How Jim Gardner has inspired the next generation of journalists

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- All this week we are celebrating Jim Gardner.

Jim is set to deliver his final 6 p.m. newscast Wednesday.

And while we've been looking back at his remarkable 46-year career here at Action News, we also look to the future.

Aspiring journalists have turned to Jim as an example.

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