For the first time in its 12-year history, “The View” finished No. 1 in total viewers among daytime programs for the week of Nov. 3.
“The View” also made records on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Its post-Election Day outing was the show’s most-watched telecast in total viewers with 6.17 million, beating its previous record by more than a million viewers. The episode was the show’s seventh-most watched telecast in women 18-49, garnering 1.43 million viewers.
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Comments (12)
I woulnd't miss the girls for anything, I love this program!
Posted by nina shimonsky | November 13, 2008 3:48 PM
If you like four or five people all talking at once, you will love this show. If they ever get canceled, they won't even know it, they will still be talking louder and louder and pitching only single views long after the cameras have shut down and the crew has gone home. sheeeshhh!
Posted by Jack O'Brien | November 13, 2008 3:52 PM
I hope we can now get rid of Elisabeth!
Posted by Michele | November 13, 2008 4:05 PM
Now that their beloved Barack has won, they'll have to find something new to yak about. Maybe they can debate Sheri's flat earth theory.
No arguments, no viewers.
Posted by Angela | November 13, 2008 5:59 PM
I know why everybody tuned into the show on the 5th. To watch Elizabeth eat crow....
Posted by Joanie | November 13, 2008 6:23 PM
They could talk a LONG LONG time about why Walters would give Limbaugh and title of being "fascinating" instead of what he really is: disgusting hypocritical recovering drug addict.
Posted by Ramona | November 13, 2008 7:37 PM
Even for a Republican Elizabeth is not really bright! Yeah, she should go get another Republican with a brain!!
Joe Scarborough boast of the less educated Blue collar working that would NOT vote for Barack (hence) Sarah Palin & Joe the Plumber.
Well, the voters have spoken at least as far as people that can vote and read & write the Majority want a Thinking Person to lead, Not one to have a beer with who cannot think . There are more smart non-racist people YEAH!!!!!!!
Posted by Mattie | November 13, 2008 8:45 PM
Everyone should check this out.
The dawn of hope. It's a beautiful thing to watch.
http://www.HopeWon.com
Posted by sean | November 13, 2008 10:31 PM
I don't think this will last. I think people tuned in to watch them fight. I used to be a big fan of Joy's but now I cannot stand to watch her. She is a very bitter woman and is painful to watch. I don't know how you can watch this show with all the ranting and raving. Maybe I am wrong, but let's wait and see how the ratings are in a month or two.
Posted by Melissa | November 14, 2008 12:29 AM
95% (Blacks) Voted for Barack
67% (Latino) Voted for Barack
61% (Whites) Voted for Barack
That tells me Americans want change, Who cares what race you are. Lets stand together and make this country the best multi race, country in the World.
TOGETHER WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA
As a militray spouse, There is NO place like America.
God Bless you all
Posted by W. Elaine Brown | November 14, 2008 5:22 AM
The ratings were up because the public realized that the ladies on "The View" were going to discuss political issues of relevance. It's the same reason that viewers tune into Colbert and Jon Stewart. The difference is that women often talk over one another. So what?! Women can multi-task and are used to that!
Posted by Susan - Randolph, NJ | November 16, 2008 3:08 PM
Joy Behar made a comment that children who are home schooled are "demented" during a discussion about where the Obama girls should attend school. Can you imagine what would have happened if joy Behar said that all Black children are demented or all Hindu children are demented? I think the show would be a lot better without Joy Behar; her so-called comedy is disgusting. And frankly, I think Elizabeth Hasselbeck is far more tolerant and more interesting to listen to -- even for those who don't necessarily share her views. I wonder if Barbara Walters will even bother to families who're home schooling their children for such a disgusting and nasty remark.
Posted by Jessica Hitchcock | November 20, 2008 2:50 PM