Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Joy Behar Rumble on The View
The presidential election is under two weeks away and tension is rising around the country. The set of The View may be the epicenter of political squabbling.
As usual, the show's resident hot conservative pundit, Elisabeth Hasselbeck clashed with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar over Barack Obama and taxes. But apparently, that was nothing compared to a confrontation taking place after the broadcast.
Hasselbeck was reportedly pissed that Behar has been using The View to tout Behar's upcoming stand-up performance, which she called "political in nature." Elisabeth, sporting a tight little John McCain t-shirt, demanded equal time.
Joy got in Elisabeth's face, screaming "If you do that again I will burn you down." (!?) Elisabeth turned beet red and started to stammer out something. At that point, Joy turned around and yelled, "Shut the f*%k up!" and stormed off.
Just another week at the office.
Below is one of the exchanges (follow this link for more classic, past and present, inflammatory Elisabeth Hasselbeck videos) that sparked it...
October 23rd, 2008 2:33 PM
There are no rumbles or fights on the View. There are simply beat downs of Miss Hasselbeck. Goldberg and Behar simply shout over anything she may be trying to express.
October 23rd, 2008 6:24 PM
Joy Behar is an idiot. I'm surprised they get any guest on The View. If she likes you she is all smiles and your best
friend. If she doesn't like you she spends the entire interview with a face that would kill. Lighten up Joy the name of your show is The View. Everyone has their own view, it's not just yours. Elisabeth you would be really smart to leave this circus show, your much better then they are.
October 23rd, 2008 6:37 PM
I have no clue as to why Joy Behar continues to be on the view, except that she must be blackmailing some producer with some pretty good stuff. Her commentary is all too frequently based on mere sound bytes she has heard through the media which shows how ignorant she truly is about the issues discussed on the show. She seems to be there for the sole purpose of INcitement (not to be confused with EXcitement). On the other hand, Whoopi and Elizabeth, though opposed in their political perspectives, seem to be able to discuss issues coherantly and intelligently. Joy Behar was the main reason I quit watching the show because I really loved Meredith Vierra, have been a fan of hers since she was on West 57th. She is a good example of a woman who can be smart, articulate, and funny... unlike Joy Behar who seems to hate everyone and mostly herself... Anyone who performs stand up like hers obviously is self denigrating... Joy needs to find her funny bone and bend it to sign her resignation off the show....
October 23rd, 2008 6:42 PM
The View started going downhill fast when the cooler and more intelligent heads of Lisa and Meredith left. Since then it is indeed a circus, or should I say freak show. Everyone but Elisabeth is so far left and can't or don't care to hide their disdain for and "superiority " over anyone who doesn't share their views. I am so tired of their sour faces and screaming that I can't bear to watch the show anymore. I am a moderate but your idiocy is driving me to the right. Your show is no longer entertaining or watchable. Lighten up ladies, your actions are most unbecoming!
October 23rd, 2008 6:59 PM
I think Joy Behar is the funniest host on The View. Hasselbeck is the most annoying host on television. I don't think this because she's a Republican, but because she is a blithering idiot. Her political beliefs have nothing to do with it. If they are going to have someone representing Republicans on that show, then why don't they get someone with some poise, who carries themselves like an adult.
October 23rd, 2008 7:24 PM
I have e-mailed the Defense Department requesting that they use The "liberal View" and the liberal blather on "THE VIEW" on our enemy prisoners. Tie these prisoners up and make these prisoners watch this liberal drivel. Before very long, prisoners will be screaming at the top of their lungs, "PLEASE HAVE MERCY, NO MORE LIBERAL VIEW. HAVE MERCY, PLEASE NO MORE"
October 23rd, 2008 7:30 PM
Joy Behar should have left the show with Rosie O'Donnell. J.Behar is a BIG Mouth with nothing to say. Her & Rosie make a great couple. Go!Elizabeth Hasselback. Even Barbara Walters is not what she used to be!
October 23rd, 2008 7:40 PM
Elizabeth is a bleached blond like Cindy Mccain. The bleach seems to hae reached their brains. Elizabeth just want to be invited to all thoes White House dinners. She wants to feel smart and listened to by someone other than her narrow-minded friends.
October 23rd, 2008 8:18 PM
I have watched The View on and off over the last few yers. Shortly after Rosie O'Donnell replaced Meredith Viera I turned off the set. I could not stand Rosie's bullying and her wacko view point. When Whoopie Goldberg joined the show, I turned it back on. For a while it was ok. I have no problem with people intelligently expreessing their viewpoints, but I expect everyone on the hsoe to be respectful of each other. Whoopie generally is. Barabra used to be, until her tell-all book came out, and she came out of the liberal closet. Joy Behar has become out of control. She is rude and obnoxious to any and all who disagree with her and uses sarcasm like a knife. Many times I've heard her be intolerant and mean, only to justify it by saying "It"s called comedy" or some other such nonsense. Because of her past teaching background (Heaven help us! I'm glad none of my children were exposed to her in the classroom!)and extensive vocabulary, she presents herself as an expert on almost everything discussed at the table. It's true that Elizabeth Hasselback is young, and inexperienced. It may also be true that she is not themost informed of the women on that show. BUT, she has the right to state her case without interruption, condescension, or criticism from the others. Joy Behar should be ashamed of herself. I know hat Elizabeth is a young mother, and just starting a career, but I think she should move on. Behar, Walters, and Goldberg show her no respect and love to try and make her appear foolish. If i were
Elizabeth, I'd have been gone a long time ago. For what it's worth, I am now so truly disgusted that I will no longer watch this farce.
October 23rd, 2008 9:25 PM
I'm an independent who just cast my early vote for Obama. I've watched The View for several years. I think Elisabeth is intelligent and somtimes too passionate about her views. I think Joy has become about as bad as Rosie. Both disgusting. Elisabeth might be young but she does have something Joy really lacks and that is Class!