I grew up watching the ABC local news when I lived in NJ. Bill Beutel was the anchor for a long, long time.
NEW YORK (AP) – Bill Beutel, the longtime television news anchor and host of the show that became ABC’s “Good Morning America,” has died, the network announced. He was 75.
Beutel, whose trademark signoff “Good luck and be well” closed WABC’s nightly local newscast for more than 30 years, died Saturday at his home in Pinehurst, N.C., the network said. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Bye, Bill.
My daughter Rebecca was feeling better on the tailend of a miserable, week-long illness. So we ended up going out for a late EATAPETA dinner. In commemoration of all that PETA does to harm the animal rights movement, we enjoyed barbequed chicken and a delicious Texas steak. Rebecca ate a hot dog and played with crayons. As is a tradition, we gave a toast to Meryl.
I always liked Bill Beutel too.
He was one of my favorites, too. May he rest in peace.