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.
Bernie is an amazing guy. I had the chance to meet him the 1st time back in 2007. My best friend was a camera man for channel 4, for about 8 years until he unexpectedly passed away in 2016. Now I deliver Amazon to Bernie 4 days a week. Just a great guy all around.
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 ❤🎉🙏🏽👏🏽
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
I’m 30 and I remember watching Bernie throughout the years on Channel 4 WDIV Local 4. Congratulations, Bernie on amazing 38 years! What a career! Happy Retirement!
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.
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!
Wish you all the best! Start to see you on TV local 4 since 1996. Now watch your last piece on TH-cam overseas, time flies. Have a wonderful time in retirement. God bless!
Great stuff. I grew up a major sports fan in Chicago with stops in Florida and New England along the way. Great sports markets and sports anchors. But I was always amazed at Bernie's knowledge, humor, and entertaining delivery. No one more talented than that man. And such a wonderful sendoff by this classy bunch. Good luck, Bernie.
Wow had no idea he was retiring 😮. Is an icon of Detroit media and was always enjoyable to watch. I’m sure he’ll make his appearances,hopefully the Lions win the Super Bowl while he’s around.
I watched and listened to Bernie Smilovitz when he was here in DC. I actually interned at what's now Fox5 when his brother, Harvey, did sports there. All the best to you, Bernie!
Amazing sign off, Bernie!! I watched it that night as it happened. We are gonna miss you. Wishing you joy and happiness as you begin this new chapter in your life!!
What memories all of you have done and I said, well, god rest your wife's soul and a lot of you are leaving this year and to you, bernie, Thanks for everything that you gave all your viewers
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…
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
Sure do miss ya Bernie Gonna miss those line shots when you would comment on the Tigers, and all the other ways you made watching sports fun You’re the best !
Grew up near DC, i remember you Bernie ! I was a kid but we watched channel 5 news sports to hear Bullets highlights. We had some greats, the late great Glen Brenner, Warner Wolf, George Michaels and Bernie Smilovitz. Wishing you a great retirement , you look too young for that :) and i'm so so sorry for your wife's passing, i know how earth shattering that loss is.
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. ❤❤❤❤
I was born and raised and lived in the DMV for 42 years and while I don’t remember you here in DC Bernie nice shout out to Frank Herzog and Glenn Brenner .
Love you Bernie...you were a shining star...i spent decades laughing with you as i turned off the tv to get a good night sleep...good luck.....i look forward to hearing your new sports talk show on wjr 760....just a wish😂
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 (early) was offered.
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You know you're a legend when Carmen Harlen sees you off
Thank you for the memories Bernie!
Carmen looks great and still has that great laugh.
Carmen Harlen and Chuck Gadica look great. Good seeing them.
They Look Amazing, Ageless
My Son got a picture with Carmen at Sweetest Heart of Mary 's fish fry on his Birthday this year
Must be eating babies
This brought a tear to me. What a great man!
me too, how he kept his composure in such a time.
Its been Bernie Smilovitz since I came to Detroit in 1995. Thank you for the laughter and sports news. You will be missed!
A True Legend of Detroit TV and a Class Act.... Happy Retirement, Bernie!!!!
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.
Holy Mackerel, don't forget Marc Champion doing Lions and Pistons play by play, and big Jim Brandstatter covering UofM games.
Bernie is an amazing guy. I had the chance to meet him the 1st time back in 2007. My best friend was a camera man for channel 4, for about 8 years until he unexpectedly passed away in 2016. Now I deliver Amazon to Bernie 4 days a week. Just a great guy all around.
Man, I'll miss Bernie. So used to him being on Tv. Have fun in retirement!
Congratulations your a remarkable man and your will be miss good luck and good health and God bless you and your family
Wow, Chuck and Carmen, seeing their faces just brings back so many memories. Glad to see they are doing well.
Congrats Bernie, enjoy retirement!
What a sign off.
You've nailed it
Shout out from Washington D.C. where Bernie grew up and started his career many many moons ago, congrats !!!
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 ❤🎉🙏🏽👏🏽
Good By Bernie. It has been a great time watching you over the years. Thank You for all the years.
Thank you for all you have done for not only Detroit but for Michigan. Good luck
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
@user-cb3lb9jq7b I was a news junky as a kid myself and I been watching channel 4 news for 44 years
You are a good soul Bernie! Blessings to you and your loved ones! 😊
Congratulations Bernie! 🥰 Job well done! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I’m 30 and I remember watching Bernie throughout the years on Channel 4 WDIV Local 4.
Congratulations, Bernie on amazing 38 years! What a career! Happy Retirement!
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.
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
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!
Tremendous. Best of luck! Bernie and i go back to RTVF class at the U of M. Enjoy your time off.
Legend! Thank you for a lifetime of great memories!
Wish you all the best! Start to see you on TV local 4 since 1996. Now watch your last piece on TH-cam overseas, time flies. Have a wonderful time in retirement. God bless!
Wow what a treat to stumble into this video. Congrats Bernie and good luck. Hello to all my faves!!
I love this! Thankyou Bernie and Ch 4 crew
Congrats, I've been watching you my whole life. God bless and sorry for your loss.
Congratulations on your wonderful career. We will miss you here in Detroit. So sorry to hear of your wife's passing.
Great stuff.
I grew up a major sports fan in Chicago with stops in Florida and New England along the way. Great sports markets and sports anchors. But I was always amazed at Bernie's knowledge, humor, and entertaining delivery. No one more talented than that man. And such a wonderful sendoff by this classy bunch.
Good luck, Bernie.
Used to watch you back when I was kid. Thanks for everything and good luck!
I'll see you around Bernie.
Go on in good health & blessings, Mr Smilovitz!! Been watching a long the way ❤ awesome job!!
All the best to you, Bernie!!! It was always fun watching your segments. Love your humor!!! Enjoy life, Bernie!!! (What a send off! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻)
Wow had no idea he was retiring 😮. Is an icon of Detroit media and was always enjoyable to watch. I’m sure he’ll make his appearances,hopefully the Lions win the Super Bowl while he’s around.
Bernie is awesome, good luck and thank you for all the great years.
Best sign off ever!
Wonderful man!! Thank you, Bernie!!
Happy Retirement. I wish you a peacful healthy retirement.❤
Take care Bernie. Happy retirement ❤
I watched and listened to Bernie Smilovitz when he was here in DC. I actually interned at what's now Fox5 when his brother, Harvey, did sports there. All the best to you, Bernie!
Amazing sign off, Bernie!! I watched it that night as it happened. We are gonna miss you. Wishing you joy and happiness as you begin this new chapter in your life!!
ty for all the years!
Well not many left on tv in Detroit from early 80's. My childhood is gone!!!
What memories all of you have done and I said, well, god rest your wife's soul and a lot of you are leaving this year and to you, bernie, Thanks for everything that you gave all your viewers
I’m laughing & crying at the same time.
Love you, Bernie! Thank you. ❤️
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!
We’re gonna miss you Bernie! Happy Retirement & God bless you and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you. Great memories
Job well done Bernie👊🏻 its been a pleasure for us
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
Bless you Bernie it was a fun ride watching you
going to miss seeing Bernie doing sports but he deserves this retirement. he's been at WDIV since i was 1
Legendary! Thanks for the great sports memories Bernie!
He didn't cry but, I did. I just moved back to Michigan not realizing how much I missed the humor on local 4. You will be missed Bernie! 😢
Man I hope I have a long career like this guy! Congratulations!
Congratulations on a fantastic career. We could hear the smile within your delivery.
So great that he mentioned Frank Herzog and the great Glenn Brenner from Washington.
that entire crew (Mort, Carmen, Bernie, Chuck)_, class acts, and trusted news
They were the ones that beat Bonds on Channel 7 at times in the late 1980's & early 1990's.
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…
Thank you Bernie!!
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!
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
Thank you, Bernie
Sure do miss ya Bernie
Gonna miss those line shots when you would comment on the Tigers, and all the other ways you made watching sports fun
You’re the best !
I'm not crying you're crying!!! Man, I'm gonna miss Bernie!!!!!! 😢
Grew up near DC, i remember you Bernie ! I was a kid but we watched channel 5 news sports to hear Bullets highlights. We had some greats, the late great Glen Brenner, Warner Wolf, George Michaels and Bernie Smilovitz. Wishing you a great retirement , you look too young for that :) and i'm so so sorry for your wife's passing, i know how earth shattering that loss is.
Amazing how one takes things for granted. For me, it was Bernie . You will be missed! A long and healthy retirement for you, Sir
Loved it when Sparky Anderson would playfully call him "Bernardo"... Thanks for it all, Bernardo, you will be missed. God Bless.
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. ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Bernie 👍
So long Bernie. Take care bud👍
True Ambassador to our city of Detroit 🎯♥️🎯♥️
🎉Congrats 👏🏽 Bernie you were Great during all them years! Let's go Tiger's Bernie⚾️💼
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.
I remember when he first came to WDIV. He was a bright spot on the air.
I was born and raised and lived in the DMV for 42 years and while I don’t remember you here in DC Bernie nice shout out to Frank Herzog and Glenn Brenner .
You will be so missed! Best sportscaster ever. See you at Costco 🤗
I used to love the Tigers pre-game talks with Sparky
Thank you Bernie
Enjoy your new chapter in life! ❤️🎊🎉🥳
Remember him at wttg 5 in Washington DC very good sports broadcaster
What a great guy. All the best to him.
What a good man Bernie is!
Awww Happy Retirement Bernie! ❤❤❤ Carmen and Chuck look great!
So proud of you Bernie
I always loved Bernie.
Great growing up with bernie over the years. God bless him in retirement
(standing ovation) Happy Retirement Bernie!!
All the best, Bernie!!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🏆Thanks Bernie….Great Run, yea, enjoy Retirement you earned it🏆🫶🏼
"I'm gonna miss him, Bless you Bernie!"
Love you Bernie...you were a shining star...i spent decades laughing with you as i turned off the tv to get a good night sleep...good luck.....i look forward to hearing your new sports talk show on wjr 760....just a wish😂
#Berniesmilovitz 38 years of news 📰 we honor you #Detroit 🎥 #local4
Is the entire crew retiring?
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 (early) was offered.
Bernie looked just like Bababooey back in the day.
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Best wishes Bernie
He’ll be missed. A class act for sure
Thank ya Bernie and hello again everyone… George Kell with Al Kaline…