Barbara Walters says her last Oscars television special will be her best. Walters will sit down with actresses Sandra Bullock and Mo'Nique, both nominated for Academy Awards. Bullock is up for Best Actress for “The Blind Side,” and Mo'Nique is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “Precious.” Walters said she believes both will win. By bidding adieu, Walters is ending a 29-year-old tradition of talking to celebrities on Hollywood's biggest night. It wasn't until 1988, though, that she began interviewing nominees. That year she sat down with Glenn Close and Cher, who were contenders for Best Actress. Cher ended up taking the award for her role in “Moonstruck.” While Walters, 80, is known for getting stars to open up and often tear up on camera, she says the celebrity interview has become less special in recent years and many stars are overexposed. Just because Walters is stopping her Oscars special doesn't mean she's done with TV. “I am not retiring!” she insists. “I will still be doing the 10 most fascinating people, I will still be on ‘The View,' which I love. I will still be doing pieces for ABC News.” The Oscar Night edition of “The Barbara Walters Special” will air Sunday.
