SUSAN SARANDON, MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL, MARY J. BLIGE, BOYS LIKE GIRLS AND THE CAST OF BROADWAY’S “RAGTIME,” ON “THE VIEW,” DEC. 21-25

December 17, 2009 by J!-ENT

“The View’s Last Minute Throw Together Christmas Show” with Guest Mario Cantone,
The Worst Holiday Outfits, the Best Holiday Desserts, Last Minute Christmas Ideas
And Whoopi at Walt Disney World, Dec. 24

Susan Sarandon (“The Lovely Bones”), Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond”), Maggie Gyllenhaal (“Crazy Heart”) and musical performances from Mary J. Blige (“Stronger with Each Tear”), Boys Like Girls (“Love Drunk”) and the cast of Broadway’s “Ragtime” are all featured on “The View” the week of DEC. 21-25 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

On Thursday, Dec. 24, snuggle up fireside with a cup of warm cocoa as “The View” broadcasts a special holiday show featuring comedian Mario Cantone; the worst holiday outfits unveiled; the best Christmas cookies, candies and cakes with Marc Summers (Food Network’s “Unwrapped”); Christmas Panic 101: last minute Christmas ideas for wrapping, decorations, gifts, foods and drinks and Whoopi at Walt Disney World’s annual holiday “Candlelight Processional 2009.”

The program features Daytime Emmy(r) Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. Since its launch, “The View” has received 28 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show host honoring Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. Daytime Emmy Award history was made on Aug. 30, 2009 when the hosts of “The View” were awarded the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. It was the first time in the 36 year history of NATAS that multiple hosts were bestowed that honor in this category. “The View” has received 11 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and 12 consecutive nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host.

“The View” is broadcast in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound, and is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on the ABC Digital Full Episode Player at ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. Musical performances produced and directed by Mark Gentile.

Scheduled guests for the week of Dec. 21-25 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, DEC. 21 – Day of “Hot Topics”; musical performance from the cast of Broadway’s “Ragtime.”
TUESDAY, DEC. 22 – Susan Sarandon (“The Lovely Bones”); Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond”); musical guest Boys Like Girls (“Love Drunk”).

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23 – Maggie Gyllenhaal (“Crazy Heart”); musical guest Mary J. Blige (“Stronger with Each Tear”).

THURSDAY, DEC. 24 – “The View’s Last Minute Throw Together Christmas Show”: comedian Mario Cantone; the worst holiday outfits; Christmas cookies, candies and cakes with Marc Summers (Food Network’s “Unwrapped”); Christmas Panic 101:last minute Christmas ideas for wrapping, decorations, gifts, foods and drinks; Whoopi at Walt Disney World’s “Candlelight Processional 2009″.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25 – Pre-empted.

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