Lisette asked about this after she saw part of the show so I looked it
up, not having seen it.  (They did not say who held the ferret.)
 
http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/episodes/2004/1.html
 
 ...Tuesday, March 2nd
 
 ...Next, pet expert Marc Morrone came by to show us some of the exotic
animals that are becoming popular household pets.  The following
information was provided courtesy of Linda C. Bostick, DVM.  If you're
thinking of buying any of the animals listed below, be sure to speak
with your local veterinarian first...
 
Chinchilla...
Giant Rabbit...
Ferrets...
  Playful and energetic
  Excellent for people who work all day
  Fun to watch them play
  Multiple ferrets will play well together...
Bearded Dragon...
Agouti...
Rats & Mice...
Hamsters...
[Posted in FML issue 4442]