Michael Strahan, David Koch Added to Barbara Walter's 10 MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE OF 2014

By: Caryn Robbins Dec. 08, 2014

ABC revealed today that talk show host and former NFL play Michael Strahan, and billionaire David Koch will be included in the annual 10 MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE OF 2014, airing Sunday, December 14th at 9 pm/ET. The all-stars join previously announced honorees Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Neil Patrick Harris, Chelsea Handler and Scarlett Johansson.

About the show:

Barbara Walters will return to ABC primetime with her popular long-running special, "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014," a two hour ABC NEWS SPECIAL highlighting some of the year's most prominent names in entertainment and pop culture. Walters will interview Oprah Winfrey, Neil Patrick Harris, Chelsea Handler, and Scarlett Johansson for the special. Additional names will be announced shortly. The #1 most fascinating person will be revealed on the special. "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014" will air on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Since its first airing in 1993, "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People" has consistently been one of the highest rated specials of the year. Last year it dominated its 90 minute time period with Total Viewers and all key Adult demos, and drew its largest overall audience in three years. "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014" is executive produced by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie. Bill Geddie also directs the program.

Photo credit: ABC/ Ida Mae Astute

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