Legendary WJZ Morning News Anchor Don Scott Retires After 40 Years
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Don Scott FarewellOn July 7, 1974, Don Scott walked up the steps to Television Hill, joining the Eyewitness News Team.

Don Scott FarewellHis early years at WJZ were spent as weekend anchor and general assignment reporter. Check him out on the screen behind the late great WJZ anchor Jerry Turner.

Don Scott FarewellHere's Don in his early years as a general assignment reporter.

Don Scott FarewellCheck out Don doing a live shot on the screen behind former WJZ newscaster Richard Sher and the late great WJZ anchor Al Sanders.

Don Scott FarewellHere's Don reporting on the street.

Don Scott FarewellDon was just 24 when he started at WJZ.

Don Scott FarewellA native of Ashtabula, Ohio, Don is a Wittenberg University alum and anchored at two Ohio stations before he came to Baltimore.

Don Scott FarewellDon has had many faces over the years. Do you remember him without the beard?

Don Scott FarewellHow about when he let it grow back?

Don Scott FarewellIt went away again.

Don Scott FarewellAnd it finally returned permanently-- with a little gray.

Don Scott FarewellDon joined Marty Bass as WJZ Morning Show co-anchor in 1984.

Don Scott FarewellOver the past 30 years, they've shared plenty of laughs . . .

Don Scott Farewell(more laughs)

Don Scott FarewellLive shots . . .

Don Scott FarewellCoffee . . .

Don Scott FarewellPromos . . .

Don Scott Farewell(more promos)

Don Scott FarewellAnd kisses? (Don asked for this smooch!)

Don Scott FarewellDon and Marty have also anchored the noon newscast together for many moons.

Don Scott FarewellSure, he often reports on breaking news.

Don ScottBut he's a lot of too!

Don Scott FarewellDon: "I've always wanted to ask you a question. Do you take a bath or do you get dry cleaned?"
Elmo: "That is so funny, Mr. Don Scott!"

Don Scott FarewellDon has spent four decades keeping Baltimore smiling.

Don Scott FarewellHe's a staple in the Baltimore community. Just ask Richard Sher . . .

Don Scott FarewellFormer Veteran WJZ newscaster Richard Sher: "When people stop me on the street and say 'Hey, Richard Scott!' or 'How you doing, Don Sher!' I'm always flattered."

Don Scott FarewellViewers are already pouring in the love.

Don Scott FarewellFarewell, Don!

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