What's the secret to the immense popularity of 'The View' TV show?
Almost everyone has watched 'The View' TV show at some time or another. While I suspect women comprise their main audience, it's only because women, such as SAHMs, are at home during the morning time slot. However, both women and men take advantage of programmable recording devices to watch this popular show at their leisure. So what's the secret to this program's success?
One factor is surely the makeup of the panel members. While the panel leans toward liberal viewpoints in general, Barbara Walters serves both sides by turn. Whoopi Goldberg inserts humor and deftly moderates what might have turned into spats, keeping everyone on track and keeping the talk civil. Now what about the conservative blond? She's the only die hard conservative in the group, but is vocal enough for two or three, once she gets her teeth into an issue. Is she unfairly treated? Probably not. She definitely has her say, even while the rest of the panel members may ultimately disagree. The other panel members seem to have well developed senses of humor, which helps keep the talk friendly and productive. Each has a distinctive personality, offering someone for everyone, to like or dislike as the viewer pleases.
The general discussions are quite timely, following up on yesterday's news items, usually consisting of controversial topics. While you might not engage in controversial topics with your co-workers, 'The View' TV show provides a vicarious forum in which you are a virtual participant. This allows you to be politically incorrect without penalty.
'The View' TV show is not confined to pure controversy and, dare I say, bickering, amongst the panel members. If you missed Jay Leno last night, you might well see the funniest joke replayed in a snippet on 'The View'. Humor and lighthearted treatment on an array of topics is certainly an appealing aspect of this show.
Humor often gives way to a serious discussion of social issues, such as educational standards, teen pregnancies and political issues. The panel members are well informed, tossing a variety of insights and facts into the mix, making 'The View' TV show a venue for thought provoking debates, leaving you to draw your own conclusions.
You're also treated to guest appearances, including Hollywood celebrities, politicians, sports and other entertainment figures. Again, 'The View' TV show casts a wide net when searching out a well rounded agenda of entertainment, providing something for everyone.
There's no question that 'The View' is an interesting and influential program in the public forum of discussion programming. Segments of 'The View' have been blogged about, shown up on You Tube and snippeted in news bytes on various news, talk and comedy shows.
The secret of their success is in large part due to the breadth of topics, memorable personalities and lots of humor, offering a bright spot in the day of their many loyal viewers.
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