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I want to do this symbolically.

In support and solidarity for the writers, Im going to walk off your show.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Thank you, Ill see you on the picket lines.

As he left the stage, he turned, waved and said, Love you, thank you.

The co-hosts, including todays moderator Joy Behar, did not seem surprised.

Behar looked into the camera and repeated Mulroneys name and that of the new Marvel series.

After coming back from the commercial break, the show went to a segment on swimsuits.

The walk-off was not mentioned again.

Disney owns both Marvel and ABC.The Viewaired the entire pre-taped episode, complete with Mulroneys walk-out.

Mulroney had also appeared on NBCsTodayon Wednesday for hisSecret Invasionpromotion.