The 25 Smartest People in Entertainment

The View, moderated by Barbara Walters, has received critical acclaim since premiering on August 11, 1997. The View secured the No. 1 spot in total daytime viewers for the first time in 12 seasons this year and rated #25.5 on our list.

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