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Willard Scott retiring after 65 years at NBC, 35 years on "Today Show"

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By Jennifer Brett
Dec 11, 2015

Willard Scott is retiring after 65 (SIXY-FIVE!) years at NBC, 35 of which have been on the "Today Show."

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The beloved broadcaster (and the very first Ronald McDonald) gets his proper send-off on Tuesday but the tributes are already pouring in.

"We plan to honor him big-time," said Savannah Guthrie.

The Today crew and others, including former First Lady Barbara Bush, shared some thoughts and memories this morning:

He's trending on Twitter, of course:

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