'The Rulebreaker' explores the trailblazing legacy of TV icon Barbara Walters
A new book delves into the life and legacy of ground-breaking broadcast journalist Barbara Walters.
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“The Rulebreaker” explores the trailblazing legacy of TV icon Barbara Walters
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