Obama's 'The View' gets presidential ratings

"The View’s" episode with President Barack Obama gave the talk show its biggest audience ever.

The telecast, billed as the first time a sitting U.S. president has visited a daytime talk show, drew 6.7 million viewers, surpassing its previous all-time high the day after the 2008 election.

"A historic interview leads to historic ratings," said Brian Frons, president, daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group. "It was wonderful to have Barbara Walters back for the interview with President Barack Obama, her first interview since her heart surgery, and together all five co-hosts did what they do best, ask the questions that are on our viewers’ minds."