There is a lot of competition to be the most watched morning news show in America, and Good Morning America was one of the most popular since its inception in 1975 on ABC. The mix of news, weather, entertainment and features helps to wake Americans across the country with their first cup of coffee of the day. The show is broadcast live from Times Square in New York City, co-hosted by Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts. His nearest rival is the spectacle of today on NBC.
Critics like it as much as viewers and the show won the Emmy award for outstanding morning program in 2007, sharing the award with today. However, Good Morning America won outright in 2008. The show's producers have kept pace with current trends and there is a well-designed web site for the show. The news are presented with news from the United States and around the world. Articles are divided into sections, which include money, health, politics, entertainment, sports and travel. There are also features on family life and recipes. Clips from the show can be viewed in the Video Vault.
Over the years, many famous guests were celebrities in the studio of Good Morning America, including movie stars, Sylvester Stallone, Audrey Hepburn and John Travolta. TV Superman actor Dean Cain has appeared and legendary singers, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand and Peggy Lee. Were invited also the Monkees, Ringo Starr and Madonna.
The show has also expanded its audience in other countries outside the United States. Aired in Australia and the Philippines, and orbit Satellite television network broadcasting in Europe and the Middle East. Good morning America launched an edition of the weekend in an hour on Saturdays and Sundays in 2004 with Ron Claiborne as news anchor and Marysol Castro as the weather anchor also has special features. Good Morning America now is the version that is an hour longer than aired exclusively since 2007 on ABC News now, the news channel.
The show also has a radio XM Radio version that debuted in 2006. In addition to news and features, listeners can take part in discussions about current topics. The four-hour show is aired on Mondays to Saturdays and is hosted by Hilarie Barksy. Good Morning America so it is easily accessible and offers Americans living abroad a taste of home.
