What is The View about?

The View is a daytime talk show that premiered on ABC on August 11, 1997, and features a panel of female co-hosts from different backgrounds and ideologies. Created by renowned broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, the show has become a staple of American daytime television. The co-hosts discuss a variety of topics, including current events in politics and society, entertainment news, and personal issues, in a format that allows for open and often lively debates. In addition to these discussions, the show features interviews with a variety of guests, ranging from politicians and activists to celebrities and authors. Over the years, The View has been recognized for its impact on public discourse and has received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Historically, the show has seen a dynamic lineup change with its co-hosts, which has kept the debates fresh and reflective of the evolving social landscape. The program is produced in the ABC Broadcast Center in New York City and is an integral part of the network's daytime programming block.

The first episode of The View aired on August 11, 1997 and the most recent episode to air was on February 16, 2024.