Today, Brian Williams made a huge announcement in his legendary broadcast journalist career. Brian announced that he is leaving MSNBC and NBC News after almost three decades at NBC, the Peacock Network. Williams spent twenty eight years at NBC, and his contract ends in December 2021. For the media world, Brian Williams overcame adversity in 2015 when he lost his NBC nightly news anchor job. Mr. Williams was suspended for six months by NBC News in 2015, and he lost his anchor position/job to Lester Holt. Lester took over for good in late 2015, as the new anchor for NBC Nightly News. Furthermore, Brian showed his resilience by embracing his role and long term job at MSNBC. Williams started by filling into the 11th hour tv show on MSNBC; like he was a regular that turned into a savvy veteran instantly. In the last five to six years, Williams did not lose a step in his academic journalism style at MSNBC; the cable political juggernaut. As Williams leaves MSNBC, he has assured viewers that 11th Hour will remain in good hands. Brian's impending departure comes after a period of executive turnover at NBC News. Executive turnover at most tv newschannels/networks is not unheard of. Next, will Brian Williams ride into the sunset to exit network journalism? Probably not as Williams stated that he wants to continue to work in broadcast media journalism. After some good downtime, Williams could resurface on another big network or in internet journalism. For a man that did not get a college degree, Williams has done many good things in life. Brian calls leaving college 'without a degree is one of his worst regrets.' While in college, Williams did intern in the President Jimmy Carter administration. Last, Mr. Williams did work at CBS for twelve years (1981-1993) before joining the NBC Press family. In 2004, Brian did take over the magnificent Tom Brokaw's job as the nightly NBC news anchor. Tom Brokaw is one of my favorite NBC reporters of all time. In 2022, Brian may spend his downtime with his daughter, Allison. She is an well known Hollywood actress, and she attended Yale University. If you have seen 'Get Out' movie in 2017, Allison was cast as the main female lead character of Rose Armitage. Back to Mr. Williams, he does have a wife and a son, Doug. In addition to his two grown children, Jane Stoddard is his wife of many years. Enjoy the picture above of the Williams family. Good night from the journalistic R$g. Au revoir mes amis!
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