Andy Rooney Retiring from 60 Minutes

Entertainment September 28, 2011 AT 9:09AM By Rebecca Macatee

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Andy Rooney is signing off.

After 33 years of being featured on CBS' 60 Minutes, the 92-year-old is retiring. Rooney will announce on Sunday's broadcast that it will be his last regular appearance on the program.

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"There's nobody like Andy and there never will be," Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and 60 Minutes' executive producer said in a statement. "He'll hate hearing this, but he's an American original. His contributions to 60 Minutes are immeasurable."

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Fager added that although Rooney might not have a regular role on the program, "he will always have the ability to speak his mind on 60 Minutes when the urge hits him."

Rooney began his run on 60 Minutes in July 1978, and on Sunday he'll present his 1097th original essay. In addition to his contributions to the show, he's written 16 books and written and produced several primetime specials for CBS.

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September 29, 2011 - 5:07am Clarissa Cruz
Rooney’s segment on 60 Minutes, “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney” began in 1978, and after 33 years his final appearance on the show is scheduled for this Sunday, October 2, 2011. http://bit.ly/pfMzfB
September 28, 2011 - 6:56pm Brenda Cibelli
will miss you Andy!!!
September 28, 2011 - 3:54pm Jackie D'Andrea Cobb
One of televisions most admired anchors and advisers. I can speak for many when I say we will miss you. There will never be another to give us the good old fashioned truth like Andy. Enjoy your time!
September 28, 2011 - 3:22pm Paris Shelton
He will be missed. Still missing Ed Bradley