It is with a heavy heart I report that an era of journalism “excellence” is coming to a close, America. Brian Williams, the disgraced former anchor of “NBC Nightly News” and current MSNBC late-night stooge has announced he is leaving the distinguished network of Joy Reid, Nicolle Wallace, Rachel Maddow, and Lawrence O’Donnell — giants, one and all — in December, ending a 40-year career in television news.
American news will never be the same.
It’s hard to believe, but Mr. Potato Head assures us that while Williams might be leaving MSNBC, he’s not retiring.
“Brian Williams is leaving NBC, but he’s not retiring.”
It’s done, Mr. Potato Head — but your pal is no longer going to have a program, so…
“After nearly 3 decades as an award-winning journalist and anchor at MSNBC and NBC News, Brian Williams has informed us he would like to take the coming months to spend time with his family. He will be signing off from The 11th Hour at the end of the year” –MSNBC internal memo
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 10, 2021
Brian Williams is leaving NBC, but he’s not retiring. “This is the end of a chapter and the beginning of another,” he says. “There are many things I want to do, and I’ll pop up again somewhere.” Full story here >>> https://t.co/05Qp6CLPHu
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 10, 2021
Williams, 62, was forced from his “NBC Nightly News” anchor chair in 2015 after admitting he “mistakenly” exaggerated — Lies about — being aboard a helicopter that was shot down in Iraq in 2003. After being caught out, he apologized to NBC.
The humiliated Williams then moved to MSNBC as the “breaking news” anchor.
Page Six reported that the forever disgraced newsman said to his staff Tuesday that he was going.
“Following much reflection, and after 28 years with the company, I have decided to leave NBC upon the completion of my current contract in December. “I have been truly blessed. It has allowed me to spend nearly half of my adult life in one company.
“NBC is a part of me and always will be. 28 years, 38 countries, 8 Olympic games, 7 Presidential elections, half a dozen Presidents, a few wars, and one ‘SNL.’
“Good friends were in great supply at NBC. It was a blessing that I could be better at my job with everyone who I worked alongside. I’ve had the best colleagues imaginable. That includes great bosses.”
Williams knew that Americans coast to coast would be waiting anxiously for word about the next career move.
“This is the end of a chapter and the beginning of another,” Williams’ statement continued. “There are many things I want to do, and I’ll pop up again somewhere.
“For the next few months, I’ll be with my family, the people I love most and the people who enabled my career to happen. I will reflect on the kindness people have shown me, and I will pay it forward.”
The news that Williams had left MSNBC spread quickly, and speculation about his future career moves spread fast. And then, it was over. satire site, The Babylon Bee, broke the news of Brian’s next gig:
Brian Williams To Host New Game Show ‘Are You Smarter Than A Journalist?’
Brian Williams To Host New Game Show ‘Are You Smarter Than A Journalist?’ https://t.co/XdpBlgnaZ9
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) November 10, 2021
As The Bee “reported,” contestants on Brian’s new game show will compete with elite journalists with questions like “How many genders are there?” and “Is 500 million enough for everyone to get $1 million?”
According to The Bee Brian did a promo for this show already.
“Want to see regular Americans test their intellect against journalists on tough topics like basic math and geography? Come join us at 8/7 Central on Fridays for “Are You Smarter Than A Journalist?”!”
Williams also said in the promo: “The pilot episode was simply a delight to film. I know — I was there.”
Contestants will have access to several lifelines, according to The Bee, including “Dox a Friend,” “Make up an Anonymous Source,” and “Gaslight the Public” — to help level the playing field against the journalists.
I don’t know about you guys, but I for one am gonna be watching the hell out of Brian’s new show.
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