (I'm self-employed, and my company went on the back burner when I had to take care of Mom full-time). I don't like Meghan, but I think she had the same close relationship with her dad that I had with my mom. She has no monetary concerns, so I hope she takes as long as she needs. (EvilCita hopes she needs a long, LONG time.... like forever.) 

[TV Diva Queen]

17 hours ago, RHJunkie said:

Even as a non-American, this day always weighs heavy on my heart. Will never forget the assembly in school when they announced what happened or all the footage I saw on the news when I got home or the many phone calls made to my NYC family to make sure they were safe. Everyone says 'never forget'...I'm not sure how you could even if you tried. 

Having no phones in meetings may help to prevent another Omarosa situation but the op-ed had nothing to do with recorded phone conversations and neither did the Woodward book...those were things that were provided to the media, not obtained undercover. It won't stop people from providing insight to the media about what's happening in these meetings. 

So how long does Papadopoulos get to make the media rounds before going to jail? I find it very hard to believe that the wife is a thorough Italian. Not that I'm an expert but her accent sounds Russian or something from that region. Even though she says it, I'm not readily buying that she is 100% ethnically Italian like she claims. 

Emma Thompson seems like a lovely person. 

Same!  I'm pretty good with accents and picking out where people are from, nothing that comes out of her mouth sounds like she's from Italy. 

[Tosia]

8 hours ago, ChicagoCita said:

I was my mom's caretaker, and I was completely devastated when she died. I literally stayed in bed unable to move for two weeks after the funeral, and I can barely remember anything about the year after she died. I'm lucky I was able to not have the pressure to return to work (I'm self-employed, and my company went on the back burner when I had to take care of Mom full-time). I don't like Meghan, but I think she had the same close relationship with her dad that I had with my mom. She has no monetary concerns, so I hope she takes as long as she needs. (EvilCita hopes she needs a long, LONG time.... like forever.) 

Although I hate to reward MM's assholish behavior ( and stupid people, in general), I hope she does get an offer to do her own show on Fox--and then it bombs, and is cancelled--just so she is off the View. 

Abby is a waste of space, or more accurately, a space holder or bookmark until MM comes back.  

Why couldn't we have Ana once or twice a week, so she wouldn't have to live in NY? Or Tamara all the time?

 Why isn't INTELLIGENT conversation or sane discussion of  discordant views recognized as sparks for thoughtful consideration?  I abhore the Real Housewives acrimonious standard of what makes must-see TV. 

I FF through most of Whoops and Papadopoulos (ugh) and his fake "Italian" wife yesterday; I wonder if she was born in Italy  (ha!), and raised in Russia,  (benefit of the doubt) or is just a very poorly prepared KGB plant. And he was stupid enough to fall for her.  

Joy's cogent point about more frequent violent weather due to climate change and current adm disregard for the environment was lost amid Whoopi's ego. She is definitely an  EGO-t. 

I like Sunny and respect her legal intelligence. She may be presenting  her parental worries (as over the top as they sometimes are)  to show  empathy with other parents out there.  Idk. 

Ok, so much for the new season.  

[RHJunkie]

10 hours ago, Former Nun said:

...and does the White House really believe the only recording devices are cell phones...or the SIZE of cell phones?   There are tiny recording instruments that no one would ever think to look for, and they're probably being used every day in Mr. Trump's presence.

It would be ironic if they of all people would believe that banning cell phones are going to stop leaks from happening, lol. Sunny made a point that I've thought for a while and I don't think enough people point it out - Abby and Meghan have both talked about how no other administration has had this many leaks as though these leaks are making it harder for the administration to do their job - an internal sabotage of sorts BUT I think these leaks are more a reflection of what those inside of the administration feel about the person they are working for. If you have trust in the competence of the people you are working for, you don't secretly record them, you don't talk shit about them to an author or make comments to other staff members. You don't leak information to the press that could damage the reputation of your boss unless you're actually concerned that your boss is incompetent and needs to be replaced.

[TV Diva Queen]

shallow end comment:  I love that Sunny's kids are doing flips off bridges!  So cool.  

[blondiec0332]

17 minutes ago, Tosia said:

I FF through most of Whoops and Papadopoulos (ugh) and his fake "Italian" wife yesterday; I wonder if she was born in Italy  (ha!), and raised in Russia,  (benefit of the doubt) or is just a very poorly prepared KGB plant. And he was stupid enough to fall for her.  

Can it be a coincidence Papadopoulos who is was/is up to his ears with the Russian interference investigation just happens to meet a woman who looks/talks like a Russian mail order bride?

[Haleth]

48 minutes ago, blondiec0332 said:

Can it be a coincidence Papadopoulos who is was/is up to his ears with the Russian interference investigation just happens to meet a woman who looks/talks like a Russian mail order bride?

He doesn't seem to be the brightest bulb in the chandelier. 

[rickhurst3186]

About Trump's response to the hurricane aftermath in Puerto Rico:  What was the eerie quiet after Sunny made her point about dictatorship? I thought she made a valid point. 

Edited September 12, 2018 by rickhurst3186

[CheezyXpressed]

5 minutes ago, rickhurst3186 said:

About Trump's response to the hurricane aftermath in Puerto Rico:  What was the eerie quiet after Sunny made her point about dictatorship? I thought she made a valid point. 

It felt like everything was sinking in, but yea it was a somber silence after that and I'm not sure why. The entire topic felt heavy, which makes sense considering the topic.

[GoldenGirl90]

17 minutes ago, rickhurst3186 said:

About Trump's response to the hurricane aftermath in Puerto Rico:  What was the eerie quiet after Sunny made her point about dictatorship? I thought she made a valid point. 

 

Yeah, that silence was awkward and yes she did make a valid point. And then Joy apologizing after the commercial break about wishing Trump ill... did anybody hear what she said? I don't recall hearing her say anything about wishing bad health on Trump. Maybe I missed it.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Alexis2291

[Haleth]

I'm glad there wasn't applause after Sunny's comment. It was a pretty sobering observation. 

[Bronzedog]

So far this season has been pretty dark to me.  I'm not enjoying it at all.

[rickhurst3186]

4 minutes ago, Alexis2291 said:

Yeah, that silence was awkward and yes she did make a valid point. And then Joy apologizing after the commercial break about wishing Trump ill... did anybody hear what she said? I don't recall hearing her say anything about wishing bad health on Trump. Maybe I missed it.

Joy was talking about Trump being unapologetic and she said "if he (Trump) lives another 20 years, God forbid......" It was a joke but I guess she was told to clarify that she didn't wish  him ill will.

[GoldenGirl90]

4 minutes ago, rickhurst3186 said:

Joy was talking about Trump being unapologetic and she said "if he (Trump) lives another 20 years, God forbid......" It was a joke but I guess she was told to clarify that she didn't wish  him ill will.

Oh Lord. The right-wing media are about to lose their collective minds over that comment.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Alexis2291

[Jewlmc]

Yeah, they're going to call for Joy's head. I hope ABC keeps theirs.

 

Meanwhile, Abby looks fit to be tied.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Jewlmc

[rickhurst3186]

Now  that Stormy Daniels is divorcing,  how long do you think its going to be before she and Michael Avanati tie the knot????

[blondiec0332]

18 minutes ago, rickhurst3186 said:

Joy was talking about Trump being unapologetic and she said "if he (Trump) lives another 20 years, God forbid......" It was a joke but I guess she was told to clarify that she didn't wish  him ill will.

 

14 minutes ago, Alexis2291 said:

Oh Lord. The right-wing media are about to lose their collective minds over that comment.

That comment was a joke and a mild one at that.  Lest we all forget the vicious "jokes" that were directed at Trump's predecessor. 

[Bronzedog]

Enough Stormy Daniels and her attorney.  This is boring as hell.

[GoldenGirl90]

6 minutes ago, Bronzedog said:

Enough Stormy Daniels and her attorney.  This is boring as hell.

Abby was making all kinds of faces during that segment. A lot of awkwardness period today...

[CheezyXpressed]

Two segments for Stormy and her lawyer would have been okay, but this is a bit overkill. I'd rather have more hot topics about things that they said they'd cover. And we don't need him for president.

I know I've defended Abby (and for the time being I'm still okay with her I mean, she even dances when she comes out, which is something that MM doesn't do) but it seems like since the start of the season the View hasn't felt like the View. They're clearly going in another direction, but, and I don't know if this is just me, but the show seems even more political oriented without it actually being as political as before. I don't know if this makes sense, but the show is clearly trying to be a political talk show now and nothing more, but I feel like the political segments from before were better than the ones we've seen thus far.

Maybe everyone is just tired, which makes sense, but if they are then why did they go in this direction for the show?

[Apprentice79]

7 minutes ago, Alexis2291 said:

Abby was making all kinds of faces during that segment. A lot of awkwardness period today...

She also seemed like she was judging Stormy for her profession. While it is not an ideal profession, Abby needs to remember not everybody gets the same opportunities in life. She is gainfully employed and does not rely on the government for anything.  I would think that she would applaud that, given that she is pulling herself up by her bootstraps.. Isn't that her party's mantra...

I bristled at her questioning Stormy about Melania and her child. Why is the onus always on the woman, when a married man cheats.. 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Apprentice79

[Haleth]

So what the heck was that ending about?  If anyone knows what Whoopi was going to say do tell!

[blondiec0332]

4 minutes ago, Apprentice79 said:

I bristled at her questioning Stormy about Melania and her child. Why is the onus always on the woman, when a married man cheats.. 

Just once I would like a man to be asked how he thought his wife and child felt when he cheated.  And the View has had plenty of male guests over the years that could have been asked that question.  And did Abby forget Trump wanted to meet Stormy.  Stormy didn't pursue him.  And did Abby forget Melania also was the other woman when Trump was married to Marla with Tiffany at home.

[TheViewFirst1]

5 minutes ago, CheezyXpressed said:

Two segments for Stormy and her lawyer would have been okay, but this is a bit overkill. I'd rather have more hot topics about things that they said they'd cover. And we don't need him for president.

I know I've defended Abby (and for the time being I'm still okay with her I mean, she even dances when she comes out, which is something that MM doesn't do) but it seems like since the start of the season the View hasn't felt like the View. They're clearly going in another direction, but, and I don't know if this is just me, but the show seems even more political oriented without it actually being as political as before. I don't know if this makes sense, but the show is clearly trying to be a political talk show now and nothing more, but I feel like the political segments from before were better than the ones we've seen thus far.

Maybe everyone is just tired, which makes sense, but if they are then why did they go in this direction for the show?

I agree I think Abby is decent too she just needs to find her groove which will take time. I also miss the non political segments. Season 19-21 had the perfect amount of everything and it was a fun show to watch then in my opinion. I have watched old episodes from Season 18 and that season was actually a lot of fun even though they had musical chairs with guest co-hosts its not as bad maybe its easier times then? 

[Bronzedog]

Not sure what was going on there today, but, that was the worst episode I've ever seen.

[Cementhead]

6 minutes ago, Haleth said:

So what the heck was that ending about?  If anyone knows what Whoopi was going to say do tell!

Well, she said Gayle King did something great or fabulous or something and stay tuned...?  Gayle King is calling for CBS to release internal investigation reports as of yesterday, but that is no secret, it's all over the internet already. 

Also, I am now working part time for the first time in 2 years and so I can watch this show much more now.  And it has only taken me 2 -3 shows to remember why I stopped watching.  Whoopi.  She is awful on this show.  Just terrible.  Going off on the tangent about how some women have to strip and do worse to put themselves through school was a typical WTF Whoopi moment.  She always takes a topic and either runs it into the ground with her having to have the last word and/or changes the topic entirely to something weird. 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Cementhead

[tribeca]

40 minutes ago, rickhurst3186 said:

Now  that Stormy Daniels is divorcing,  how long do you think its going to be before she and Michael Avanati tie the knot????

That’s what I thought their announcement was going to be not another book.  Wonder if Trump will brag he has the most books written about himself.   

Whoopi made me Google Gayle King.  I don’t get why she could not report that news.   

[TV Diva Queen]

22 minutes ago, tribeca said:

That’s what I thought their announcement was going to be not another book.  Wonder if Trump will brag he has the most books written about himself.   

Whoopi made me Google Gayle King.  I don’t get why she could not report that news.   

Dying!!!!  Hilarious!!!

[GoldenGirl90]

1 hour ago, Apprentice79 said:

I bristled at her questioning Stormy about Melania and her child. Why is the onus always on the woman, when a married man cheats.. 

Yup. And when Abby asked Stormy if she thought about Melania and her child, Stormy should’ve flipped it and said, “did Trump think about Melania and their child?” Missed opportunity on Stormy’s part. 

 

53 minutes ago, Cementhead said:

She always takes a topic and either runs it into the ground with her having to have the last word and/or changes the topic entirely to something weird. 

She’s fine when she keeps her explanations simple but once she goes off on a tangent, I cringe. Just a bunch of sentences strung together most of the time and everyone at the table has to pretend like they get what she’s saying so she doesn’t get pissed and goes on another tangent. She makes a lot more sense when she’s not on The View. I don’t get it.

1 hour ago, CheezyXpressed said:

it seems like since the start of the season the View hasn't felt like the View. 

It’s not just you. I wonder if it’s because midterm elections are so close and this is possibly the most critical of elections in a very long time. 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Alexis2291

[ChicagoCita]

1 hour ago, Bronzedog said:

So far this season has been pretty dark to me.  I'm not enjoying it at all.

It's very serious so far. It's not a coffee klatch anymore. Abby adds nothing, and the absence of Sara is being really felt.

I'm sure the light-hearted fun that Meghan always brings will return with her. </sarcasm>

[Jpxfactor]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Tammee]

19 minutes ago, ChicagoCita said:

It's very serious so far. It's not a coffee klatch anymore. Abby adds nothing, and the absence of Sara is being really felt.

I'm sure the light-hearted fun that Meghan always brings will return with her. </sarcasm>

And yet she (Abby) tries so hard lol....Stormy wasnt sweat'n any of it haha

[RHJunkie]

1 hour ago, CheezyXpressed said:

Two segments for Stormy and her lawyer would have been okay, but this is a bit overkill. I'd rather have more hot topics about things that they said they'd cover. And we don't need him for president.

I know I've defended Abby (and for the time being I'm still okay with her I mean, she even dances when she comes out, which is something that MM doesn't do) but it seems like since the start of the season the View hasn't felt like the View. They're clearly going in another direction, but, and I don't know if this is just me, but the show seems even more political oriented without it actually being as political as before. I don't know if this makes sense, but the show is clearly trying to be a political talk show now and nothing more, but I feel like the political segments from before were better than the ones we've seen thus far.

Maybe everyone is just tired, which makes sense, but if they are then why did they go in this direction for the show?

Because it's about ratings and media attention. If you produce content that gets people talking, it becomes free advertising. While there are some media outlets like Fox whose bias is focused on catering to a specific population of people and catering to a specific stereotype of what it means to be a 'liberal', a lot of media outlets such as CNN and ABC, are bias to corporate money. Their political leanings may go one way more than the other but they are often less afraid to have diverse discussion because those kinds of discussion can provide some great content for them that gets them even more attention.

Politics is dominating a lot of the news so I understand why it's getting more air time on the show, but I think the landscape of the panel has played the biggest factor in the show seemingly having changed direction. It started as a panel of women from all sorts of careers, backgrounds and personalities lending their voices which together, in many ways became relatable to various segments of the viewer demographics that watched the show. I've noticed particularly with the conservative voices, they have focused on bringing in women who are or are trying to be professional political pundits which I think contributes a major change to the show dynamic. In the past, those seats were occupied by women who happen who had a non-political occupation but happened to be conservative and lent that perspective during political discussions (and even non political ones) and I, personally, preferred it that way. Besides, none of the 'democrat' voices on the panel are in politics. They just happen to have opinions on politics that happen to lean to the left rather than the right. I don't want to watch a panel of women whose identity is wrapped up on politics.

Edited September 12, 2018 by RHJunkie

[GoldenGirl90]

21 minutes ago, ChicagoCita said:

It's very serious so far. It's not a coffee klatch anymore. Abby adds nothing, and the absence of Sara is being really felt.

I think it's most likely one of the reasons Sara left. She was probably finding it harder and harder to see the bright side of everything as the show became more political, especially with the introduction of Meghan and her extreme partisanship. I don't blame her.

[Orillia]

It sure is a different show since they got back. It's like all sense of fun is gone.

[SrOfficial]

29 minutes ago, ChicagoCita said:

It's very serious so far. It's not a coffee klatch anymore. Abby adds nothing, and the absence of Sara is being really felt.

I'm sure the light-hearted fun that Meghan always brings will return with her. </sarcasm>

It’s not just this show.  There are SO many shows on now with similar formats & guests that the topics become really stale.  Abby - Sara, I don’t think it matters that much!  It’s just so much fluffy blah, blah, blah.  As for politics, it’s fair enough to discuss in these times.

[rickhurst3186]

1 hour ago, Cementhead said:

Well, she said Gayle King did something great or fabulous or something and stay tuned...?  Gayle King is calling for CBS to release internal investigation reports as of yesterday, but that is no secret, it's all over the internet already

The thing about Gayle King was supposed to close the show I think and because Whoops took up the time about her mystery news they weren't able to get to it. But I'm still dying to find out what she was talking about!

[TV Diva Queen]

Yeah - I'm not digging this season either.  Chemistry is off?  Abby needs to lighten up, she's so damn serious.  

[tribeca]

19 minutes ago, TV Diva Queen said:

Yeah - I'm not digging this season either.  Chemistry is off?  Abby needs to lighten up, she's so damn serious.  

She looks so mad at certain guests.   It feels like she may go off on them at any minute.  

Sonny wasn’t having any of those excuses from that former Trump guy and his Rus-Italian  wife.  

[Tammee]

2 hours ago, rickhurst3186 said:

Joy was talking about Trump being unapologetic and she said "if he (Trump) lives another 20 years, God forbid......" It was a joke but I guess she was told to clarify that she didn't wish  him ill will.

Good grief!  Its just another phrase thats as old as the hills!  Its been around forever.  Pick your battles folks, this is just stupid.

[maggiemae]

Actually Stormy should have replied to ramrod Abby that she probably felt the same was as Melania felt about dating Trump when he was married to Marla and they had Tiffany.

Abby has no sense of humor. She sits ramrod straight and looks down her nose at guests she doesn't like. Not a fun bone in her body.

[ChicagoCita]

2 minutes ago, maggiemae said:

Abby has no sense of humor. She sits ramrod straight and looks down her nose at guests she doesn't like. Not a fun bone in her body.

Very much like Meghan. At least Ana and Tara bring some fun to the table with their conservatism.

[blondiec0332]

3 minutes ago, ChicagoCita said:

Very much like Meghan. At least Ana and Tara bring some fun to the table with their conservatism.

And as far as we know Ana and Tara don't walk around identifying themselves "as a Republican".  

[bannana]

3 hours ago, rickhurst3186 said:

Joy was talking about Trump being unapologetic and she said "if he (Trump) lives another 20 years, God forbid......" It was a joke but I guess she was told to clarify that she didn't wish  him ill will.

She actually corrected herself immediately, when she said it, and then reinforced it after the commercial break.  They'll still pounce on her at Faux news.

[Cementhead]

1 hour ago, Alexis2291 said:

She makes a lot more sense when she’s not on The View. I don’t get it.

 

So true!  And she was so much more likeable before she joined.  Who didn't love Whoopi freakin' Goldberg back in the day?  We all loved her!  What's not to love?  And then she joins The View.  And what's not to love?  A lot apparently. 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Cementhead

[Wings]

20 hours ago, fishsanwitt said:

It was lovely seeing Emma Thompson. I loved her hair, the style and the colour.

I agree.  I have the color now to get the cut.  I have yet to find anyone who knows how to cut well here in Phoenix.  I have her picture on my phone and the last person was NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE.  It is so short a lesbian friend said "let's go pick up some chicks" when she saw it.  LOL 

Edited September 12, 2018 by Wings