There Will Never Be Another Barbara Walters

Why There Will Never Be Another Barbara Walters
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: TV Personality Barbara Walters attends Barneys New York And Disney Electric Holiday Window Unveiling Hosted By Sarah Jessica Parker, Bob Iger, And Mark Lee on November 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Barneys New York)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: TV Personality Barbara Walters attends Barneys New York And Disney Electric Holiday Window Unveiling Hosted By Sarah Jessica Parker, Bob Iger, And Mark Lee on November 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Barneys New York)

Barbara Walters is ready for a different view — but not just yet. On Monday, the 83-year-old newswoman officially announced that she will retire in 2014.

“I do not want to appear on another program or climb another mountain,” she explained in a weekend statement. “I want instead to sit on a sunny field and admire the very gifted women — and OK, some men too — who will be taking my place.” But Barbara Walters, if nobody’s managed to take your place yet, what makes you think it’ll happen now?

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