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Popular Hollywood A-lister Liam Neeson had harsh words for ABC’s “The View” following a recent interview, calling the show “BS.”
“It’s just a bit embarrassing,” Neeson said with five simple words.
The actor appeared on the midday talk show to discuss his new movie, “Marlowe,” but the episode was wasted on co-host Joy Behar’s long-standing crush on him.
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“Our segment starts and it’s just all this BS,” he said.
“I just wasn’t impressed,” Neeson explained, adding that only one of the co-hosts, legal prosecutor Sunny Hostin, provided a “good, intelligent conversation.”
Neeson’s response echoes similar arguments made by critics of the talk show.
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“The segment’s all about this — oof —thirteen, fourteen-year-old crush,” he complained.
“I’ve known Whoopi for years and Joy a little bit, but I just wasn’t impressed. I’m uncomfortable in those situations, you know?”
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Despite criticism from Neeson and others, “The View” still ranks among the top daytime network talk shows and news programs.
It was declared the number one daytime talk show during the 2021-2022 year.
“The View” averaged 2.385 million Total Viewers, 199,000 Women 25-54 and 282,000 Women 18-49.
Other popular daytime talk shows have included “Dr. Phil,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” “Today Third Hour,” “GMA3,” “Today With Hoda & Jenna,” “The Talk,” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
