Q&A: Meredith Vieira on being a journalist and how it made her a better game show host

Meredith Vieira is the rare TV personality who can do whatever she wants. Her 40-year career has included network news ("60 Minutes" and "West 57th" on CBS, ABC's "Turning Point" and NBC's "Today"), daytime talk ("The View," "The Meredith Vieira Show") and a dozen years as a quizmaster ("Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"). Along the way, Vieira, 65, became an icon for working mothers, balancing career decisions with her commitment to family life.

Having a few laughs is also a priority, which is why she returns to TV on Sept. 16 as the host of "25 Words Or Less," a new daytime show based on the popular board game with teams of celebrity and civilian contestants competing for cash. The show from Lisa Kudrow's Is Or Isn't Entertainment will air on Fox-owned TV stations