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    Hollywood Breakdown

    Barbara Walters Reportedly Set to Retire

    KCRW's Steve Chiotakis and Michael Schneider (TV Guide magazine) discuss reports that veteran ABC News personality Barbara Walters is set to announce her retirement.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Senior editor at Variety

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