Why did Tom Brokaw get fired?
Tom Brokaw retired as the Night News anchor. By the end of his time as Nightly News anchor, Brokaw was regarded as the most popular news personality in the United States. His program was consistently rated the highest evening news show, topping Dan Rather and Peter Jennings in the evening news ratings. He remains with the network in a part-time capacity through 2014 serving as an analyst and producing documentary programs.