Trailblazing Journalist Barbara Walters Dies At 93

Trailblazing Journalist Barbara Walters Dies At 93

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Barbara Walters was a trailblazer for women in media, becoming the first female co-host of NBC's Today Show in 1964 and the first female co-anchor of a network news show in 1976. Over her career, she won 12 Emmy Awards and interviewed prominent figures in politics and entertainment. In the late 1990s, she launched The View, a show that allowed women to discuss important topics. Walters' contributions to media were significant, and she passed away at 93.

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In what year did Barbara Walters become the first woman to co-host NBC's Today Show?

1990

1984

1976

1964

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What significant milestone did Barbara Walters achieve in 1976?

Won her first Emmy Award

Launched 'The View'

Interviewed a sitting president

Became the first woman to co-anchor a network news show

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How many Emmy Awards did Barbara Walters win during her career?

5

8

12

15

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What was the name of the show Barbara Walters launched in the late 1990s?

60 Minutes

Nightline

The View

Good Morning America

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What was the unique feature of 'The View' that Barbara Walters introduced?

Focus on celebrity gossip

A panel of women sharing opinions

Live audience participation

A single host format