Longtime CBS Philly Morning Anchor Jim Donovan Hanging Up His Microphone After Two Decades Behind the Desk.
In a move that marks the end of an era, veteran anchor Jim Donovan has announced his retirement from CBS Philadelphia after a 22-year tenure at the station. The longtime morning show host will bid farewell to the airwaves with his final broadcast airing this Friday, December 19.
Donovan, who joined CBS in 2004 as a consumer reporter and later anchored the weekday morning newscast, made the decision to step down from the anchor's chair due to the grueling early morning hours that had taken a toll on him over the years. His dedication to his craft has been recognized with an impressive Emmy-winning career, having won 15 awards for reporting and received another 20 nominations.
"I'm looking forward to a new chapter in life with normal-people hours," Donovan said, hinting at a desire to escape the demanding schedule of early morning broadcasts. "It has been an honor to bring you the news each morning. I hope that you know that I took this very seriously, this responsibility."
Donovan's departure will be felt across the region, where he has built a reputation as a trusted and respected voice in local journalism. His on-air colleagues at CBS Philadelphia have taken notice of his significance, with President Kelly Frank describing him as "a Philadelphia institution" whose passion for advocacy, commitment to viewers, and ability to connect with the community have earned him a loyal following.
As for Donovan's plans post-retirement, he remained tight-lipped, stating only that he would be "throwing away his alarm clock." The CBS Philadelphia team has announced plans to honor Donovan's legacy with on-air tributes during the week of December 15-19.
In a move that marks the end of an era, veteran anchor Jim Donovan has announced his retirement from CBS Philadelphia after a 22-year tenure at the station. The longtime morning show host will bid farewell to the airwaves with his final broadcast airing this Friday, December 19.
Donovan, who joined CBS in 2004 as a consumer reporter and later anchored the weekday morning newscast, made the decision to step down from the anchor's chair due to the grueling early morning hours that had taken a toll on him over the years. His dedication to his craft has been recognized with an impressive Emmy-winning career, having won 15 awards for reporting and received another 20 nominations.
"I'm looking forward to a new chapter in life with normal-people hours," Donovan said, hinting at a desire to escape the demanding schedule of early morning broadcasts. "It has been an honor to bring you the news each morning. I hope that you know that I took this very seriously, this responsibility."
Donovan's departure will be felt across the region, where he has built a reputation as a trusted and respected voice in local journalism. His on-air colleagues at CBS Philadelphia have taken notice of his significance, with President Kelly Frank describing him as "a Philadelphia institution" whose passion for advocacy, commitment to viewers, and ability to connect with the community have earned him a loyal following.
As for Donovan's plans post-retirement, he remained tight-lipped, stating only that he would be "throwing away his alarm clock." The CBS Philadelphia team has announced plans to honor Donovan's legacy with on-air tributes during the week of December 15-19.
he's been on my morning routine for like forever! what's gonna happen to cbs philly now? are they gonna get a new anchor or something? 
i feel bad for him tho, those early morning hours can't be easy on anyone. is it true he's just gonna throw away his alarm clock after retiring? lol that's so funny 
but seriously, 22 years is a long time... what was his favorite part about working at cbs philly? 
, been watching him for years, he was always so genuine & passionate about his work... cant believe all those years went by that fast! 22 yrs is a looong time, i'm sure it wasnt an easy decision for him to leave the morning show, but hey at least he gets to enjoy some normal-people hours now 
Jim Donovan is finally hanging up his mic after 22 yrs 
I'm gonna miss him so much 
he was always so positive and enthusiastic on air 
but those early morning hours must've taken a toll 
I hope he's getting ready for some well-deserved R&R 
we'll definitely miss his passion for advocacy and commitment to the community 
CBS Philly is gonna be lost without him 
just kidding, Jim Donovan is finally getting a break 
after 22 years of waking up super early every day! i'm sure he's going to love having normal people hours and not having to rush through his morning news 
. can't wait to see what he does next, maybe a nice long vacation or something 
?
! I mean, two decades behind the desk? That's crazy talk! He's gonna be stuck with a bunch of old timers like me who are still glued to our TVs every morning 
. I'm definitely gonna miss him, though - the guy was always so passionate about what he did 
. We'll miss you, Jim! 
it's crazy how fast time flies, feels like just yesterday he was a young reporter covering local stories 
. Jim Donovan has been bringing us the news with passion and dedication for so long, it's crazy to think he's hanging up his mic now 
, who doesn't love a good nap in the morning? On a more serious note, I know he'll be missed around here - this guy has been a Philly institution for a while 
. Honoring him on-air is a great idea 
, hope they give him a proper sendoff 
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i mean dont get me wrong hes been doing this job for like EVER and its time for him to take a well-deserved break from those crazy early morning hours 
, hope he finds a good nap spot and never has to deal with another 5am wake-up call again 
️. I hope he gets to enjoy those "normal-people hours" 
. We'll definitely be seeing his face (and that iconic smile 
) around CBS Philly during their tribute week, and it's going to give us all a chance to say thanks for all the great work he did 
. Maybe he can even travel more or pursue other passions? Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll miss him on TV but I want to see what's next for this amazing journalist! 
I'm kinda surprised he's hanging up his mic after all those years... like, doesn't he think he can just opt out of mornings or something? 
. What's next for him? Hopefully he finds something that allows him to sleep in 
like what even is nature doing here?! should cats be making music or something idk but idc I'm gonna go watch more vids of it lol btw did you know that my cousin's pet parrot can mimic my voice kinda weird right?
. He's done an incredible job of keeping us informed and advocating for the community – his passion is still palpable even if he'll be sleeping in 