Rosie Lee says she is "transitioning" and "downsizing" -- but not "retiring," though she will not be a regular part of KGO. She will still serve a function there.
Very kind and sincere "send offs" from long time staffers that many of us don't realize have been at KGO for upwards of three decades. Rosie leaves quite a legacy from her "Sex Talk" days to a quarter century of news anchoring.
The part I really enjoyed most, with the words of Mickey Luckoff at the end of the 11 a.m. hour with Ronn Owens, was the poignant two or three minutes with Rosie and Ed Baxter. There was a bit of "guarded" emotion -- Rosie did not want to cry -- but Ed was obviously grateful for Rosie's being a good friend through several personal turns in his life.
It was, for a nationally known brand, a "family" -- which, after 25 years or more, can be expected -- through the good times and the not so good.
The reminices about the Loma Priata earthquake and other events that Rosie covered, and her interaction with the staff -- including news and sports, her talk show on Sunday afternoon (and a nice bit from Len Tillem,) were highlights.
It was not a maudlin "funeral" at all -- it was a celebration that Rosie noted was "the amazing KGO."
A nice, comfortable hour that was all Rosie and staff. No clips, not excess chatter, but family gathered to not say "goodbye" but "we're glad you're still part of the KGO family."
A classy woman and deserving of all of the accolades. Nicely done.
