'Entertainment Tonight' Host Mary Hart Tapes Final Show

By Kelly Fisher Posted May 20th 2011 09:55AM

It's the end of an era for several familiar TV faces. Katie Couric signed off from her role at the CBS news desk this week. Oprah Winfrey is preparing to end her talk show next week. Meredith Vieira announced she's stepping down from 'Today' in June. Now longtime 'Entertainment Tonight' host Mary Hart taped her final show Thursday and said farewell to her TV home.

Hart, who hosted the entertainment news show for almost 30 years, was surprised by former co-hosts Bob Goen, Rob Weller, John Tesh and current 'ET' co-host Mark Steines, who all gathered together to help bid her farewell.

Hart, 60, who will be replaced by 'ET' correspondent Nancy O'Dell, also received a surprise serenade by Natalie Cole, who sang 'Unforgettable' at the goodbye party.

Hart announced her decision to leave 'ET' last summer, claiming she had reached a point in her career where she wanted to try different things.

"It will certainly be with mixed sentiments that I say 'goodbye' at the end of the season, but it will definitely be with a sense of celebration ... 30 years of Entertainment Tonight, are you kidding me?" she said when she announced her decision. "That's an accomplishment and something I'm very proud of!"

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Friday 20 May

By Sue

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Good luck in your future endevours Mary! I never watched your show but I know you were good.

By bigD

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I can't stand Nancy O'Dell. Awful and sooooo plastic.

By Yuletide

First Katie Couric and Now Mary Hart, Only if Barbara Walters would be next! Their is a GOD!

Saturday 21 May

By ben

There

By Mike

C'mon now...Oprah's leaving too! There IS a God!

By laura22122

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So what other annoying woman will take her place now??? Can't wait...

Nancy O'Dell

By Tracey

Don't hate on Mary Hart, Oprah or Kate Couric! They paved the way for female newscasters and were not at all annoying. Maybe you're jealous that you aren't nearly as successful as they are!

By Jack

Thank god she is finally leaving. Never could stand her. no one can love her more then she loves herself. All the time promoting herself as though she was a godess or something. Actually she is nothing more than a very boring person.

By joan

Good Luck Mary. Wish you well in all you do. Your beautiful face will be missed.

By wenselford

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We went to college with Mary, and she was this sweet, pony-tailed young woman who always had a smile on her face to this strong, confident , and gracious woman who still always has that smile. I wish her all the best!

By CJ

THANK GOD, I've been waiting FOREVER this woman to LEAVE US ALONE! She totally believes SHE is a star just like everyone she reports on. I'm tired of her and her legs, I kiss the Gods for her finally leaving!!!!!!!!!!! She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FAKE!

By Noelle

watched you for years on ET - even had your exercise tape you made with Avon! You always made an interview interesting, and without a speech impediment (like Baba Wawa) Good luck!

By Kat2988

Good riddence, so obnoxious.

By Jeanette

Good Luck Mary Hart, I wish you the best in your futher endeavors. Hope we get to see you on guest appearances. You will be missed so much, my evenings watching TV will not be the same. Love Ya.

Sunday 22 May

By Sherry

I am sorry to see 'THE FIRST LADY' of Entertainment News Retire, but I wish her ALL THE BEST in all she does. GOD BLESS HER HeART

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