Celebrity Feuds
Barry to Elisabeth: Your "View" is Dangerous

UPDATE: A source tells TMZ that it's not Barry who's writing this song -- in fact, "View" producers pulled the plug on Manilow's performance when his people demanded that he appear on the show without Elisabeth. Manilow has in fact performed on the show twice before -- both last year -- when Hasselbeck's been co-hosting.

TMZ has learned that legendary singer Barry Manilow has pulled out of his scheduled appearance on "The View" tomorrow -- because he strongly disagrees with host Elisabeth Hasselbeck's conservative view! Paging Rosie O'Donnell!

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Barry says, "I strongly disagree with her views. I think she's dangerous and offensive. I will not be on the same stage as her." Barry, taking a stand!

Manilow is currently on a press tour promoting the release of his new album, "Greatest Songs of the Seventies."

A network spokesman had no comment.



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31. because she's so ignorant, she's toxic. she creates drama because she is so poorly read and uninformed about politics and what's going on in the world. i don't blame anyone for avoiding her. but it's nice to hear that Barry Manilow is willing to take a stand against her. she's not worth arguing with.

Posted at 1:38PM on Sep 17th 2007 by nada

32. What a jerk. If he can't handle other peoples point of view he has no right preaching his own. Just like Rosie.

Posted at 1:38PM on Sep 17th 2007 by John Denver Rules

33. Barry, please, I thought discussing different ideas was what your country was all about. Pretty sad when you can't even show enough respect for opposing views. Sounds like a "Saddam" moment!

Posted at 1:38PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Mark

34. I LOVE BARRY! Good for him. He is so not a has-been. He is amazing & beyond talented.

Posted at 1:38PM on Sep 17th 2007 by TC

35. How come you never hear about a person from the Right refusing to go on a show or speak to someone with opposite views but you always hear about people from the Left refusing to talk with certin people because they don't think like them. Hey Lefties, this is America, we are allowed to have different views can't you debate your thoughts in a reasonable manner. By refusing to speak to someone you give the impression that you know your view is flawed in some manner.

Posted at 1:39PM on Sep 17th 2007 by kel

36. Good for you Mr Mannilo ,I agree with you !!!

Posted at 1:41PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Team Hasslebeck Haters...

37. Good Riddance Barry Manihasbeen! What's a matter little boy - can't take being with a woman who has an opinion!!? Go Elisabeth! People are entitled to their opinion - that's why the call it The View. She has the right to speak her view just like everyone else.

Posted at 1:40PM on Sep 17th 2007 by ab

38. Barry is just a Vegas showgirl...who cares!?!

Posted at 1:39PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Jcase

39. Your music sucks, Barry, libtard!

Posted at 1:40PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Barry Can Kiss My Ass

40. I never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but, I love Barry Manilow!!!!!

Posted at 1:40PM on Sep 17th 2007 by perezlvr

41. Typical liberal. They are the first one's to cry about their first ammendemnt rights, except when it comes to a conservative having an opinion that differs from theirs. There are three other liberals on the show, can't he handle one little conservative? What a puss!

Posted at 1:41PM on Sep 17th 2007 by greg

42. damn hippies

Posted at 1:40PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Bone

43. oh, barry, what a woose you are! can't stand up for your own ideals when there is a conservative with betters ones!

Posted at 1:41PM on Sep 17th 2007 by oh pleeze!

44. Barry may be a has been but he's spot on with the narrow minded Liz. Her views espouse lack of equality, intolerance and flat out prejudice. American culture would mature quicker without the likes of her.

Posted at 1:55PM on Sep 17th 2007 by LizHasAFrothyOne

45. I was a fan. I won't be any more.

Posted at 1:49PM on Sep 17th 2007 by rosiosux

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