‘Good Morning America’ Closes Chapter: ‘There Were Definitely Tears’

26 years after sending Times Square’s heart, ABC News and “Good morning America” have officially closed the curtain to the iconic Upper West Side and Times Square Studios event by marking the end of the era at a heartfelt departure and a well -deserved party.

On Friday, “GMA” taped its last episode in the legendary Times Square Studio, the last of ABC programs to move to the stylish new mines in the network in the city center. Farewell was not just behind the camera because the crew members, staff and anchors will surely roast for a moment at the real “roadside of the world”.

On Friday, June 13, a beloved morning performance sent the last broadcast of an iconic studio called home for almost 26 years.

The next chapter will soon begin as the show prepares to return the air from the brand new studio inside Robert A. Iger, on the new Hudson Square Street of the new High Technology headquarters of Walt Disney Company.

“GMA” is the last program that moves to the new media center “View”, “Tamron Hall Show” and “Live With Kelly and Mark”, which moved over the last year.

To mark the historical moment, “GMA” organized a celebration worthy of Times Square’s legacy.

The program had a special appearance of 15 times a Grammy winner Alicia keys And a powerful live presentation from her Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen actress.

“It’s a celebration,” Keys told about the opportunity to return to the exhibition during what anchor Lara Spencer described as “GMA” as “last bow” Times Square. The actors brought energy with a blend of “Girl on Fire” and “No one” who gave a great song and a heartfelt feeling.

The end of this chapter to celebrate the group was hung in O’Donogue’s, where they announced that they would enjoy Nachos, wings and solemn drinks as one insider tells Page six“There was a lot of cheer, the glasses escalated and a couple of shots.”

Senior executive producer Simone Swink delivered toast at the top of the chair, leading to an emotional gathering. The anchors of the program both took a moment to consider the transition.

“I’m going to Miss Times Square,” Stephanopoulos shared in his speech. “It has been a huge neighborhood for all of us, the last 20 years of age.”

Roberts struck the sound of the future. “Just think of all the interesting new memories we’re going to do together.”

Strhan, for his part, expressed thanks for the team that moved to the center, saying, “We could not replace any of you, so we are delighted to be going with us. And bring everything we have here, downtown.”

The assembly also doubled as a bitter pension celebration for the long -time Head Stagehand and Prop Master Gary Minor, which differs from the exhibition 37 years.

“There were definitely tears that went goodbye to Gary,” the source said.

At the time of the announcement, Robin Roberts said, “I can’t imagine walking in the studio and I can’t see Garya,” while George Stephanopoulos jokes, “I’m going to really miss someone with my size in the series. Gary is the best.”

And the ginger Zee said, “He’s the most generous, loving, funny guy. And he is just like the right amount of Hrascal.”