12-27-2009, 03:08 AM
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Gamebreaker
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waldorf, MD
Age: 42
Posts: 12,514
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Re: George Michael in Redskins Ring of Honor?
From the wiki on the show
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The Machine shuts down
Beginning in 2004, fellow WRC-TV sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak joined Sports Machine as a contributing correspondent and substitute host, and she became the official co-host of the program in September 2006. However, this arrangement did not last long, as Michael announced on November 16, 2006 that he would retire and Sports Machine would end its 27-year run in March 2007. Michael reasoned that he would not want his contract renewed at the expense of WRC-TV's sports staff, which was slated to be reduced under NBC Universal's network-wide, cost-reduction initiative. (NBCU 2.0)
The last episode aired on March 25, 2007. After thanking his co-host, sponsors, syndicators and staff, Michael said this at the end of the show:
"I close every show every Sunday by saying 'Thank you for letting us be a part of your weekend.' Well tonight, for the final time, we say, 'Thank you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life'. From everyone at the Sports Machine, have a great weekend everybody. We hope to see you somewhere down the road of life. Thank you."
Michael then walked off camera, and was heard to say "Last one out, turn out the lights!" as the show closed for the final time.
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The George Michael Sports Machine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
True class act.
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