Audition: Barbara Walters' Journey (May 7, 2008)

The ABC News special "Audition, Barbara Walters' Journey" explores the life and career of Barbara Walters through an intimate interview conducted by Charles Gibson. Walters discusses her challenging childhood, marked by her father's financial instability and her sister's disability, which fueled her drive to succeed. She reflects on early career experiences, including her time as a Playboy bunny and her initial struggles for recognition in the news industry. Walters opens up about her personal life, including her marriages and a secret relationship with Senator Ed Brooke, as well as the challenges she faced with her adopted daughter, Jackie. The interview also highlights Walters' groundbreaking interviews with figures like Fidel Castro and Monica Lewinsky, emphasizing her interviewing technique of active listening and building trust.