The View Season 10 Episode 214 Jason Priestley, Sugarland, guest co-host Nancy Grace
- July 30, 2007
In season 10, episode 214 of the talk show The View, the hosts welcome actor Jason Priestley and musical duo Sugarland as their guests for the day. Alongside co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and the guest co-host for the day, Nancy Grace, they discuss a range of topics including Priestley's upcoming documentary on his friend and former Beverly Hills 90210 co-star, Luke Perry.
The show starts with a discussion on the recent tragedies in El Paso and Dayton and the need for gun control reform. Nancy Grace, a journalist and former prosecutor, provides her perspective on the issue and the lack of action from politicians. The hosts also discuss the controversy over President Trump visiting Dayton and El Paso in the aftermath of the shootings.
The conversation then shifts to the guests for the day, starting with Jason Priestley. He talks about his friendship with Luke Perry and his upcoming documentary on the late actor. The hosts ask him about the emotional toll of working on the documentary and Priestley reflects on the impact Perry had on his life. Priestley also talks about his current role on the show Private Eyes and his experience working with the Me Too movement on the set.
Next, musical duo Sugarland joins the hosts to talk music and their upcoming tour. They perform one of their hits for the studio audience, bringing energy to the show.
The hosts also cover current events including the controversy over Israel denying entry to two Democratic congresswomen and the ongoing feud between President Trump and the city of Baltimore. They discuss the divisiveness promoted by the current political climate and what can be done to bring people together.
As the show comes to a close, Joy Behar leads a discussion on a lighter note about celebrities and their investments. The hosts talk about the rise of celebrity-owned companies, from Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin to Reese Witherspoon’s clothing line, and the value of investing in something you believe in.
Overall, this episode of The View offers a mix of serious discussions on current events and inspiring conversations with the guests, showcasing the show's ability to cover a range of topics while keeping viewers engaged.