Here’s the headline: I am no longer with WFSB and I’m not sure what is next. Here’s an announcement posted by the station:
WFSB (Channel 3) and Dennis House jointly announce that they have mutually agreed to part ways. For more than two decades, Dennis covered some of the biggest stories in Connecticut including the September 11th attacks, the O.J Simpson trial, the death of Pope John Paul II and several UCONN Final Four championships. Dennis also hosted the state’s highest rated political show, “Face the State”. Dennis has won several Emmy Awards and in 2018 was inducted to the Silver Circle of the New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
“Words cannot express how grateful I am to have served the great state of Connecticut as a journalist for 28 years at WFSB. The station has meant so much more to me than just a job. I’ve grown up here. The people who work here are my family. I met my wife here, became a father here and suffered the tremendous loss of Denise D’Ascenzo here. The special report that night was the most challenging moment of my career. Being half of the most successful and longest running anchor team in Connecticut television history was a great honor. What’s next? When nothing is certain anything is possible. I just hope my next chapter is as rewarding as this past one,” said Dennis House.
“On behalf of all of us at WFSB, we want to thank Dennis for his decades of service to the people of Connecticut and wish him luck in his future endeavors. Dennis has a passion for news and politics, telling thousands of wonderful stories from here in Connecticut and around the world over the years,” said Dana Neves, VP/General Manager of WFSB, Channel 3.
As the television saying goes, “stay tuned.”
Categories: Connecticut, tv and radio
OMG. There are no words….Dennis you will be so missed. Good luck on your next career
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WFSB has lost another of its very best. Hope to see your smile and hear your voice again on some news desk. Bless both you and Kara this has got to be hard on both of you. We will definitely miss you Dennis.
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I know I’m going to miss seeing you every night. I made it a point to have dinner early so I could watch you reporting the news. I certainly wish you the very best and I must say this is a big loss for Channel 3. I am shocked and it just won’t be the same without you. Whatever your future plans are, I wish you much success and lots of luck.
It looked obvious to me that something was going on at Channel 3, but I was hoping that is had nothing to do with you. I am so disappointed.
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Best of Luck in your future Dennis. Enjoy your life with your family and friends. Maybe you thought this is the time, especially losing Denise. Wishing you the best.
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where are you going another station
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Thank you for the years of professional news reporting, Dennis. Best wishes in whatever comes next!
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Best wishes to you Dennis in your new endeavors. You will be missed!
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Best wishes for a happy & healthy future. Cheers! The Fink Family of faithful watchers on Hamden,CT!
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Sad to see you leave WFSB, happy that you get to write a new chapter!!! you will be missed!!! Wishing you the best that life has to offer. God speed, Deb
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I have so many thoughts right now, but will just say good luck in the new chapter in your life.
Enjoy your family, and hope to see you in the lime light somewhere!
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Good luck! U will be missed!
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Well that’s not good news to all of us longtime fans of WSFB. Losing Denise D’Ascenzo and now Dennis House in such a short period of time is very disappointing. Best of luck in your future endeavors. You’re a consummate professional and will do great wherever you land.
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Good luck in your future. Your going to be missed.
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Dennis , you are the last of the greats on Channel 3………you were always on target ……and you forever started my Sunday a.m.’s with food for thought……there is something greater waiting for you, but 3 will be losing another listener……all in the name of the stock exchange if i dare venture a guess…without names you can not draw the crowds…so their loss will be your gain….remember good things do happen to good people and you are one of them…..best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Dennis, I’ve always enjoyed your reporting as you delivered the news in a very straightforward manner, not breathlessly or with hyperbole. Thank you for your dedication to your craft and to the State. My mom and dad watched you and Denise every night from Norwich. My dad passed away a few years ago but my mom definitely still was tuning into WFSB last time I was there. Best wishes from Austin, Texas!!
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Life will be good for you wherever you go because you have made life better for so many of us anonymous folks and blessed us with knowing the loving family that you and Kara have made together. Your smiles and tears are beautiful. I’m sad to learn this news, sad for us. Thank you for everything.
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I will miss Dennis very much. His soothing voice and professional attitude is greatly appreciated. Best of luck where ever you go.
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Wow what a shock reading about
Dennis House not going to be on Channel WFSB3
What was the station thinking
Of letting him go
Time to go to another Channel
Dennis you will be missed
Good luck as you enter a new chapter in your life
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I hope you’ll be the anchor at ABC or NBC. We’ll follow you wherever you go! You are the best anchor Channel 3 ever had. And, of course, we miss Denise so much!
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Dennis you will be missed. Via con dios.
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You will truly be missed, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Stay safe!
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Why???
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The evening news on TV will never be same again. the greatest team in broadcasting journalism is now gone.
Thank you for your years.
jack murray
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So sorry to hear you are moving on. We will all miss you. Good luck in the future.
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You leave an amazing legacy as you depart. You were integral to an era of trustworthy, ethical journalism in our state that brought the news into our home with integrity, honesty, and compassion. In our household, we grew with you and Denise and the rest of the team throughout our more than 40 years of tuning into WFSB as our primary local station. So many talented journalists have moved on from their time at the station to do exciting things! We wish the same for you, Dennis. Many thanks for your service to our state community.
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Can’t imagine channel 3 without you please stay safe and healthy what ever you do I know will be a huge success
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You will be greatly missed! I wish you the very best and wherever your new employment is, they will be extremely lucky to have you. I am really sad you are leaving. I always knew you would state the truth with the highest of integrity. You are the best!😊
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Good luck in your future endeavors. Going to miss you in our living room every night and on Sundays. God Bless you and your family, wherever life takes you.
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I was saddened to read that news. You had a voice of reason and attempted to challenge the opposing narrative when possible. We need journalists, not opinion editorials. Good luck and blessings in your future endeavors.
Miss u already!
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Denise, wish you happiness and the best of everything going forward. When one door closes another one opens. My family will miss you.
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Cannot belive you’re leaving us . I wish we were told why. Best of luck
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The hearts of all your fans in Connecticut are heavy, we will miss your great professional and honest reporting!
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Dennis, Can you please email me at webmaster@wticalumni.com so we may communicate via DM? Thanks.
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Best wishes for you in your next endeavors, Dennis. Thank you.
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Dennis,
As a fan it is hard to read this news. Yet as a professional who has made a career change, I am excited for you to find your next new adventure. This pandemic has taught us what truly matters… And I wish you more of what you love to do in the future. p.s. Come to the Vintage car event on September 26th!
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Really sorry to see you go Dennis, you really played a big role here in Connecticut. I’m gonna throw this out there and I hope if you would consider running for governor of Connecticut? You would make a lot people here very happy. Please!!!!!
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Dennis,
Many blessings in your new endeavor! You are so admired by many! I realize your difficulty in working for someone as special as Denise! This may be part of your decision! I totally understand as she was of utmost importance to you as your confidante and friend! Denise is beside you in your decision as is your family! May success follow you!! 🙏🙏
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My family and I will miss you. Best of all things are yet to come for you. God Speed.
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No Dennis. Totally unacceptable. I will switch to NBC.
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Dennis,
I am only learning of this news today.
My heart is hurting that you have left WFSB. There was no team like you and Denise. Always genuine, trustworthy, charming, and calm when a moment called for it. I will never forget how you delivered the sad news that Denise had left us, such heartfelt deliveries from you at a very difficult time. I won’t be watching WFSB much now, you were my reason for tuning in! I’m sad you are leaving.
God Bless You on your next adventure. May it be filled with happiness and joy in the journey.
I will miss you…
My Best,
Ruth
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Thank you Dennis, you’ll surely be missed !!!
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Thank you Sarah!!
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Dennis you are already sorely missed in our home on the evening news. It isn’t the same without you. Wishing you success in your future endeavors. I like many have admired you and I’m certain you will accomplish many more great things.
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Thank you Alvin!
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