A little more insight

The continuing thoughts of me...


Former Co-Hosts
Rosie O'Donnell: She was fantastic for the show and it's a shame she moved on. She brought a lot of important issues to the forefront and a lot of attention to the show. That being said, considering the way things developed it seems that it was better for her own well being that she went her own way. The day of the Rosie/Elisabeth fight was the worst day I can recall in View history. I agree with her on many things - maybe 95% - and at least she still has a forum to express herself on her blog [http://www.rosie.com/].

All the others: Meredith Vieira was a fantastic moderator. I didn't know if the show would be the same without her, and it's not, but it has continued to evolve and become something even better. Star Jones, like Rosie, departed in spectacular fashion. It was a shame after 9 years she was shafted the way she was. She kind of annoyed me sometimes when she was on, but in hindsight I miss her being on the panel. I started watching when Lisa Ling was a co-host. Can't really say that much about her. She's probably in a jail somewhere right now interviewing criminals for NatGeo. Whatever. And Debbie, ah sweet Debbie. The original 'young woman' component. Debbie Matenopoulos, now on E!, probably has more to say now than she did all those years ago. I hear Barbara used to kick her under the table when she didn't like what Debbie was saying. What a bitch. (We love you though Barbara.)

Btw Barbara's constant championing of the Hilton family is SO ANNOYING. I remember when Kathy Hilton played "herself" when Paris and Nicole re-enacted their reunion (badly) for the Simple Life Goes to Camp. Yeah she's a class act Babs.

Are You My New Co-Host?
Whoopi Goldberg: I originally thought she would be good. Turns out she's kind of a dull co-host. Then they put her in the moderator chair and she just didn't pull it off. Too bad. Maybe they should bring her on as Delores Van Cartier.

Roseanne: I love her and from what I know of her I love what she stands for. She's put her hat forward, but I don't think she would be a good fit for the show. Sorry Roseanne. Plus she's already said she doesn't give a shit about celebrities so she's hardly gonna be into Hot Topics.

Kathy Griffin: I want Kathy to be a permanent host so bad. She's so funny and she's got a lot of valid things to say about social/political issues. Clearly Babs is easily irritated by Kathy and I wonder if she's a front runner with the decision-makers. It seems clear she is with the fans.

Sherri Shepherd: Originally I thought she was just a funny woman. Turns out she's an evolution-denier. I'm sorry, I can't get over that. It's an insult to intelligence. They already have one Elisabeth on the panel, they don't need another one. Maybe she could fill in for Elisabeth when she goes on maternity leave. Other than that, thanks but no thanks. How can they have someone on the panel who is encouraging the rest of society to be unintelligent? We're living in an age of unreason. Wake up! Unfortunately she seems to be a very popular choice with the decision-makers.

Gayle King: I didn't think much of her before. I could only think of her as "my best friend Gayle". Turns out she's got a lot of valid views and she made a fantastic guest moderator. She's got my vote.

My pick for the new panel? Gayle King (moderator), Kathy Griffin, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselback and Barbara Walters.


Coming up soon - my thoughts on the latest happenings at The View. Including Paris Hilton, Star Parker (God awful), a potential gay male co-host, the looming presence that is Bill Geddie and plenty more.

Whilst I'm away here's something to ponder... Am I the only one who misses the old living room set? Hmmm