Charles Gibson has retired from ABC News...his legacy?

[alp227]

Charles Gibson's last day as ABC World News anchor was today. It began with an exclusive Brian Ross piece on a military strike on Al-Qaeda in Yemen. In an odd juxtaposition, a story on the east coast snowstorm (with Sam Champion) preceded the report on the day at the http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Politics/tentative-deal-climate-change-negotiations-copenhagen/story?id=9373562">Climate Change Summit. Update on Senate action on health care. Commercial. A piece on businesses accommodating children with autism. Then a preview of tonight's Nightline, where Jeffrey Kofman will interview David Goldman, who's struggling to gain custody of his son currently living in Brazil with stepfather. Commercial.

And then the grand finale, Gibson delivers his farewell speech and can be seen nearly breaking down as he signs off for the last time before the program transitions to a video collection of farewells from various celebrities. They range from the currently living former presidents (Clinton, the Bushes, and Carter), other ABC News reporters, cooks Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck, the current CBS and NBC News anchors, and finally the current President. The closing scene of tonight's newscast had the World News staff applauding Gibson around his desk.

On Monday, Diane Sawyer will take over. Coincidentially that's exactly 3 years before the day when the Mayans think the world will end. If it really does, blame it on Diane.

I enjoyed watching Gibson deliver the news after Peter Jennings died and wish him the best. Please share your thoughts, memories, praise, criticism, anything about Charles Gibson right here.

[begin_within]

1. Defining the middle class as those earning $200,000/year

[SharonRB]

2. In what respect, Charlie?

I can't think of him without that anymore.

[Canuckistanian]

3. One of the last of a dying breed

A true journalist, who still pays attention to RELEVANT news stories, the Palin interview notwithstanding.

[Gabi Hayes]

4. nobody will remember him, aside from being just another highly paid republican shill:

http://crooksandliars.com/2008/06/21/john-gibson-isnt-it-unfair-that-john-mccain-cant-raise-as-much-as-obama

As Jeff Cohen notes:

There was real emotion in his voice when ABC News anchor Charles Gibson used Friday night's newscast to stand up for little-guy McCain against online-fundraising powerhouse Barack Obama.

To me, the good news is that a network anchor was giving prominence to the plight of underfinanced candidates.

The bad news is that it's taken years to see an anchor make such a stand. And that Gibson (like other media voices in recent days) is making his stand for "fairness" against a candidate who has attracted 3 million contributions from 1.5 million donors giving an average donation of $91. In other words, against a candidate who is arguably less beholden to big-moneyed interests than McCain.

............

the above is just one of myriad examples (there are better, but I can't find them right away; this one works pretty well thoug. read the comments that follow the clips--pretty funny) of just how in the tank for the pugs this vapid blowhard was

good riddance

[FarLeftRage]

17. +1000000

This "gibbie" is no different that faux's john "gibbie"... both of them worthless war-mongering POS's...

[TexasObserver]

5. Who?

[msongs]

6. he reads a teleprompter really well nt

[TheDebbieDee]

7. He will be forever ingrained on my memory as a W cheerleader!

Phnck you, Charlie. Goodbye and good riddance!

[timeforpeace]

8. He helped bring Palin down.

[LeftyMom]

13. Palin brought Palin down.

Nobody really went after her, but she couldn't even answer the most gently lobbed softball questions.

[charlie]

9. The Barack-Hillary debate was a shining moment

When he and Stephanopoulos worked like a couple of National Enquirer hacks trying to provoke a SHOCK-HORROR cover incident. Apparently, an informed public is a small sacrifice in the pursuit of riveting TV. Too bad the dumbass managed to achieve neither.

[slampoet]

10. I can cover his entire legacy!! {makes fart sounds w/ hand under armpit.}

[Sebastian Doyle]

11. Fuck him and fuck his FAUX wannabe network

At least Murdoch restricts most of his right wing bullshit to his news division. ABC's gone right wing in their so called "entertainment" programming too.

Peter Jennings was OK, but they haven't had anything but blatant shills at the news desk since he died. And Chuckles was one of the worst, fucking Bush golf buddy that he is.

[Raine]

12. I'll remember him looking over his glasses and down his nose

at everyone he interviewed. x(

[Ichingcarpenter]

14. 'I enjoyed watching Gibson deliver the news'

OH REALLY???????



ABC's Gibson asserts as fact that New York Times is "liberal"
September 28, 2009 7:47 pm ET filed under MMtv

Following right-wing criticism, ABC reports on ACORN tapes
September 16, 2009 7:35 pm ET filed under MMtv

Nets devote more coverage to Wilson's outburst than to Obama's speech
September 11, 2009 11:20 pm ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson: "I have never heard anybody in a presidential speech ... yell out 'lie' when the president says something"
September 09, 2009 9:54 pm ET filed under MMtv

Examining "what's behind the outrage" at town hall meetings, ABC's World News doesn't address coordinated conservative efforts
August 07, 2009 8:03 pm ET filed under MMtv

Gibson claims "a lot of people are very uncomfortable" with the "idea" of "government insurance"
June 24, 2009 11:06 pm ET filed under MMtv

Couric, Gibson falsely claim "no member" of Congress offered to take Guantánamo detainees
May 21, 2009 7:44 am ET filed under Research

On World News, Gibson falsely claimed Obama "says he opposes earmarks"
March 12, 2009 5:10 pm ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson repeated myth as fact that "some 60 former detainees ... have reappeared on foreign battlefields"
March 12, 2009 10:52 am ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson falsely claimed Obama "campaign on a promise to end pet projects"
March 05, 2009 8:32 am ET filed under Research

Declaring GOP winner in "stimulus message war," media oblivious to their cohort's role in skewing debate
February 06, 2009 7:44 pm ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson falsely claimed "CBO says only 25 percent" of recovery bill "would get to people within a year"


ABC's Gibson stated that "a lot of people" say spending in recovery bill isn't "stimulus" -- but CBO director says "most economists" disagree
February 03, 2009 9:48 pm ET filed under Research

ABC, CBS report Bush's defense of Katrina response without noting congressional criticism
January 13, 2009 4:53 pm ET filed under Research

Gibson, Couric uncritically aired Bush's comment calling Abu Ghraib a "disappointment"
January 13, 2009 3:53 pm ET filed under Research

Media tout Bush's purported candor in ABC interview, ignoring substantial evidence to the contrary
December 06, 2008 3:20 pm ET filed under Research

Gibson, who is scheduled to interview Palin, let several McCain falsehoods go unchallenged
September 09, 2008 6:15 pm ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson did not challenge earmark claim, much less inform viewers that McCain promoted a falsehood
September 04, 2008 6:33 pm ET filed under Research

ABC baselessly suggested both campaigns are equally guilty of "negative attacks"
July 31, 2008 6:57 pm ET filed under Research

ABC and NBC missed mark while reporting on Obama's, McCain's Afghanistan proposals
July 17, 2008 12:01 pm ET filed under Research

ABC's Gibson repeatedly prodded McCain to brand Obama "a flip-flopper"
July 10, 2008 2:06 pm ET filed under Research

Gibson's capital-gains tax assertion during debate disputed by economists
April 18, 2008 8:41 pm ET filed under Research

If flag lapel pin issue "comes up again and again" with voters, why did ABC rely on the one voter quoted in NY Times criticizing Obama?
April 18, 2008 3:50 pm ET filed under Research

Media criticize ABC moderators for "flat-out repulsive" debate performances, "specious and gossipy" subject matter

April 17, 2008 4:33 pm ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson aired McCain's criticism of Obama, but did not mention Obama's response

April 16, 2008 1:17 p
m ET filed under Research
In reporting "surprising good news on sales of existing homes," ABC ignored 24 percent decline in sales from Feb. 2007

March 25, 2008 3:30 pm ET filed under Research
ABC News corrects its false claim that McCain released tax returns

March 21, 2008 8:49 pm ET filed under MMtv
During NH debate, ABC's Gibson characterized Obama's Pakistan position as "essentially the Bush doctrine," ignoring Bush contradictions

January 07, 2008 7:38 pm ET filed under Research
Despite hyping lower July death toll, network evening news programs silent on number of troop deaths this summer

August 29, 2007 11:20 am ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson ignored Padilla's three-year detention without charges


ABC World News reported Bush greenhouse gas reduction proposal, ignored criticism of it

June 01, 2007 7:34 pm ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson uncritically reported claim that "we dodged a bullet" by foiling terror plot on Fort Dix

May 09, 2007 3:21 pm ET filed under Research
ABC, Fox News reported on Rice meeting with Syrian foreign minister without noting relentless criticism of Pelosi trip
May 07, 2007 5:41 pm ET filed under Research
ABC offered no evidence in suggesting Democrats engaging in corrupt practices they denounced

April 27, 2007 5:54 pm ET filed under Research
Media outlets reported that Reid said Iraq war "is lost," but failed to note his further comments

April 20, 2007 6:37 pm ET filed under Research
Politico falsely reported Bush invited Dems to "negotiate" war spending bill
April 11, 2007 4:15 pm ET filed under Research

ABC uncritically reported Bush's claim that Congress would be responsible for "denying troops the equipment they need"
April 04, 2007 7:03 pm ET filed under Research

Myths and falsehoods about Hillary Rodham Clinton
February 13, 2007 12:12 pm ET filed under Research

Media uncritically reported Bush's statement touting Iraqi success in Najaf
January 31, 2007 11:47 am ET filed under Research

Media ignored unanswered questions about Bush's new domestic surveillance program

January 18, 2007 7:41 pm ET filed under Research
ABC reported on Sen. Reid's "new ethics controversy" but continued to ignore FBI inquiry into Rep. Weldon

October 19, 2006 10:43 am ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson falsely reported Bush said "too many innocents are dying" in Iraq

October 12, 2006 4:06 pm ET filed under Research
Network news reported Bush indicated he was "open" to changing Iraq policy -- failed to note Bush's inflexibility on troop withdrawal

October 12, 2006 2:45 pm ET filed under Research
Do Couric and Gibson agree with Tony Snow that questions about Bush administration's North Korea policy are "silly" and "gratuitous"?

October 11, 2006 7:13 pm ET filed under Research
Searching for the GOP's silver lining, ABC's Gibson misrepresented his own network's poll

October 10, 2006 1:13 pm ET filed under Research
Media reported Hastert took "responsibility," ignored his later denial that he had "done anything wrong"

October 06, 2006 4:58 pm ET filed under Research
ABC, CBS ignored top Marine intelligence officer's assessment that major Iraq province is lost

September 14, 2006 4:22 pm ET filed under Research
Democratic responses largely absent from network news coverage of Bush speeches on national security

September 12, 2006 12:02 pm ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson, Stephanopoulos repeated GOP spin on "pretty good" economy, ignoring that wages are barely keeping pace with inflation

June 01, 2006 11:49 am ET filed under Research
Five morning shows allowed Matalin to spin away without challenge

April 21, 2006 2:00 pm ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson touts Bush's "new" call to reduce oil dependence, ignores similar calls in previous four addresses

February 01, 2006 7:16 pm ET filed under Research
ABC's Gibson used polls renounced by ABC's polling director to speculate that Bush might get a "pretty good size boost" in polls due to SOTU

February 01, 2006 1:00 pm ET filed under Research

Fuck him
http://mediamatters.org/search/tag/charlie_gibson?page=2

[alp227]

15. To clarify...

PBS, BBC, and the Internet are my main news sources; I watch the networks only if I'm busy on that day. I meant I enjoyed watching Gibson whenever I could, which might not have been every day. And hey...Fox News is MUCH worse.

[bigwillq]

16. It's ok

if you liked to watch Gibson, that's cool. No harm in that. You don't have to apologize for what news shows, or what personalities, you watch. I watched Gibson too. Did we always agree? No. But I usually watched ABC news at 6:30 p.m. (my time) if I were home because ABC is Channel 8 where I live, which is our local affiliate. CBS and NBC affiliates in CT are up in the Hartford area. ABC is down in New Haven, closer to where I live. And I watched the local news at 6 and then ABC news at 6:30

[undeterred]

18. 30 years of bland, inoffensive, forgettable journalism

I miss Peter Jennings. And Sam Donaldson.