Watch: Bernie Smilovitz signs off after legendary WDIV career

Watch Bernie Smilovitz perform his final sports segment at Local 4.

[@jordangray9793]

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

[@patriciamorgan3171]

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

[@waltertaffs1737]

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

[@patriciamorgan3171]

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

[@MrTofu13]

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

[@tonyahogan3673]

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]

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

[@electrochubb]

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

[@user-xk7cv6by2s]

Take care Bernie. Happy retirement ❤

[@orlandofields1973]

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

[@TheAlleviator1]

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]

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]

What a sign off.

[@user-cb3lb9jq7b]

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]

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

[@ladyjan2936]

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

[@sdfeinstein]

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

[@user-vt9dh8hl7n]

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

[@sheagoff6009]

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]

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]

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

[@epicsseven7686]

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

[@kensnedegar5925]

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

[@DetroitNinja]

I'll see you around Bernie.

[@Justmyopinion81]

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

[@mariohenley149]

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

[@scottmeigs635]

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

[@dispatchdebbie]

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

[@americanadreaming]

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]

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

[@ACParker13]

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]

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

[@8mmfilmsmichigan174]

Wow!

[@RealBron03]

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

[@SeptemberApril-io1hi]

Wonderful man!! Thank you, Bernie!!

[@aaronstark1969]

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]

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

[@eldorado1830]

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

[@alco5534]

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

[@dearbornerik]

ty for all the years!

[@pennyford1358]

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]

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

[@billherman7294]

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]

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

[@casstryeski4426]

Thanks Bernie 👍

[@aaronwilkerson9696]

Legendary! Thanks for the great sports memories Bernie!

[@jivepatrol6833]

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!

[@Illuminary333]

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]

Best wishes Bernie

[@carymisenar862]

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

[@christophermoore5328]

I always loved Bernie.

[@kdplain2923]

Enjoy your new chapter in life! ❤️🎊🎉🥳

[@BruceOliver-h2w]

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

[@toniyoung6554]

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

[@marywegrzyn506]

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]

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

[@jameshowlet7432]

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

[@CompetitiveFishingFreak]

True Ambassador to our city of Detroit 🎯♥️🎯♥️

[@terrellriley3908]

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

[@EricaGray-xr8mk]

So proud of you Bernie

[@tonycoates3995]

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

[@spartakist357]

Thank you, Bernie

[@db3467]

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

[@EricaGray-xr8mk]

My condolences to you and your family Bernie

[@Sickantiredofbeingsickantired]

Grew up watching this guy 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@mikewright9547]

What a great guy. All the best to him.

[@gabriel-1957]

What a good man Bernie is!

[@killer2600]

Is the entire crew retiring?

[@rjs1602]

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]

Condolences Bernie and family! 6:22

[@johnventurini]

(standing ovation) Happy Retirement Bernie!!

[@robertstamps1593]

Thank you Bernie

[@matthewkamradt8989]

All the best, Bernie!!!

[@niveacook2396]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 BERNIE.

[@moonhead8550]

Bernie looked like Ron Jeremy in that clip from Washington

[@rosep9866]

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

[@larry648]

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

[@twwap294]

What a legend. He will be missed.

[@PIXPromosMore]

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]

Congratulations Bernie 🎉

[@hhhstocko1]

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

[@deidreshepherd3776]

❤❤❤. Love channel 4 news ❤❤❤

[@ericw3229]

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

[@aliciaknott8109]

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]

That was great. Enjoy your retirement 🎉🎉🎉

[@Nevabold11]

The greatest

[@JB-bs1se]

Happy retirement Bernie! You will be missed for sure!

[@hollyjacobs7477]

Happy Retirement Bernie ❣

[@minnie868]

I remember him from Washington WTTG

[@harryknutts8428]

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]

Legend

[@dustyb58]

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]

You'll be back to fill in for Jamie Edmonds

[@CertainMan81]

Gonna miss you Bernie

[@Paz_Y_Pax]

very touching

[@susanoppat3138]

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]

End of a era

[@sharonmalone592]

You'll be missed.

[@Internationaldee__]

Yeah channel 4 real has the best reports..

[@EricaGray-xr8mk]

You'll be back sweetie

[@ianross806]

The Bernie podcast is next.

[@JM-zz5mh]

Congrats.

[@Lionsfan59]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Enjoy your retirement Bernie!

[@harryknutts8428]

i always hoped he would bring back the mustache