Watch: Bernie Smilovitz signs off after legendary WDIV career

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • Watch Bernie Smilovitz perform his final sports segment at Local 4.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @jordangray9793
    @jordangray9793 2 дні тому +68

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

  • @patriciamorgan3171
    @patriciamorgan3171 2 дні тому +53

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

  • @waltertaffs1737
    @waltertaffs1737 2 дні тому +20

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

  • @patriciamorgan3171
    @patriciamorgan3171 2 дні тому +25

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

  • @MrTofu13
    @MrTofu13 2 дні тому +13

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

  • @tonyahogan3673
    @tonyahogan3673 2 дні тому +9

    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 ❤🎉🙏🏽👏🏽

  • @lionsfan7500
    @lionsfan7500 2 дні тому +21

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

    • @electrochubb
      @electrochubb 2 дні тому +2

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

  • @user-xk7cv6by2s
    @user-xk7cv6by2s 2 дні тому +13

    Take care Bernie. Happy retirement ❤

  • @orlandofields1973
    @orlandofields1973 2 дні тому +13

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

  • @TheAlleviator1
    @TheAlleviator1 2 дні тому +20

    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.

  • @rogerraymer11
    @rogerraymer11 2 дні тому +8

    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!

  • @ChrisSmith-kw4gn
    @ChrisSmith-kw4gn 2 дні тому +14

    What a sign off.

  • @user-cb3lb9jq7b
    @user-cb3lb9jq7b 2 дні тому +5

    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
      @lionsfan7500 15 годин тому

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

  • @ladyjan2936
    @ladyjan2936 2 дні тому +6

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

  • @sdfeinstein
    @sdfeinstein 2 дні тому +5

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

  • @user-vt9dh8hl7n
    @user-vt9dh8hl7n 2 дні тому +2

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

  • @sheagoff6009
    @sheagoff6009 2 дні тому +3

    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

  • @mikeb4062
    @mikeb4062 День тому +3

    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!

  • @jorgejefferson8251
    @jorgejefferson8251 16 годин тому +1

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

  • @epicsseven7686
    @epicsseven7686 2 дні тому +4

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

  • @DetroitNinja
    @DetroitNinja 2 дні тому +2

    I'll see you around Bernie.

  • @Justmyopinion81
    @Justmyopinion81 День тому +1

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

  • @kensnedegar5925
    @kensnedegar5925 День тому +2

    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

  • @mariohenley149
    @mariohenley149 День тому +1

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

  • @scottmeigs635
    @scottmeigs635 2 дні тому +2

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

  • @dispatchdebbie
    @dispatchdebbie 2 дні тому +1

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

  • @americanadreaming
    @americanadreaming День тому +1

    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
      @lionsfan7500 15 годин тому

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

  • @ACParker13
    @ACParker13 День тому +1

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

  • @rls25132
    @rls25132 2 дні тому +1

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

  • @RealBron03
    @RealBron03 2 дні тому +2

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

  • @8mmfilmsmichigan174
    @8mmfilmsmichigan174 2 дні тому +4

    Wow!

  • @SeptemberApril-io1hi
    @SeptemberApril-io1hi 2 дні тому +1

    Wonderful man!! Thank you, Bernie!!

  • @aaronstark1969
    @aaronstark1969 День тому +2

    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…

  • @stephanierice4468
    @stephanierice4468 День тому +1

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

  • @eldorado1830
    @eldorado1830 День тому +1

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

  • @alco5534
    @alco5534 День тому

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

  • @dearbornerik
    @dearbornerik День тому

    ty for all the years!

  • @pennyford1358
    @pennyford1358 День тому

    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.

  • @Zeke2p9
    @Zeke2p9 День тому

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

  • @billherman7294
    @billherman7294 День тому

    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.

  • @VoxVeritas1776
    @VoxVeritas1776 День тому +2

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

  • @casstryeski4426
    @casstryeski4426 2 дні тому +1

    Thanks Bernie 👍

  • @aaronwilkerson9696
    @aaronwilkerson9696 2 дні тому

    Legendary! Thanks for the great sports memories Bernie!

  • @jivepatrol6833
    @jivepatrol6833 День тому

    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!

  • @carymisenar862
    @carymisenar862 День тому

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

  • @Illuminary333
    @Illuminary333 День тому

    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

  • @EricaGray-xr8mk
    @EricaGray-xr8mk 2 дні тому +2

    Best wishes Bernie

  • @christophermoore5328
    @christophermoore5328 2 дні тому +1

    I always loved Bernie.

  • @kdplain2923
    @kdplain2923 2 дні тому +1

    Enjoy your new chapter in life! ❤️🎊🎉🥳

  • @BruceOliver-h2w
    @BruceOliver-h2w 10 годин тому

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

  • @toniyoung6554
    @toniyoung6554 День тому

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

  • @marywegrzyn506
    @marywegrzyn506 День тому

    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. ❤❤❤❤

  • @GreenSneakersAndHam1
    @GreenSneakersAndHam1 День тому

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

  • @jameshowlet7432
    @jameshowlet7432 День тому

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

  • @CompetitiveFishingFreak
    @CompetitiveFishingFreak День тому

    True Ambassador to our city of Detroit 🎯♥️🎯♥️

  • @terrellriley3908
    @terrellriley3908 День тому +1

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

  • @EricaGray-xr8mk
    @EricaGray-xr8mk День тому +1

    So proud of you Bernie

  • @tonycoates3995
    @tonycoates3995 День тому

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

  • @spartakist357
    @spartakist357 День тому

    Thank you, Bernie

  • @db3467
    @db3467 День тому

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

  • @EricaGray-xr8mk
    @EricaGray-xr8mk День тому +1

    My condolences to you and your family Bernie

  • @Sickantiredofbeingsickantired
    @Sickantiredofbeingsickantired День тому

    Grew up watching this guy 🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @mikewright9547
    @mikewright9547 День тому

    What a great guy. All the best to him.

  • @gabriel-1957
    @gabriel-1957 День тому

    What a good man Bernie is!

  • @killer2600
    @killer2600 2 дні тому +5

    Is the entire crew retiring?

    • @rjs1602
      @rjs1602 14 годин тому

      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 was offered.

  • @smariec2021ify
    @smariec2021ify 2 дні тому +1

    Condolences Bernie and family! 6:22

  • @johnventurini
    @johnventurini День тому

    (standing ovation) Happy Retirement Bernie!!

  • @robertstamps1593
    @robertstamps1593 День тому

    Thank you Bernie

  • @matthewkamradt8989
    @matthewkamradt8989 День тому

    All the best, Bernie!!!

  • @niveacook2396
    @niveacook2396 2 дні тому

    CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 BERNIE.

  • @moonhead8550
    @moonhead8550 День тому

    Bernie looked like Ron Jeremy in that clip from Washington

  • @rosep9866
    @rosep9866 2 дні тому

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

  • @larry648
    @larry648 2 дні тому +1

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

  • @twwap294
    @twwap294 День тому

    What a legend. He will be missed.

  • @PIXPromosMore
    @PIXPromosMore День тому

    I actually remember watching Bernie for that Brief blip he was on in New York (1995-96 at WCBS), He was good--but sadly, the management decided to do a Mass Layoff of talent around that time...the station hasn't recovered SINCE

  • @Lashawnda24
    @Lashawnda24 18 годин тому

    Congratulations Bernie 🎉

  • @hhhstocko1
    @hhhstocko1 15 годин тому

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

  • @deidreshepherd3776
    @deidreshepherd3776 День тому

    ❤❤❤. Love channel 4 news ❤❤❤

  • @ericw3229
    @ericw3229 День тому

    Best highlight ever from him?
    This last broadcast because he' s gone!

  • @aliciaknott8109
    @aliciaknott8109 День тому

    Wow, that was best goodbye I ever heard. They saved the best for last. Weekends at Bernie will be missed even though sometimes it was very corny. It was so good to see Carmen and Chuck. I didn't see Carmen with her wedding ring on. I know life happens but maybe it's something in the at wdiv.

  • @alansimmons9744
    @alansimmons9744 День тому

    That was great. Enjoy your retirement 🎉🎉🎉

  • @JB-bs1se
    @JB-bs1se День тому

    Happy retirement Bernie! You will be missed for sure!

  • @hollyjacobs7477
    @hollyjacobs7477 День тому

    Happy Retirement Bernie ❣

  • @minnie868
    @minnie868 День тому

    I remember him from Washington WTTG

  • @Nevabold11
    @Nevabold11 2 дні тому +1

    The greatest

  • @harryknutts8428
    @harryknutts8428 День тому

    life goes by fast when u work and when u stop it goes by slow i noticed that its too bad we have to work so much

  • @EmoKen
    @EmoKen День тому +1

    Legend

  • @dustyb58
    @dustyb58 14 годин тому

    Ironic how the Red Wings usually get ignored during this time of year and his final story is about a Red Wings signing

  • @EricaGray-xr8mk
    @EricaGray-xr8mk День тому +1

    You'll be back to fill in for Jamie Edmonds

  • @CertainMan81
    @CertainMan81 День тому

    Gonna miss you Bernie

  • @Paz_Y_Pax
    @Paz_Y_Pax 2 дні тому

    very touching

  • @susanoppat3138
    @susanoppat3138 День тому +1

    I know that, with his wife’s sudden death last year, his retirement will look very differently from what he hoped or expected. Nevertheless, I hope it’s wonderful. Enjoy, Bernie!

  • @twoom705
    @twoom705 21 годину тому

    End of a era

  • @sharonmalone592
    @sharonmalone592 День тому

    You'll be missed.

  • @Internationaldee__
    @Internationaldee__ 2 дні тому

    Yeah channel 4 real has the best reports..

  • @EricaGray-xr8mk
    @EricaGray-xr8mk День тому +1

    You'll be back sweetie

  • @ianross806
    @ianross806 2 дні тому

    The Bernie podcast is next.

  • @JM-zz5mh
    @JM-zz5mh День тому

    Congrats.

  • @Lionsfan59
    @Lionsfan59 5 годин тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Enjoy your retirement Bernie!

  • @johnkoch7386
    @johnkoch7386 День тому

    well played well played