Tom Brokaw says he's retiring from NBC News after 55 years Former “Nightly News” anchor Tom Brokaw says he is retiring from NBC News after working at the network for 55 yearsNEW YORK -- Longtime NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, once television news' most popular broadcaster as he told viewers about the biggest events of that late 20th Century, said Friday that he's retiring from television. He's the author of “The Greatest Generation,” about those who fought World War II. “For me, it's been an amazing journey — 57 years as a reporter," Brokaw said. After giving way at “Nightly News” to Brian Williams in 2004, Brokaw concentrated primarily on historical programming and commentary during big moments, like elections. In 2013, Brokaw was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer that affects the bone marrow.

Source: ABC News January 22, 2021 20:01 UTC