Whoopi -- Talk Show Jinx?

It was announced today that starting this September, Whoopi will be the new "View" co-host. Move ovah yentas, Goldberg is here!

What some may not remember: Goldberg had her own syndicated talk show: "The Whoopi Goldberg Show," which aired for one unmemorable season in 1992-93. The show was informal, had no house band, no co-hosts -- and no viewers! Oy vey! The talker was quickly cancelled and nearly as quickly forgotten ... until now.

Whoopi also had a brief foray into sitcomville with her uniquely titled, "Whoopi." Viewers had other plans. The comedienne won an Oscar in 1990 for "Ghost," and hosted the Oscars several times. While she was (sorta) successful with "Hollywood Squares," she had ample support from a rotating cast of Xs and Os.

Give the ladies on "The View" a rabbit's foot ... they bettah keep their fingahs crossed!



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46. WHOOPI - No Way! On tThe View! I would not be watching the view until she gets replaced. The View could have done better, if they could not find no one in the acting industry they should have searched in the outside world. I watched The View when Rosie was there. Did not miss an episode, but now not interested. Barbara is to old and serious and Elizabeth thinks she's the smartest chick alive but still love Joy.

Posted at 6:46PM on Aug 5th 2007 by Janet

47. TMZ has NOTHINg but negative comments about African American women. I have said this before and look it continues. Harvey and staff are JEALOUS RACIST.- Not just racist but JEALOUS ones

Posted at 5:20PM on Aug 1st 2007 by michelle

48. I can't watch 'The View' until they lose EH..She reminds me of a Jack Russell terrier and that is no compliment..How long will she be on maternity leave?

Posted at 5:11PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Jillian

49. Ann Coulter would have been a fun choice.., at least for me!

Posted at 5:14PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Darla DD

50. Another cheap shot, TMZ? Whoopi Goldberg is one talented, successful lady! I just love her, and look forward to seeing her on "the View."



Posted at 5:19PM on Aug 1st 2007 by May

51. SHE SHOULD FIX RIGHT IN WITH THAT BUNCH
NEITHER HAVE A OUNCE OF SENSE
THEY ALL TALK AT THE SAME TIME
SO WHAT EVER THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT NO
BODY KNOWS????

Posted at 5:42PM on Aug 1st 2007 by jersyguy

52. She makes Rosie look prim and proper (I like Rosie) I am not a fan or whoopi to much of a big mouth , and no its not because she is black.........

Posted at 5:40PM on Aug 1st 2007 by sarah

53. Well at least she didn't get The Price Is Right! She does have a radio talk show which I think does OK. It's in another city so I haven't heard it much. I don't watch The View much either, too much testoserone!

Posted at 5:40PM on Aug 1st 2007 by ok whoop ti do

54. I CAN ONLY HOPE WHOOPIE WASN'T HARD UP FOR WORK WHEN SHE TOOK THE VIEW JOB. IF SHE WAS, SHE WON'T SPEAK HER MIND.
IF SHE'S TRUE TO HERSELF, SHE WILL RIP THAT LITTLE REPUBLICAN BUTT LICKER EH A NEW ONE.

Posted at 7:37PM on Aug 1st 2007 by diane

55. I watched her sitcom for a couple of weeks but I didn't want to hear her political views. Actors should stick to what their good at. I vote for the person I want & don't need their input.

Posted at 6:05PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Reine

56. I think Whoppi will be great, now lets get rid of that hyper, goody girl Elisabeth. Hope she goes on permanent maternity leave. After all, she is so perfect she should stay home with her kids and talk non-stop to them.

Posted at 5:58PM on Aug 1st 2007 by butch

57. Barbara Walters is a crashing bore and a fool! If she had any sense she would have been loyal to Rosie like Rosie was to her instead of brown-nosing with the likes of Trump!

Whoopi's great and I wish her well!

Posted at 6:03PM on Aug 1st 2007 by baba wawa go away!!

58. She had a great recurring role on Star Trek TNG. Best thing she ever did.

Posted at 6:18PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Safety

59. Look this show is silly to begin with. It brings out the worse in people (intentionally) because people like to watch train wrecks and that means ratings. It's scripted, planned and choreographed whether you believe it or not. Rosie was brought in to hike up the dismal ratings at the time and she did. Case closed. Whoppie was bring in to add a little celebrity, and she can be funny for sure, so people like that. She'll do ok, given what the intent of the show. The show could disappear tomorrow and, after a few days, no one would remember who was on it.

Posted at 6:23PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Empire Ice Cream

60. Never watch the view and definitely won't watch it now.
Whoopie is not funny, she's vulgar and God only knows
what Ted Danson and Frank Langella saw in her!

Posted at 6:20PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Prnzez

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