President Obama Visits ABC's THE VIEW Today, 5/15

Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of the ABC's Emmy® Award-winning talk show, THE VIEW previously announced that President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, will be the featured guest, today, May 15 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). President Obama's exclusive appearance is part of the show's continuing "Red, White & View" campaign, which is committed to political guests and discussions.

"We are honored to have President Obama visit 'The View' for the fourth time (his second time as sitting President), and we promise to let him get a word in edgewise," said Ms. Walters.

President Obama's interview, which was taped Monday, May 14, touches on such topics as his administration's accomplishments, jobs, the economy and family life inside the White House.

President Obama's historic visit to "The View" on July 28, 2010 was broadcast on ABC on July 29 and marked the first time a sitting United States President had visited a daytime talk show. His appearance ranks as the show's most-watched broadcast ever in Total Viewers (6.59 million). President Obama was also a featured guest on "The View" in March 2008 and November 2004.

About "The View": "The View," a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It's the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. "The View," broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. "The View" is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for "The Barbara Walters Specials." "The View" is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow "The View" (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

"Red, White & View": In 2008-09, the five spirited hosts of ABC's popular talk and entertainment show, "The View," left an indelible mark on the political landscape. Whether discussing the day's political headlines, from the war in Iraq to universal healthcare and teen pregnancy, the latest musings from our nation's capitol or political infidelities, the outspoken hosts can always be relied on for their unique opinions, quick wit and sparking colorful water cooler conversations that can only be seen, live, exclusively on "The View" (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful "Red, White & View" campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The "Red, White & View" campaign was another example of how "The View" established itself as an important player in the political process.

 

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