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The View

Thursday, May 14: John Lithgow

The View

ABC News

Tv & Film

4.31.9K Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

'The View' co-hosts react after Nicki Minaj spoke out about why she supports President Trump, explaining to 'Time' why she went public with her views and ultimately appeared on stage with him in January, sparking widespread reaction. John Lithgow joins the show to talk about taking center stage in Broadway’s highest‑grossing new play this season, 'Giant'. He discusses his Tony‑nominated performance portraying the complicated legacy of Roald Dahl and shares why the themes of the production feel especially relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Today we're sponsored by the new TV series, It's Not Like That on Prime Video.

0:05.0

From the writers of parenthood and life as we know it comes, It's Not Like That, a new family drama about starting over and second chances.

0:12.9

Scott Foley stars as Malcolm, a recently widowed pastor and dad of three, and Aaron Hayes is Lori, newly divorced with two teens.

0:20.9

Their families used to do everything together.

0:23.3

Now they're navigating single parenthood, and maybe something more.

0:27.2

Watch It's Not Like That, all episodes streaming May 15th on Prime Video.

0:34.9

The conservative backlash to casting Lupido and Elliot Page in the big screen adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey.

0:43.3

The most famous warrior in history, not just Greek history, all of history, Achilles, is about to be played by a transgender woman.

0:51.3

Then, John Lithgow talks about snagging another Tony nod

0:55.1

for his powerhouse performance in Giant on Broadway.

0:58.6

Heading to Hogwarts for the reboot of Harry Potter

1:01.6

and the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom Third Rock from the Sun.

1:07.7

Here come Hot Topics with Whoopi, Sarah Haynes, Joy Behar, Anna Navarro, Sunny Hauston, and Alyssa Farah Griffin.

1:20.6

Now let's get things started. I see this version of me Showing this version of me

1:29.3

I see what I feel

1:31.3

I'm breathing beautiful

1:33.3

Oh oh my

1:34.3

Oh my love

1:36.3

Oh

1:38.3

Oh yeah

1:39.3

Oh

1:40.3

I thank you

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