The View debuts on ABC, created by Barbara Walters, featuring a panel of women discussing current issues and hot topics.
Comedian Joy Behar joins The View as an original co-host, becoming a long-standing member of the panel.
Barbara Walters announces her retirement from her co-host role on The View after 18 years on the show.
The View wins its first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show.
Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg joins The View as a permanent co-host, eventually becoming the moderator.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck announces her departure from The View after seven years on the show.
Sunny Hostin officially joins The View as a permanent co-host, bringing legal expertise and journalistic experience.
Sarah Haines becomes a permanent co-host on The View, contributing to various discussions and topics.
Notable original co-host Star Jones leaves The View in 2006.
The View relocates its broadcasting studios from New York to ABC's Times Square studios.
The View debuts as a daytime talk show featuring a panel of women discussing current events and issues.
Barbara Walters joins the show as an original co-host and executive producer, shaping the show's tone and style.
The show introduces the signature 'Hot Topics' segment where co-hosts debate the day's news and cultural events.
Original co-host Debbie Matenopoulos leaves the show early in the first season due to creative differences.
Sherri Shepherd becomes a co-host, bringing humor and personality to the panel.
A new segment where the hosts review and critique how news outlets cover current events is introduced.
The View airs a special live panel discussion analyzing the results of the presidential election night.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaves the show to pursue other opportunities.
Meghan McCain joins the panel, providing a fresh political perspective.
The View broadcasts special live coverage and analysis of the first presidential debate.
