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Marselis Parsons' Last Show October 15

Longtime news director Marselis Parsons will step away from the anchor desk for the final time on Thursday, October 15. Click here for all the details and to see how you can post your own retirement message for Marselis. More>>

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Marselis' Amazing Career

A look back at Marselis Parsons' 40+ years on television. More>>

The Best Marselis Bloopers

Celebrate Marselis' retirement with a laugh! Here are some of the funniest Marselis moments from his 40 years on TV. More>>

Part 4: Marselis' Memories

Marselis shares more of his favorite stories on his last night behind the anchor desk before his retirement. More>>

Part 3: Marselis' Memories

Marselis Parsons shares another favorite story as his retirement approaches. This time it's a look at life after death. More>>

Part 2: Marselis' Memories

Marselis Parsons shares another one of his favorite stories as he counts down the days to his retirement. It's a report he did from the celebration for freed hostage William Keough in 1981. More>>

Part 1: Marselis' Memories

Marselis looks back at his favorites stories in the past 40 years. We start with the release of 52 American hostages from Iran, including the former Burlington School Superintendent Bill Keough. More>>

Marselis Looks Back at 42 Years at Channel 3

After hosting the Sunday Morning show "You Can Quote Me", Marselis was a guest on the show Sunday. He looked back at his 42 years at Channel 3 News. More>>

Retirement Advice for Marselis

Tonight we bid farewell to Marselis Parsons as he enters retirement after 42 years at Channel 3. So what will he do away from the anchor desk? One local woman has some ideas. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Bob Schieffer Video included

CBS News Anchor Bob Schieffer wishes Marselis well in his retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Dug Nap Video included

Artist Dug Nap updates the message in his Marselis greeting card in honor of the anchor's retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Jack LaDuke Video included

Former WCAX Reporter and Photographer Jack LaDuke encourages Marselis to seek out new challenges. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Susan Parsons Video included

Marselis' daughter Susan Parsons shares an anecdote about her dad. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Wadi Sawabini Video included

Former WCAX Reporter Wadi Sawabini shares a secret about Marselis. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Gov. Jim Douglas Video included

According to Gov. Jim Douglas, Marselis has been reporting for a lot longer than most people realized... More>>

Farewell Marselis: Lois Podoky Video included

"The Hot Dog Lady" Lois Podoky says Marselis has always seemed to really care about his community. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Madeleine Kunin Video included

Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin remembers Marselis as a man with tough questions. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Will Mikell Video included

Former WCAX Reporter Will Mikell congratulates Marselis on his retirement and his great sense of humor. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Sen. Patrick Leahy Video included

Sen. Patrick Leahy says Marselis has done Vermont a service. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Luis Guzman Video included

Actor Luis Guzman implores Marselis to reconsider his retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Nectar Rorris Video included

Nectar's founder Nectar Rorris remembers when he and Marselis were both new in their respective businesses. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Tim Lewis Video included

Former WCAX Reporter Tim Lewis offers some words of advice to Marselis for his retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: J.J. Cioffi Video included

Former WCAX Sports Director J.J. Cioffi sends warm wishes to Marselis from Palm Springs. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Phil Hoff Video included

Former Vermont Governor Phil Hoff wishes Marselis well in his retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Natalie Borrok Harder Video included

Former WCAX Reporter Natalie Borrok Harder remembers days in the newsroom with Marselis as his retirement approaches. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Sen. Bernie Sanders Video included

Sen. Bernie Sanders sees more work in Marselis Parsons' future-- despite his pending retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Tom Brennan Video included

Former UVM basketball coach and popular radio personality Tom Brennan tells retiring anchor Marselis Parsons he's always welcome back. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Rusty Dewees Video included

Rusty Dewees, aka "The Logger," bids a poetic farewell to Marselis Parsons. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Rep. Peter Welch Video included

Rep. Peter Welch salutes Marselis Parsons as the longtime anchor's retirement nears. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Tony Adams Video included

Former WCAX Sports Director Tony Adams congratulates Marselis Parsons on his retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Howard Dean Video included

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean on how Marselis Parsons changed WCAX. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Sera Congi Video included

Sera Congi, who was Marselis Parsons' first co-anchor on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m., sends farewell wishes to Marselis as his retirement approaches. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Peter Martin Video included

WCAX President and General Manager Peter Martin bids farewell to Marselis Parsons as the longtime anchor nears retirement. More>>

Farewell Marselis: Ben & Jerry Video included

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's fame bid farewell to Marselis Parsons as his retirement approaches. More>>

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