The View Season 17 Episode 129 Fri, Mar 21, 2014

The View season 17 episode 129, which aired on Fri, Mar 21, 2014, featured a variety of hot topics and guests. The co-hosts for this episode were Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy, and guest co-host, actress and comedian Ana Gasteyer.

One of the first discussions of the episode was about the recent controversy surrounding Mozilla's CEO. The company named Brendan Eich as CEO, but it was then revealed that he had donated to a campaign against gay marriage. Many people, including some within Mozilla, called for Eich's resignation due to his views. The co-hosts discussed whether or not someone's personal beliefs should affect their professional standing, and if companies have the right to fire someone for their beliefs.

The next topic was a lighter one, as the co-hosts discussed the upcoming movie, Divergent. Ana Gasteyer shared that she recently read the book and was excited to see the movie, while the other co-hosts talked about how the young adult genre has been increasingly popular in recent years.

The next guest on the show was actor Tony Goldwyn, best known for his role as President Fitzgerald Grant III on the hit TV show, Scandal. The co-hosts discussed the dramatic third season of the show, which had just aired the previous night. Goldwyn also talked about his upcoming role in the new movie, Divergent, and his experience working with co-star Shailene Woodley.

A more serious topic followed, as the co-hosts discussed a recent opinion piece written by former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. In the piece, Clinton spoke out against Russia's actions in Ukraine, and called for the international community to support Ukraine's sovereignty. The co-hosts talked about the escalating situation in Ukraine and the potential for military intervention.

The final guest of the episode was young actor Logan Lerman, who stars in the movie Divergent. Lerman talked about his experience working on the film, and how he prepared for his role as the main character, Tris. The co-hosts also asked Lerman about his upcoming projects and what it was like growing up in the entertainment industry.

Throughout the episode, the co-hosts also discussed various news headlines, including upcoming health care changes, a controversial Wes Anderson film, and recent missing plane speculation. The episode ended with the co-hosts giving their signature hot topics sign off.

Overall, The View season 17 episode 129 was a lively and informative episode, featuring a wide range of topics and guests. The co-hosts brought different perspectives to each discussion and kept the audience engaged throughout the show. With its mix of current events and pop culture, this episode of The View was a great example of the show's format and appeal.