– Bill Geddie, co-creator of The View, has passed away at 68
– Geddie and Barbara Walters established the talk show in 1997
– Brian Teta, the show’s current executive producer, praised Geddie’s contributions to TV
Bill Geddie, best known as the co-creator of the popular daytime talk show The View, has died at the age of 68. He founded the show alongside iconic journalist Barbara Walters back in 1997. The news of Geddie’s passing has left many in the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a visionary and dedicated professional.
Geddie’s long and successful career in television included serving as executive producer for The View for 17 years, as well as producing several Barbara Walters specials. As a result, he significantly influenced television programming and elevated the art of conversation on daytime television.
Brian Teta, the current executive producer of The View, expressed his admiration for Geddie’s work. He stated, “A television legend, Bill Geddie put his incredible creative signature on every conversation.”