THE VIEW's Bill Geddie to Receive Daytime Emmy 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) will present the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Geddie, executive producer of THE VIEW for his contributions as writer, producer and director in his more than 30-year television career. This announcement was made today, live on THE VIEW by creator/executive producer/co-host and former NATAS Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Barbara Walters. The award will be presented at the Daytime Emmy® Awards gala on June 23, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

"Bill Geddie is an icon in the television industry," said Malachy Wienges, Chairman, NATAS. "When he and Barbara Walters created 'The View' 15 years ago, they introduced a new and innovative daytime television talk show format. We at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences are proud to have Bill receive our 2012 Daytime Lifetime Achievement Award."

Bill Geddie, along with Barbara Walters, serves as executive producer of "The View," ABC's critically acclaimed live talk and entertainment program produced by ABC and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions.

Mr. Geddie has also partnered with Ms. Walters for the past 25 years as the executive producer of "The Barbara Walters Specials" and "The 10 Most Fascinating People," which he also co-writes and directs.

Mr. Geddie and Ms. Walters joined creative forces over 15 years ago for "The View" and have watched their original idea of women of different ages, experiences and backgrounds discussing the most exciting events of the day evolve into one of Daytime's most popular and talked-about programs. "The View" received the 2003 Daytime Emmy® Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" and is the recipient of numerous Daytime Emmy Award Nominations, including 12 nominations for Outstanding Talk Show. In 2009 "The View" hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd were named Outstanding Talk Show Host. It was the first time in the 39-year history of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences that multiple talk show hosts were bestowed this honor.

"The View" is the original forum where real women discuss relevant, everyday issues and share their daily, no-holds-barred opinions and lively, colorful conversations. The program has received critical acclaim since premiering August 11, 1997, and is broadcast live weekdays from New York City. The program celebrated its 3,000th show on September 23, 2010, and is now in its 15th season. In 2010, television history was made when President Barack Obama appeared on "The View" marking the first time a sitting United States President would visit a daytime talk show.

"The Barbara Walters Specials" are continuously the top-rated specials of the year and have included such legends as Sir Laurence Olivier, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Bette Davis and Audrey

Hepburn. More recent interviews of superstars have included Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, George Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham and Justin Timberlake. Ms. Walters' "The Ten Most Fascinating People" special broadcast, launched in 1993, offers a year-end review of the most prominent newsmakers of the year, as well as the selection of the "most fascinating person" of the year.

Prior to Barwall Productions, Mr. Geddie produced for "Good Morning America" and began his career as a news cameraman and editor, for which he won numerous awards. He is the recipient of three Emmy® Awards, two for news and one as executive producer of "The View." He is a screenwriter in his spare time, and his script, "Unforgettable," was made into a movie starring Ray Liotta and Linda Fiorentino.

Mr. Geddie and wife Barbara, who manages Bill Geddie Productions, have two daughters.

About "The View": "The View," a live, one-hour daily talk show featuring 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.â„¢

About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its sister organization, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Regional Emmy® Awards are given in 19 regions across the United States. NATAS also presents the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Global Media Awards™ which recognizes excellence in the world-wide intersection of digital entertainment and technology. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including the Regional Student Television Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv

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