Director Danny Leff retires after 41+ years with WCBD

 Congratulations to Daniel Leff on his retirement after over 40 years with WCBD News 2.  The Crew is throwing Danny a retirement party on Saturday, August 18 at the Isle of Palms VFW starting at 1pm (dinner at 5pm).  All co-workers, friends and family are invited to attend; we are expecting quite the crowd after all that Danny has done for our station!  Please smatthews@wcbd.com if you would like to attend.

Danny started working at the competition part-time at the age of 14. When he was 16, he came over to WCBD in search of a position that offered more hours.  Over the years, he has been everything from Production Manager to Commercial Director and Producer of Special Projects.  Most recently, Danny directed the 6p and 11p news.

Hurricane Hugo in 1989 is one of Danny's most memorable times on the job.  "I’ll never forget when we signed off the station during,” Danny said.  “We’ve also covered some amazing events like the opening ceremonies for the Charleston Air­port and a memorial service for the Civil War soldiers of the Hunley submarine.” 

Danny has been the Senior Director and Producer for our yearly telethon, benefiting the Carolina Children’s Charity, for the past 25 years.  We will most miss his professionalism, expertise, positive attitude and amazing trouble shooting skills.  He has kept us clean on the air for 41 years and we are sad to see him go but wish the best for his retirement.



Show Director Danny Leff has been with WCBD for 41 years.