Chris McKinnon started on the air today at WBZ-TV in Boston.
What would usually be a normal run of the mill day turned in to an unforgettable one when reporting on the shark attack in Plymouth, MA.
Part of his first day was reporting the story for CBS This Morning.
After his taped piece aired, he tossed back to Charlie Rose and Gayle King at the CBS headquarters in New York City.
They chatted about the shark story and then King wanted to congratulate McKinnon on his first day, saying “Welcome, what a story you have.”
Just as they took the live shot back to him for a response, he was walking away.
Rose, King, and the CBS studio crew had a good laugh as McKinnon hurried back to get on camera.
“Chris says, ‘I’m outta here! So long suckers!’” King said, still laughing.
After Mckinnon waved back at them, clearly embarrassed, King said, “Nice job! Welcome!”
Rose then told him, “Chris, the great whites are in the water, not on land.”
Chris took to his twitter account to thank Gayle & Charlie:
Big thanks to @GayleKing and @charlierose for making my first day at @cbsboston one to remember: The shark is in the water, not on land!
— Chris McKinnon (@chrisWBZ) September 4, 2014Great first day Chris, this one is going to be tough to repeat!
Chris' original report:
Memorable First Day for Chris McKinnon at WBZ
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