The Trailblazing Legacy of Barbara Walters Introduction

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Barbara Jill Walters, born on September 25, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts, was more than a broadcast journalist and television personality—she was a pioneer who redefined what women could achieve in the male-dominated world of news. With a career spanning over six decades, Walters became synonymous with excellence, hosting iconic programs like Today, ABC Evening News, 20/20, and The View. Her unparalleled interviewing ability allowed her to connect with everyone from U.S. presidents to global leaders and Hollywood stars, earning her a place in the hearts of millions. Walters’ legacy, marked by numerous firsts and a commitment to storytelling, continues to inspire journalists today. She passed away on December 30, 2022, at 93, leaving behind a life she described with her final words: “No regrets – I had a great life.”

Early Life and Education

Barbara Walters was born into a family steeped in show business. Her father, Lou Walters, a Russian Jewish immigrant’s son, managed the Latin Quarter nightclub and produced Broadway shows like the Ziegfeld Follies of 1943. Her mother, Dena, also came from Russian Jewish roots. Growing up, Barbara was immersed in the entertainment world, attending rehearsals where actresses and dancers fussed over her, twirling her until she was dizzy before her father treated her to hot dogs. These experiences shaped her comfort around celebrities, a trait that later defined her interviewing style.

Tragedy touched her early life. Her older brother, Burton, died of pneumonia at 14 months, and her sister, Jacqueline, born with mental disabilities, passed away from ovarian cancer in 1985. The family’s frequent moves—between Boston, Miami Beach, and New York City—meant Walters attended multiple schools, including Lawrence School in Brookline, Massachusetts, and the private Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, honing the writing skills that would launch her career.

Her father’s financial ups and downs, from owning nightclubs to losing a Central Park West penthouse, taught Walters resilience. She recalled her father’s breakdown after these losses, a moment that underscored the instability of show business. Despite this, her childhood memories of being surrounded by glamour and grit fueled her ambition.

Career Beginnings

Walters’ professional journey began in 1953 at WNBT-TV, NBC’s flagship station in New York, where she worked as a writer-producer for Ask the Camera, a children’s program hosted by Sandy Becker and directed by Roone Arledge. She later produced for TV host Igor Cassini before moving to CBS’s The Morning Show in 1955. By 1961, she joined The Today Show at NBC as a writer and researcher, initially handling lighter segments as a “Today Girl.” At the time, the industry believed women couldn’t report “hard news” seriously, but Walters proved them wrong.

Her talent shone through, and within a year, she was a reporter-at-large, creating segments like “A Day in the Life of a Nun” and a feature on Playboy Bunnies. In 1971, she hosted Not for Women Only, a local NBC show. When Frank McGee became Today’s host, he resisted sharing interviews with Walters, but after his death in 1974, she was named the program’s first female co-host, a historic milestone. Her chemistry with co-host Hugh Downs and her ability to tackle diverse topics made her a viewer favorite.

Rise to Prominence at ABC

In 1976, Walters signed a groundbreaking $5 million contract with ABC, becoming the highest-paid news anchor, male or female. She co-anchored the ABC Evening News with Harry Reasoner, marking another first as the only woman in such a role on a network evening news program. Though Reasoner was reluctant to share the desk, Walters’ professionalism shone through. She later reflected that their tension stemmed from his dissatisfaction at ABC, not personal dislike.

In 1979, Walters joined 20/20 as a correspondent, reuniting with Hugh Downs. She became co-host in 1984, remaining until 2004. Her Barbara Walters Specials, launched in 1976, featured high-profile interviews, starting with President-elect Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, and Barbra Streisand. Her annual 10 Most Fascinating People special, starting in 1993, became a cultural staple, spotlighting figures from Ricky Martin to world leaders. Walters also moderated presidential debates, including the 1976 Carter-Ford debate and a 1984 debate in New Hampshire.

The View and Later Career

In 1997, Walters co-created The View with producer Bill Geddie, a daytime talk show featuring women of different generations, backgrounds, and perspectives. As co-host and executive producer, she guided the show’s success until retiring as host in 2014, though she continued producing. The View won Daytime Emmy Awards, including Best Talk Show in 2003 and Best Talk Show Host in 2009, shared with co-hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd.

Even after stepping back from 20/20 in 2004, Walters contributed to ABC News with specials, including a 2014 interview with Peter Rodger, father of the Isla Vista killer, and 2015 interviews with Mary Kay Letourneau and Donald and Melania Trump. She hosted American Scandals on Investigation Discovery in 2015 and continued 10 Most Fascinating People until 2015. Her final on-air appearance was a Trump interview in December 2015, and her last public appearance was in 2016.

Notable Interviews

Walters’ interviewing prowess was legendary, blending empathy with incisive questions. She interviewed every U.S. president and first lady from Richard and Pat Nixon to Barack and Michelle Obama, plus Donald Trump and Joe Biden before their presidencies. Her global interviews included Fidel Castro, Anwar Sadat, Menachem Begin, Vladimir Putin, Jiang Zemin, Saddam Hussein, Bashar al-Assad, and Hugo Chávez. In 1977, she secured the first joint interview with Sadat and Begin during Egypt-Israel peace talks, outpacing Walter Cronkite.

Her celebrity interviews were equally iconic. She spoke with Katharine Hepburn, who famously called herself “an oak” when asked what tree she’d be, and Monica Lewinsky, whose 1999 interview drew 74 million viewers, a news program record. Others included Sean Connery, Michael Jackson, Anna Wintour, and Laurence Olivier. Walters’ most inspirational interviewee was Robert Smithdas, a deaf-blind advocate. Her ability to elicit candid responses, as seen in her Castro interview challenging Cuba’s press freedom, set her apart.

Interviewee

Year

Significance

Fidel Castro

 1977

Challenged him on press freedom, showed his personality

Anwar Sadat & Menachem Begin

 1977

First joint interview during peace talks

Monica Lewinsky

 1999

Record 74 million viewers

Katharine Hepburn

1980s

Iconic “tree” question revealed her strength

Robert Smithdas

Unknown

Most inspirational for Walters

Personal Life

Walters’ personal life was as dynamic as her career. She married four times to three men: Robert Henry Katz (1955–1957), Lee Guber (1963–1976), and Merv Adelson (1981–1984, 1986–1992). With Guber, she adopted daughter Jacqueline Dena Guber in 1968, named for her late sister. Walters cherished motherhood, though she later regretted not having more children. She dated notable figures like Alan Greenspan, John Warner, and Robert Neil Butler, and had an affair with Senator Edward Brooke in the 1970s, which they ended to avoid scandal.

Her friendships with Tom Brokaw, Woody Allen, Joan Rivers, and Roger Ailes reflected her wide-reaching connections. Walters’ lifelong gratitude to lawyer Roy Cohn stemmed from his help with her daughter’s adoption and her father’s legal issues. Her autobiography, Audition, revealed these personal layers, alongside her professional triumphs.

Health, Retirement, and Death

In 2010, Walters underwent open-heart surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve, returning to work months later. She announced her retirement from hosting in 2013, stepping down from The View in 2014 but continuing as executive producer. Her final years were marked by dementia, and she died on December 30, 2022, at her Manhattan home at 93. Her gravestone at Lakeside Memorial Park in Doral, Florida, bears her last words: “No regrets – I had a great life.”

Legacy and Awards

Barbara Walters’ impact on broadcast journalism is profound. She shattered gender barriers, creating opportunities for women like Jane Pauley, Katie Couric, and Diane Sawyer. Her interviewing style—warm yet probing—set a standard for personality journalism. Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1989, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2000 and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2007. Her Emmy Awards include Outstanding Talk Show Host for Today in 1975 and for The View in 2009.

Walters’ cultural footprint extended beyond news. Gilda Radner’s “Baba Wawa” parody on Saturday Night Live affectionately mimicked her distinctive speech. Her 1970 book, How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything, became a global success, helping socially awkward readers converse confidently. Her legacy lives in the journalists she inspired and the viewers who tuned in for her stories.

Award

Year

Category

Daytime Emmy

 1975

Outstanding Talk Show Host (Today)

Daytime Emmy

 2003

Best Talk Show (The View)

Daytime Emmy

 2009

Outstanding Talk Show Host (The View)

Television Hall of Fame

 1989

Induction

Hollywood Walk of Fame

 2007

Star

Conclusion

Barbara Walters was a trailblazer, icon, and storyteller whose work transformed broadcast journalism. From her historic firsts to her unforgettable interviews, she left an indelible mark on television and society. Her life, filled with triumphs, challenges, and deep connections, reminds us of the power of curiosity and courage. As she said, she had no regrets—just a great life.

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 After Words interview with Page on The Rulebreaker, April 26, 2024, C-SPAN

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