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« on: November 18, 2009, 07:56:46 PM » |
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Dave Roberts told his television family that he's ready to watch TV, rather than be on it. After 56 years in the business, and 31 memorable years at WPVI, the legendary broadcaster will retire in December. Roberts will co-host his final 6abc IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1 week, and his final Action News AccuWeather forecast on December 11th. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dave-roberts-to-retire-70413752.html |
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2009, 05:25:16 AM » |
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That's quite a long career for anyone, and I hope he has a good, long time to enjoy his retirement.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2009, 01:05:18 PM » |
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Now the question is. Did he retire because he is ready after these last few years of being semi-retired? Or after years of waiting, spending millions on a new building, and making less money in this recession, did 6abc have to force it?
We seen it at ch3, & 10. Ch6 however I don't think has, but they have certainly have been waiting since what was it 2003 when Tynan got promoted? They also recently let go long time general interest reporter Don Polec, so we know there's some belt tighting over there.
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 04:20:34 PM » |
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I was watching the 6 am broadcast this morning and I turned it on halfway into a Jim Gardner video-tribute to Dave Roberts. My first thought was that something tragic had happened to Dave! Thankfully it was just a retirement announcement. His last day is December 11th.
As far as being forced out I don't think that's the case here. When Tynan was "promoted" a few years back both her and Roberts did an interview with Philadelphia Magagzine. Roberts wanted to reduce his work load to spend more time at home, and stated that he was going to retire sometime in the next few years. He actually went beyond his own prediction by a couple years.
Great guy, great broadcaster, I hope he has many years left to enjoy his retirement.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 08:26:47 PM » |
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I love the questions raised that someone was pushed out. He's in his 70s, has been doing this for 50+ years and just wants to retire. God bless him, I hope he enjoys it. May we all be so fortunate in our lives.
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 08:42:28 AM » |
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Maybe he was "forced out" because he does not look as good in tight sweaters in HD as Ms. Tynan!  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 10:34:59 AM » |
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I think Dave is beloved there and is simply retiring, plain & simple.
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2009, 12:30:21 PM » |
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Who will replace Dave on the 5 and 6 pm newscasts? My guess is either Adam Joseph or Tynan.
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2009, 04:36:47 PM » |
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56 years with 31 of them at channel 6 (hey he's been doing Action News longer than many who post here have been breathing). That's quite a career. I'm happy for him and hope he has many years of enjoyment in his retirement.
I'm unhappy in another sense though. There seems to be far less "mature" newscasters on TV these days as the local newscasts especially have become shows, seeing that mature face on channel 6, that has reflected some stability in this fast moving always changing world, will be missed.
Of course, we still have Jim Gardner there at channel 6 to continue that stability, at least for today.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 09:13:34 PM » |
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Mature now; a young buck when he arrived (as was Jim, as was Gary). They're not going to bring in folks close to retiring in an endless cycle, so letting the people who do come age on the air is just repeating a successful history. The 'next generation' they have in place is developing its own veteran status--Cecily, Rick, Monica....they've all been there for a good number of years now.
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