The Women of "The View"

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1. "The View" is an American television show that features a panel of women with contrary attitudes and opinions as co-hosts. One of the co-hosts is also the show's creator and co-producer. Name her. Barbara Walters Lesley Stahl Diane Sawyer Oprah Winfrey

2. The show first began with four women on the panel. In addition to the creator and co-producer of the show, the other three original co-hosts of "The View" were Meredith Vieira, Lisa Ling, and Star Jones. True False

3. "The View" first aired on August 11, 2000. True False

4. This comedienne initially acted as a substitute for one of the other panel members, and eventually became the fifth member of the panel. She's been around ever since. Name this funny lady. Joy Behar Paula Poundstone Joan Rivers Sarah Silverman

5. Meredith Vieira was the first moderator of "The View". In April of 2006, she left the show to take over for Katie Couric on the "Today" show. Who was chosen to take her place as moderator? Rosie O'Donnell Connie Chung Patricia Heaton Soledad O'Brien

6. One of the original panelists left the show under difficult circumstances. During a taping, she astonished the audience and her co-hosts by announcing her departure from the show. She said she would stay on a bit longer, but the next day an on-air announcement was made that she was being let go immediately. Which of the original panelists was fired on the air? Debbie Matenopoulos Lisa Ling Joy Behar Star Jones Reynolds

7. Lisa Ling departed from "The View" in 2002 to host the "National Geographic Channel's Explorer." Her replacement was Elisabeth Hasselbeck. True False

8. The show always begins with a discussion period. This is usually the most interesting part of the show, and the discussions often become heated. What is this portion of the show called? Girl Talk Hot Flashes Hot Topics The Wire

9. "The View's" very first guest in the pilot episode has his own daytime talk show. He has appeared on his New York-based morning program for many years, first with one perky co-host, then another. Who was "The View's" very first guest? Phil Donahue Don Imus Howard Stern Regis Philbin

10. On May 29, 2007, a fierce argument broke out between Rosie and Elisabeth during the "Hot Topics" discussion. It would be Rosie's last appearance on "The View", she never returned after that day. "The View" was without a moderator for months, until September 2007, when the next one came on board. Who is she? Answer: (She's an Oscar winner (first and last name))