Heartbreak aside, both Mathison and co-host Debbie Matenopoulos have since featured in a similar setup on Great American Family in the 2021 "Welcome to Great American Christmas" special.

Former ‘The View’ co-host Debbie Matenopoulos gets emotional as she opens up to ET about her final moments with Barbara Walters. The longtime journalist died on Dec. 30 at the age of 93.