Veteran journalist Norah O’Donnell, who anchored the ‘CBS Evening News’ for five years, has called it quits, appreciating the broadcasting franchise for giving her a ‘gig of a lifetime.’
“It has been an incredible five and a half years,” O’Donnell said.
O’Donnell, who conducted interviews with Pope Francis and former Vice President Kamala Harris, was acknowledged by other top broadcasters and talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
“You have so much to be proud of,” Winfrey said. “Your work as the anchor and managing editor of the ‘CBS Evening News’ has not only won awards but more importantly, has made such a difference and informed our nation.”
O’Donnell did not fail to show her gratitude as she spoke on the importance of true journalism.
“The ‘CBS Evening News’ — for good reason — is the longest-running evening newscast in America. And it is powered by the finest journalists in the world.”
“The correspondents, producers, researchers and crews who work tirelessly to bring you the news every night. That won’t change because journalism matters. I know that because I’ve heard that from so many of you — our viewers. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes.”
Although the veteran journalist has left her job as the lead anchor of the evening news, she would still work with the network, finding solutions to the reduction in followership.
