Dan Harris to Step Down as Anchor of ABC’s ‘Nightline’

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

https://www.thewrap.com/dan-harris-step-down-nightline-abc-anchor/

Changes coming to Nightline

Dan Harris is stepping down from his post as anchor of ABC’s “Nightline” to focus on growing 10% Happier, a business based on his 2014 book of the same name.

“It is a high class problem: I simply have too many awesome things on my plate, between weekend ‘GMA,’ ‘Nightline,’ and the expanding 10% juggernaut (which, by the way, never would have come into being without an astounding level of support from ABC News),” Harris said in a memo to staff Tuesday. “So why, given all the options, did I decide to drop the ‘Nightline’ anchor gig? Because, frankly, you deserve an anchor who gives it his or her all. This team of amazing producers – who work all hours and travel all over the world – has the right to expect an on-air representative who is in the trenches with you day after day. And the circumstances of my life simply will not allow that right now.”

Harris, who has been with ABC News since 2000 and co-anchored “Nightline” since 2013, will remain as a co-anchor of the weekend of “GMA” and host ABC News’ “10% Happier” podcast.

 

[brian4]

Harris seems like a nice guy. I remember him talking about his panic attack and during one segment you could tell he was deeply affected by a young man's story.

 

[vchimpanzee]

"Nightline" is still on?

 

[The Media Observer]

I think 'GMA Weekend' is a lot better than 'GMA'--- by far. Harris, Eva Pilgrim, Whit Johnson, and Diane Macedo are a great team.

Slightly off topic: speaking of 'GMA Weekend', I was so glad to see reporter Kaylee Hartung back on the air today after two years at CNN. One of the best reporters out there, period. I hope the execs at CNN are kicking themselves....HARD! ABC's gain for sure. Congrats Kaylee!