Chuck Scarborough, the longtime NBC host, revealed his decision to retire from the network during Thursday’s broadcast, bringing an end to a journalism career spanning more than five decades, as reported by NBC News. “The moment has arrived to hand over the reins,” he shared with viewers.
“After 50 years, eight months, and 17 days since I first entered the National Broadcasting Company’s headquarters, I will be leaving this anchor desk,” Scarborough announced.
Chuck Scarborough’s departure signals the end of an era for NBC News, where he has been a prominent figure for decades
Throughout his illustrious career, Scarborough has reported from numerous global cities, authored three novels, and received 38 local Emmy Awards, among many other achievements detailed in his biography. He is set to officially step down on Dec. 12. Expressing his feelings about the milestone, Scarborough stated, “One word sums it up: gratitude.”
“For more than five decades, viewers of WNBC welcomed me into their homes, relying on me to deliver news without bias, upholding the core values of accuracy, fairness, and objectivity,” he wrote in a statement. “It has been an immense privilege to provide critical, timely information during moments of both triumph and adversity.”
