Barbara Walters
Journalist and television personality
Born
September 25th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
December 30th, 2022
2 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A pioneering journalist and television producer, this American journalist gained prominence as the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program. She hosted the influential talk show 'The View,' which brought together a panel of women discussing current events. Walters began her career in television news at NBC, where she worked on the 'Today' show and gained recognition for conducting high-profile interviews with politicians, celebrities, and world leaders. Walters also created and produced '20/20,' a news magazine that showcased investigative reporting and compelling human interest stories. Over her career, she received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards.
First female co-anchor of ABC World News
Created and hosted 'The View'
Produced and reported for '20/20'
Conducted interviews with notable figures
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