The official FB page for WRC-TV's (NBC Washington) "It's Academic" show has announced that Mac McGarry is stepping down as the show's quizmaster after 50 years.
McGarry is now 85. He joined NBC as a staff announcer back in 1950.
McGarry has reportedly been dealing with health problems that have prevented him from returning to the show this year, although the FB page says he will return to the show later this season to give a final goodbye.
Veteran DC TV and radio reporter Hillary Howard will be the new host for the show.
The announcement (don't have to "like" the page to read it)...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Its-Academic/36248033030Having lived in the DC area, I can tell you that "IA" is a local institution, and Mr. McGarry was one of the most beloved TV personalities the city has ever seen.
JD