US EditionEx-NBC Anchor Speaks Out About Viral Broadcast That Shocked Viewers
- Former NBC4 anchor Leon Harris spoke on May 14, 2025, about his Thanksgiving broadcast struggles in Washington, D.C.
- Harris shared that he had consumed some wine prior to the broadcast and discussed his ongoing struggle with alcoholism, which affected his ability to drink as he once did.
- During the live show, viewers expressed concern as Harris slurred speech, leading NBC4 to pull him off air and later announce a leave of absence.
- Harris described the event as “career-altering” and said, “I was more affected than I thought,” adding he entered rehab immediately after leaving the station.
- After over 40 years in journalism, Harris permanently stepped down in April 2025 to focus on health and family, with NBC4 expressing gratitude for his eight years of service.
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Former NBC Washington TV Anchor Leon Harris Breaks Silence About the Concerning Broadcast Which Ended His Presenting Career
The former NBC Washington co-anchor gave a concerning broadcast on Thanksgiving, leading to him being "pulled off the air"Daryn Kagan/Youtube Leon Harris discusses concerning Thanksgiving incident on NBC4 Washington.Former NBC4 Washington co-anchor Leon Harris has broken his silence, speaking out about his concerning appearance on the show on ThanksgivingHarris told his former colleague Daryn Kagan that he had a "couple glasses of wine" before b…
Local NBC anchor Leon Harris who went viral for shaky news segment before resignation admits months later he was boozed up
Now-former NBC4 Washington journalist Leon Harris addressed the uncomfortable moment in which he struggled mightily while delivering the news, including stumbling over words and awkward hesitations.
Former News Anchor Leon Harris Opens Up About The Broadcast That Cost Him His Job: 'I Was Drinking Between Shows' - theJasmineBRAND
Leon Harris Former News Anchor Leon Harris Opens Up About The Broadcast That Cost Him His Job: ‘I Was Drinking Between Shows’ Leon Harris is breaking his silence about the on-air moment that cost him his job at NBC4. The longtime anchor concerned viewers during a Thanksgiving broadcast when he appeared to slur his words and stumble through the script. Now, in an interview on the Call Me Friend podcast, Harris explained what really happened that …
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