WRGB anchor Liz Bishop is retiring after more than 50 years.
Bishop started working at the Albany, N.Y. CBS affiliate in 1973 while still attending University of Albany. She was hired as a weekend sportscaster, which was a rarity for women in the field at the time.
“Liz’s impact on our station and this community is certainly historic,” said news director Stone Grissom. “Her career exemplifies the mark of a trailblazer. While we will miss her deeply, we celebrate everything she has accomplished and the legacy she leaves behind.”
Liz was part of what is widely recognized as the first all-woman newscast.
In 2016, she was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame, and her interview with then-Senate candidate Hillary Clinton was featured on The Late Show with David Letterman.
“As she signs off for the final time, Liz Bishop will leave behind not just an impressive footprint of exceptional journalism, but a powerful example of integrity, compassion, and dedication,” said feneral manager Rob Croteau. “She has not only chronicled the history of the Capital Region – she has helped shape it.”
The station said it will celebrate Liz’s career with a special tribute airing May 30, featuring highlights from her decades on the air and a look back at the moments that defined her career.
