Not everything has gone smoothly on “Good Morning America.” Its former top producer left abruptly last year and was later sued for sexual assault and creating a hostile workplace, a case that was dismissed. Roberts’ connection to people, and her spirituality, is a key to her success, Westin said. It just really gets me that people come up and say those things and that I give them hope for a person they know in their life who is going through a similar journey.” I’m 12 years out, 10 years from my bone marrow transplant. “Viewers come up to me to this day and say, ‘I prayed for you,’” Roberts said, her voice betraying the emotion. They’ve presided during a time “Good Morning America” took over from “Today” as the most popular morning show and have kept that distinction for a decade, yet also as the shows diminished in audience and influence. Between doubters and serious health issues, the longevity is a meaningful achievement. “We wear very well together, George and myself,” Roberts said.Īsked about the feat, Stephanopoulos laughed and made reference to his age (he’s 61). Lunden and Charles Gibson lasted 10 years together on “Good Morning America,” Couric and Lauer nine years on “Today.” But each of them had more than one partner during their stints. They’re now the longest-serving pair of hosts ever on any ABC, CBS and NBC morning show.Ī handful of individuals have longer tenures - Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel, Matt Lauer, Joan Lunden. Nearly 13 years later, they’re passed an improbable milestone without public notice. NEW YORK (AP) - During a getting-to-know-you dinner shortly after being named co-hosts of “Good Morning America” in 2009, George Stephanopoulos told Robin Roberts that he didn’t really want to do the job.
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