Journalists spend their working hours many ways. On any occasion, one might be delving into history, visiting a prison, trying to find hope in a tragic situation or following a playoff-bound basketball team.
On other occasions, however, he might find himself watching old news footage on YouTube for hours – more specifically tracking the evolution of legendary news anchor Jim Gardner's mustache.
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Gardner, 69, has been with 6ABC since 1976. Over the past four decades, his furry upper lip companion has taken many forms. If at this point you're thinking, "this piece of online content is a waste of my time," then click somewhere else. Jim and I certainly don't need you.
Anyway, an abridged history:
1981
1983
Possibly the thickest the Jim stache has ever been.1985
Looks like somebody needs a trim.1987
The greying has begun.1991
Next at 5: I have chosen a new barber.1995
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️2000
It's Y2K everybo— wait, what happened to the stache? What changes the new millennium has wrought!2006
Almost back...2012
There it is. Side note: This screenshot came from a fun little news blooper.2017
Feel free to send me tips on Jim Gardner's facial hair: daniel@phillyvoice.com.