Harry Smith Signs Off At CBS’ Early Show

CBS debuts its yet-again-revamped Early Show on Monday, and that meant a moment of reflection and farewell for Harry Smith this New Year’s Eve.

After two tours totaling 17 years on CBS’ early shift, Smith signed off at the end of his final show Friday, describing his major emotion as “one of gratitude, absolute gratitude.”

On Monday, new co-hosts Erica Hill and Chris Wragge will attempt to rescue CBS’s morning fortunes from last place.

CBS says Smith will stay on at the network, serving as a correspondent and fill-in anchor for CBS News.

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