Philadelphia information anchor Jim Gardner reminded audience that the clicking is “now not the enemy of the folks” in his farewell broadcast Wednesday after greater than 46 years at the air. (Watch the video under.)
He humbly requested his 6ABC target audience for a “ultimate phrase” and introduced an eloquent protection of his craft.
“The American loose press has been below assault, now not via forces from different nations, however from components embedded in our personal society, or even our personal govt. It worries me deeply,” Gardner stated.
After an anecdote about Thomas Jefferson’s deep trust in freedom of the clicking, Gardner delivered his maximum vital message concerning the fourth property.
“We aren’t the enemy of the folks,” he stated.
“Serving the folks, you the folks of the tri-state house, with accountable and impartial journalism. That is our undertaking now and at some point,” he endured. “And if we falter, you rattling properly higher tell us, on your receive advantages and for ours.”
Gardner gained a well-merited applause from colleagues as he stated excellent night time for the ultimate time.
Gardner advised The Philadelphia Inquirer he had contemplated retirement earlier than however the information was once so fascinating lately that he felt forced to stick. Now, he stated, he’ll spend extra time along with his spouse and in all probability phase with an iconic facial characteristic.
“Possibly Jim Gardner goes away, and I’m going to reclaim Jim Goldman,” he stated, relating to his actual title. “It’s fascinating to kind of take into accounts that. Jim Goldman will most certainly shave off the mustache, proper?”