NBC says `` no comment '' to reports Barbara Walters will retire in May 2014 . ABC and on Deadline.com cite unnamed network executives . She underwent surgery to repair a heart valve three years ago . Walters began her national broadcast career on New York Times 's `` Today Show '' in May 2014 . She 's interviewed every U.S. president and first lady since Richard and Barbara Walters .
NBC says `` no comment '' to reports Barbara Walters will retire in May 2014 . ABC and on Deadline.com cite unnamed network executives . Walters began her national broadcast career on New York Times 's `` Today Show '' in May 2014 . She 's interviewed every U.S. president and first lady since Richard and Barbara Walters .