Leon Harris, a former NBC4 Washington anchor, admitted to being inebriated during a Thanksgiving news broadcast, affecting his performance. After admitting to having consumed wine hours before going on air, he faced significant backlash, with viewers concerned he was having a stroke. Harris described this incident as the most embarrassing moment of his career. Following the viral segment, he took a leave of absence and eventually left the station permanently to focus on his health, acknowledging past struggles with alcohol. His boss intervened during the incident, which prompted his immediate departure from the station.
I ended drinking in between shows and then went on the air and I was more affected than I thought I was, even at the time I felt I was perfectly fine.
My body has changed and I can't drink anymore, and I didn't realize it.
I kind of knew it was coming, but the station just felt it was too much of a negative event, it was too well-publicized that they didn't feel comfortable in bringing me back.
It was a difficult decision but that I had to focus on my health after 40 years of non-stop work.
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