Ian Henderson: “It has been a rare privilege and a real pleasure.”
Take #2 as 'Hendo' signs off in style from ABC News Melbourne.
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In case you missed our 7pm bulletin, here is @HendoABC's final sign off. We're really going to miss him, but what a remarkable legacy he leaves. Go well, Hendo. pic.twitter.com/S2Gv1ajhUj
— ABC Melbourne (@abcmelbourne) October 12, 2018
“I’m Ian Henderson. Now let’s have another go at this,” said Ian Henderson last night after a technical mishap caused his last-ever bulletin to become his second-last ever bulletin.
Last night there were no such issues as he finally got to farewell viewers, wrapping up 38 years with ABC News.
ABC took no chances, even switching its state-based ABC feed to the national ABC News feed on iview for the duration.
“Thank you for all your kind and thoughtful messages of the past fortnight and for welcoming me into your homes all these years,” Henderson said.
“It has been a rare privilege and a real pleasure.
“Over the years, we’ve experienced the highs and lows of live television together, of which last night was certainly one.
“But from tomorrow night I join you on the other side of the TV screen and I’m very much looking forward to getting my news from my talented colleagues Tamara Oudyn and Mary Gearin.”
Henderson paid tribute to the ABC and members of the Melbourne newsroom.
“I’d like to thank all my colleagues both behind the scenes and in front of the camera whose hard work and diligence makes all this possible,” he said.
And, with a small smile that his colleagues have privately dubbed the “Hendo twinkle”, he had one final message to the audience.
“To all of you: travel well and should our paths cross down the track, make sure you say hello.”
That’s better!! @HendoABC defeats gremlins, all class as he signs off after 26 years at @abcmelbourne and 38 years at @abcnews. What a legend. #Hendo #ABC #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/E3DEO6QM6y
— Norman Hermant (@NormanHermant) October 12, 2018
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4 Responses
No male replacement. Surprise, surprise.
It’s good he got to say a farewell properly this time
I was happy to get to see this on ABC News last night….have to say…I like Melbourne news and the way it is presented….
The longevity of Ian Henderson’s role at the ABC is admirable. I wish him all the best for the future.