The cast of NBC’s Today were in tears on Friday as they bid human interest reporter Harry Smith a fond farewell as he would be leaving the network to teach a college course and write books; essentially retiring from journalism. But we at NewsBusters know Smith as more than just the buttery smooth voice that shared tales of human experiences. Throughout the years, he’s used that voice to promote, sell, and spin the policy proposals of the Democratic Party to millions of Americans.
“I have nothing but gratitude. Every time I would come on this show I was always welcomed so generously, so generously, I’ve had just this unbelievable array of phenomenal experiences since coming to NBC and so I’m really full of nothing but gratitude,” Smith told the Today co-hosts. As for his plans for the future, he said he would be returning to his alma mater, Central…
