History of Joy Behar in Timeline
"Joy" Behar, an American comedian, is best known for co-hosting ABC's "The View" since its inception, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2009. She has hosted several other talk shows including "The Joy Behar Show", "Joy Behar: Say Anything!", and "Late Night Joy". Additionally, she authored the book "The Great Gasbag: An A–Z Study Guide to Surviving Trump World."
1942: Birth of Joy Behar
Joy Behar was born Josephine Victoria Occhiuto in 1942 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to a Roman Catholic family with Italian roots.
1964: Graduation from Queens College
Joy Behar completed her BA in sociology from Queens College in 1964.
1965: Marriage to Joe Behar
Joy Behar married college professor Joe Behar in 1965.
1966: Completion of Master's Degree
In 1966, Joy Behar received her MA in English education from Stony Brook University.
1981: Divorce from Joe Behar
In 1981, Joy Behar and Joe Behar divorced.
1982: Beginning of Relationship with Steve Janowitz
Joy Behar began dating Steve Janowitz in 1982.
1987: "Way Off Broadway" on Lifetime Television
Joy Behar hosted the variety talk show "Way Off Broadway" in 1987, which featured Larry David as a writer and performer.
1997: Joining "The View"
In 1997, Joy Behar joined the original panel of ABC's daytime talk show, "The View," co-created by Barbara Walters, becoming a permanent fixture on the show.
2006: Publication of "Sheetzucacapoopoo: My Kind of Dog"
In 2006, Joy Behar released her children's book, "Sheetzucacapoopoo: My Kind of Dog."
2007: Guest Hosting on "Larry King Live"
Beginning in 2007, Joy Behar took on the role of a guest host on "Larry King Live" on occasion.
June 11, 2009: Announcement of "The Joy Behar Show"
On June 11, 2009, Joy Behar announced her new role as the host of her own news/talk program, "The Joy Behar Show," set to air on CNN's HLN in the fall.
August 2009: Daytime Emmy Award for "The View"
In August 2009, "The View" received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, recognizing Joy Behar and her fellow co-hosts.
2009: Daytime Emmy Award Win
In 2009, Joy Behar, alongside her co-hosts on "The View," won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host.
December 15, 2011: Final Broadcast of "The Joy Behar Show"
December 15, 2011, marked the final episode of "The Joy Behar Show" on HLN.
2011: Marriage to Steve Janowitz
Joy Behar and Steve Janowitz were married in 2011.
2011: Role in "Hall Pass"
Joy Behar portrayed the character Dr. Lucy in the comedy film "Hall Pass" in 2011.
2011: End of "The Joy Behar Show"
After two years on air, HLN made the decision to cancel "The Joy Behar Show" in 2011, despite its reportedly high ratings.
July 18, 2012: Filling in as Host on "Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer"
Starting on July 18, 2012, Joy Behar stepped in as a fill-in host for Eliot Spitzer on his Current TV talk show, "Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer."
September 4, 2012: Premiere of "Joy Behar: Say Anything!"
On September 4, 2012, "Joy Behar: Say Anything!" premiered, marking the start of her talk show on Current TV.
2012: Premiere of "Joy Behar: Say Anything!"
Joy Behar began hosting "Joy Behar: Say Anything!" on Current TV in 2012, where she engaged in discussions on various topics.
March 7, 2013: Announcement of Departure from "The View"
On March 7, 2013, Joy Behar announced her decision to leave "The View" at the end of the season to pursue other opportunities, including writing and stand-up comedy.
August 9, 2013: Final Appearance on "The View"
Joy Behar's final appearance on "The View" before her departure was on August 9, 2013, marked by a heartfelt tribute from the program.
August 2013: Current TV's Sale to Al Jazeera
In August 2013, Current TV, the network airing Joy Behar's show "Joy Behar: Say Anything!", was sold to Al Jazeera, leading to the channel's replacement and the end of her show.
August 2013: End of "Joy Behar: Say Anything!"
"Joy Behar: Say Anything!" came to an end in August 2013 following the sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera and the subsequent replacement of the channel.
2013: Guest Co-hosting on "The View"
After departing from "The View," Joy Behar continued to make guest appearances as a co-host throughout 2013.
2014: Continued Guest Co-hosting on "The View"
Joy Behar maintained a presence on "The View" by returning as a guest co-host on various occasions in 2014.
August 25, 2015: Announcement of Return to "The View"
On August 25, 2015, ABC announced Joy Behar's return as a regular co-host on "The View," marking her comeback to the show.
September 8, 2015: Return to "The View"
Joy Behar rejoined "The View" as a co-host on September 8, 2015, for the premiere of the 19th season, bringing her perspective back to the panel.
November 4, 2015: Premiere of "Late Night Joy"
"Late Night Joy," Joy Behar's weekly late-night talk show, premiered on TLC on November 4, 2015, featuring conversations with friends in her New York City apartment.
2015: Premiere of "Late Night Joy"
Joy Behar's late-night talk show, "Late Night Joy," premiered on TLC in 2015, featuring intimate conversations with friends in her New York City apartment.
October 27, 2017: Guest Appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher"
Joy Behar made a guest appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher" on October 27, 2017.
2018: Controversy over Comments on Mike Pence's Religiosity
In 2018, Joy Behar's comments regarding Vice President Mike Pence's religious beliefs sparked controversy, leading to calls for an apology and accusations of religious intolerance, prompting a response from Pence and an eventual on-air apology from Behar.