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Born
Barbara Walters was born on September 25,1929. Her rmother was Dena Walters,and her father was Lou Walters. Her birth place was Boston,Massachusetts. -
Joins NBC
Barbara Walters joined her first major news network was NBC. She became a reporter,writer,and panel member for "The Today Show". She became the co-host in 1974. -
Starts "The Barbara Walters Specials"
Walters' show started in 1976. She had a special that was called "The 10 Most Fascinating People". This became the special she aired at the end of every year.(New people each year) -
Interview with Nixon
She scored an exclusive interview with former president Nixon. His first interview since his reignatoin in 1974. -
CoHosts "20/20"
Barbara Walters became the co-host of 20/20. This show has interviews and insights to notable figures.ABC's show is known by many for being a source for information during the night time. -
Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. She was inducted for her previous work as a TV host. She had earned many awards before this, but this was still a surprise for her. -
Interview with Christopher Reeve
Walters conducted the first interview with Christopher Reeve after the horseback-riding accident that left him paralyzed. -
The View
Premiered a mid-morning talk show called The View, for which she is co-executive producer and co-host. The program features unique perspectives from five women on politics, family, careers, and general public-interest topics. -
Interview with Monica Lewinsky
Walters's two-hour-long exclusive with the former White House intern Monica Lewinsky made broadcasting history as the highest-rated news program ever broadcast on a single network. -
Walters renewed contract with ABC
Walters renewed her contract with ABC News for five more years. Her reported $12 million yearly salary made her the highest-paid news host in history.
