Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009

Dec. 2, 2009— --

Barbara Walters' "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" highlights some of the year's most prominent names in entertainment, sports, politics, and pop culture.

Hosted by Barbara Walters, the special includes: "Jon & Kate Plus 8" mother Kate Gosselin, singer Adam Lambert, pop star Lady GaGa, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, star NFL quarterback Brett Favre, filmmaker Tyler Perry, FOX News host Glenn Beck, South Carolina's first lady Jenny Sanford, and Michael Jackson's three children: Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II, among others.

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"The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" will air on ABC, Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10 p.m. ET.