Tom Brokaw signs off as ‘NBC Nightly News’ anchor 10 years ago this hour (Dec 1 2004)

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Video: 'Tom Brokaw Says Farewell to NBC Nightly News'

(Wednesday, December 1, 2004, 6:30-7:00 p.m. EST) — Tom Brokaw signed off for the last time tonight as anchor of the NBC Nightly News, ending 22 years on the Nightly News desk and a 21-year run as the network’s chief newsman, a record tenure in NBC’s history. Brokaw was succeeded by Brian Williams the following day.