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Walters returns to TV

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Barbara Walters’ time away from television isn’t lasting long.

The TV news icon said Tuesday that she will interview the father of Elliot Rodger, the California man who shot and killed six people and injured 13 others before turning the gun on himself last month. The interview with Peter Rodger will air as a prime-time special on ABC News in the next few weeks. He specifically requested to be interviewed by Walters, ABC News President James Goldston said Tuesday.

Nielsen’s top programs

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Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for June 2-8. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

1. NBA Finals: Miami vs. San Antonio, Game 2, ABC, 15.13 million; 2. NBA Finals: Miami vs. San Antonio, Game 1, ABC, 14.85 million; 3. “America’s Got Talent,” NBC, 11.3 million; 4. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 8.79 million; 5. “NCIS,” CBS, 8.61 million; 6. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 8.51 million; 7. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 7.69 million; 8. “Tony Awards,” CBS, 7.05 million; 9. “Game of Thrones,” HBO, 6.95 million; and 10. “Night Shift,” NBC, 6.87 million.

Associated Press