You know you're a legend when Carmen Harlen sees you off Thank you for the memories Bernie!

@philipchristodoulo8843

13 сағат бұрын

Carmen looks great and still has that great laugh.

Carmen Harlen and Chuck Gadica look great. Good seeing them.

@jasonsandifer3250

2 күн бұрын

They Look Amazing, Ageless

This brought a tear to me. What a great man!

@electrochubb

4 күн бұрын

me too, how he kept his composure in such a time.

Its been Bernie Smilovitz since I came to Detroit in 1995. Thank you for the laughter and sports news. You will be missed!

I’m 35 and he’s all I know when it comes to Detroit sports, along with George Blaha & Greg Kelser. WDIV has been amazing to watch growing up, I miss Carmen and Chuck on here too, the weather hasn’t been the same since Chuck retired. We all knew this day was coming but it’s so easy to get spoiled, because now what? I’m starting to see how my Grandparents might’ve felt when certain ppl retired from TV because this stings! But I’m glad he’s going to finally be able to get some rest and enjoy the fruits of his labor but we’re gonna miss you covering sports. Happy Retirement and thank you for everything, you made so many moments special for us.

A True Legend of Detroit TV and a Class Act.... Happy Retirement, Bernie!!!!

What a sign off.

Man, I'll miss Bernie. So used to him being on Tv. Have fun in retirement!

Congratulations your a remarkable man and your will be miss good luck and good health and God bless you and your family

Wow, Chuck and Carmen, seeing their faces just brings back so many memories. Glad to see they are doing well. Congrats Bernie, enjoy retirement!

Bernie I am only 24 but I have watched you and rod my entire life I started watching the news with my puppa he passed when I was 9 I then would wake up before school and watch it myself and walk to the bus stop now I have my own 2 kids and they got to enjoy my news family with me that has helped us all daily nightly you were always there

@lionsfan7500

3 күн бұрын

@user-cb3lb9jq7b I was a news junky as a kid myself and I been watching channel 4 news for 44 years

Shout out from Washington D.C. where Bernie grew up and started his career many many moons ago, congrats !!!

You are a good soul Bernie! Blessings to you and your loved ones! 😊

Bernie, it's so sad to see you go! You were always my favorite sportscaster. You and Chuck made me laugh so much. A regular comedy team. Me and a lot of other people are going to miss you .All the best wishes for you and your family in the future!

Now I can really wonder what's going on with weekends at Bernie's 😊 Paula, Laura, Tim, Rob and everyone else, congratulations on your retirement and many blessings to you all! Love and live life with your family ❤🎉🙏🏽👏🏽

Take care Bernie. Happy retirement ❤

Tremendous. Best of luck! Bernie and i go back to RTVF class at the U of M. Enjoy your time off.

God bless you Bernie I lost my wife December 4th 2023 yes we get to see them in heaven our soulmates and your best sports broadcaster I ever watched

Wish you all the best! Start to see you on TV local 4 since 1996. Now watch your last piece on KZread overseas, time flies. Have a wonderful time in retirement. God bless!

Happy Retirement. I wish you a peacful healthy retirement.❤

I watched and listened to Bernie Smilovitz when he was here in DC. I actually interned at what's now Fox5 when his brother, Harvey, did sports there. All the best to you, Bernie!

Congratulations Bernie! 🥰 Job well done! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Congrats, I've been watching you my whole life. God bless and sorry for your loss.

Wow had no idea he was retiring 😮. Is an icon of Detroit media and was always enjoyable to watch. I’m sure he’ll make his appearances,hopefully the Lions win the Super Bowl while he’s around.

Bernie is the new Earnie Harwell, class act. Always loved weekend at Bernies. I would stay up to watch him. End of an Era. Enjoy retirement!

I'll see you around Bernie.

Bernie is awesome, good luck and thank you for all the great years.

It’s not going to be the same without Bernie. I grew up watching him. It’s like part of my childhood is going away

Used to watch you back when I was kid. Thanks for everything and good luck!

You will be missed. Now, as I get older, the majority of the broadcasters I grew up with are no longer on anymore. It's hard, at least for me, to get used to that. Thank you for always making the days brighter. I also love the fact that your sons are grown and it doesn't phase them to exchange kisses with dad.

Happy retirement, Henry Winkler. You'll be missed on News 4.

@BAKER22-l4u

Күн бұрын

WTF are u smoking?

We’re gonna miss you Bernie! Happy Retirement & God bless you and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Hey, Bernie, as a kid in the 80s and 90s, you were my sportscaster of choice (Eli Zaret a close 2nd). I left Michigan in 1999 for the military and never moved back home. You look and sound the same as the last time I saw you in 1999. Your humor and grace are 2nd to none. Thanks for the memories, and enjoy a well-deserved retirement!

@lionsfan7500

3 күн бұрын

@@americanadreaming Bernie actually replaced Eli Zaret. I'm a big fan of both gentlemen

Thanks Bernie for everything that you've done @ 4 & in the community!

So great that he mentioned Frank Herzog and the great Glenn Brenner from Washington.

What memories all of you have done and I said, well, god rest your wife's soul and a lot of you are leaving this year and to you, bernie, Thanks for everything that you gave all your viewers

going to miss seeing Bernie doing sports but he deserves this retirement. he's been at WDIV since i was 1

Go on in good health & blessings, Mr Smilovitz!! Been watching a long the way ❤ awesome job!!

I’ll miss you Bernie, and I hope you’d consider coming back for some big sports events down the line but enjoy your retirement and the rest of your weekends…

He didn't cry but, I did. I just moved back to Michigan not realizing how much I missed the humor on local 4. You will be missed Bernie! 😢

Well not many left on tv in Detroit from early 80's. My childhood is gone!!!

Wonderful man!! Thank you, Bernie!!

Loved it when Sparky Anderson would playfully call him "Bernardo"... Thanks for it all, Bernardo, you will be missed. God Bless.

Congratulations on your wonderful career. We will miss you here in Detroit. So sorry to hear of your wife's passing.

Thank you. Great memories

Man I hope I have a long career like this guy! Congratulations!

You will be so missed! Best sportscaster ever. See you at Costco 🤗

Thank ya Bernie and hello again everyone… George Kell with Al Kaline…

Wow!

Job well done Bernie👊🏻 its been a pleasure for us

ty for all the years!

Grew up near DC, i remember you Bernie ! I was a kid but we watched channel 5 news sports to hear Bullets highlights. We had some greats, the late great Glen Brenner, Warner Wolf, George Michaels and Bernie Smilovitz. Wishing you a great retirement , you look too young for that :) and i'm so so sorry for your wife's passing, i know how earth shattering that loss is.

Thank you Bernie for always making me laugh, sometimes you may have not intended. Lol. Detroit won’t be the same but like you said “See you around”. You are a genuine family man. Enjoy them for you know how fast they grow up. Your lovely wife is guiding you still and right there beside you all. The 313 likes on the video is why I commented instead of liked. Keep it 313 always

I'm a S/E Michigander living in San Diego and I miss Detroits local news, sports and weather people. They're just top tier.

I always loved Bernie.

Legendary! Thanks for the great sports memories Bernie!

Bernie you're a class act and will be missed! I've enjoyed your work over the years and wish you the very best in your retirement!

Amazing how one takes things for granted. For me, it was Bernie . You will be missed! A long and healthy retirement for you, Sir

Best wishes Bernie

Thanks Bernie 👍

Thank you Bernie!!

I wish Bernie and long, healthy and happy retirement. We will miss you. It won't be quite the same without you on the News show. Thank you for all your hard work thru all the years. ❤❤❤❤

So proud of you Bernie

Aww. I'll miss Bernie. Every day at 6:25. Be well, friend.

"I'm gonna miss him, Bless you Bernie!"

I love his signature line, "BLESS YOU BOYS".

What a good man Bernie is!

Enjoy your new chapter in life! ❤️🎊🎉🥳

Best sign off ever!

Always enjoyed you Bernie‼️❤😂

True Ambassador to our city of Detroit 🎯♥️🎯♥️

What a great guy. All the best to him.

Thank you, Bernie

Remember him at wttg 5 in Washington DC very good sports broadcaster

Great growing up with bernie over the years. God bless him in retirement

🎉Congrats 👏🏽 Bernie you were Great during all them years! Let's go Tiger's Bernie⚾️💼

Is the entire crew retiring?

@rjs1602

3 күн бұрын

Quite a few of them are: Bernie, Paula, Mara, Rod, and a whole bunch of them behind the scene. They said a good retirement package (early) was offered.

Condolences Bernie and family! 6:22

My condolences to you and your family Bernie

All the best, Bernie!!!

Thank you Bernie

Not because of the wonderful things he does 😂😂😂 Bernie! You will be missed sir, please enjoy retirement! Its so bittersweet, great to see our Detroit legends sign off. They've been on tv my entire life.

(standing ovation) Happy Retirement Bernie!!

Sports in Detroit is just not going to be the same.

Good luck Bernie! ❤

Grew up watching this guy 🫡🫡🫡🫡

Legend

🎉🎉🎉🎉🏆Thanks Bernie….Great Run, yea, enjoy Retirement you earned it🏆🫶🏼

What a legend. He will be missed.

The greatest

Congratulations Bernie 🎉

You could see Glen Brenner's impact in this goodbye. Remember you at Channel 9. Congratulations.

So long Bernie. Take care bud👍

❤❤❤. Love channel 4 news ❤❤❤

Yeah channel 4 real has the best reports..

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 BERNIE.

That was great. Enjoy your retirement 🎉🎉🎉

The best ever 😢

I remember when Chuck and Carmen Harlen started True Detroit legends.

So many are leaving channel 4 ,, I'll miss to those all..❤️😇