However, Meredith's show doesn't start until next fall.
And to the poster who suggested she take Barbara Walters' place on "The View," she'd be
a natural choice (don't forget, they already have the "Today" show in common).
If Katie's show is canceled, it won't end until April or May anyways. I think many affiliates could air Meredith Viera's show in Katie's slot in the Fall, but not the ABC O&Os in markets with NBC O&Os as you mentioned.
Rachael Ray has been renewed to 2015-2016. I think WABC and WPVI will still clear it. WABC is a vital clearance.
KABC/LA has Dr. Oz. Would Disney try to outbid Fox Station Group for Dr. Oz, in NYC and Philly? Getting Dr.Oz would likely suit WABC and WPVI's daytime better.
ABC could likely easily take it from Capitol Broadcasting Group in Raleigh. Disney should have deeper pockets and easily triumph.
In Chicago, I could just see WLS tweaking their limited daytime schedule around with Jeopardy/Inside Edition going back at the 3pm hour.
In the Bay Area, KGO would have to battle it out with Cox's KTVU, if it wanted Dr. Oz.
I don't think ABC would overbid for it in so many markets, but NYC, Philly and Raleigh could be attempted. No guarantee though, and Fox might win keeping it in NYC/Philly.
As for Katie going to The View, I could see it, but most likely she'd take Whoopi's "moderator" chair to be the first person that speaks on the hour. Whoopi would likely have to accept taking a middle seat.
ABC has to be thinking that their daytime is vulnerable, with 2-3 hours uncertain and weak on some key owned affiliates. These affiliates used to rule daytime.
I think ABC might offer Lara Spencer or one of the popular GMA anchors a talk show in a year or two, or have to look for talent from the outside.
