This time it's not from the departing KOMO talent, but her co-anchor Steve McCarron, bidding her farewell and move to a competitor, KIRO.
"Well, the day I’ve been dreading for months is finally here… my dear friend Tyrah Majors’ last at KOMO & ARC Seattle.
It’s been a tough week - going to be honest - knowing this day has been coming. Quite emotional at times.
I know we’re not saying goodbye. She’ll still be in Seattle - just a few blocks away - beginning the next chapter in her already accomplished and impressive, young career.
But I will deeply miss seeing her beautiful smile as I walk into the studio each morning. And I will deeply miss looking over to see her sitting by my side on the ARC Seattle set - ready to engage in deeper conversations about the issues and events that affect our wonderful community.
I’ve loved every minute of our time together.
And I’m so proud of what we’ve built together - as part of a wonderful team that goes far beyond a camera lens.
Even before ARC Seattle launched on January 1, 2024, Tyrah and I hosted a weekly YouTube show called ‘Sound On’ on a small set in the corner of one of our other studios at KOMO Plaza.
That transformed into a new, 2-hour morning show on KUNS-TV, the current home of the local CW Network. The show eventually expanded to 3 hours each weekday morning before some changes were made earlier this year. After its debut, the show quickly became a model for other ARCs in television markets across the country. We’re very proud of that.
During these 2 projects, we became good friends.
And I hope our friendship, our natural chemistry, and our mutual respect for each other came across on camera. After all, the “A” in ARC stands for authenticity. And we always hoped to live up to that.
Tyrah, I have learned so much from you these past several years. You’ve not only made me a better person - you’ve made me a better journalist.
You are such a beautiful person - inside and out. And I am just one of the many people you have touchedl during your 5+ years inside this massive building on the corner of 4th & Broad right across the street from the Space Needle.
Thank you for everything, dear friend.
I know you will continue to shine and soar in this next chapter of your life. And I will be cheering you on every step of the way.
I look forward to sharing a table with you again someday." ❤️
TMI...period. IMHO
The post may be a bit much, but it does show how hard McCarron is taking Majors' move to KIRO. It can't be easy losing a colleague you work so closely with and respect so much in an abrupt manner like this.
ReplyDeleteAs you saw in the post, the show went to three hours at one point and it is one hour is a steady decline. He's out there in misery without company to love. The show is not helping Steve at all.
DeleteI did see that, and Majors' departure may only accelerate the decline. It will be interesting to see what happens, and I certainly hope that McCarron will be okay when all is said and done.
DeleteOkay, call me the odd poster out on this one, but these goodbyes can best be saved for in person rather than to post it online. When you read this online, it becomes like a full-blown soap opera. I never saw the whole point of ARC Seattle other than it was just a CliffNotes newscast and subpar if at best. Sorry, McCarron but you got to stop with the puppy tears.
ReplyDeleteNot at all. Private goodbyes are good. Tearful public ones are overkill. Steve has been published about some personal struggles, so she may have been a shoulder, but not necessary at all.
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