CBS has lost another high-profile figure as its parent company, Paramount, continues to be thrown into turmoil by executives. According to Puck News and The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Glor was part of Paramount’s latest layoffs. Glor had been with CBS News for nearly two decades, notably anchoring CBS Evening News and CBS Saturday Morning at various points over the years.
TV Line reports that Glor confirmed his exit on Saturday, delivering a farewell statement during his final Saturday Morning broadcast.
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“I grew up as a kid who came to love the written word,” Glor said. “So it has been a thrill to meet some of the writers that shaped me and find new ones and share their stories with you on this broadcast, share the power of perseverance and creativity.”