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On August 2, the production crew faded to black for the last time on "Bobby Jones Gospel" after 35 years on air, making it the longest running program in television history. The occasion was bittersweet, with both joyous and solemn moments evident throughout the taping, as to be expected from a program with which millions of viewers grew up. The popular Sunday morning program was the first show to air on BET, originally premiering in a primetime slot and used as capital to leverage the budding network according to Dr. Jones. In his final remarks Jones reminded the audience in studio B in Washington, DC that BET was more than rap videos -- that is stands on a godly foundation.
Here I am with the legendary Dr. Bobby Jones on the red carpet of his farewell dinner, held at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
A bevy of gospel talent, media and music executives attended the event including Isaac Caree, Reggie Gay, Bill Carpenter, Jeffrey Golden, Anita Wilson, Veda Brown, Ernest Pugh and more. Dr. Jones could not hold back the tears. In a video played at the dinner BET Founder Bob Johnson said, "Without Jones there would be no BET."
The farewell season of "Bobby Jones Gospel" premieres in October and will air throughout 2016.
On August 2, the production crew faded to black for the last time on "Bobby Jones Gospel" after 35 years on air, making it the longest running program in television history. The occasion was bittersweet, with both joyous and solemn moments evident throughout the taping, as to be expected from a program with which millions of viewers grew up. The popular Sunday morning program was the first show to air on BET, originally premiering in a primetime slot and used as capital to leverage the budding network according to Dr. Jones. In his final remarks Jones reminded the audience in studio B in Washington, DC that BET was more than rap videos -- that is stands on a godly foundation. |
| Dr. Jones with Merdean Gayles |
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| Dr. Jones with Vickie Winans, host of the evening. |
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| Dr. Jones with Mona Austin of the Slice Report. |
Here I am with the legendary Dr. Bobby Jones on the red carpet of his farewell dinner, held at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
A bevy of gospel talent, media and music executives attended the event including Isaac Caree, Reggie Gay, Bill Carpenter, Jeffrey Golden, Anita Wilson, Veda Brown, Ernest Pugh and more. Dr. Jones could not hold back the tears. In a video played at the dinner BET Founder Bob Johnson said, "Without Jones there would be no BET."
The farewell season of "Bobby Jones Gospel" premieres in October and will air throughout 2016.
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| Kirk Franklin attends farewell dinner in honor of Dr. Bobby Jones on August 2, 2015 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Photo: Jireh Communications Group. |
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| Gospel singer Ernest Pugh arrives at the farewell dinner in honor of Dr. Bobby Jones on August 2, 2015 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Photo: Jireh Communications Group. |
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| Torrence Glenn of "The Gospel According to Torrence" arrives at the farewell dinner in honor of Dr. Bobby Jones on August 2, 2015 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Photo: Jireh Communications Group. |
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| Gospel singer Y'Anna Crawley arrives at the farewell dinner in honor of Dr. Bobby Jones on August 2, 2015 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Photo: Jireh Communications Group. |