‘The View’ Fans Want Big Change That Will Impact Joy Behar
ABC’s The View is currently airing summer reruns, but fans are already discussing the upcoming 29th season and changes they’d like to see made to the long-running daytime talk show.
The show, which debuted in 1997, has seen many hosts come and go over the years, as well as various segments, and is these days more noted for its heated political discussions than anything else. But some fans are hoping the show will lean back into more fun, lighter moments when it returns with new episodes in September.
One particular segment viewers want to see make a comeback is Joy Behar‘s Comedy Corner. Behar, who has been a part of The View family since its early days when she filled in for Barbara Walters‘ days off, used to host a segment in which she presented both established and up-and-coming comedians.
“Now that Season 29 is coming, do you think that Joy should bring back her Comedy Corner?” wrote a user on the The View Reddit forum on Sunday (August 17). “I mean with everything they talk about is mostly politics, can’t the show squeeze in her own segment again?”
Many others agreed, with one commenter writing, “Yes, I’d even pay to watch Joy. Weekend View is where Joy shines the most.”
Behar is a regular co-host on The View alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro, and also helms the Weekend edition of the show. As a stand-up comedian, Behar often provides the light relief amid some of the more tense debates, and fans want to see more of that in the future.
“YES. Bring it back. Highlight young talent!” said another Reddit user in reference to Behar’s Comedy Corner.
“I miss the entertainment based episodes. Sometimes a Trump free day is a blessing,” another added.
“Absolutely! I love the political discussions. But, I would like one day a week designated as a non-political zone,” wrote one fan.
One commenter added Behar “has been wanting to bring [Comedy Corner] back”, but “Brian [Teta, executive producer] refuses, but I can’t imagine why.”
Another suggested, “They can have that segment to replace View Your Deal.”
View Your Deal has become a semi-regular segment, which often accompanies deal-of-the-day presentations for the home audience, giving them a chance to win various products as prizes. However, viewers have become bored with the frequency of the segment in recent seasons.
“Maybe View Your Deal can be a once in a while thing!” said one Reddit commenter.
“That will never happen. They need their ads,” another responded.
“I despise the lame shopping segments. What a waste of time,” one fan added.
Another wrote, “It was fine and fun on Fridays or Mondays…but now it’s like half the show is either that or weird sponsored segments.”
“The show is already 36 minutes. It’s like a 22 minute show with VYD,” said one user.
What do you think? Would you like to see the return of Behar’s Comedy Corner? Should The View make time for lighter segments? Let us know in the comments below.
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These shows that feature merchandise that viewers can order (The View, GMA, Kelly and Mark, Today) all make money off these sales. Unfortunately I don’t see them giving them up. I wish they all would stop.
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The view is a joke anyway, Behar is the biggest baron in TV
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Too much view your deal. Bring back comedy
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Would love to see the comedy segment come back. We all need to laugh. Love the political discussions. I agree too much time of the show is spent on the shopping.
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Yes, I do agree, the Comedy Corner would be a great change. I would also like to see more musical guests too. Otherwise I love the show, been a fan since it’s beginning.
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Hate the deals! I turn the show off when they are on!
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Joy Behar with her hateful rants and superior nastiness, should absolutely be removed from the lowclass show the View!
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I agree wholeheartedly with getting rid of the view your deal segment. I've been saying it for years. I don't want to feel like one third of the show is the home shopping network. I could care less. And then now they have their Rocc promotions all the time. I agree that the political stuff is really heavy and it would be really cool if at least one day a week they could forgo talking about political stuff. I've been watching since the beginning and there were some years that I just couldn't watch because I couldn't stand the hosts but the current hosts are awesome. I like to watch it everyday without fail. The fact that you get 20 to 25 minutes of show and the rest of the time is advertisements sucks! Our country is in a bad place right now and it's so difficult to turn the TV on because I'm bombarded with the depressing crap. Watching The View every day makes me laugh and makes me think. I wish that it was longer. For a one-hour show to only have 20 to 25 minutes of actual programming is really rather sad.
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I like the politic talk of the view in the beginning. I mostly turn it on just for that.
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The coverage of political news has been offering insight on both sides of the issues. I agree a comedy corner would be a great relief for everyone. I’d love to see Josh Johnson on the show doing his stand up & being interviewed. I am hoping writers, producers, etcetera haven’t forgotten how to write comedy! The VIEW The Deal is getting old with many shows having added a like segment. I commend Woopie for her common sense in moderating the show. Best part is when she reminds people change only happens when they are engaged.
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Love that it is full of politics which I love. Maybe some cooking or something can do without the comedy. I look forward to this show daily
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