A look back at David Johnson’s 40-year career on Pittsburgh television

David Johnson has been a familiar face on Pittsburgh televisions for 40 years, but this chapter of a now legendary career almost didn’t happen. In a sit-down interview with his Channel 11 co-anchor Lisa Sylvester, David admitted he had no idea he would ever be in Pittsburgh this long.
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[@jennifer_m.8613]

For years, people thought David was married to Peggy Finnegan. Watching them and their WPXI colleagues host the holiday parade every year, especially when it was the Kaufmann's Celebrate the Season Parade, are part of my fondest holiday memories. There's no better anchor team anywhere.
Happy Retirement, David! Mazel Tov!

[@sofakingcute9804]

40 years already? How time flies. Have a great, very earned retirement Mr. Johnson.

[@GaryM-d6i]

I hope the industry survives so that current anchors can celebrate the same milestone

[@WPXIScott]

you and me both.

[@waynemasters]

Wishing you well, David! Thank-you for being fair and balanced always. You are and will always be a cherished part of our Pittsburgh family ❤

[@GameShowMike]

I remember in October 2004 when Johnny Gilbert introduced David Johnson prior to a taping of the Jeopardy! College Championship at the Petersen Events Center!

[@TySmith01]

Congratulations on retirement David and thank you for everything truly over the 40 years! You did more than enough!

[@justinmay3451]

Thank You David for all the memories! Besides the news, I remember him being the great emcee of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation fundraiser that a few of my co-workers and I attended in 2022.

[@janettemcclelland2959]

Congratulations David!

[@RC-iv4dx]

enjoy retirement! started watching you when i was 5 when u started in Pittsburgh!

[@412snail1]

He should have sounded off on the fedko zone highlights helicopter ride

[@brianwolfe1301]

A class act

[@mrchris8555]

Closest thing I've ever seen to Ron Burgundy 😂😂😂

[@charlesharvison4468]

Have a good retirement David we will miss you

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Chuck Scarborough a Pittsburgh native retired as well which would had been bill beutel 94th birthday

[@eyram1]

Just like Chuck Scarborough at NBC 4 N.Y. after 50 years. Ever hear of him?

[@ShawnHerringM]

David we. Amanda I love you!