::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Featuring the highly  anticipated-return of Rosie O’Donnell to “The View,” joining moderator Whoopi Goldberg and newcomers, actress Rosie Perez and Republican political analyst Nicolle Wallace, the season 18 premiere of “The View” was the series’ best premiere in 8 years in Total Viewers  (3.902 million – since Rosie joined the cast in 2006). In fact,  it was the series’ #2 premiere on record in Total Viewers , while among target Women,  it posted solid double digit percent increases over its year ago launch to hit 3-year highs among Women 18-49 (+15% – 683,000 vs. 596,000)  and Women 25-54  (+20% – 911,000 vs. 761,000). Both Goldberg and 'Donnell paid  tribute to recently deceased Joan Rivers.