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Jim Donovan Retires: Emmy Winner and Sock Collection Record Holder
12/20/2025
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Story summary
- Jim Donovan, CBS Philadelphia anchor, retired on December 19, 2025 after nearly 40 years in journalism.
- Donovan earned a Guinness World Record for the largest private sock collection, totaling 1,531 pairs.
- Donovan earned 15 Emmy Awards.
- Donovan became Philadelphia's first openly gay news anchor.
- He urged viewers to stay engaged with the news and highlighted the importance of press freedom.
