Douglas T.
03-14-2006, 04:08 PM
(CBS) Saying that as his 88th birthday approaches and the prospect of traveling around the world to pursue stories is not as appealing as it used to be, Mike Wallace announced his retirement from 60 Minutes on Tuesday.
Wallace will remain at CBS News as Correspondent Emeritus.
Wallace, who has been with the program since its inception in 1968, issued the following statement:
"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up.' Well, they're just beginning to curl a trifle, which means that, as I approach my 88th birthday, it's become apparent to me that my eyes and ears, among other appurtenances, aren't quite what they used to be. And the prospect of long flights to wherever in search of whatever are not quite as appealing."
"But CBS is not pushing me. I’ll be in a comfortable office on the same floor - just around the corner from where I've holed up for the past 43 years ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/14/60minutes/main1401600.shtml
Wallace will remain at CBS News as Correspondent Emeritus.
Wallace, who has been with the program since its inception in 1968, issued the following statement:
"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up.' Well, they're just beginning to curl a trifle, which means that, as I approach my 88th birthday, it's become apparent to me that my eyes and ears, among other appurtenances, aren't quite what they used to be. And the prospect of long flights to wherever in search of whatever are not quite as appealing."
"But CBS is not pushing me. I’ll be in a comfortable office on the same floor - just around the corner from where I've holed up for the past 43 years ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/14/60minutes/main1401600.shtml