Katie Couric recently shared a jaw-dropping moment involving the legendary Barbara Walters that’s sure to pique interest. It all went down during the world premiere of the documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything at the Tribeca Festival in New York City on June 12.
In an engaging scene, Couric reminisced about Walters becoming the first female journalist to co-host the Today show after the death of longtime anchor Frank McGee. With a chuckle, Couric recalled, “She got it literally over Frank McGee’s dead body. She often told me, ‘Oh, we’re so alike. Neither of us is that attractive.’†Couric added with a grin, “I was like, ‘Thanks!’ But I think what she meant is, our looks were secondary.â€Â
Directed by Jackie Jesko, Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything offers an intimate lens into Walters’ impactful career and the hurdles she navigated as a pioneering woman in a male-dominated landscape. Viewers will get to uncover layers of her life that go well beyond the shiny surface, highlighting both her professional accomplishments and personal challenges. Walters, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 93, remains a stalwart figure in journalism.
With producers like Marcella Steingart, Sara Bernstein, and Meredith Kaulfers, alongside executive producers Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Betsy West, the documentary is packed with insights, making it a must-watch. Fans can look forward to its release on Hulu this summer, promising an enriching experience that’s bound to spark discussions across the industry.
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