Barbara Walters, the best (and most famous) television news interviewer, who broke through the concrete wall that did not allow women in TV news (except sexy weather "girls"), who has been on TV continously since 1961, announced her retirement by HER choice, in 2014.....She has been an indelible part of the American cultural experience for 52 years, since I was a boy. Barbara could get anyone to talk openly and truthfully on camera, even cry, because they trusted her. (Documentary filmmakers, journalists, and writers take note!) She interviewed EVERY U.S. President, major world leader, and superstar in entertainment and the arts....Her retirement is a major emotional and professional loss, as she is irreplaceable.
Barbara Walters, age 83, looks 63, sharp as 23.
Fidel Castro personally drove Barbara around Havana in his Jeep.
The Dalai Lama, who makes China tremble with his military power.
President Assad, distinguished killer.
Supremely talented, fragile Michael Jackson, protected by Elizabeth Taylor until her death, exploited by powerful greedy men afterward.
Cute Justin Bieber, who has some talent and great management.
Elizabeth Taylor, AIDS Funding Heroine, who silenced Congress when she testified.
Russian Dictator Putin....Barbara asked if he ever killed anyone. He said "no".
The Obamas, a married couple who lives in Washington.
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