Tom Skilling officially signs off after 45 years at WGN

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  • @blueahoula3239
    @blueahoula3239 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Tom Freakin’ Skilling!!!
    NOBODY did it better!

  • @amin44444
    @amin44444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +220

    I’m balling my eyes out! Tom is the reason I’m a meteorologist now!! Chicago and the world love you Tom, HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!

    • @edwardbaker192
      @edwardbaker192 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Well said

    • @andysorensen1737
      @andysorensen1737 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I made frequent visits to Chicago when I was younger to visit family and when Superstation WGN was still WGN it was a tradition of sorts to tune in and see Tom/what the forecast was a couple days out to help with packing.

    • @footystar1GamingOfficial
      @footystar1GamingOfficial 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Looks like we found his successor!

    • @amin44444
      @amin44444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@footystar1GamingOfficial 😂

    • @robertcuratolo5339
      @robertcuratolo5339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

  • @ajbailey01
    @ajbailey01 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Born in '77 and basically spent a lifetime watching Tom. An absolute Chicago legend!! Happy retirement, Tom!!!

    • @explorewithefrain7305
      @explorewithefrain7305 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too! I was born in 1977 as well! I hope he enjoys his retirement!

    • @KenyettaMartin-i8r
      @KenyettaMartin-i8r หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@explorewithefrain7305anazing me too ❤

  • @jonazo7188
    @jonazo7188 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +140

    Tom is a relic of a different era when professionalism and a good work ethic got you far. He will be missed.

    • @raybod1775
      @raybod1775 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Demetrius Ivory is cut from the same cloth, he’s just got a natural deep tan!

    • @Cledus2000
      @Cledus2000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Demetrius breaks it down like a professor, the perfect replacement for Tom

  • @charlieheckman
    @charlieheckman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    The G.O.A.T. in meteorology, thank you for everything!

  • @jogman262
    @jogman262 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Very classy of him to mention other Chicago meteorologists of the past here in Chicago. Another legend Harry Volkman, John Coleman, Jerry Taft among others. Tom Skilling was the best at his business though. Congratulations on your retirement sir!

  • @johnb2146
    @johnb2146 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +113

    Thank you Tom for taking my phone calls in the WGN weather office when I was a kid. I used to bother you so much but you took every phone call.

    • @jimshoe402
      @jimshoe402 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Nice Guy😁😁😁😁😁😁

    • @sagemaster3408
      @sagemaster3408 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha. He sent me weather maps one year, about 1988 for a science project , Backyard Weather Station. So nice of him. Then a few years later , Plainfield Tornado. I’ve loved the weather my whole life. And Tom is a big part of the reason !! Thank you Tom!!!

  • @dimples282
    @dimples282 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    When I was first introduced to digital cable up in Canada in 2008 and I stumbled across The CW superstations that were available to us, Skilling's presentation style on WGN had me hooked right away to the point where I'd make a habit of watching the News at 9 mid-way through after the Illinois Lottery draws around 9:20 PM back when they were still using blowers/tumblers, just for the fun of it. It's kinda funny how not even a couple of weeks later after Skilling announced he was gonna, another similarly legendary meteorologist in Winnipeg, John Sauder, announced that he was also going to retire after a just under 40-year career of his own in broadcasting and meteorology between radio and CKY/CTV and CBC, which he did the first week of this year. Congratulations Tom on retirement and all the best to you! Not only are you revered in Chicagoland, but also by this guy in the Great White North too.

  • @scottyTy
    @scottyTy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    What a way to sign off!. End of February with 70 degree highs and tornadoes in Chicagoland. A true legend in Chicago.

  • @redmanr5522
    @redmanr5522 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Tom Skilling, you are a legend! Chicago & WGN won't be the same without you, you will always have a place in our hearts, and in mine, I will definitely miss you.

  • @maryaliceoconnor1914
    @maryaliceoconnor1914 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Chicago's treasure has signed off. Will miss him. Thanks Tom for all the years and forecasting you have done. Enjoy your retirement!

  • @Robert-g2b
    @Robert-g2b 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Unique and credible among the best of a need entity in this day of our world, good luck in your retirement our friend Tom Skilling,..🙂🇺🇸

  • @joeknowz4898
    @joeknowz4898 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    thank you Tom... stay healthy and keep in touch... there will never be anymore like you !!!!!! I

  • @jasonfreitag1100
    @jasonfreitag1100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    My god... I feel lost already. He is the best and a legend

  • @bambur1
    @bambur1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Beautiful speech. You will always be apart of Chicago.

  • @ChicagoIrishman
    @ChicagoIrishman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    What a sendoff by WGN's staff because they knew Tom wouldn't have given him a sendoff like that. Class ending for a class man.

  • @matthewnachel7112
    @matthewnachel7112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I’ve been watching WGN news since I was like 7 years old so I’ve been watching tom freaking skilling for a very long time and I don’t cry 😭 often the last time I did was when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 😃😭🍾🥂and of course when my dog 🐶 buddy passed away in 2017 🪦 😭but this was an exception for Tom Skilling , of course The whole world will miss tom freaking skilling. Tom Skilling is an icon and a national treasure. If there was a Hall of Fame for weatherman, Tom Skilling would be a first ballet Hall of Famer.

  • @leggyladyus5
    @leggyladyus5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Gen X'ers here. This wonderful man has played such a huge role in my dressing properly for the weather since I was in middle school. His reliability, skills and passion is unmatched. He is like family to us. We wish him all the best. Love you much, Tom. ❤️

  • @ProfessorHappiness-r9m
    @ProfessorHappiness-r9m 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What is there to say? Hands down the finest meteorologist on the planet. Watched him for decades. Honestly, I couldn't believe it was possible to show so many facts and figures on so many charts for a daily news program. You are the best, Tom. Enjoy your well-earned retirement. We won't have another like you.

  • @letitgo8336
    @letitgo8336 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Tom was a big part of our lives and he will be missed… Enjoy your retirement well deserved

  • @ChicagoBornPilsenBred21
    @ChicagoBornPilsenBred21 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Chicago will miss you💯

  • @Griffin-Smith27
    @Griffin-Smith27 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Tuned in Dallas, TX as a proud Chicagoan... your reach is far and your knowledge of the weather is deep, thanks for all you did to inform us and enjoy retirement

  • @eddiea3782
    @eddiea3782 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Class act. One of a kind. Best of the best. Thank you so much Tom Skilling. We will miss your daily weather reports but we will love knowing you are enjoying a well deserved retirement. Have fun with it old friend. Well done.

  • @ChicagoJ351
    @ChicagoJ351 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Been watching Tom since the 80s. Went to a fermi lab tornado seminar a while back and been watching his forecasts for years. Very nice broadcast seeing everyone come out of retirement. He won’t be forgotten. 🎉

    • @janettemcclelland2959
      @janettemcclelland2959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Up in Heaven,Harry Caray,Jack Brickhouse,Allison Payne and Jim Ramsey were applauding.

    • @03focussvt943
      @03focussvt943 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I attended those seminars, too. Tom is a LEGEND!

  • @stevenrobinson2381
    @stevenrobinson2381 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Tom Skilling-the Gold standard for Television weather reporting . None better. Started watching you when I moved to Northern Wisconsin in 1991-am a weather geek since childhood & learned so much from your spot on forecasts.
    Enjoy your retirement-it is well deserved !

  • @anneoboyle8447
    @anneoboyle8447 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Simply the BEST! Thanks for the memories 😢🎉🏆💐
    Tom Freakin' Skilling!!! 💔🍀

  • @BaseballRoscoe25
    @BaseballRoscoe25 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Happy Retirement

    • @gregpaspatis9425
      @gregpaspatis9425 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @BaseballRoscoe So did you ever lean on Skilling for any updates on Wrigley Field home game rainouts or delays, lol?

    • @BaseballRoscoe25
      @BaseballRoscoe25 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @gregpaspatis9425 to be honest, a few times I did, and a lot of the times he was right! I also loved his post when they won, saying "hell froze over" haha

  • @arleneosborne7995
    @arleneosborne7995 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow! Years ago, and I do mean YEARS ago...we used to be able to get WGN weather on our big satellite dish. Being in New England and flying hot air balloons, we found Tom's forecasts more comprehensive than most and were very appreciative of his vast knowledge. Sadly, when we moved on from our big dish, we no longer could received WGN. Tom had the absolutely BEST graphics and gave the most complete weather forecasts than any other. So glad to see that he's been going strong all these years. Enjoy a wonderful retirement! You most certainly deserve it!

  • @bubcat54
    @bubcat54 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bob Bell and Tom Skilling. My childhood thanks you both !! Cheers !!

  • @gorgisgang6712
    @gorgisgang6712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you Tom Skilling for 45 years of weather reporting on WGN you meant a lot to everyone in Chicago! 1978-2024

  • @Terry-g6i
    @Terry-g6i 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Tom Freaking Skilling, the MAN, the LEGEND, a genuine individual who always kept it positive , you had and still have a sense of humor,and gave credit to wgn , his colleagues, and the viewers. You kept it real Tom freaking Skilling. Have a happy retirement. May you have love, peace and happiness. A shout-out from Minneapolis, MN.

  • @amadeusdavis5213
    @amadeusdavis5213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Tom gonna miss you great work and I wish you much success with your retirement ❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @XTrapolis942M
    @XTrapolis942M 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I’m no Chicagoan (I’m Australian) but love this city, I remember, oh goodness, almost a decade ago now, watching those hilarious skits and moments with Pat, Robin and Larry, and of course the champion himself: Tom Freakin Skilling. Made my days all those years ago, and he will be missed.
    Thanks for the memories Skilling.

    • @Sureyoudo
      @Sureyoudo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tom is great but Chitcago is a cesspool!

    • @tsiiter
      @tsiiter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Sureyoudo no, it’s not. It isn’t different - including the good and the bad - than any other big city, small town, and every human population center in between on this big planet of ours.

    • @Sureyoudo
      @Sureyoudo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tsiiter Okay sorry, it's a 💩🕳️ like many other Sanctuary Cities!

    • @tsiiter
      @tsiiter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Sureyoudo derp, uh ok. Seems as though you like to parrot right-wing sayings. Ooh, it’s a big scary “sanctuary city”. Do you know what that term even means? If you lived here or maybe visited it just one time, you wouldn’t say such nonsense.

  • @lydiarivera8340
    @lydiarivera8340 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Best wishes for a blessed retirement and thank you Tom. You will be missed.

  • @umpalumpia723
    @umpalumpia723 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Aww, I remember watching him as a kid in the 80s and how Eddie and Jobo would lovingly imitate him on the B96 morning show 😅 wish you all the best Tom! Enjoy your retirement!

  • @michaeldaymusician
    @michaeldaymusician 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Tom is a legend. Chicago loves you!!!!

  • @asabovesobelow7981
    @asabovesobelow7981 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thanks ever so much dear Tom!! I grew up with ya!! Enjoy your retirement!! ✌

  • @ToyGuruMan
    @ToyGuruMan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    End of a era. I remember watching wgn as a child and teen and even though I’m not from Chicago it will be sad to see Tom go

  • @lindam9618
    @lindam9618 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I've been watching Tom Skilling since his start on WGN. I read his blog on the WGN weather app. I can't imagine the 10:00 news without him. Gonna miss you, Tom. Great final message!! Best wishes on the road ahead. 😊

  • @mikeklimczak9600
    @mikeklimczak9600 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Back in 2001 I interned at Fox News Chicago Ch. 32 with Rick DiMaio and Harry Volkman for a couple of years. Rick loved Tom and they frequently chatted on the phone despite being on rival news stations. I had an opportunity to speak with Tom Skilling on the phone once and he kept saying, "Well, I gotta go. Lots to do!", but he would keep talking. I loved it. Growing up in Chicago, I've always (like I'm sure most of you) enjoyed his forecasts in the Tribune. Happy Retirement, Tom!

  • @scotabot7826
    @scotabot7826 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in NC and have loved watching Tom ever since we got this thing called the Internet. God Speed and Congrats Tom!!

  • @BillDyszel
    @BillDyszel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What a nice sendoff for a wonderful man, a Chicago legend. He looks great, too!

  • @FUurMOM
    @FUurMOM 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Been watching you since I was young boy here in Chicago age 38 now
    Thank you for serving us with information about our bipolar weather forecast so long TOM
    Happy retirement

  • @benjaminward2805
    @benjaminward2805 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tom Skilling was my childhood weather man from the 1990s to the 2010s before I moved to Georgia.
    I loved his character and his enthusiasm on weather. He will be missed.

    • @duangnetradebhavlya3325
      @duangnetradebhavlya3325 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe he'll find out that retirement is not so hot after all, and make a come back!

    • @benjaminward2805
      @benjaminward2805 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@duangnetradebhavlya3325 wouldn't that be something

  • @BenCampbell01
    @BenCampbell01 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Tom, thanks for the weather coverage all those years, I have been lucky to watch your forecasts on cable (superstation) and social media if it weren't for the superstation at the time, I wouldn't have heard of you and the world's greatest television station, again thanks for the best time of my life!

  • @mitchwinder1204
    @mitchwinder1204 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A true legend. I’m blessed to have been able to watch you, Tom. Thank you.

  • @muvfast
    @muvfast 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you!!! You have served us well, enjoy retirement, and the next part of your life❤❤❤!!

  • @Pedro-uz8jz
    @Pedro-uz8jz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm currently in Mexico and I at least had to watch it here.on TH-cam. A true Chicago gem.

  • @edwards.8801
    @edwards.8801 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember growing up looking at Tom doing the weather. Thank you for the years, Tom. It's greatly appreciated. Best in your future and retirement.

  • @tg9754
    @tg9754 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congradulation Tom!

  • @bigg-esmallz7911
    @bigg-esmallz7911 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Farewell to a Chicago Television icon Tom Skilling WGN News Weather 1978-2024 have a happy retirement.

  • @afr1952
    @afr1952 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for enriching my life over these years. Enjoy retirement!

  • @CreatedBy1Only
    @CreatedBy1Only 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Getting emotional wow 33 1/2 years of greatful gratitude & unconditional love from Mr. Skilling you will forever be on my mind & heart & there’s no one better to broadcast the weather than you. Just like you said it’s not a good bye but it is my time to retire & for that I say thank you & a job well done.

  • @curlyfries5095
    @curlyfries5095 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I watched a lot of WGN when it was a superstation and always enjoyed the way Tom delivered his weather reports! Congratulations Tom, a retirement well deserved from a 64 yo fan in Kansas.

  • @timothy4545
    @timothy4545 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Greetings from Pasadena, CA, and as a proud Chicagoian, congratulations Tom, and best wishes, you are one of the legends not only in Chicago, but, in the United States with the power of WGN Television.

  • @seankolker
    @seankolker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been watching you las 40 years.

    • @seankolker
      @seankolker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Last*. Best in retirement

  • @olgacisneros3040
    @olgacisneros3040 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Noooo... have missed watching
    you do weather since i've left IL. Love wgn!

  • @jayem3720
    @jayem3720 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The man has absolutely earned his place amongst the pantheon of Chicago news legends.
    Such a smart man with the most pleasant demeanor - he's a master at his craft & presentation.
    Happy retirement, good sir; & thank you!

  • @courtneyroans8635
    @courtneyroans8635 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Take care Tom ! I enjoyed you I really did. The passion in your work was seen and felt by many. You seem to be such a positive person. Best wishes ! I knew this was coming and knew that I'll feel this way. ❤️💪🏾

  • @ryanclayson2742
    @ryanclayson2742 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    An all-time GOAT. Watching Tom from Minnesota, along with my personal meteorological hero Paul Douglas, cemented my love of the weather many years ago. Happy retirement, and thank you!

  • @PaulThompson-mg1eg
    @PaulThompson-mg1eg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember him from his Channel 6 days in Milwaukee. Fare well, Tom!

  • @ptmusc00
    @ptmusc00 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Thank you, and I'll see you later". The most midwestern goodbye of all time! Mr. Skilling, you got me into weather and I cherish your reports when my mom and I were huddled in the basement during tornado warnings in Park Ridge. As long as your were on the screen and we had power, I felt safe. Have so much fun in retirement!

  • @winterman63
    @winterman63 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been watching him the whole 45 years. My mom loved Jack Taylor, and there was Tom 🙂

  • @brendanjamieson83
    @brendanjamieson83 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic. Just fantastic.

  • @paulsoxl7739
    @paulsoxl7739 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As someone who worked outside he was much see TV. You will be missed, Tom Skilling GOAT

  • @qur4334
    @qur4334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You Are A 🏆 🤩 TOM. 😢 I'm going to really miss you. You've taught us so much about the weather. Thank You & Farewell.
    GBU. 🙏🏽❤🫂💐🙂👍🏾

  • @jaysanderson3167
    @jaysanderson3167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a senior in high school in central Illinois in 1979 when my best friend said you need to check out this weather guy on cable. He is really different and has neat radars.
    Well Tom was our go to weather man back then and still was 45 years later.

  • @garysprandel1817
    @garysprandel1817 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lost track of Tom's last day on air so I'm catching it now. Geeze what a send off both from the staff and mother nature this week. Tom's been a part of this weather nerd's life from a 17 year old kid to a 62 year old man. Happy retirement Tom and yeah I'm not at all surprised that you still plan on being the old fire horse responding to the bell when weather hits the panic button.

  • @daleferber2096
    @daleferber2096 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A Chicago TV legend like Bill Curtis
    And the guy from the original Empire commercials

    • @boataxe4605
      @boataxe4605 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      588-2300! And no area code!

  • @consuelo58
    @consuelo58 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you, Tom. You will be missed. Bringing you via tv into our homes is like having you over for a friendly dinner. ❤

  • @Emslander
    @Emslander 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greatest weather guy ever.

  • @Stumpfollj
    @Stumpfollj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You never know how much you miss someone till they're gone.
    Be safe, stay busy and thanks for the memories

  • @tomgorney8868
    @tomgorney8868 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chicago needs a Tom Skilling day.

    • @duangnetradebhavlya3325
      @duangnetradebhavlya3325 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It should happen -- he was iconic and Chicago can't brag about much else, to be honest. There is still Svengoolie, he's been on air for about the as long as Tom.
      Politicians? Chicago names streets after politicians (don't mention Lake Shore Drive), but honestly most of those politicians are nowhere near as memorable OR ethical as Tom.

  • @andysorensen1737
    @andysorensen1737 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Happy retirement Tom and best of luck with whatever is next…albeit I don’t think weather will be too far away!

  • @daviddavenport1485
    @daviddavenport1485 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Truly Chicago's Very Own

  • @daveb2130
    @daveb2130 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    The Vin Scully of weathermen

  • @jyvonne2051
    @jyvonne2051 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LOVE you Tom Skilling...my Favorite weatherman and Meteorologist forever!! Enjoy your well deserved and well earned retirement and on your "re-wirement"to your next assignment of enjoying life, Relaxing and Lotsa Fun🎉🎉👍🏾👍🏾🤓👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾!! 😊

  • @paulp8937
    @paulp8937 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not from the Windy City but I luckily had WGN on my cable and always enjoyed tuning in to see Tom and the Chicago weather forecasts. He will be missed.

  • @dagwood8152
    @dagwood8152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We were poor and had no money, but when you came on it would make us happy

  • @bethpierce1950
    @bethpierce1950 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy retirement Tom! Have missed you since I moved to Missouri.❤ Watched you for year's when I lived in the suburbs of Chicago.

  • @MaestroPS2008
    @MaestroPS2008 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a legend this man is. I’m 43 years old and I’ve been watching him since I first looked at a television. I wasn’t able to see this live but glad it’s here on TH-cam. Misty-eyed through his whole speech. Terrific sendoff. We’ll see you around, Tom!❤

  • @dirtguy6537
    @dirtguy6537 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never lived in Illinois but I would watch him on my cable TV channel really enjoyed him Good luck hope you have a long and healthy retirement God bless Tom.

  • @jeffreytaylor3031
    @jeffreytaylor3031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    TV icon, Thank you Tom for 45yrs. You will be missed. From southern Illinois, enjoy!😅

  • @oleboy4332
    @oleboy4332 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The goat! I’m 53 and watched him most of my life. Congratulations Tom!

  • @ellenfoss1206
    @ellenfoss1206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful speech!! Like Jerry Taft and other weather people, Tom Skilling I will definitely miss you and your beautiful personality!! God bless you on your retirement in your future!! I grew up watching Tom Skilling definitely he’s a Chicago celebrity!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🥇🥇🥇🥇

  • @michaelmontalto
    @michaelmontalto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that they gave him a standing ovation and showed his such respect. What a wonderful organization. Proud moment and what a career!

  • @janettemcclelland2959
    @janettemcclelland2959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I've watched him since 1979 when we first got cable in Los Angeles. I cried. No offense to Demetrius,but Tom will be irreplaceable.
    I cried. Still crying. 😢😢😢😢

    • @nateroy9412
      @nateroy9412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      What does not get mentioned is Tom is WGN to a extent. Ratings will go down because his retirement.

    • @redmanr5522
      @redmanr5522 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      no one can replace Tom Skilling, no one can fill the void that will be left, but as of tomorrow, leap day of all days, Demetrius is the new chief meteorologist, and we'll have to accept it.

    • @nateroy9412
      @nateroy9412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@redmanr5522 Yes no one will replace Tom I'm sure he will hear rattings go down because he retired. Demetrius will do his best as chief and that is the best for him. But to make it to 45 years like Tom Demetrius would be in his 80s then . So tomorrow Demetrius might start of saying he won't make it longer then Tom. Tom started in his 20s Demetrius is in his 40s now. So Tom's 45 years will last long and my not ever be broken. Bozo should of been at Tom Skilling retirement because both of them come to mind when you think of WGN.

    • @janettemcclelland2959
      @janettemcclelland2959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@redmanr5522 Yep. Life goes on.

    • @janettemcclelland2959
      @janettemcclelland2959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nateroy9412 I started watching during the superstation era when I was in Los Angeles. In high school. We only watched WGN for the Cubs,maybe Bozo. The noon news came on before the Cubs game. I'm pretty sure Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray mentioned Tom Skilling's forecast if the weather at Wrigley Field was crazy. But yeah,a lot of folks will watch 2,5,7 and 32 now.

  • @steffibaker6121
    @steffibaker6121 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I remember him from Milwaukee. Great guy.

    • @gregpaspatis9425
      @gregpaspatis9425 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just as I was wondering, there had to be viewers from a little farther outside of Chicago up to the Illinois-Wisconsin border and in the northwest region of Indiana for the WGN weather forecast, right?

    • @rattmausch
      @rattmausch 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gregpaspatis9425 No, he worked in Madison and in Milwaukee at WITI channel 6. He wasn't always in Chicago.

    • @steffibaker6121
      @steffibaker6121 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregpaspatis9425 No, in Milwaukee we didn't really need to know the weather in Chicago. :) He worked at a station in Milwaukee with a memorable sidekick named Albert The Alley Cat. Look it up! You'll get a kick out of it.

  • @zunar_j5_933
    @zunar_j5_933 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to watch WGN as a kid and I wasn't even in Chicago or anywhere near, but Skilling was my fav. Godspeed sir!

  • @AlKohalak
    @AlKohalak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Being a Michigan resident who occasionally turned into WGN for weather headed into our state (especially severe weather). I enjoyed your reports over the years and admire your first class professionalism. I wish you a Happy Retirement.

  • @halestorm6420
    @halestorm6420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best ever.

  • @7viewerlogic670
    @7viewerlogic670 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tom is the greatest!

  • @KenyettaMartin-i8r
    @KenyettaMartin-i8r หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank God be safe I will miss you I watch your weather since I was a little girl I was born 1978 so amazing since 1979 you are awesome will be well miss prayers and ❤keep it going enjoy your break and continue living

  • @khcat9
    @khcat9 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy Retirement to you !!! Always loved your weather reports !! We used to get your channel on our cable channel in here in St Paul Minnesota ! To a cool guy happy retirement you deserve it❤❤❤❤❤!!!!

  • @adamchapman3358
    @adamchapman3358 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Tom. I was born when you started. You're the only weatherman I know. What a comforting voice through the years.

  • @j.philiplarson2064
    @j.philiplarson2064 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    End of an era...thanks Tom...God bless...

  • @Bella2024_always
    @Bella2024_always 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow I’m so late but Tom kudos to all your years of service! Your shoes are big ones to fill. You had such a passion for the weather that many people don’t have. I’m so grateful to have experienced your weather reports. Have an amazing retirement. I’ll miss you, I feel like you’re family. We just had a storm in Chicago and I was looking for you. 😢❤

  • @orlandocfi
    @orlandocfi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grew up watching WGN’s Tom Skilling. Sad to see him go but best wishes for a long and fulfilling retirement!

  • @scotthettrich
    @scotthettrich 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Class act. Although born elsewhere he was a West Aurora high school grad done good. Hope that back in the day he drove a little south to nearby Oswego where I grew up, to enjoy the ice cream from the Deri Hut and the small town feel of the place.

  • @billhampton8004
    @billhampton8004 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There will never be another like you. Enjoy retirement Tom Skilling The G O A T