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They sure did. People had complained about them similar to the infamous 1996 updated opening, so the WPVI quickly dropped them.

And that’s a wrap! The montage was wonderful. Jim was remarkably somber in his final newscast but gave a pretty robust and powerful farewell speech. I almost chocked up when Jim and Cecily made their final exchange after Cecily gave the forecast right before the last commercial break.

Wow!!! Did not see this coming!! I like Brian though good for him!

Who is the guy anchoring the 12PM news on Sundays? I had not seen him before.

Another interview as the farewell tour in underway. This one seems to confirm Gardner’s last day at the station is 12/31; perhaps his actual last airdate is going to be Friday 12/30? Great interview to read overall: Jim Gardner Prepares for Retirement After 45 Iconic Years at 6abc On the eve of his retirement, local media icon Jim Gardner looks back on his career and his 45 years at 6abc. mainlinetoday.com

They left earlier this year as that building is under renovation to become high end housing or something. They even closed the long time underground dive bar The Whig just last week that was directly underneath the studio.

Here’s a story from the Inquirer about Jim’s final Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday: https://www.inquirer.com/news/jim-gardner-gets-goodbye-6abc-thanksgiving0day-parade-20221124.html

Does anyone know when Jim’s last day officially is yet? Also does anyone know if Rick is officially going be the replacement at 6? I keep reading Gray may be a dark horse candidate to replace Jim.

Ya I’ve been disappointed in Action News as a whole recently, but this just takes the cake.

When did Inside Story become an informercial? They did two paid advertising segments on it. Boy something is going very wrong over at 6 these days!

Thanks for the info! It feels like so long ago they scrapped the orchestral version of the theme now.

Malpass’ contract wasn't renewed. This should be obvious as there was no love fest and commercials leading up to her last broadcast as there normally are when our long time on air talent retire. Malpass was not be one off the nicest people either, her beef with Cecily Tynan, we got complaints of her being a pushy "do you know who I am" type diva in public etc. She may have been #1 in her timeslot, but a lot of folks at 6 don't miss working with her at all.