On “The View” yesterday, the women talked about a new documentary from Netflix that examines the final days of model Anna Nicole Smith’s life, titled Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me. As they questioned why audiences are encapsulated by stories like that, Goldberg offered up her own theory. “We as a society, love to watch stuff to judge folks. You know, I’ve always thought that the beginning of the downfall of society — was with — what’s the name of that show? I always tell you that,” Goldberg said, motioning to executive producer Brian Teta off-camera. “ABC’s American Idol,” Teta said cautiously, as the audience began to laugh. “It was not always on ABC. When it began, it was on another network,” Goldberg said, referencing Fox. Goldberg continued to share her theory. “I’m gonna tell you why, because once we gave people the ability to judge other people, I think we ran amuck with it and it’s gone out of control,” Goldberg said, noting that although there are judges on the show, the audience ultimately decides.
