her first and barbara's last. >> if i were hired at season 18 i would have felt i missed out on a lot. this is an historic year. she is one of the top journalists ever and i will learn a lot from watching her this year. >> reporter: while we won't see her after this season, barbara walters will be working behind the scenes continuing as co-executive producer of "the view." marcy gonzalez, abc news, new york. >> she will shake things up for sure. >> i think so. i can't wait. >> a lot of personality. >> i think this is going to be the season to watch. barbara's last, jenny's first. this is a lot going on. this is the one. a lot of great guests that will send off barbara in style. >> absolutely. she is getting warmed up. i bet she will make you a little cray-cray. >> yeah, little cray. i bet she will make you a litit will little cray-cray. >> yeah, little cray.