'Rachel Maddow Show' Producer to Replace Bill Geddie on ABC's THE VIEW

The major shake up on ABC's The View continues this morning with CNN reporting that Bill Wolff, the executive producer of "The Rachel Maddow Show" and the Vice president of MSNBC's prime-time programming, will replace longtime 'View' producer Bill Geddie when the show returns this fall. The news was revealed by people with direct knowledge of the plan.

A spokeswoman for the daytime talker declined to comment on the report. ABC has only said that the show "will be moving in an exciting new direction next season," but did not divulge further details.

A spokeswoman for MSNBC however, confirmed Wolff's departure. Prior to working on the cable news channel, Wolff worked on ESPN programs such as "Around the Horn" and "SportsCenter." ESPN and ABC are both owned by The Walt Disney Co.

Recently it was announced that Rosie O'Donnell will return as a co-host of the show, following her abrupt departure several years ago. Barbara Walters and Joy Behar exited the show earlier this year. Co-hosts Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy will soon follow them out the door.

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