Almost half a century with CBS. Started doing "Face The Nation" before Dave started doing "The Late Show." Most effective host of "The CBS Evening News" since Uncle Walter.
Interesting Bob's last show isn't during sweeps, too.
Bob Schieffer of ‘Face the Nation’ Prepares to Sign Off
Bob Schieffer tried to retire a decade ago. CBS asked him to stay. Mr. Schieffer tried again a few years later. CBS asked him to stay. Mr. Schieffer tried once more last year. CBS asked him … well, you get the idea.
Now, after several false starts, Mr. Schieffer, a 46-year veteran of CBS, is finally hanging it up. He has been host of the public affairs show “Face the Nation” for 24 years; Sunday morning’s edition will be his last. He promises this retirement will stick. ... READ MORE
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/b...res-to-sign-off.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0
Interesting Bob's last show isn't during sweeps, too.