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The View Honors Barbara Walters on Her Birthday
25 Sep
Summary
- The View celebrated Barbara Walters' 97th birthday.
- Joy Behar reminisced about working with Walters since 1997.
- Deborah Roberts was interviewed as part of the tribute.
On what would have been her 97th birthday, The View paid a heartfelt tribute to its late founding co-host and legendary journalist, Barbara Walters. Original co-host Joy Behar led the segment, reminiscing about her long-standing professional relationship with Walters, which began with the show's first season in 1997. Behar expressed hope that Walters, who passed away in 2022 at age 93, was enjoying the program from wherever she might be.
The show continued its tribute by highlighting Walters' enduring legacy when introducing guest Deborah Roberts, the current anchor of ABC's 20/20. Behar noted that Roberts was preparing for the 49th season of the news magazine Walters had fronted for many years, remarking that Walters would be immensely proud. This remembrance follows previous honors, including a special episode shortly after Walters' passing in January 2023 and a special segment at the start of the show's 30th season, which featured archival footage and highlighted how current panelists embody Walters' vision for the series she co-created.
The ongoing recognition of Barbara Walters' impact extends even to recent promotional materials. In June, a new commercial for The View referenced Walters' cultural influence, encouraging viewers to take action amidst Federal Communications Commission scrutiny. The View continues to air weekdays on ABC.
