“ABC’s ‘American Idol,’” Teta responded before the audience roared with laughter. ABC, in particular, is also the network that airs “The View.”

“Because once we gave people the ability to judge other people, I think we went crazy and it got out of hand,” Goldberg said.

“Remember ‘The Gong Show?’” asked co-host Joy Behar, referencing the 1970s show that allowed judges to strike a gong to signal their displeasure at a performance.

Goldberg said he can’t remember a case where “so many people” judged a person’s talent. Teta and co-host Sunny Hostin chimed in saying that Goldberg likes the show now that he’s on ABC.

She said it was “a very different show” now than when it started.