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Well I have watched The View from the time it premiered in 1997. Here is my take on the "young one".
Debbie Matenopoulos - Debbie auditioned for "The View" job before she had even graduated from college at NYU. So she was literally "just starting out" as the opening credits at the time said. I really think that she was not given a fair chance. Having to sit at a table with the 4 other women was obviously great pressure and perhaps frustrating to her.
Even Meredith said on a late night talk show back in 1998 that Debbie said to the women one day something to the effect of: "You guys are dismissive of me...etc etc...."
I also found that criticism towards her was unfair. Whenever she did something wild, people would be up in arms. However if Meredith did some wild and wacky such as when she gave Wesley Snipes that quick lap dance, people found that funny. There are so many other instances when Meredith made a fool of herself too and had Debbie done it, it would have been an outrage.
For example, back when they were auditioning new women after Debbie was fired, they had a prom show on The View. In her attempt to get bigger cleavage, Meredith adjusted herself and she kind of "popped out" for a quick second. She was totally embarassed.
I have to say however that I thought that the manner in which producers chose to move on without Debbie was done in poor taste. According to question and answer session with Debbie, she was not allowed to say goodbye on the show. Apparently the producers wanted Barbara to deal with the situation publicly on the show. I liked Debbie and in comparison with some of the things that the women have done or said on the show, did not think that she was too over the top.
Lisa Ling - She appeared to be a nice lady but I just found her a little too bland. She was however a well-informed young woman having travelled to Afghanistan and other places, reporting for Channel One. She too may have felt like she was always cut off and was not able to discuss more meaningful issues.
Elisabeth Hasselback- I have to say that although I have a difficult time tolerating many of her opinions, she does have the courage to voice her opinions and be heard. She does also have a different political perspective which has helped to balance out the panel.
I wish Debbie good luck at Good Day Live...she has obviously grown as a person and will appreciate this new chance for her. I also hope that Lisa Ling will remain with her show in some capacity. Elisabeth helps to make "The View" interesting with her differing opinions and so I think she will be there for awhile.
Well that's all that I can think of for now...just my opinion.
From a "Viewer" since 1997, ~Nat
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