Roger Goodman Leaves ABC News
Major departure at ABC News: Roger Goodman is going.
This follows a week or so after the exit of "20/20's" Bob Brown...
Goodman is easily one of the best known directors in television news, and probably the best known - someone who has piloted so many broadcasts over so many years that it's difficult to think of ABC News without him. He most recently directed the Oscars - which got pretty good reviews, overall - but that almost seemed like a hobby to someone like this. His many accomplishments over the years included his work at "World News Tonight" - back when it was known as "World News Tonight" while Peter Jennings ran the show. What does a "director" on a news program do, you reasonably ask? He or she sets the pace, tone, look, and a thousand other little details - beyond basic editorial content - that make a program fundamentally what it is. Goodman was (and is - he's just moving on) one of the best. Big loss for ABC News, and someone whose link to the past there is increasingly rare.
Also of note: Bob Brown has left too. Bob Brown - who helped make "20/20" one of the enduring franchises in television news.
I imagine these departures are unrelated, but still...
Please head to the jump for Goodman's memo; it was posted on TV Newser earlier today.
First this, from ABC News prez, David Westin...
"Roger Goodman's profound effect on television news and sports cannot be overstated. He has directed every kind of special event imaginable from the Millennium to war coverage and from election nights to the Olympics. He has pioneered the use of new technology through live programming from nuclear submarines, aircraft carriers and, most recently, an 11-car rolling Amtrak train."
Now Roger,
This has been the most unbelievable ride imaginable. It has been a true privilege to work side by side with many of you on the coverage of some of the most historic events of our time. I am so grateful for your support and friendship.
If someone told me 45 years ago that I would be given the opportunity to direct the Olympics, the Millennium, and the Oscars I wouldn't believe it were possible. And yet here I am, all these years later, with those experiences and many more to be thankful for. It has been the greatest gift to have worked with the best production and engineering teams in the industry.
As David mentioned, I will still be available when needed to work on projects here. And though I will be taking on new challenges outside the company, my heart will always belong to ABC News.
Roger
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