The last of the talks are continuing at ABC to work out details between comedians, Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg, and the network, so that the final steps can be taken to hire the two funny ladies for regular co-hosting gigs on "The View." Shepherd, who has starred in "Beauty Shop" and the series, "Less Than Perfect" and "Wedding Bells," has already lent her comedic talents to the show on more than one occasion, appearing as guest host on the daytime talker. Meanwhile, Whoopi is also no stranger to "The View," having had turned up for guest appearances in the past, and has spent the past six years behind-the-scenes writing and producing the Lifetime series, "Strong Medicine," and hosting a syndicated morning radio show.
"She is exactly what the show needs," said Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman. "She is a beloved brand name; she is outspoken; she has done this before, she is a person of color; she is as far left as Rosie; she lives in New York; and she can kick Elisabeth Hasselbeck's ass."Truth be told, I'm still not going to watch that show. But I bet you Elisabeth will still find ways to piss those two off, as easygoing and affable as they may be. Just give it time. I have faith in my girl's ability to get under people's skin.
T-Bone says:
Hey Howard, Should the objective of The View really be to kick someone's ass? Aren't women capable of having a television talk show where they respectfully discuss their opinions instead of shoving them down each other's throats? We don't need another big arrogant bully on the show like Rosie O.
PollM says:
Great stuff, I think Whoopi will woooooop every one. Her contribution will bring in lots new viewers to the show, who do you think will be a better pick for the show http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=242
Sarah says:
I'll go back to The View when Elisabeth is GONE.
NSC says:
Just voicing her conservative opinion will piss them off - I mean what liberal really wants to debate ideas? They just want you to listen to them and comply.
That being said - and it is sooo true - I like Whoopie and believe she will be much more reasonable than that witch Rosie.
Sarah says:
You know, they can replace Joy Behars ass, too, while their at it.
She & Elisabeth are nails on a chalkboard. AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WTH WHO IS A REP OR A DEM!!!
Pop Crunch says:
The View's pretty boring, but I think Whoopi can definitely make it funnier.
pinksalute says:
Just voicing her conservative opinion will piss them off - I mean what liberal really wants to debate ideas?
That's the truth..now they are now starting to go after Fox News Advertisers..organized phone-calling campaign will start soon. Move On org wants to bring down Fox news. Freedom of speech is being censored by liberals.
MamaCita says:
The entire show sucks, and has sucked for a good while now. After the brouhaha with both Starr and Rosie, some folks are now convinced that the windbag Walters is a kiss-ass to the networks. She'll happily play into that fifties stereotype of women simply making nice, instead of being a woman whose show that provides a forum for women, who are more interested in discussing real matters with intelligence.
Is it entertainment? Yeah, if you like watching that kinda stuff. But, as the show's ratings most likely demonstrate, folks are getting tired of the bickering harpies. Heck, all of those old bags need to go. Period.
devil says:
Get that insufferable fossil Barbara Walters off The View and it might become watchable. Rosie was only part of the problem.