Katie Couric reveals savage dig Barbara Walters once took at her

Katie Couric shared an instance where Barbara Walters made a sharp comment towards her, with both women seemingly criticizing themselves.

A forthcoming Hulu documentary will soon reveal the life and enduring impact of Barbara, who was the pioneering female host of an evening news show on ABC.

In 2022, Barbara passed away at the grand age of 93, concluding a brilliant and illustrious career that came to an end in 2019. She chose to step out of the public eye then, although she was privately battling dementia.

Currently, it’s being revealed by her friends and work associates the hidden vulnerabilities and uncomfortable insecurities that were masked by her self-assured and sometimes straightforward demeanor.

Katie, aged 68, speaking frankly about her concerns regarding her appearance, had followed in the footsteps of Barbara decades earlier as a news anchor.

Katie, 68 years old, spoke openly about the reservations she held concerning her appearance, which were echoed by Barbara when she was a news anchor many years ago.

In the documentary, Katie shares a memory where Barbara supposedly commented, ‘Funny how much we resemble each other: We’re both not particularly striking,’ as reported by People.

In 2006, when Katie started working at CBS, she became the initial solo female host for a nightly news program on American television networks, marking an achievement that had been reached by Barbara three decades earlier with her role as the first woman co-anchor of an ABC nightly news series.

Approximately twelve years prior, Katie became famous by joining the team of hosts on the Today show in 1991, earning acclaim for her attractive appearance and bubbly personality.

As I stepped into my new role on the Today show, just like Barbara before me, I ensured that I advocated for myself to secure a fair share of high-profile interviews, much like my fellow team members.

In 2005, Katie expressed that she felt it was important, without coming off as too assertive like Helen Reddy’s songs suggest, to have an equal and significant part on the show, rather than a passive or subordinate one, for both myself as a woman and for the women who were watching.

Upon Barbara’s passing, Katie referred to her as the original trailblazer among female broadcasters. She admired how effortlessly Barbara could interview both world leaders and Oscar winners, and further emphasized that her body of work was unmatched in its excellence.

Katie recollected: ‘She showed me great kindness and motivation. When I unexpectedly secured an interview with President Bush, she penned me a letter which I’ve kept framed in my workplace since then.’

Hey Katie, I must say, you absolutely shined during your interview with Mrs. Bush, as it seemed like you knew more than she did – impressive stuff! And let me tell you, nailing that Presidential scoop was nothing short of a triumph. You’re simply outstanding at what you do! Keep up the fantastic work, I’m in awe!

Katie commented, “In my book, Barbara often pointed out our resemblance – she’d note that we weren’t exactly glamorous. I must admit, I wasn’t always sure how to interpret that! Still, if Barbara saw aspects of herself in me, it was nothing but a compliment. Thank you for everything, Barbara.

The forthcoming film, titled “Barbara Walters: All Revealed,” will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival this coming Thursday. Following its premiere, it will be available to stream on Hulu starting June 23rd.

Raised in Boston, she was the child of Lou Walters, a renowned impresario who managed the Latin Quarter nightclub in New York City. This venue showcased some of the era’s brightest stars, from Mae West and Frank Sinatra down to lesser-known acts.

In the end, unfortunately, the nightclub didn’t thrive and Barbara found herself needing to provide for her family, which included her older sister Jacqueline who has special needs.

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Ultimately, the nightclub didn’t succeed as planned, so Barbara took on the responsibility of supporting the whole family, including her elder sister with special needs, Jacqueline.

Initially, she gained recognition on the Today show, followed by a historic milestone in 1976 when she became the inaugural female evening news anchor at ABC, marking her path in television broadcasting.

However, she experienced extremely frosty behavior from her fellow anchor Harry Reasoner, as she described in previously unseen footage from a documentary.

Barbara recounted her experience by saying, “Upon entering the studio, I’d find Harry seated among the stagehands, sharing laughter and ignoring me. The conversations seemed to exclude me entirely. Notably, there wasn’t a single female member of staff.

In an upcoming movie, there’s a segment where her past collaboration with Harry is described as “the toughest phase I experienced” in an uncovered recording.

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2025-06-11 19:52