Season 28 Brings Change: The View Moves to a New Studio
As fans of The View know, the show's 28th season brought a fresh change with a move to a brand-new studio. However, not everyone on the panel is thrilled about the transition. Joy Behar, the sharp-tongued comedian and co-host, has made it clear that she’s not exactly loving the new space. During a candid conversation on the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast, Joy opened up about why she’s resisting the change.
Behind the Scenes: Joy Behar Spills Her Thoughts
Speaking candidly on the podcast, Joy Behar, who is 81 years young, expressed her honest feelings about the new studio. In an episode aired on Thursday, October 3, Joy revealed why she’s having trouble adjusting to the new environment. The show's executive producer, Brian Teta, tried to lighten the mood by saying, “You’re still adjusting to the building.” But Joy wasn’t having it. “I’m not adjusting to the building,” she firmly responded. Brian clarified, “You’ve rejected the building,” to which Joy confirmed, “I’ve rejected the building.”
The New Location: Walt Disney Company’s Headquarters
The new studio is nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s Hudson Square, inside the Walt Disney Company’s headquarters. While it might seem like a dream location for many, Joy has her reasons for disliking it. She explained, “I am never going to learn how to navigate the building, and I’ll tell you why. I have all sorts of people helping me to find where I’m going. Which means that I can talk to people. It reminded me of when I was living in Los Angeles. You get in your car. You don’t see anybody. And if you don’t have a plan, you’re screwed.”
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Brian Teta’s Perspective: A Fan of the New Space
Brian Teta, on the other hand, has a different take on the situation. He confessed, “I am a fan of the new building, and we have differences of opinion here.” Joy quickly chimed in, “Oh, Brian, come off of it.” Brian continued, “I like the new building; I do. Look at this podcast studio we’re in. This is beautiful.” But Joy wasn’t convinced. With her signature wit, she quipped, “You can’t eat atmosphere.”
Signs of Ingenuity: Joy’s Creative Solution
Brian shared a humorous anecdote about Joy’s clever approach to navigating the new studio. She requested more signs in the hallways and even handwrote a sign that read, “Joy, go this way.” Joy also revealed that there was another sign for her and costar Whoopi Goldberg, who, at 68, was also struggling to find her way around. “She doesn’t know where she’s going either,” Joy joked about Whoopi’s adaptation to the new space. “We don’t want to learn it because, like I said, I’ll be alone all the time,” Joy explained her reluctance to fully adapt to the new environment. Brian appreciated the humor in the situation, confessing, “All and all I was impressed by the ingenuity of the signs.”
Barbara Walters’ Vision Lives On
While Joy is not immediately smitten with the new studio, Brian Teta previously shared the reasoning behind the move. “It says a lot about Barbara Walters’ original vision and the foundation they built that nearly three decades later, the show is not just more relevant than ever but the cornerstone of this exciting new venture by Disney,” he told People. “It really is an honor.” One constant that remained from the previous season was the iconic table where the hosts sit for each episode. “We kept the table, because that was new last year, and that remains the centerpiece as always,” Brian explained. “But at the same time, everything around it is new and modern and sleek. It makes it familiar to what people love about The View, but also elevates it to the next level.”
