Claim: ABC fired Joy Behar from her job co-hosting "The View" after she made comments about Vice President Mike Pence's religious beliefs.
Verdict: REFUTES

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title: The View (talk show)
text: the show of expressing "religious intolerance." Content analysis organization Media Research Center subsequently launched a campaign demanding an apology from Behar and urging viewers to do so, resulting in 40,000 calls to ABC as well as 6,000 complaints to the show's advertisers. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger later stated that Behar has directly apologized to Pence. On March 13, Behar issued an apology on air, stating: "I think Vice President Pence is right; I was raised to respect everyone’s religious faith, and I fell short of that. I sincerely apologize for what I said." A "New York Times"

title: Joy Behar
text: She later apologised to Pence for what were termed "anti-Christian" remarks. Beginning in 2007, she occasionally filled in as a guest host on "Larry King Live". On June 11, 2009, Behar announced that she would be hosting her own news/talk program on CNN's HLN beginning in the fall of 2009, titled "The Joy Behar Show". She did not leave "The View" but worked on both shows simultaneously. Despite reportedly being the network's second highest-rated show, HLN decided to cancel the talk show after only two years. The final broadcast of "The Joy Behar Show" aired on December 15, 2011. In

title: Joy Behar
text: Joy Behar Josephine Victoria "Joy" Behar (; née Occhiuto; born October 7, 1942) is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She co-hosts the ABC daytime talk show "The View". She hosted "The Joy Behar Show" on HLN from 2009 to 2011 and "" on Current TV, from 2012 until the channel switched formats in August 2013. Behar's latest weekly late-night talk show, "Late Night Joy", aired on TLC in 2015. She also wrote "The Great Gasbag: An A–Z Study Guide to Surviving Trump World". Behar was born Josephine Occhiuto in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, the only child to a Roman

title: Joy Behar
text: the original panel members of the ABC daytime talk show "The View", which was co-created by Barbara Walters. Behar originally appeared only on the days when Walters was off, but she ultimately became a permanent co-host. Behar occasionally hosted a segment called "Joy's Comedy Corner" in which she presented both established and up-and-coming comedians. Behar had well-publicized disputes with Star Jones, a former co-host of the program. On March 27, 2006, Jones phoned into the show to discuss a recent operation that she had undergone. After talking with the show's co-hosts, Behar abruptly stated to Jones, "OK, Star. That's enough

title: The View (talk show)
text: In addition, Johnson & Johnson and Eggland's Best pulled their sponsorships from "The View", later followed by McCormick & Company, Snuggle, and Party City. On February 18, 2018, during a discussion about Omarosa's comments in regards to Vice President Mike Pence's religiosity, Behar remarked: "It's one thing to talk to Jesus, it's another thing when Jesus talks to you. That's called mental illness, if I'm not correct, hearing voices." While Behar clarified later in the show that she did not think Pence was mentally ill, her earlier remarks sparked criticism as well as a response from Pence himself, who accused

title: The View (talk show)
text: episode that she was leaving "The View" to join "Fox & Friends" and that it was her last day on the show. Behar's final show, a "This is Your Life"-style tribute to her, aired on August 9. On July 15, 2013, Walters announced that television personality Jenny McCarthy would become a permanent co-host. McCarthy made her debut as co-host on September 9 on the premiere episode of season 17. On May 13, Walters confirmed on air that she would be retiring as a co-host of the show and from ABC News in May 2014, but would continue as an executive

title: The View (talk show)
text: frequent guest co-host and comedian Michelle Collins would join the series as a permanent co-host for the season 19. On July 15, it was announced that Wallace was being let go at the conclusion of season 18. On August 25, 2015, it was announced that original co-host Behar was going to be returning as a permanent co-host, while actress Candace Cameron Bure and "Good Morning America Weekend" anchor Paula Faris would be joining Behar, Goldberg, Raven-Symoné, and Collins on the panel for season 19. It marked the first time in the series' history that it had six permanent co-hosts as

title: Joy Behar: Say Anything!
text: 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

title: Joy Behar
text: doing this?' There are other things on my plate I want to do — I've been writing a play, I've been neglecting my standup". Her last show was on August 9, 2013 in which the program staged a "This is Your Life" style tribute to Behar. After departing in 2013, Behar continued to guest co-host throughout 2014 and 2015. On August 25, 2015, ABC announced that Behar would return as a regular co-host starting with the premiere of the 19th season on September 8, 2015. Behar was quoted as saying, "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me

title: Joy Behar: Say Anything!
text: Huffington and Valerie Bertinelli. Her "View" Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and former co-host Star Jones, also appeared. 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. 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

title: Joy Behar
text: back in. Plus, Steve was getting tired of applauding every time I gave my opinion. But I'm happy to be back home. And I'm looking forward to sticking my two cents into the hot topics, especially now that Hillary and the Donald are in the spotlight." On October 10, 2016, Behar received a significant amount of criticism for referring to Bill Clinton's sexual assault accusers as "tramps." Behar apologized for the sexual slur shortly afterwards. On February 13, 2018, Joy accused Vice President Mike Pence of having a mental illness because he stated that he hears Jesus speak to him.

title: Joy Behar
text: equivalent". In March 2009, Behar announced on "The View" that she might eventually marry Janowitz, but she called off the engagement three months later because she wanted people to stop talking about it. They eventually married on August 11, 2011. Behar has authored several books, including several children's books: GLAAD Media Award Daytime Emmy Award Joy Behar Josephine Victoria "Joy" Behar (; née Occhiuto; born October 7, 1942) is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She co-hosts the ABC daytime talk show "The View". She hosted "The Joy Behar Show" on HLN from 2009 to 2011 and "" on Current

title: Joy Behar
text: June 2012, it was formally announced that Behar would be getting another talk show, "", premiering September 4, 2012 on the Current TV network. Its content is expected to be in line with her previous HLN series. Before the new show's launch, Behar began acting as fill-in host for Eliot Spitzer's Current TV talk show, "Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer", starting on July 18, 2012. The show ended in August 2013 due to Current TV being purchased by Al Jazeera and being replaced by Al Jazeera America. Behar's new weekly late night talk show, "Late Night Joy", premiered on TLC on

title: The View (talk show)
text: December 8, Bure announced that she was leaving the program, specifying that the commute between coasts while juggling her other television obligations was difficult on her and her family. Her last episode as a co-host aired the following day. Despite initially stating that she was considering leaving the show after season 20, Goldberg was reported to be staying on as moderator for season 21. Behar, Faris, Haines, Bila, and Hostin all returned as co-hosts. On September 18, 2017, Bila announced on air that she was exiting the show, effective immediately. Political commentator Meghan McCain was subsequently reported to be joining

title: The View (talk show)
text: titles with footage of the co-hosts in a loft-like space, as well as a new theme song entitled "World's Gone Crazy", written by Diane Warren and performed by Mary J. Blige. Hilary Estey McLoughlin was named senior executive producer in January 2017 after she was brought on as a consultant for season 19. In September, the show promoted Teta to executive producer ahead of its 21st-season premiere. "The View" premiered with four co-hosts: Meredith Vieira as moderator, Star Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Barbara Walters. Joy Behar, who was originally announced to be occasionally filling in as the fourth co-host when

title: Joy Behar: Say Anything!
text: September 2012, she unveiled her new series logo during her fill-in as host for "Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer" on June 18, 2012. On July 31, 2012, Current TV announced that the program would debut on September 4, 2012 and would be titled Joy Behar: Say Anything!. "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. GLAAD Awards Joy Behar: Say Anything! Joy Behar: Say Anything! is an American news program and talk show hosted

title: The View (talk show)
text: well as the first time "The View" had a full panel of at least five co-hosts in over two years. In addition, television personality Padma Lakshmi, stylist Stacy London, political commentator Ana Navarro, model Molly Sims, and Shepherd joined the show as contributors. On June 16, 2016, it was officially announced that Collins had been let go, effective immediately. In July, Goldberg and Behar were reported to remain on the panel through the show's twentieth season. On August 3, it was announced that Faris, Bure, and Raven-Symoné would be returning and that ABC News correspondent Sara Haines would be joining

title: The View (talk show)
text: the show for season 20. Despite previously announced as frequent contributors, ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent Sunny Hostin and former Fox News contributor Jedediah Bila also joined the show as permanent co-hosts. With a panel comprising Goldberg, Behar, Raven-Symoné, Bure, Faris, Haines, Hostin, and Bila, "The View" marked its first time of having eight rotating co-hosts since its debut. Additionally, Behar began moderating on Fridays in Goldberg's place. On October 27, Raven-Symoné stated on air that she would be exiting the show at the end of the year to focus on the "That's So Raven" spin-off series "Raven's Home". On

title: The View (talk show)
text: On September 14, 2015, Behar and Michelle Collins poked fun at Miss America 2016 contestant Kelley Johnson's monologue about her occupation as a registered nurse, during which Johnson had on nursing scrubs and a stethoscope. Collins called Johnson's monologue "hilarious" and that "she was reading her emails out loud," while Behar questioned why Johnson had "a doctor's stethoscope on." The controversy resulted in an immediate social media backlash from the nursing profession, including the hashtag #NursesUnite. Two days later, Collins and Behar addressed the controversy on the show and subsequently apologized, although some critics questioned the sincerity of the apologies.

title: Star Jones
text: the opening credits, leaving only Walters, Joy Behar, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Shortly after her dismissal, Jones appeared on "Larry King Live" to respond to questions about why ABC had refused to renew her contract. Regarding her wedding controversy, Jones insisted that every mention of her wedding had been specifically approved and negotiated by the network, and not in violation of any policy. She also denied that she had caused a ratings drop, and claimed that the ratings during the 2004-05 season were the highest "The View" had had in the nine years she was a co-host. Jones' departure caused a