July 31, 2007

The Ultimate Snub from “The View”

I don’t even know where to begin.  I woke up this morning with a positive outlook on life, and then I saw it.  Have you seen it?  Can you believe the news this morning?  Is it really possible?

The headline reads, "Goldberg, Shepherd to Join ‘The View’" 

Huh? 

What?

Are you kidding me?

I don’t know what I’m more upset about: the fact that I haven’t been chosen, or the fact that I wasn’t even considered along with Mario Cantone, Kathy Griffith, and Roseanne Barr.  I mean they’re great and all, but we’re talking about BLACK BELT MAMA here.  To not even get a nod of consideration is just plain insulting.   

I’m thinking that maybe the other major networks scared them off, and that I’ll be approached soon about having my own show.  Or maybe the idea of facing off against a brown belt karate-ka was just too scary for the remaining co-hosts.  Joy Behar may have been just plain scared.  I don’t doubt that.

Regardless, the outcome is certainly not a good one.  Although I’m sure Goldberg and Shepherd will do well enough, both of them were expected.  Black Belt Mama would be unexpected and would probably boost their ratings ten-fold.  But apparently I’m not part of the recycled celebrities list so there was never any hope, not even with all of your help. 

Readers wrote Barbara Walters emails and posted my button on their site in support, and I can’t thank you enough.  It was a fun ride while it lasted.

Theview_with_bbm

Of course, maybe they just want to save me for when Elisabeth goes on maternity leave in the fall.  I won’t totally snub their calls if they decide to give me a shot.  But wearing the gi on screen in non-negotiable, I tell you!!!  NON-NEGOTIABLE!   

And I’m going to need a personal masseuse in my dressing room. . .

And a heavy bag for when Joy gets on my nerves. . .

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Posted by on July 31, 2007 in Mental Strain for Mama | 12 Comments

Comments

12 Comments on The Ultimate Snub from “The View”

  1. Miss Chris on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 12:38 pm

    2. They were just scared of you girl! They don’t want to put someone on who’ll make them look bad…lol

  2. Izzy on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 1:24 pm

    3. That’s it. I’m never watching The View again. They’ll be sorry!

  3. Jennifer on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 2:13 pm

    4. Unbelievable! Their ratings are going to PLUMMET. (I have no idea how to spell plummet.)

  4. Bush Mackel on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 3:40 pm

    5. You should’ve led your View crusade with that story of how you almost punched out that guy giving your kid the SHHH

  5. BBM on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 5:52 pm

    6. Miss Chris: You know, I think you’re totally right. 😉
    Izzy: Thank you for your support. I can hear the ratings dropping now.
    Jennifer: Yes, you do know how to spell plummet, and you are SO RIGHT!
    Bush: Maybe you’re right. Then I would’ve fit in better.

  6. becky on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 6:40 pm

    7. Oh, man! That just stinks. I’ve never watched The View, and I am certainly not going to start now, though I would have, just to see you.

  7. GAMommy on Tue, 31st Jul 2007 10:16 pm

    8. So sorry you got passed over. Maybe Barbara will give you your own show.
    Excellent photo editing, though!

  8. Scott on Wed, 1st Aug 2007 6:28 am

    9. Lame-o! You are such a better choice than those stuffy old ladies who are passionate about their insane opinions!

  9. Bob Patterson on Wed, 1st Aug 2007 5:18 pm

    10. Well I’ll NEVER watch it again! Then again, I’ve never watched it before. For that matter, when my wife watches Lifetime I leave for the “other TV”. But I digress…
    I WOULD have watched it at least once if they had picked you. Maybe repeatedly if you started to assault your co-stars.
    Blue skies…
    ~BCP

  10. Her Bad Mother on Thu, 2nd Aug 2007 4:39 pm

    11. Totally should have been you, dude. Totally.

  11. Silverstar on Sat, 4th Aug 2007 8:57 am

    12. Maybe you should start your own talk show, except as hosts you would have people who do different kinds of martial arts. What do you think? I would totally watch it! 🙂

  12. junebee on Sat, 4th Aug 2007 9:04 pm

    13. Hey, I did my part!