Daytime Divas

Previously on Daytime Divas ...

What are you all moping around for?

Nobody died.

If you can cover the desk, I can help her with these.

Look, check it, you drive a car

all around New York doing interviews.

Run that by me again.

Oh.

Is that really how you're gonna talk to me right now?

Get the book.

...for the husband is the head of the wife.

- Kibby. - It's complicated.

But you don't love the man

and you're not happy with him. What's so complicated?

I'm pregnant, John.

- I found a sperm donor. - Already.

- Throat surgery, my ass. - Don't threaten me, Mo.

Does Maxine Robinson live here?

Are you a friend of Maxine's?

Could I ask you a couple questions?

In all my years recording the news

I've interviewed presidents, princes, and pop stars.

But there are other voices that I wanted to be heard.

So, a decade ago, I created a show

where women could sit down and say what's on their minds.

And, boy, do they ever!

When I drive, I give more tips than I get so don't stiff me.

That's not how I like to get stiffed.

- The phone is on the floor. - Oh, it's okay.

- Feel me, baby. - Oh, baby, I could feel you.

But the problem is that I can hear you.

And I can't watch my "Moto Mo" video.

- - I got it, baby.

Ooh, I am loving this view right now.

Good things are comin', baby.

- Here you are. - Ah!

Oh! Oh, baby this is a good shot.

Welcome back to "The Lunch Hour."

So, we've all seen that provocative article

in the "Times" about the female gaze.

Oh, there'd definitely a female gaze which objectifies men

the same way the male gaze objectifies the women.

What is wrong with that?

I am objectifying that gentleman

in the third row right now.

Hey, boo!

Yeah, I mean we all like to look at pretty people.

But for me, the sex of the person

is the least important thing.

We've heard about that.

But the gaze thing, that gets me

in trouble because you can tell if they're hot

but you can't tell if they're gonna end up

like cheating on you with some random guy

that you met having a threesome.

You are really into this sexually fluid thing.

You know how an adjustable chair has a sweet spot.

You know what, Kibs, I'm sorry that it's not

working out with you and your girl.

You know, don't worry about it.

You're young, you're fine.

I'm sure you will find some more sexually fluids in you soon.

As long as you're responsible and safe.

Thanks guys for minimizing my heartache.

And special shout out to Heather for the low-key homophobia.

You know, sitting is the new cancer.

- It's worse than smoking. - You know what else is smoking?

These new videos I've been making with Leon

the hardest working PA in show business.

Camera 3, get a gaze at Leon and, ladies, objectify.

Camera 3, a quick pop-up to the PA.

You know, Mo, I'm almost afraid to ask you

but what is it that you two are doing in these videos?

Okay, driving a Moto.

It's like Uber, only I'm driving.

It's called "Moto Mo."

I drive around meeting crazy people.

I got a two-star rating. Thank you, Kevin.

And also thank you for funking up my Escalade.

There's lot of new stuff around here.

Looks like I got a new mug.

Well, at least you still got that old mug.

Very funny, Mo.

Sometimes, it's nice to change things up.

How about a new co-host?

What the hell is "Moto Mo"

and why am I hearing it for the first time on air?

And, Ramona, make it your business

to see that no one messes with the setting of my chair.

- I'll try it, but... - And where is my lucky mug?

For over 2000 episodes, I've drunk coffee, tea

and sometimes vodka out of it. Find it, please.

I'll try, but I'm not...

You know, ever since this coma incident

things have been slipping around here.

It's not just the settings of my chair or the mug...

By the way, my pajama jeans are gone too.

Mom, who the hell wants your pajama jeans?

I'll check with security.

But relax, these really are just little things.

Oh, I've been in this business long enough to know that

seemingly little things turn into big things.

It's things like Mo trying to take over a segment on air.

I'll take care of it. I do have some good news.

- Oh, good, I need some. - So, check it out.

I hustled big time and booked Rihanna

for the show, Thursday. An exclusive.

That is great news.

Well, let's promote the hell out of it.

Already in the works, I beat out "The View"

"The Talk", all the other covens.

I am so proud of you, sweetheart.

Now go out there and be my hammer.

Mnh-mnh.

- Don't go rogue on air again. - Wait, now I'm just confused.

Fans love it when I go rogue.

That's good for the show, right?

Not at the expense of your co-host.

Watch your insults especially those directed at Maxine.

Dude, that is just my comedy. That is how I do.

And most of my insults are directed at me, anyway.

Dude, no, they're not.

Don't go off-topic plugging some bootleg project

you're making with our most useless PAs.

Leon is not useless. He just needs a leg up.

Not everyone was born with a silver spoon

stuck up their butt.

Watch it, Mo.

Watch it, Mo.

Hey, Mo.

- You gonna apologize? - Oh, no. I don't do that.

Just gonna suck up a little.

I've got some dish for Maxine that she is going to eat up.

Maxine!

- Come in. - Oh, hey, Maxine.

Hello, ladies.

Guess who called me? Anna Crouse.

- Really? How is she? - And who's Anna Crouse?

She used to be my assistant who I promoted

to associate producer. She was a very hard worker.

Mm, she left about eight years ago right before you came.

Poor thing wanted to be on camera.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

She used to wear sweatpants to work.

- Oh, oh, oh, those sweats. - 'Oh!

Ew, it was peach-colored velour every day.

I cannot forget them and I've tried.

Well, I did like her though. She was very smart.

It's a shame she was so uncouth.

So, what happened to her?

Well, I gently guided her to the realization

that her real talent lay in reporting.

- She had a face for podcast. - Ooh, poor thing

Could not take constructive criticism.

Every time I would walk by her desk

she'd be shakin', her face would be all red.

You couldn't tell her if she was going to cry or explode.

Well, well, I could. Hmm.

Anyway, she found her niche.

I got her set up at the "LA Times"

and she's really doing well for herself.

Well, now she's back in town

working at "New York Weekly" and writing a book.

- About you. - Oh.

So, do you want me to give her an interview?

Only if I can count on you to say nice things, Mo.

So... no.

- Ha! - Ha!

Anna, it's Maxine. Ah, it's been too long.

I insist on taking you out for a drink.

I absolutely insist.

Well, as soon as you possibly can.

Everyone's gone home.

It was hard enough seeing you with Andrew before.

- Now it's at a whole new level. - I know.

I know, but he's a public figure.

We're having a kid. All that goes out the window.

Well, it can't just happen overnight.

Does he even know that you're pregnant?

No, because it could get ugly if I don't do this the right way.

We've got eight months to figure this out.

We're waiting till our baby's born?

No.

But that's also the election.

They're happening at the same time.

Jesus, Nina.

I know. I know.

Look, I'm sorry, okay.

Can I see you tonight? Is Andrew in town?

No, but I...

I just wanna be with you, baby.

I love you so much.

Maxine.

Anna.

I almost didn't recognize you. You look incredible!

You sound so surprised.

It's just quite the transformation.

You look like an entirely different person.

Underneath it all, I'm still the same old Anna.

You know, frizzy hair, lipstick on my teeth.