Ladies Who Punch

When Barbara Walters launched The View, network executives told her that hosting it would tarnish her reputation. Instead, within ten years, shed revolutionised morning TV and made household names of her co-hosts. But the daily chatfest didnt just comment on the news. It became the news. And the headlines barely scratched the surface. Based on unprecedented access, including stunning interviews with nearly every host, award-winning journalist Ramin Setoodeh takes you backstage where the stars really spoke their minds. Here's the full story of how Star, then Rosie, then Whoopi tried to take over the show. How so many co-hosts had a tough time fitting in. How one nearly quit during a commercial. And how the director was being driven insane, especially by Rosie. Setoodeh uncovers the truth about Stars weight loss and wedding madness. Rosies feud with Trump. Whoopis toxic relationship with Rosie. Barbaras difficulty stepping away. Plus, all the unseen hugs, snubs, tears - and one dead rodent.