PORTRAIT OF A LEADER
Barbara Walters
The Contributing Leader
1929 - Present
“Work harder than everybody. You’re not going to get it by whining, and you’re not going to get it by shouting, and you’re not going to get it by quitting. Your’re going to get it by being there.” - Barbara Walters
I. EARLY FOUNDATIONS
A.Born Jewish, Brought
up American
B.Entrepreneurial Family
C.Surrounded by Celebrities
D.English Major at Sarah
Lawrence College
II. TELEVISION JOURNALIST
A.NBC Journalism Assistant
B.Sharpen Skills
C.Writer for Morning Show
at CBS
D.1st Marriage / Divorce
E.NBC Researcher / Writer
for Today Show
F.Breakthrough with
Jacqueline Kennedy
G.Increased Responsibility
H.2nd Marriage / Adopted
Daughter
I.Today Girl
III. HOUSEHOLD NAME
A.President Nixon and China
B.Emmy Award
C.ABC / Million Dollar Salary
D.Presidential Debate Moderator
E.Barbara Walters Specials
F.Uncanny Abilities
G.20/20
H.Highest Paid News Host
I.Heads of State,
The Famous/Infamous
J.Personality Journalism
K.Being the First
IV. LEGACY
A.The View
B.Memoir, “Audition”
C.Remembered in Retirement:
a.Overseas Press Club
b.President’s Award
c.Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame
d.Lowell Thomas Award
e.Life Time Achievement Award
f.Muse Award
g.Hollywood Walk of Fame
h.34 Emmy Awards
i.Honorary Doctoral Degrees