D-list celeb cancels “View” appearance over C-list celeb’s “offensive” conservative views; Update: We cancelled Barry, not vice versa, says “View”
posted at 2:16 pm on September 17, 2007 by Allahpundit
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We really need to get her for “Vent.”
TMZ has learned that legendary singer Barry Manilow has pulled out of his scheduled appearance on “The View” tomorrow — because he strongly disagrees with host Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s conservative view! Paging Rosie O’Donnell!
In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Barry says, “I strongly disagree with her views. I think she’s dangerous and offensive. I will not be on the same stage as her.” Barry, taking a stand!
Here’s a list of his political donations this year from Open Secrets. Note the last entry. Someone really needs to ask Barry his theory of 9/11 post haste.
So many exit questions to choose from. Will Elisabeth say something tomorrow? Will Rosie, er, weigh in? And is listening to Barry Manilow really “horrible punishment”?
Actually, we can answer that last one now.
Update: They’ve had enough turnover in the past six months. No sense losing Elisabeth, too.
A source tells TMZ that it’s not Barry who’s writing this song — in fact, “View” producers pulled the plug on Manilow’s performance when his people demanded that he appear on the show without Elisabeth. Manilow has in fact performed on the show twice before — both last year — when Hasselbeck’s been co-hosting.
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Elisabeth is A-list in my book!
Michelle on September 17, 2007 at 2:20 PM
wait. a ron paul donation. and he’s opposed to conservative views? Mind boggling. Gravel’s gotta be torched, man.
And I like manilow too. :/
lorien1973 on September 17, 2007 at 2:22 PM
“dangerous and offensive.”
kinda like Manilow’s music.
afraid to even appear next to Liz Hassel.
what a fussy little pantload this guy is.
michael bolton would kick his ass.
Mike D. on September 17, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Ron Paul is a conservative?
Monday blues affliction, affecting your judgment today?
Mcguyver on September 17, 2007 at 2:25 PM
Always thought he was a wuss.
Confirmed.
thirteen28 on September 17, 2007 at 2:26 PM
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Hey Barry, who’s tortured more prisoners lately? You or Elizabeth?
.
Actually, any place with Barry “Commie” Manilow is prison if you ask me. Ask any elevator operator.
Keith_Z on September 17, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Anyone who doesn’t want to appear with Elizabeth Hasselbeck is clearly gay, although this isn’t a revelation in Manilow’s case. He’s just afraid of strong women.
BKennedy on September 17, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Richard Simons without the calories (or the talent).
Limerick on September 17, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Aw, that’s too bad. I like Barry Manilow’s music, even though the paradox of him not writing “I Write The Songs” makes my head hurt.
I hate that’s he a Moonbat.
Kensington on September 17, 2007 at 2:27 PM
what’dya expect..
Viper1 on September 17, 2007 at 2:28 PM
♫It’s from me it’s for you,
it’s from you, it’s from me,
it’s a world wide symphony.
I write the songs that make the whole world sing.
I write the songs of love and special things.
I write the songs that make the young girls cry.
I write the songs, I write the songs.♫
/shoulda known.
RushBaby on September 17, 2007 at 2:28 PM
Damn, another artist that I can’t look at the same way anymore.
Can one of these person PLEASE explain to thse ‘artists’ that the Constitution is BASED upon Conservative values????
HarryStar on September 17, 2007 at 2:29 PM
What has Hasselbeck ever said that could be considered anywhere nearly offensive enough to warrant that childish behavior, even among people who disagree with her?
DaveS on September 17, 2007 at 2:29 PM
What kind of Malkinless wuss would be skeerded of a little girl.
Oh, yeah, and emasculated liberal weenie…
bbz123 on September 17, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Yet another example of the famed liberal tolerance for all viewpoints. It doesn’t exist. They can’t even be civil about those who disagree with them.
katieanne on September 17, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Should I know who this guy Barry Manilow is? Keep in mind that I’m under the age of 65 and have a penis…
ScottMcC on September 17, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Only one thing to say here: Manilow is a bigot and an assh*le.
georgej on September 17, 2007 at 2:33 PM
Or girlie man
Wade on September 17, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Better yet, will Barbara say something in defense just as she did for Rosie?
Also, if he’s objecting to one of the show’s stars, then why was he ever scheduled to appear on The View in the first place?
I realize that not all of them are on every show, but he had to have realized he had a good chance of her being there.
Esthier on September 17, 2007 at 2:35 PM
It is pretty bad when Elizabeth is considered dangerous…the mental illness in this country is growing at an alarming rate.
tomas on September 17, 2007 at 2:36 PM
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Capitalist Infidel on September 17, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Lest we forget, he got his start as Bette Midler’s pianist when she was playing bath houses.
Just sayin…..
bbz123 on September 17, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Rush is mentioning Barry Manilow right now….
Capitalist Infidel on September 17, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Screw that moonbat.
rplat on September 17, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Bette Midler’s penis????
Capitalist Infidel on September 17, 2007 at 2:39 PM
Barely Man-enough lives up to his name. Hey, Barely, run into any walls lately?
KelliD on September 17, 2007 at 2:39 PM
Oh grow up already!
LakeRuins on September 17, 2007 at 2:40 PM
Barry Mani
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ViewWho?Entelechy on September 17, 2007 at 2:41 PM
LOL. Absolutely perfect. How many conservatives purchase his cds? Great way to promote a new one.
Sue on September 17, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Read what a Colorado judge does to PUNISH noise violators in the headlines here on Hot Air.
TruthToBeTold on September 17, 2007 at 2:44 PM
This break my heart!
wytammic on September 17, 2007 at 2:45 PM
Not a chance in hell am I clicking that link….
shooter on September 17, 2007 at 2:45 PM
In the now famous words of another “D-Lister” ….
Suck it, Barry.
fogw on September 17, 2007 at 2:46 PM
I enjoyed that video clip of Barry Manilow singing “Coppa Cabana.” I enjoyed the short dance performance of The Hustle at the end of the clip as well.
I have sung “Coppa Cabana” to my children once in a while, substituting each child’s name for Lola, and I don’t sing about gunshots, but I make up other, more friendly and cheerful lyrics, e.g., “Her name is Gabby, she loves her daddy, and her daddy loves her too - woo, woo, woo! She rides on horses, and plays with kittens, and when the weather’s cold out, she wears her mittens … ” etc. The substituted lyrics are never the same. I never know what they will be. It is fun, and the song is fun to listen to and to dance to.
Nevertheless, I never knew Manilow was such a spineless wimp, and I never knew that he was a left winger and a hater.
My eyes have been opened!
To echo the words of some others here on this thread, Manilow’s behavior says a lot about the “Left’s” tolerance of other viewpoints, or rather, the left’s lack of tolerance, or their intolerance.
Pro-choice?
I don’t think so!
William
William2006 on September 17, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Looks like Manilow has been hanging out with Streisand and her husband.
I’d like to know what these people talk about at their cocktail parties.
forest on September 17, 2007 at 2:48 PM
♫Rosie…well you came and you blogged without thinking…can I send you away, oh Rosie….♫
(Thanks muchly for the notes, RushBaby…I’m shamelessly stealing them.)
James on September 17, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Oh please. Susan Sarandon was on last week, and she managed to survive (admittedly, she was ice cold to Hasselbeck).
No surprised that she’s tougher than Manilow, however.
Tanya on September 17, 2007 at 2:52 PM
That’s it. I’m burning all my Barry Manilow albums!!!
Wait - I’ve never owned any.
Carry on.
matd on September 17, 2007 at 2:53 PM
You rock. :)
Tanya on September 17, 2007 at 2:53 PM
“Barry Manilow has pulled out” Snicker.
Or…Bette Midler has pulled out of Barry Manilow…Ooops! Did I just say that?
My bad
LtE126 on September 17, 2007 at 2:53 PM
This is just so incredibly childish that I cannot even think of a retort.
A really rude and classless move on Manilow’s part.
The Ugly American on September 17, 2007 at 2:55 PM
This is SO disappointing.
I wish performers would just shut their blathering pie-holes and stick to entertainment.
Dr. Gecko on September 17, 2007 at 2:56 PM
He didn’t have any problems with the Today show…It was horrible.
d1carter on September 17, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Why did you have to post about him? That plastic surgery nightmare is just sticking up for his pal Rosie. She probably threatened to break some of her own bones again if he went on the air with the one person that was able to stop her nonsense!
Pam on September 17, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Get a little more plastic surgery, Barry… you freak.
D2Boston on September 17, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Well, I am a “Fanalo” of Elizabeth.
Barry…..Not so much.
conservnut on September 17, 2007 at 3:00 PM
I saw Barry at the Greek Theater in the 70’s. I really liked him. Too bad, I would have bought the CD.
Rose on September 17, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Look purely at his domestic policies and you’d call him a conservative. Yes. His foreign policy ideas is where he’s a dangerous buffoon.
lorien1973 on September 17, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Barry is really speaking to me on that frontpage screencap. I think he’s saying “better than you!“, but I’m not sure.
AP - you are my screencap hero.
MT on September 17, 2007 at 3:02 PM
**sobbing inconsolably into pillow** NOOOO-ho-ho-ho!
*clear throat, snif* I really like Barry’s stuff. And Copacabana’s a favorite. Say it ain’t so, Barry!
inviolet on September 17, 2007 at 3:04 PM
LIBS:
1- Won’t debate on Fox News
2- Send their wives out to defend them
3- Won’t be on the same stage as others who disagree with them (Did he ever thing that Elizabeth might think HIS views are dangerous and offensive???)
What a bunch of wussie weirdos. If Repubs did this stuff, I’d be embarrassed.
stenwin77 on September 17, 2007 at 3:06 PM
Sweeeeeeet. What a shmuck.
saiga on September 17, 2007 at 3:07 PM
Of course, this is all a publicity stunt. Elisabeth’s views have been the same since when? If he felt so strongly about this, he wouldn’t have booked the show in the first place. But now, all of a sudden, he’s going to pull out of the show the day before? Did Elisabeth’s opinions change since the show was booked?
CookeyD on September 17, 2007 at 3:07 PM
He lists his address as Woodland Hills, CA. hahahahaha. I grew up in WH. It’s an LA suburb in the southwest area of the San Fernando Valley. Middle class. I can see his agent with a storefront office along Ventura Boulevard, in the shadow of the freeway. At least he didn’t list Canoga Park.
How’s that career doing Barry?
Mallard T. Drake on September 17, 2007 at 3:09 PM
The real reason he gives “The View” the slip…he’s embarrassed they will mention the use of his music for punishment. .
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Does ANYONE listen to him any more? Other than for a punitive sentence?
shooter on September 17, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Dear Ms. Hasselhoff,
Although standing up for your opinions is an important part of your participation on “The View”, your appearance on “Venting” at the far right-wing hate site “Hot Air” is inconsistent with the provisions of your contract here at at ABC. We regret to inform you that your contract is terminated forthwith.
Anne Sweeney, President
Disney-ABC Television Group
eeyore on September 17, 2007 at 3:09 PM
matd on September 17, 2007 at 2:53 PM
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heh.
shooter on September 17, 2007 at 3:10 PM
My alarm at the fact that you’re watching the View in your spare time grows by the day.
Allahpundit on September 17, 2007 at 3:10 PM
The View is better off for it.
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 3:11 PM
It’s also based on free speech — Barry, read the First Amendment.
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 3:13 PM
Another tolerant & open minded turd polisher.
Shut up and sing!!
locomotivebreath1901 on September 17, 2007 at 3:14 PM
Barry is probably the germaphobic type and maybe he thinks that conservativism is a contagious disease. Can’t Michael Jackson lend him a face mask?
Come to think of it, maybe this explains why the Dems won’t debate on Fox News.
Buy Danish on September 17, 2007 at 3:14 PM
I actually had to stop. Whoopi’s started interrupting Elizabeth and calmly telling her that she can’t say anything about Clinton or the war (but it’s ok for Joy to do it).
But I’m recording it today to hear how the wedding went. *cough* I can stop anytime.
Tanya on September 17, 2007 at 3:19 PM
What a pansy. He’s afraid of Elisabeth, when there are 3 other liberal idiots who think like him!!!
StephC on September 17, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Who would have guessed Manilow was less of a man than Rosie O’Donnell?
Okay, everybody. But who would have guessed Manilow was less of a man than Susan Sarandon?
Okay, everybody.
Karl on September 17, 2007 at 3:27 PM
Barry is afraid of “dangerous” Elisabeth so instead of confronting her he runs away from the “monster”. Has he looked in the mirror lately. I saw his face-lifted skeleton on QVC trying to sell records and thought at the time how scary he looked. Liberalism is not good for the health.
deedledee on September 17, 2007 at 3:28 PM
I could see Barry being afraid of say Dennis Miller, but Hasselbeck? She’s a lightweight. Watch more “celebs” pull this stunt to get Hasselbeck canned.
Iblis on September 17, 2007 at 3:29 PM
I always made a point of not thinking bad of Barry Manilow, even though I got the impression he was gay, because he always wrote decent music.
Guess he fooled me!
Conservatives are the tolerant ones, liberals are the intolerant ones.
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Can anybody explain the liberal method of tolerance to me?
They cancel a Presidential debate because it is going to be on Fox News.
They go on Today Show and Larry King because they know they will get puffball questions but refuse to go on Hannity and Colmes unless they only have to talk to Alan.
Now they can’t even go on a rabidly leftist program because of a conservative cutie who finally had enough of a blowhard lesbian whacko?
Are the liberal ideas so far-out of the norm they can’t stand up the “scrutiny” of discussion?
highhopes on September 17, 2007 at 3:31 PM
When liberals don’t have the answers for what they think, they can’t face the facts.
Just like the Dems won’t go on Fox for a debate.
BobK on September 17, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Barry Man-ahole.
bloggless on September 17, 2007 at 3:33 PM
I just watched the video. Barry Manilow is really talented. How can such a talented artist like him be so untalented in terms of courtesy and fairness toward those with whom he disagrees?
Was it just me, or did anyone else think of Napoleon Dynamite right at the end of Barry’s number?
(Apologies to Napoleon Dynamite)
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 3:37 PM
So Barely Manenuff…er…Barry Manilow is scared of the beautiful and intelligent Elisabeth. Too funny.
jediwebdude on September 17, 2007 at 3:39 PM
Barry Manilow.
The Nuge.
Cage match.
Now.
saint kansas on September 17, 2007 at 3:47 PM
Wow, who would have thought Mr. Manilow would have gotten all these posts. I do so like his music. This is disheartening. Is there going to be anyone left? Have you heard anything about Chicago (the band). They are my other favorite.
Rose on September 17, 2007 at 3:47 PM
Is this one homosexual sticking up for another?
Where is he appearing this week, Jimmy V’s Boom-Boom Lounge?
Hening on September 17, 2007 at 3:48 PM
Well, they do have a HORN section, and you know how those guys are….
Dr. Gecko on September 17, 2007 at 3:52 PM
Liz is a force to be reckoned with…a real tyrant…and she may be armed and dangerous. Those Uzi’s can do real damage on a small stage.
Dems, afraid of Fox, and and now afraid of a fox.
right2bright on September 17, 2007 at 3:53 PM
I’ve still got a video-yes VIDEO-of me singing “City Rhythm” when I was in high school in the eighties. I had braces and big hair and everything.
I really should destroy that thing-lest my teenage son someday shows it to my future grandkids.
annoyinglittletwerp on September 17, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Another celebrity doofus outs him/her self.
If I had any Barry Manilow records or cds I’d let the dog relieve himself on them. But I dont. Have a dog.
Always Right on September 17, 2007 at 3:54 PM
He’s just mad because Elizabeth has bigger Balls than he does.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on September 17, 2007 at 3:55 PM
I don’t watch the view, I make Allah watch it for me… bwahahahahahahahahaha!
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on September 17, 2007 at 3:57 PM
Dr. Gecko,
Actually, I was referring to their politics.
Rose on September 17, 2007 at 4:00 PM
I wonder if the coffee-morning soccer mom crowd will cry for [sweet jesus my johnson is on fire] Hasselbeck’s dismissal now that she is single-handledly responsible for them missing out on a dose a Barry…?
What a homo
Ochlan on September 17, 2007 at 4:07 PM
Fox Gets Denver. Will Dems Bail?
News2Use on September 17, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Nice way of promoting the “tolerance” and “dialogue” libs love to preach about.
Running away from the View is pretty funny in and of itself.
FireFly on September 17, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Go figure…I didn’t know this moron was still alive…wonder if there will be a rush to buy his/her cds…
areseaoh on September 17, 2007 at 4:15 PM
Well, that’s it for me. All my MP3 Manilow files are being deleted. I can’t believe I bankrolled his career. What a fool I was.
jihadwatcher on September 17, 2007 at 4:18 PM
I am glad to say that the one Manilow CD I own (Greatest Hits) I bought off the street for $5.00 (the same with Cat Stevens) and therefore put no money in his pocket.
Hilts on September 17, 2007 at 4:19 PM
Agent to Secratary- Get Barry on the phone
Secratary - He’s on line 1
Agent to Barry - Listen your record sells have been flat the past two decades, no one whats to book you except Muzak. Stir the pot, get you name back in the headlines.
Barry to Agent - Okie Dokie
SPIFF1669 on September 17, 2007 at 4:20 PM
Barry Manilow! My God, is he still alive?
morganfrost on September 17, 2007 at 4:24 PM
Actually, I can’t remember which song, but there’s a Chicago song in which the singer says something like, “I heard a voice inside my head, saying, ‘Tear the system down.’”
It’s probably on one of their early albums.
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 4:25 PM
Barry Manilow is a passive aggressive jackhole.
Obviously, as a card carrying member of the wacko left, he can’t possibly be in the presence of views that differ from his own, amirite?
Mindcrime on September 17, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Chicago V album - song is State of the Union, by Robert Lamm
(Lyrics listed at http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Chicago/State-Of-The-Union.html)
I was talking ’bout the state of the union
How there’s no one now in power thinking of me
I was saying how we ought to try to fix it
Find a leader who is not afraid to be
Then a voice came out of the darkness
Saying “Tear the system down”
Tear it down
I was thinking ’bout how that was very crazy
And I tried to find a way to tell him so
But when I did I used a word that was quite nasty
How the policeman heard me now I’ll never know
Then a voice came out of the darkness
Saying “Tear the system down”
Tear it down - down to the ground
I was wrestled of to one side of the theatre
And they said I’d have to go right to jail
They don’t permit coarse language in their city
But they did accept a large amount of bail
Then a voice came out of the darkness
Saying “Tear the system down”
Tear it down - down to the ground
jimbo2 on September 17, 2007 at 4:31 PM
That’s some funny stuff AP, like Manilow is relevant. in the bigger picture, I find it ironic that the big tent party only likes to be around people they agree with.
I think he’s after the free publicity and the 70’s libtards wallets.
swami on September 17, 2007 at 4:34 PM
Everybody wanted to tear the system down in the 70’s. Chicago was a great band.
Damn, Barry. You don’t have many fans left alive. You shouldn’t be doing anything to reduce your potential market by 50%.
Oh well, I guess this means you’ve ruled out singing the national anthem at the next Nascar event too. /sarc
BacaDog on September 17, 2007 at 4:35 PM
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