Results: "Frankly" Kevin Frankish, Breakfast Television And Your Viewers Will Miss You
Published on 06/04/2018
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With obvious tears in his eyes, long time ( he joined CityTV in 1991) host Kevin Frankish announced on Tuesday, May 29, that he will be leaving Breakfast Television. "All good things must come to an end … eventually, and so sadly has my time here on Breakfast Television." He's been a staple of morning television in Toronto for nearly three decades but this Friday, Kevin Frankish will say goodbye to Breakfast Television. Frankish announced his departure from the show with co-host Dina Pugliese by his side and his wife Beth sitting just off camera. Did you watch Kevin on Breakfast Television?
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Fortunately for all who love him, Kevin will not be leaving CityTV entirely -- he will be working on a new prime time documentary series for the channel. Kevin endeared himself to viewers with his relatable personalty -- he allowed us to get to really know him. We saw him propose to his wife on the air, lived through the birth of his four children and most importantly were right there when he suffered an on-air panic attack, and shared with us his struggles with depression. He made us all feel like family, and we in turn trusted him, laughed with him and healed with him. He will definitely be missed by the viewers of the show. Has there ever been a news anchor or host of a news show whose departure especially resonated with you?
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Legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite signed off for the final time on the "CBS Evening News" on March 6, 1981, Cronkite manned the anchor desk from April, 16, 1962 until March 6, 1981. 25 million were estimated to have watched his final broadcast with these famous last words: "This is my last broadcast as the anchorman of The CBS Evening News; for me, it's a moment for which I long have planned, but which, nevertheless, comes with some sadness. For almost 2 decades, after all, we've been meeting like this in the evenings, and I'll miss that. But those who have made anything of this departure, I'm afraid have made too much. This is but a transition, a passing of the baton. A great broadcaster and gentleman, Doug Edwards, preceded me in this job, and another, Dan Rather, will follow. And anyway, the person who sits here is but the most conspicuous member of a superb team of journalists — writers, reporters, editors, producers—and none of that will change. Furthermore, I'm not even going away! I'll be back from time to time with special news reports and documentaries, and, beginning in June, every week, with our science program, Universe. Old anchormen, you see, don't fade away; they just keep coming back for more. And that's the way it is: Friday, March 6, 1981". Did you witness his departure first hand?
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How many of these famous farewells did you personally see?
On May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson ended his 30-year reign as the host of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" with these famous words: "And so it has come to this: I, uh... am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it. I want to thank the people who've shared this stage with me for thirty years. Mr. Ed McMahon, Mr. Doc Severinsen, and you people watching. I can only tell you that it has been an honor and a privilege to come into your homes all these years and entertain you. And I hope when I find something that I want to do and I think you would like and come back, that you'll be as gracious in inviting me into your home as you have been. I bid you a very heartfelt good night."
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After over 23 years as host/co-host of Live! Regis Philbin almost was speechless on his last show on November 18, 2011, with the many tearful goodbye messages from his co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa, but did get the final word, with "I'll never be able to answer all the cards and messages, especially in the last few weeks. Thank you very much for these years together. God bless you all, and I hope I see you again real soon."
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TV host Bob Barker taped his last round of "The Price Is Right" on June 6, 2007, ending 35 years as host of America's longest-running game show and five decades on network television. The show aired June 15. It was business as usual for Bob, until the very end of the show. "I thank you for inviting me into your homes for more than 50 years," Barker said in the closing moments of the show, nearly drowned out by cheers from the audience.
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On Oprah Winfrey's final show on ABC, on May 25, 2011, she only had one guest. Oprah. "It's no coincidence that a lonely little girl who felt not a lot of love...it's no coincidence that I grew up to feel the genuine trust, validation and love from you," she said toward the end of the show, addressing her audience in the studio and the one watching her from television sets in 150 countries. "You and this show have been the greatest love of my life," she said, choking back tears.
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Peter Mansbridge ended his nearly 50 year run on CBC, 20 years as main anchor, on Canada Day, July 1, 2017, saying he wasn't a "fan of long goodbyes," but was a "fan of long thank yous." "I thank the people that I work with," Mansbridge said as he wrapped up CBC's coverage of Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa. I have been extremely lucky over all this time to have worked in this place. It has been just a fabulous experience. Thanks for watching all these years, it's been quite the ride for me, but always a privilege to be a part of bringing the national story home to you from wherever that story may be. I can only hope you found it worthwhile, too. Goodbye."
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