After CBS’s divisive decision tocancelThe Late Show With Stephen Colbertafter the series was critical of the Trump administration,the US President’s White House is threatening another long-standing institution in talk TV.The Late Show, which originated in 1977 on CBS, has been hosted by Colbert since 2015 after his popular political satire series,The Colbert Report, came to an end.
According toTV Line, The White House wasn’t happywithThe View’slongtime co-host Joy Beharin a recent episode, which sparked the administration to state the show may be"the next to be pulled off air.“In their statement, which was emailed to EW.com, The White House stated,“Joy Behar is an irrelevant loser suffering from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
The statement, sent by Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers, went on to imply that Behar, whodiscussed the ways she feels President Trump is jealous of former President Barack Obama, should reflect on that jealousy. The White House claims Behar must be jealous"of President Trump’s historic popularity,“and felt she should consider it"before her show is the next to be pulled off [the] air.”
What The View Being Targeted Means For Talk Show Genre
The Administration Isn’t Just Keeping Tabs On Late Night
AlthoughCBS shared they were cancelingThe Late Showafter over 30 years on the air due to financial reasons, it’s been speculated that the Trump administration may have influenced the decision. Late-night hosts have been varied in their approach to covering the Trump administration, but most have openly discussed the issues they feel are pertinent. With the administration targeting daytime talk,the scope is widening.
The View,which has been a staple in daytime talk since 1997, features several hosts who discuss current issues and topical stories, has never shied away from being controversial. While Behar, one of the long-time hosts of the show,has gotten into hot water over her political takes in the past, she’s just one of the several hosts featured on the series.
With the administration specifically targeting her, it’s possibleThe Viewcould choose to change their format to keep the series from being retaliated against. Though The White House’s statement was only a suggestion,it’s clear fromThe Late Show’sfatethat things can get very serious, very quickly.The hosts ofThe Viewmay not be up for debate, but the series could consider a shift.
Our Take On The View Being Targeted After Colbert’s Cancellation
Talk TV Has Always Been Open To Various Views
AlthoughThe ViewandThe Late Showare two entirely different programs, the talk aspect of both shows overlap in a specific way. With various opinions and interests being targeted on each series,talk TV has always been a go-to for viewers who are interested in hearing voices outside their own.The Viewhas always welcomed panelists who disagree with one another.
Despite sharing different beliefs on common issues, shows likeThe Viewhave always provided their panelists the respect and space to share their opinions. AfterseeingThe Late Showbe canceledfor sharing views that oppose the current administration, it’s possibleThe Viewmay face a similar fate for trying to continue their long-standing effort to hold space for differing ideas.
