Barry Manilow Cancels The View Appearance due to Hasselbeck's Presence.

TMZ ^ | 9/17/07

[Maigret]

Barry Manilow to Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Your "View" is Dangerous

Posted Sep 17th 2007 1:16PM by TMZ Staff Filed under: TV, Celebrity Feuds

UPDATE: A source tells TMZ that it's not Barry who's writing this song -- in fact, "View" producers pulled the plug on Manilow's performance when his people demanded that he appear on the show without Elisabeth. Manilow has in fact performed on the show twice before -- both last year -- when Hasselbeck's been co-hosting.

TMZ has learned that legendary singer Barry Manilow has pulled out of his scheduled appearance on "The View" tomorrow -- because he strongly disagrees with host Elisabeth Hasselbeck's conservative view! Paging Rosie O'Donnell!

[Maigret]

Drudge reported this, and a visit to Manilow's site confirms that he did indeed cancel tomorrow's appearance because he finds her views 'offensive and dangerous'.

So much for tolerance, Barry, you are even more irrelevant now!

[2ndDivisionVet]

Could it be her opposition to gay marriage?

[karnage]

Barry who?

[craig_eddy]

So much for tolerance

To say nothing of "fair and open debate." Of course, this would be the kind of debate a lib likes: only have to debate those who agree with you.

[Baladas]

What a wuss, typical touchy-feely moonbat, can’t stand a challenge.

And his songs still SUCK.

[Reagan79]

sissy homo ping

[IronJack]

Barry Manilow, the queen of the blue-haired set, is a LIBERAL???? Well, there go his dozen remaining fans.

[FormerLib]

He’s just afraid she might kick the crap out of his sissy butt.

[Squidpup]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1897909/posts

[maggief]

[pandoraou812]

I can't even recall any of his songs nor do I want to...

[GreenHornet]

In the words of ECW announcer Joey Styles:

Caaaaatttt Fight!!!!!

[csistrueblue]

I still like what I called him in College........................................................

Barely Man Enough!

[Reagan is King]

Ha, the petulant pansy throws a hissy fit. Good riddance.

[svcw]

Barry, Barry who?

[Keflavik76]

Just shut up and sing!!

[eyedigress]

That has to be countered.

[tobyhill]

He would show up if Larry Craig was hosting.

[Lorianne]

The mere fact that the View booked Barry Manilow speaks volumes about that show and that network.

TV is dead.

[Samba]

[avital2]

Barry M runs from Elizabeth H; Edwards et al run from Fox News debate; Hillary and the Dems run from confronting Move On - how can these people be in charge of our national security????no way.

[NoobRep]

I find this dude’s songs and physical appearance offensive and dangerous.

[A_perfect_lady]

Did you photoshop that or does he really look like that now??

[eyedigress]

His songs make the whole world sing, much like OJ’s posse.

[capt. norm]

My grand daughter says “Ewwwww...he is so 70’s!”

[Hacklehead]

Where did she buy those?

[mmanager]

Who cares? I just cancelled a dentist appointment. Anyone care?

[359Henrie]

A pillow biter makes a stand.....against a woman.

[Fairview]

The natural heir to Liberace’s cape and heels.

[mylife]

Whata Homo. I mean, that is so gay!

[ALPAPilot]

So “Barely Manenough” can’t defend himself. I’m shocked.

[NoobRep]

Its a good thing Moonbat Manilow is off the View. The more liberals that shut their pie holes, the better off the world is.

[peggybac]

Sitting next to her will really show how physically unattractive he is. I’m sure he doesn’t want that.

[Shire]

Chia pet!

[Locomotive Breath]

The Clay Aiken of an earlier generation.

[Jewels1091]

only libs are to have an opinion!

[SirLinksalot]

Could it be her opposition to gay marriage?

The man, I know, is unmarried and has not been known to have a relationship with any woman. However, I have not read any news that he has outed himself. So here's the question -- IS HE GAY ? or do we just not know ?

[eyedigress]

They be real.

[timydnuc]

On a Cruise recently the wife and I discovered the piano bar, the most popular place on the ship after hours. There was a wonderful performer, piano player and singer. He had a version of "I Write The Songs" that would put Matilow in the back row. He played on the Lido deck the last night and we danced till dawn. He was a performer of great songs, we loved it. I gave him a.."play it Sam, you played it for her, you can play it for me. Play it Sam"! And he did it, beautifully. A nice young man and a beautiful performer.

Point...you may write the songs, asshole, but some people sing them better than you do.

[billybudd]

Hawt.

[GOP Poet]

I write the songs . . . that only I agree with. I write the songs that don't bo-other me-e. I write the songs of libera-a-lity. I write the the songs. I write the songs.

I write the songs and no one else better try. I write the songs and if someone disagreed, I'd just di-i-e. I write the songs that everyone I associate with agrees. I write the songs. I write the songs!

Golf clap.

[eyedigress]

And their Spectacular!

[Stars&StripesNE]

I liked him in the 70's... still like those songs. I am disappointed in his stance. A guy his age should take any exposure he can get.

Too bad Bare -- This One's For You

[MistrX]

Barry who?

Barry Manhole.

[bicyclerepair]

Elisabeth looks about ready to nurse her baby. On a separate note, hubba hubba hubba

[PacesPaines]

Barry is starting to look like Martin Short imitating Barry Manilow!

[Old Sarge]

THANK YOU!!

[laweeks]

“(he)has not been known to have a relationship with any woman. However, I have not read any news that he has outed himself. So here’s the question — IS HE GAY? or do we just not know ?”

He’s been known to be a pillow biter for some time.

I have never known a more insipid lyric writer to the most repetitive and boring tunes. His music would put an elevator to sleep. I think Liza (I marry gay men) Minelli got him his big start.

[junta]

That ought to stir the emotional juices for the cultists of the left, Go Barry Go.