Barbara Walters Calling It Quits, Friends Say

Veteran is 'burned out,' doesn't want to extend ABC deal past summer

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 25, 2009 9:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – Barbara Walters intends to retire when her contract is up this summer, sources tell the National Enquirer. Though ABC would apparently like to keep the veteran interviewer, Walters, 79, is “burned out,” and wants to spend more time with her boyfriend. “I... Read full story »

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