WRAL-TV 5 News FINAL CHARLIE GADDY NEWSCAST (July 1, 1994)

Legenary news anchor Charlie Gaddy bids farewell to his audience in this moving edition of the Six O'Clock News. Humble and gracious to the last moment, Gaddy's stirring farewell speech at the end of the newscast is both classy and heart-felt. It reminds us all of why Gaddy was one of the most beloved local anchors in the entire country. (Originally aired 6pm July 1, 1994 -- WRAL, Raleigh)

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[rayssonation]

Charlie Gaddy is a legend here in the Triangle,who has held the news anchor position at WRAL for more than 30 years ending in 1994. Out of all the news people that had been there only two remained...Greg Fishel,who has been the weatherman since 1981, and Tom Suiter,who has been the sports director at TV-5 for since 1969. Imagine Football Friday without Tom Suiter at the helm?

[randygupton2]

Thanks for the comment. As a former news anchor and reporter, it is important to clarify a few things: Charlie held the news anchor position from 1970-1994. Also, Tom isn't the sports director. He's simply the lead Sports Anchor. He's held that spot since 1981.

[GBS1043]

Randy, do you miss being at Curtis?

[randygupton2]

Not at all! I occassionally miss being on the air. But .... it's rare. I certainly don't miss the shallowness of some of the people. It surprised me how much I became at ease not being there. Looking back, however, I cringe when I think about working there. Lowe's really treats its employees with such respect.

[canesfan29]

do you have the broadcast from last november that Gaddy and Battista did?

[randygupton2]

Yep. In fact -- I was there! And I have "behind the scenes" footage I recorded. Just haven't had time to uploaded it yet.

[powerlockit]

pams gone now too

[SASSYme73]

I loved Charlie when I was a little girl. I remember seeing him at a restaurant @ Mission Valley near the station when I was in kindergarten. He had on a black fur coat I think. I thought he was a god! I couldn't believe that he actually ate food. Good times!

[TheDeparted112570]

I grew up with charlie in the chair! the good ol days!

[techguyjames]

Was that really that far back? Wow! I was in middle school (summer of 6th grade) when this broadcast aired. Amazing how just two years later they were the first station to broadcast an entire newscaste in HD! WRAL is North Carolina's news leader for a reason--they are great!

[mikenjennifer]

greg fishel with no gray hair lol ..... nuext

[cameltrophy3]

I remember watching this. I grew up in North Carolina and Charlie Gaddy was the voice of news for NC. Our family went to Raleigh one holiday season and saw the play Scrooge. It was a funny take on the story, but at one point, Charlie Gaddy came out on the stage as himself and spoke with Scrooge. Has it really been 16 years?

[chadleigh]

that was just has good has I always remembered it....I saw that with my beloved Memaw....

[jlm1973]

Wow, I'm getting homesick...*sigh*

[jlm1973]

Same here. :-)

[anoceanbetween]

I was very little, probably about 6 or 7, when Charlie was on WRAL, but I still remember him to this day. He must have made some kind of impression for me to remember him. Just seeing this reminds me why. He was very talented and great at what he did.