Daytime television nostalgia is meeting modern pop culture as The View rolls out a star-studded lineup featuring two of the most influential figures in talk show history: Maury Povich and Oprah Winfrey.
According to an official release from ABC, the long-running daytime series—now in its 29th season—has assembled a guest list that blends legacy media icons with contemporary conversations and internet-driven cultural moments.
Maury Povich is set to appear on Monday, January 12, to promote the upcoming docuseries Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV. The series revisits the era that made Povich a household name. Although he officially retired in 2022, Maury’s cultural relevance has hardly faded, particularly in hip-hop and online spaces.
In recent months, Povich has gone viral after jokingly suggesting he could come out of retirement to help settle major rap feuds using his trademark lie detector tests. He specifically mentioned high-profile rivalries involving Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar, floating the idea of prime-time specials that would apply his iconic format to modern music beefs. The suggestion sparked widespread online discussion and was embraced by pop culture commentators, including radio personalities on The Breakfast Club. His legendary “You are NOT the father” moments continue to live on through lyrics, memes, and internet culture.
Later in the week, another daytime television titan takes the spotlight. Oprah Winfrey is scheduled to appear on Wednesday, January 14, alongside Dr. Ania Jastreboff. The pair will be promoting their new book, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free. Oprah’s appearance is expected to focus on health, personal empowerment, and sustainable wellness—topics she has helped shape in public discourse for decades.
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