Barbara Walters

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Barbara Walters smiling during an interview, wearing a black beaded necklace and earrings, with a microphone held near her face.

Barbara Walters: Media

American journalist

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Barbara Walters smiling during an interview, wearing a black beaded necklace and earrings, with a microphone held near her face.

Barbara Walters, 2009

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A first for Today

Barbara Walters became the first woman to host Today, in 1974.

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The View

The View

(From left) Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, U.S. Pres. Barack Obama, Joy Behar,...

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