The View Skips Halloween Costumes to Focus on Election Coverage
The decision to forgo the annual Halloween episode comes as the hosts prioritize live election discussions over taped holiday festivities.
- The View's co-hosts will not dress up for Halloween this year, breaking a 28-year tradition.
- Executive producer Brian Teta announced the change, citing the need to be live before the upcoming presidential election on November 5.
- Joy Behar expressed relief, noting that while the Halloween episodes are iconic, they are a significant undertaking.
- The show aims to use its platform to inform viewers about the political stakes, particularly concerning Donald Trump's candidacy.
- Despite skipping costumes, The View will continue to acknowledge Halloween without the elaborate dress-up.