WLBT announced legendary broadcaster Bert Case will retire on January 31. The station posted this statement on Facebook:
LEGEND SAYS GOODBYE:
It’s with a lot of sadness that we have to report Bert Case has made the decision to retire.
The Mississippi broadcasting icon has decided his last day at the station will be January 31.
It’s been a pleasure and privilege for everyone who's worked with Bert throughout these many years... and it's hard to even imagine him not being here in the newsroom.
He sets the tone...
His skill as a reporter and anchor, his experience in our community, and, most importantly, as a simply remarkable human being.
There is no ego or pretension… He is the man you see on TV, and even better, even warmer, and friendlier and as easy to talk to as an longtime friend or family member.
We all are going to miss him very much.
There will be more on this news in the coming days... and Bert may have some new projects coming up that you will NOT want to miss (we'll keep you in the loop)
At WLBT, It will not be the same.
There is no replacing a man like Bert Case. We can only hope to all honor his legacy with our work, and honor the man by how well we treat people, and how much we love this community.
WLBT General Manager Dan Modisett told JJ will still work at WLBT on various projects so if you think you will not see him again, sorry to disappoint you. Here are some of his more famous videos:
Dennis Smith said the dog had to go into therapy after this encounter.
Then there is the Gov:
21 comments:
Why is he being pushed and not allowed to work until his 40th anniversary with the station?
I will miss Burt just like Ive missed Woody. You just dont find reporters that tell it like it is anymore. These days all they do is give their opinion in most cases. Have a good retirement Burt!
I have loved his broadcast over the years. Wish him the best.
I knew Bert was thinking about retiring, and I know he's going to enjoy himself whatever he decides to do with his time. I will surely miss seeing him on TV, but I know I will still see him at the grocery store!
If there are no documented performance or contract issues and he was indeed 'asked to retire', he very well could have a nice ADEA lawsuit. But, Bert is too much of a class act to run with that, I suppose.
Bert is from the school of employees who simply had an objective of doing a good job well, every time, period. He didn't want to be a TV personality, a movie star or to sell books.
He didn't fit the 'shits and giggles' mold or the 'look at me' or the 'it's all about me' molds that most others fall into. He will be missed.
While I agree that the way LBT handled this is certainly rough, I can't believe what I'm hearing here. "all they do is give their opinion", and "didn't want to be a TV personality", or "the look at me" mold. Are y'all talking about the same Beeeeerrrrrtttttt Case that I have been seeing?
8:06 is the authority.
Hate to see Bertttt Caseeeeee go. Last of the true News Reporting Titans. Saw him in the Federal building not too long ago, thought "oh oh" somebody got caught doing something, lol. Have a good retirement Bert!
Been watching Bert for many many years. If this retirement is something that he wanted and was ready for, wish him all the luck in the world and a gigantic THANK YOU!
If this is something that he didn't ask for, then WLBT you suck.
@2:38 very well said ("He didn't fit the 'shits and giggles' mold or the 'look at me' or the 'it's all about me' molds that most others fall into")
Lookin' good, Maggie.
Happy Retirement Bert! As far as 7:49 goes, you ain't kidding. Maggie is like a fine wine, she is getting better with age. Class and beauty rolled into one little package.
Even pit bulls fear Chuck Norris and Bert Case.
Magnolia is a 'fine little package'. Holy Shat! I am taking this set back to Cowboy Maloney. Barbie and Maggie will not fit on the screen at the same time!
I am sorry Kirk Fordice did not whip him. Case was not brave enough to get out if the car. THAT is the 'real' Bert Case!
Bert Case is the Carl Monday of Mississippi broadcast journalism.
Bert Case is Cleveland's Carl Monday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BGVTkNsGlA
I am sorry Kirk Fordice did not whip him. Case was not brave enough to get out if the car. THAT is the 'real' Bert Case!
And you would have got out of the car, Pookie?
Cooper busted! Judge bans Cooper from libraries and anywhere kids might congregate.
Having worked for Raycom Media for 12 years, this is the future.
He will be replaced with someone, younger, blonder, and willing to work for minimum wage.
As for a possible lawsuit mentioned above, did you forget what state you are in?
My point was, Burt Case was sooooo 'brave' as to PICK a fight,,,, just not brave enough to follow up
My point was, Burt Case was sooooo 'brave' as to PICK a fight,,,, just not brave enough to follow up
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