Barbara Walters to Appear on 'The View'

July 8, 2010— -- In what will be her first nationally televised appearance since undergoing heart valve replacement surgery in May, "The View" creator, executive producer and co-host Barbara Walters will appear on the show live, via Skype, on Monday, July 12 .

The announcement was made today by Bill Geddie, executive producer of "The View."

On May 10, 2010, Walters told a stunned audience: "You know how healthy I have been -- never missed a day's work. Later this week, I am going to have surgery to replace one faulty heart valve. Lots of people have done this. I have known of this condition for a while now and my doctors and I have decided that this is the best time to do the surgery, since the summer is coming up, I can take a nice vacation. Earlier this morning, I told my wonderful pals here, as I am now telling you, and it will be a surprise to many friends, but I thought it best not to talk about it too far in advance. I love you all."

"The View" also features Daytime Emmy award-winning hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It's the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations.

"The View," which airs between 11 a.m. and noon ET, is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for "The Barbara Walters Specials." "The View" is directed by Mark Gentile.

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