DrFood Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I figured it had to happen soon. Belo announces lay-offs and Giff retires. Another sad day for Houston television.http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/kho...g.8854fc40.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 to be honest, i'm surprised he's lasted this long. not one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wow, I just watched the videos, sad. Did he really get laid off, or is he really retiring. I wonder who his replacement will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'd rather see Bob Allen retire. So who are the other ones getting laid off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Giff was a really nice guy, and one of the few sports anchors I ever worked with who didn't threaten me with physical harm (must be residual 'roid rage in the others). I didn't work that closely with him, but when we did interact, he was always very pleasant and didn't come off like a stereotypical TV personality.One of his quirks that I found interesting was the fact that he couldn't work Superbowl Sundays because he's Mormon. Biggest day of the year for sports directors, and he's unavailable. I always thought that was very interesting.It's my understanding that he did a ton of charity work through his church that he never sought praise for or promoted on-air, unlike so many other anchors wearing their tiny good deeds on their sleeve like fashion accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wow, I just watched the videos, sad. Did he really get laid off, or is he really retiring. I wonder who his replacement will be.Is he a fairly young guy still, in terms of retirement?Like mid 50's?Update, answered my own questionHe's 54.Nice, I want to retire that early too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I always liked Giff. Of course I go back to his "Luv You Blue" days. Can't believe he has 10 grandchildren. That should keep him busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Heard on the news earlier, that he will be part owner of some bank in Memorial. The news biz has treated him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Giff was one of my all-time favorites of Houston TV news people. As a sports commentator, I would rank him just behind Bill Ennis as my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Giff was one of my all-time favorites of Houston TV news people. As a sports commentator, I would rank him just behind Bill Ennis as my favorite.Agreed.I also remember Giff as an Oilers' Quarterback. The year he became a starter I watched the preseason game against Dallas and it was an overall bad night for the offensive line. After the 4th or 5th sack there was a close-up of him walking off the field, and a halfway decent lip reader knew that whatever he was yelling, it was good not to hear. I had the opportunity to meet him a few years ago and reminded him of that game. He laughed and said that was one time he was glad no one could hear. I found him to be personable, and it was quite pleasant to meet him. Giff is a true class act, and I'm glad he made his home in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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