Carrie
12-01-2004, 10:35 AM
MSN (http://www.msn.com)
Dec 1,2004
Tom Brokaw briefly struggled to maintain his composure on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday morning, as he was being toasted by his staff on his last day as "NBC Nightly News" anchor.
"It's been a great, great ... privilege," Brokaw said before becoming visibly overcome with emotion. "I didn't think I was going to do that."
Hosts Katie Couric and Matt Lauer clinked champagne flutes with Brokaw, who was surrounded by several staff members.
Brokaw, 64, served as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" since 1983.
During the 16-minute segment, Brokaw spoke of his first $90-a-week job and his love for presidential politics, as well as the free time he'll have to spend with his wife.
He said he told her, "'You know, Meredith, for the first time in our married life, I'm going to be completely free for several months the beginning of the year.' And she said, 'Oh, that's great.
Full Story (http://entertainment.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=174709)
Dec 1,2004
Tom Brokaw briefly struggled to maintain his composure on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday morning, as he was being toasted by his staff on his last day as "NBC Nightly News" anchor.
"It's been a great, great ... privilege," Brokaw said before becoming visibly overcome with emotion. "I didn't think I was going to do that."
Hosts Katie Couric and Matt Lauer clinked champagne flutes with Brokaw, who was surrounded by several staff members.
Brokaw, 64, served as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" since 1983.
During the 16-minute segment, Brokaw spoke of his first $90-a-week job and his love for presidential politics, as well as the free time he'll have to spend with his wife.
He said he told her, "'You know, Meredith, for the first time in our married life, I'm going to be completely free for several months the beginning of the year.' And she said, 'Oh, that's great.
Full Story (http://entertainment.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=174709)