September 4, 2012 (2012-09-04) – August 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)
Joy Behar: Say Anything! is an American news program and talk show hosted by Joy Behar. The program had its "Preview" while Behar filled in as a week-long host on Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer on June 18, 2012, and officially premiered on Current TV on September 4, 2012. The final episode of the Current TV program aired on August 1, 2013, as the network prepared to transition to Al Jazeera America.
HLN version (2009–11)
The Joy Behar Show was a news program and talk show that premiered on HLN on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 and ran until December 16, 2011. The show was hosted by Joy Behar, who is one of the five co-hosts of The View.
The show originally aired in the 9PM eastern slot/8PM central with encore presentations at 12AM and 5AM eastern, but was moved to 10PM eastern in January 2011 with encore presentations at 3AM eastern. The show aired new episodes Monday through Friday, while the shows on Saturday and Sunday were reruns.
The show's format was generally an interview/discussion setting where Joy Behar and her panel of guests discussed current events in pop culture, politics, and general media happenings. Guests were also often interviewed one on one, or by satellite feed, where questions are more geared toward that particular guest's life and views.
The show was cancelled on November 17, 2011 and Joy Behar stated that she appreciated all of the people who helped put the show together.[1] The final episode aired on Friday, December 16, 2011.
During its HLN run, The Joy Behar Show was not successful in comparison to other cable news shows of its format. A ratings snapshot taken February 11, 2010 revealed Behar as the fourth highest rated show in its timeslot, well over two million viewers behind Sean Hannity.[2]
Move to Current TV (2012–13)
On June 11, 2012, Behar signed a deal with Current TV to do a similar show, now shortened to just Joy Behar, but with a more political slant. Although the series debuted in September 2012, she unveiled her new series logo during her fill-in as host for Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer on June 18, 2012.[3]
On July 31, 2012, Current TV announced that the program would debut on September 4, 2012 and would be titled Joy Behar: Say Anything!.[4]
Joy Behar: Say Anything! premiered on Current TV on Tuesday September 4, 2012 at 6:00e/3:00p with guests Darrell Hammond, Al Gore, Judy Gold and Rob Shuter. The show aired from Monday to Thursday at 9:00/8:00c.
Plus, Sherri Shepherd talks with Joy Behar “Comics with Benefits”.
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December 17, 2012
Sandy Hook Discussion with Dr. Marisa Randazzo, Dr. Brian Russell, Dr. Alicia Salzer and Dr. Adam Brown
Plus, David Sirota and Steven Dulan debate gun control. And Holy Rollers panelists Father Edward Beck, Professor Anthea Butler and Rabbi David Ingber consider how God could have let the event happen
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December 18, 2012
Marc Lamont Hill and Jon Meacham On Gun Control
Plus, Dr. Michael Welner and Dr. Robin Smith discuss the mind of a killer. Famestream Media panelists Howard Bragman, China Okasi and Judy Gold consider media coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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December 19, 2012
The Top 10 Pop Culture Stories of 2012 with Rob Shuter, Chuck Nice, and Sarah Bernard
Forbes columnist Rick Ungar, Democratic strategist Zerlina Maxwell, GOP strategist Tom Doherty
Plus, filmmakers Kevin Mazur and Tricia Nolan, “Just Jenny” host Jenny Hutt, ABC News reporter Sheila Marikar and comedian Sherrod Small. Featuring guest host John Fugelsang.
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January 3, 2013
Republican comedian Ellen Karis, TV personality Rene Syler, Huffington Post Executive Business Editor Peter Goodman
Plus, fitness instructor Kristen James, dietician Laura Cipullo, Domonique Scott and Christina Murray of TLC’s “Sisterhood,” and Anthea Butler, Religious Studies professor. Featuring guest host John Fugelsang.
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January 7, 2013
Lisa Vanderpump, John Fugelsang, Nancy Giles, and Robert Zimmerman
Plus, Republican strategist Boris Epshteyn and Democratic strategist Christopher Hahn join Joy to debate gun control. Famestream Media panelists Rob Shuter, Galina Espinoza and Chuck Nice dish on the Golden Globes.
Plus, a look at today’s top pop culture stories with Judy Gold, Joe Levy and Jessica Shaw. And Joy sits down with Holy Rollers panelists Anthea Butler, Rabbi David Ingber and Bethany Blankley.
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January 29, 2013
SNL Writer Alan Zweibel and Michele Sileo and Elura Nanos of OWN's Staten Island Law
Plus, Democratic strategist Chris Hahn, Republican strategist Ron Christie, and Dr. Steve Salvatore.
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January 30, 2013
Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary and Stephen Fakuna
Plus, Famestream Media panelists Russell Peters, Rachel Sklar and Ian Drew on the top pop culture stories of the day.
Plus, a political roundtable with Boris Epshteyn and Chris Hahn.
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February 11, 2013
Anthea Butler
Plus, a look at today's pop culture stories with Judy Gold, Joe Levy and Nancy Giles. Also, a political roundtable with Democratic strategist Robert Zimmerman and Republican strategist Bill Spadea.
Plus, Sam Seder and Bill Spadea discuss Mitt and Ann Romney’s first TV interview since the election. And, Chuck Nice, Rob Shuter and Galina Espinoza on the top pop culture stories of the day.
Plus, “Walking Dead” actor IronE Singleton and a roundup of the top pop culture stories with Famestream Media panelists Rob Shuter, Judy Gold and Galina Espinoza.
Plus, a political roundtable with Chris Hahn, China Okasi and Ron Christie. And, Famestream Media panelists Chuck Nice, Sarah Bernard, and Joe Levy with the top pop culture stories.
Guest host Jerry Springer. Plus, a look at the day’s pop culture stories with Rob Shuter, Jenny Hutt and Arden Myrin.
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March 21, 2013
Author Lucinda Bassett
Guest host Nancy Giles. Also, a discussion about adoption with Jane Aronson and Deborra-Lee Furness. And, a pop culture roundup with Ian Drew, Sara Gore and Don Jamieson.
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March 25, 2013
Chris Hahn and Armstrong Williams
Guest host Montel Williams. Also, Donna Jackson Nakazawa, Keri Glassman, Dr. Robyn Smith and Lisa Sanders.
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March 26, 2013
Director P.J. Hogan and Dr. Venus Nicolino from L.A. Shrinks
Guest host Chuck Nice. Plus, Paul Carrick Brunson and Siggy Flicker with advice on relationships.
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March 27, 2013
Emileen Hanna and Michael Markiewicz
Guest host Judy Gold. The latest on DOMA with Laverne Cox, Noah Michelson and David Mixner. Plus, Jim Florentine, Jacque Reid and Dorothy Cascerceri.
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April 1, 2013
Money Expert Jean Chatzky
Plus, politics with Boris Epshteyn, Robert Zimmerman and China Okasi. And, a pop culture roundtable with Rob Shuter, Chuck Nice and Galina Espinoza.
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April 2, 2013
Patti Davis
Also, Real Housewives of Orange County’s Tamra Barney and Vicky Gunvalson. Plus, Michele Sileo and Elura Nanos of OWN's Staten Island Law chat with Joy.
Former FBI agent Jack Cloonan, Dr. Janet Taylor and Yahoo News’ Beth Fouhy discuss the aftermath of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Plus, a Famestream Media panel with Rob Shuter, Judy Gold and Sarah Bernard.
Plus, the latest on the Boston bombers with criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan, Boston Globe columnist Farah Stockman and former NYPD investigator Nicholas Casale.
Daisy Khan, executive director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement, discusses the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Plus, Erica Payne and Armstrong Williams talk politics.
Plus, political panel guests Rich Benjamin, Ron Christie and Chris Hahn discuss the George Zimmerman trial. And, Famestream guests Rob Shuter, Rachel Sklar and Chuck Nice.
Interview with Shuter and final panel talk. planned Ending by Behar with a planned Al Jazeera logo appearing on screen and crew moving the table, chairs, and other items off set while Behar is saying goodbye.