Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner
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For 44 years, I have anchored the 6 and 11 o'clock news on 6abc in Philadelphia. Eventually, I'll get it right. RT's are not endorsements.
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It might be a good idea for all tv stations in Phila and across the state to assign one day for repeated demonstrations on how to properly mail ballots. Security envelopes are crucial. Naked ballots will not be counted. Perhaps Pa. TV can save thousands of ballots.
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Congrats to Philadelphia’s
@quintabrunson
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#AbbottElementary
, about life in a Phila school, has been renewed for a 2nd season.
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Honored to do the narration for the Phillies’ newest “Our House Rules” promo! And of course, it does!
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On behalf of
#PhilliesNation
, thank you John!! But we need another starting pitcher. As long as you’re over the tax, what the hell! Haha.
#Castellanos
#Schwarber
#Phillies
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I saw this brutal quip today: “Ben Simmons took his Covid-19 shot today, but he missed it.” Now that’s harsh.
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Thrilled to retweet this from Channel 6! Go get 'em Rick! I'd say good luck, but you sure don't need it.
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Vernon Odom and I go back a ways. 42 years. We've covered a lot of politics together, at inaugurations, nominating conventions, mayoral debates, and thousands of other stories. He's a superb journalist, wise, caring, just plain smart. He's retiring tomorrow. Boy, will I miss him.
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I’ve read that Bryce Harper REALLY wants to play for the Dodgers. Then let Phillies grant him his wish! Phila shouldn’t be a $325 million consolation prize. Let’s get Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel. Winning will put fannies in the seats.
#Phillies
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You can’t be serious. Keith, they’re paying you, right? Do your job. And BTW, Phils are playing good defense.
Keith Hernandez just said on the Mets broadcast that he has asked SNY not to make him call games against the Phillies because he doesn't like watching them play.
"As far as fundamentally and defensively, the Phillies have always been just not up to it."
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Is sports the last thing that allows us to bridge our political and cultural divides? Last night at the game, there had to be left wingers and right wingers in the crowd. But everyone was a RED winger. Delirious fivers don’t first ask, “Whom did you vote for!”
#phillies
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How’s this for lunch company! Sam Katz. Ray Didinger. Angelo Cataldi. Who do you think picked up the check? If you guess right, he’ll buy YOU lunch. Haha. No he won’t.
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For Phila sports fans, I think John Middleton should take the sting out of tonight’s horrendous Sixers game by signing Kyle Schwarber or Kris Bryant, or both as soon as the CBA is ratified. Is that too much to ask?
#phillies
#freeagency
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Ukee, I thought I watched you WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL! Haha. Hey, thanks so much for your kindness. Until we meet on the 1st tee!
I would see him on the screen when I was in high school… I had NO IDEA that I would one day share the same career! It has been a true honor Sir!
…….
@Jim_Gardner
will ALWAYS be “ FAMILY” no matter what station you watch..or even which station you might work for! ☺️Congrats 🥂
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If you’re a climate change denier, have you noticed that our local weather has been increasingly wacko? Perhaps it’s time to reassess, no?
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To be clear, I’m totally uncomfortable with being in any political ad, regardless of the candidate, or party: Republican, Democrat or any other political persuasion.
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“When I'm sometimes asked when will there be enough [women on the Supreme Court] and I say, 'When there are nine,' people are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a question about that.”
-Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Nick, are you an AI maven? This is either incredible or creepy!
How it might have sounded if Jim Gardner called Bryce Harper's 3-run dinger in Game 3
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If you've been watching Cecily Tynan and Adam Joseph, plus producer Chris Sowers tell the story of the storm/tornadoes, then you've been watching true professionals doing a brilliant job! Stay safe!
@6abcWeather
@6abc
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Next man up." Good going Tom McCarthy
@TMacPhils
who'll be subbing for Jim Nantz (sidelined by Covid protocols) on Sunday. Tom is doing national broadcast of Tampa Bay-Carolina game with Tony Romo. I'd say good luck, but Tom doesn't need any!
#NFL
#Philadelphia
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So I posted this pic of me and Alex yesterday. We met on Mesada in Israel. All everybody is reacting to is the fact I’m wearing a Detroit Tigers hat. my son and I like to hit ballparks in other cities, and we get the hats. I’m a huge Phillies fan, but it’s fun to go rogue!
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John McCain discontinues treatment for brain cancer. I have never met or interviewed a public servant who inspired more respect for his devotion to his country, and his convictions. He is an American of whom we can all be proud.
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People who don't get vaccinated talk about their freedoms. Do they realize that they are now choosing to serve as vehicles for the virus to attack and kill other unvaccinated people? They're also helping the virus mutate and become deadlier. That's freedom?
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We are most gratified that you continue to place your trust in us. I think you know we take our responsibility very seriously. We come to work everyday with one goal, to do the best job we can to tell you the news, fairly, accurately, empathically, Thank you.
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A belated congratulations to Philadelphia’s
@quintabrunson
for her
@AbbottElemABC
writing Emmy Sunday night. Best of luck for a successful second season!
#AbbottElementary
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Hey
@jaketapper
, this photo in the White House briefing room was taken ten years ago today. Anything interesting happen between then and now?
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People ask what I’ll miss. Lots of things, but nothing more than the unique relationship
@6abc
Action News has with our viewers. You guys are crazy, but all kinds of fun! Love the mustaches. 😂 Happy Thanksgiving!
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During a year when our politics have torn us apart, a football team has reminded us we have a common bond. Wouldn’t it be nice if that bond could last beyond the parade.
#eaglesfans
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I am, without question, the luckiest tv anchor in the world. And thank you A.I. and Jimmy Butler for your inspiration.
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Philly Philly, Dilly Dilly.
There’s the play call of the “Philly Special” - how about that
@NFoles_9
? He makes the suggestion!
#FlyEaglesFly
#Eagles
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So apparently there's a petition drive afoot to convince Ryan Seacrest to have Barbara Walters usher in the new year on ABC. "I'm Barbara Walters..and this is 2020!
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Taking a quick breather from following the horrors in Ukraine. Reports say Phils are trying to sign Nick Castellanos! Harper, Hoskins, Realmuto, Schwarber and Castellanos is a legit middle of the batting order! Fearsome! Mr. Middleton, do the deal!
#phillies
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I couldn’t be happier for
@briantaff6abc
, for his
@6abc
colleagues, and most importantly for our viewers. Brian is the consummate broadcast journalist. With Brian at 6 and
@rickwilliams6
at 11, my hangout spots are in great hands!
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Be honest. How many of you Phillies fans were worried Phils would be swept by Dodgers pitching? I was. Now we have a chance to sweep them! Leave our mark on La La Land!
#Phillies
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Jessica, you may know better than the CDC, but they think COVID-19 deaths will soar by 73% to 15,600 a week by January 8. But again, you may know better.
@Jim_Gardner
It’s ridiculous! Why are we still counting cases? The new variant is mild. Enough already!
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So let’s get this straight. The Jan. 6th Commission vote in the Senate was 54 in favor and 35 against. The 35’s won. Are you sure that’s what the Founders had in mind?
#Filibuster
#democracy
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Legally, we have no control over a candidate’s ad. I am not okay with it, but there’s nothing I, or the station can do about it.
@Jim_Gardner
first, I love and respect you. Second, are you okay with being featured in a Dr. Oz ad against
@JohnFetterman
? It seems out of character.
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Shocker:
@VUCoachJWright
retires as
#Villanova
basketball coach. There has never been any better. Hard to imagine there ever will be.
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Just came across a neighborhood July 4th parade! Lots of families, kids, babies in strollers, American flags everywhere. Didn’t see any tanks. There was a fire truck though. Firefighters waiving at awe struck kids. Maybe this was the show of a lifetime.
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For just a moment, let’s put aside debate over “obstruction” “polarization” or “investigation.” I mean, it’s opening day people! For a moment, let’s allow Bryce, and Rhys and Aaron bring us together instead of the roster in D. C. driving us apart. I say, play ball.
#Phillies
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In 1665, Cambridge University closed temporarily due to the bubonic plague. Isaac Newton, a student, developed calculus and the theory of gravity during the down time. May our scientists use their universities’ closure productively!
#coronavirusus
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So explain to me why Congress won't act on expanding background checks. And those AR-15's. Why are they essential to Americans' well being? Anyone?
#schoolshooting
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I couldn’t feel more honored! A pretty BIG deal for me too. Thank you Coach Brown.
It’s a pretty BIG deal to ‘Ring the Bell’ before a
@Sixers
game. Tonight’s bell ringer is none other than our legendary
@6abc
anchor
@jim_gardner
! Here’s coach Brett Brown on why Jim deserves the honor:
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Only ONE Republican attended yesterday’s Capitol Hill ceremony to mark the two year anniversary of Jan. 6th: Bucks County’s Brian Fitzpatrick.
#bipartisan
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Please forgive my ignorance. Would someone explain to me a legitimate purpose for an AR-15 style weapon. I'm having trouble understanding such a weapon beyond its capacity to kill large numbers of people. Would someone like to help me?
#AR15
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Fox is desperately rooting for a Phillies comeback. A Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondbacks world series would be a disaster.
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Even in this most difficult time, I hope you can find much to be thankful for. I know I can: my family, friends, colleagues, life-long learning, and the gift to be able to engage every day with the best viewers in the country. Now full steam ahead to 2021.
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Fake vaccine cards are going for as much as $400. Vaccine is free! Go figure.
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Even if he disappoints on the field, Phillies' acquisition Carlos Santana gives the
#Phillies
the best guitar player in history of major league baseball.
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You may be deeply worried about the divisions in our country. I am too. But I am forever grateful to be an American, grateful for the love of my family, for my good health, and grateful for my relationship with our loyal
@6abc
viewers. Happy
#Thanksgiving
!
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C'mon Delaware Valley school districts. Nobody values education more than I do. But celebrating a historic moment of civic pride, well, let's do it!
#Eaglesparade
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Could some genius explain to me the analytic that dictated removing a cruising Aaron Nola after 68 pitches?
#Phillies
#OpeningDayHeartbreak
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Whoa. Tough one from Jane Slusser, Mayor Kenney's Chief of Staff in reaction to Pres. Trump cancelling Eagles' visit to White House tomorrow.
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This 7-inning thing for doubleheaders..why do I think I'm watching little league baseball. And starting an extra inning with a man on second? That's what we used to do in our wiffleball league in the 1960's. C'mon man.
#phillies
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Interesting suggestion from
@john_snyder64
: Invite Keith Hernandez to throw out the first pitch Friday at Citizens Bank Park! Haha.
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Just so you know, it's Gunnar, not Gunner Back, and it's not "your terrible." It should be you're terrible." I hope I didn't blow your writing deficiencies out of proportion. Nice to hear from you!
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Thank you Brent Celek. Hard to imagine a better representative of the
#Eagles
for the last 11 years. You'll never have to buy a beer in this town!
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Silenced? Jessica, I'm exposing what you're saying to about 75 thousand people right now. Just let her rip!
@Jim_Gardner
If only I had that kind of platform lol. Those who tried to speak out and question things like vaccine mandates have been silenced by the media.
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I don't know about you but i wish people and the media would stop using the word meddle to describe Russia's cyber attack against America. It's like calling Michelangelo's David a nice piece of sculpture.
#LetsBeReal
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New York City investigated 290 homicides in 2017. Philadelphia 300 plus. NYC is 5 times bigger. We must figure this out in 2018.
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Got a hunch that the delta variant will be more effective than all the PSA's and Op-Ed's in convincing anti-vaxxers to finally get their shots. The fact that the delta variant is only killing the unvaccinated might trump the "personal freedom" argument, No?
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Huge congratulations to Karen Rogers for becoming the new Action News morning meteorologist! Our viewers already adore her, almost as much as her colleagues do! Have fun Karen!
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Are you watching or attending the March for our Lives? We’re seeing the beginnings of an anti-gun violence movement. It will take years and organization, and its outcome is unclear. But these young people are inspiring.
#March4OurLives
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A pleasure to talk to former VP Joe Biden and John McCain before Senator McCain gets Liberty Medal.
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If anybody sees Joe Biden and Oprah Winfrey having lunch together, could you let me know?
#2020
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To be clear, the 1st amendment protects the right of private citizens to express themselves without interference by the government. It does not address the right of the government to express itself without interference by private entities.
#1stAmendment
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Classic.
.
@nelsonagholor
ACTUALLY gave
@ZERTZ_86
a high-five during his route... 😂
(h/t littlewillyb/Reddit)
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New York announces proof of vaccination for virtually all indoor activities. Is Philadelphia next? How do you feel about that.
#WarAgainstDelta
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