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Jane Pauley: Barbara Walters' best compliment
3 Nov
Summary
- Jane Pauley celebrated 10 years on CBS Sunday Morning.
- Barbara Walters complimented Pauley on having 'it all'.
- Pauley changed views on pregnancy in the workplace.
Jane Pauley recently marked her 10th anniversary with CBS Sunday Morning. During this milestone, she reflected on her more than five-decade career in television. Pauley recalled succeeding Barbara Walters on the Today show in 1976 at the young age of 25.
She shared a memorable compliment from Walters, who told Pauley that she was the "only one of us who really had it all." This sentiment came from Walters, who famously felt she had to choose between her career and her daughter.
Pauley also significantly influenced perceptions of pregnancy and motherhood in the workplace. She famously continued anchoring while pregnant with her twins in the 1980s, a groundbreaking move that resonated with many working women.
Reflecting on the balancing act of career and family, Pauley acknowledged that the struggle and "angst" are universal, affecting everyone regardless of their professional stature. Both she and Walters experienced the complexities of these choices.
