DeepSummary
In this episode of The View: Behind the Table, Joy Behar discusses her interactions with Robert De Niro when he appeared as a guest on The View. She shares how she asked one of the producers to get De Niro's phone number so she could potentially cast him in one of her plays. Behar also talks about her experiences at a party hosted by ABC where she interacted with various celebrities and executives.
Executive producer Brian Teta expresses his concern about Behar's tendency to speak freely with important figures, recounting a time when he was worried about her conversation with Disney CEO Bob Iger at the party. They also discuss Behar's habit of critiquing the fashion choices of her co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg, which sometimes leads to disagreements.
The conversation covers various other topics, including Behar's views on fame and her desire to prioritize her writing career. Teta and Behar engage in banter and share anecdotes about their experiences working on the show.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Joy Behar asked for Robert De Niro's phone number after his appearance on The View, hoping to cast him in one of her plays.
- Executive producer Brian Teta expressed concerns about Behar's candid conversations with important figures and her tendency to speak freely.
- Behar and Teta discussed the dynamics of booking guests for the show, with Teta expressing frustration over the co-hosts overstepping their boundaries.
- Behar shared her passion for proper grammar and her background as a former teacher, often correcting others on their usage.
- Behar revealed her motivations for pursuing a career in entertainment, driven by financial struggles and a desire for success.
- The episode provided insights into the behind-the-scenes dynamics and personalities involved in producing The View.
- Behar expressed her awareness of online criticism and attributed it to her opposition to former President Donald Trump.
- Teta and Behar engaged in banter and shared anecdotes, showcasing their rapport and the lighthearted nature of their working relationship.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Then Sonny, emboldened by the fact that she's suddenly booking people, goes out on a rampage and starts offering pretty much everybody she meets to be on the show. Then Sarah and Alyssa hear about it. They're booking the show.“ by Brian Teta
- “No, I know it's obnoxious if I'm like the grammar police, but people need to learn to speak correct English. I taught it. That's how I'm good at it. I taught it. And I'm not perfect either. No, I make mistakes also, like everybody.“ by Joy Behar
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Episode Information
The View: Behind the Table
ABC News
5/15/24