From Rosie O’Donnell to Star Jones and Meghan McCain: How is the secret sauce made at “The View”?

“The View” gained infamy for its famous on-air fights and backstage battles, but in its 22 years on television it has proven itself a groundbreaking media institution and a reality TV forerunner that also changed the way we look at the news. Two decades ago, the concept of five women sitting around a table talking about current events was anything but a sure thing. "In 1997, Barbara Walters had this idea for a show where she'd be talking to other women about the headlines of the day, says Ramin Setoodeh, author of "Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of 'The View.'" _____________________________________ Subscribe to SalonTV’s Channel HERE:    / salontv   For more content from SalonTV, click HERE: https://www.salon.com/tv Like Salon on Facebook HERE:   / salon   Follow Salon on Twitter HERE:   / salon   Follow Salon on Instagram HERE:   / salonofficial   Watch SalonTV daily at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT and 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT, streaming live on YouTube. _____________________________________ About “Salon Talks” Hosted by Salon journalists, “Salon Talks” episodes offer a fresh take on the long-form interview format, and a much-needed break from the partisan political talking heads that have come to dominate the genre. “Salon Talks” is a destination for information through conversation. Viewers can expect discussions with A-list actors, artists, authors, thinkers, and newsmakers as we explore the full range of the human condition. The show streams live on YouTube and Salon.com. _____________________________________ About Salon TV SalonTV is Salon.com’s premiere video offering, including three shows, “Salon Talks,” “Salon Stage,” and “Salon Now,” as well as original series created by Salon.