The Goodbye Episode I Bob & Kelli's Final Show (Texas Country Reporter) 

If Every state had a Texas Country Reporter the whole country would understand the truth behind patriotism and love for country.

At 62, and as a lifelong Texan, I can truly say that TCR is by far the best television program I have viewed for the past "however many" years. Thank you, Bob. Thank you, Kelli. Thank you TCR crew. You guys are simply the best!

Our country needs you more than ever. Bob, Kelli, We love you, we'll miss you, and may God Bless.

This show was a part of my childhood and into my adulthood. Sunday's were boring, until this show came on. Thank you

I’m 64 and I’ve watched ever since I can remember. Thank you for all the wonderful stories around Texas. God bless y’all!

Thank you for being in my living room for 52 years and helping me to raise my children.

Sad to see this end, but glad knowing I still have a lot of videos to catch up on. Thanks for all the years of your hard work.

Thanks to my Dad for getting me to watch 4 Country Reporter, then 8 Country Reporter, and on to TCR, Thanks Bob for the Years !!! Texas Born-Texas Proud

Been watching TCR since I was a kid out in West Texas. It was one of my and my Dad's favorite TV shows. We were excited to have found it again on RU-vid. For that, Bob & Kelli, thank you so much for the journey and all the work you've put into the show. We love Texas and this show did this state proud! Enjoy what comes next!

Thank you for the years of great stories, and places we have to visit in Texas. They remind us of what a treasure our state is.

I’m 52 and watched this show with my grandmother every week growing up. Thanks for all the great stories of the places off the beaten path!

It's been a grand ride. I began watching in about 1974, when you were the 4 Country Reporter. Good time. Thank you both for a job well done!

My name is "Dirt" Stinnett. For 18 wonderful years I held the honor of being the show production company that provided stage audio and lighting for the TCR festival in Waxahachie each year. It has been a pleasure to work with you, Bob, Kelli, Jason Anderson, and the rest of your awesome crew! Thanks for allowing me to hop in and take a ride with y'all! All the best in your days to come!

I will surely miss y'all! I was raised in Texas and I remember watching you on TV every weekend years ago. Then when we moved to Arizona when my children were young, I looked forward to watching you every weekend for a little piece of home. Now, I'm back home in Texas and I watch on RU-vid. Thank you for sharing your trips with us! What a joy it has been to watch!

Thank you for the Journey

Thank you Bob and Kelli for all these years of TCR, but I will say You are the show without you it will be a different program. Good luck with your new venture, you will be so missed. ❤❤❤

I can remember my grandfather watching 4 Country Reporter when I was a kid. I'd play on the floor and listen while he watched it. He's been gone almost 40 years now, but TCR still makes me think of him every time I watch it. It's very special to me. God bless you.

My husband and I have watched Texas Country Reporter for decades. He's now gone but some of your episodes inspired us to go see what's in our own backyard. I will miss you and your voice, Bob. Blessings to you and Kelli as you continue on your journey in life. Thank you for the hours of fun, education, and bringing us the beauty of Texas. Sending all my love to you both. ❤

I grew up with this show , am 48 now, what a great ride. Bob's voice always eminated warmth and security and loved to hear him narrate with such enthusiasm. Thanks you for so many years of hard work to bring us delight in the comfort of our homes. From McAllen Texas I wish you a happy retirement. Good luck to Mr sauceda in his new journey. Big shoes to fill but I'm sure he will do great

May God bless you both. There should be some kind of recognition for your positive and heartwarming stories of Texas. Good luck to both of you in the future.

Began watching as a freshman in high school after my folks moved us to Texas. Every video was like weekend bucket list. I've been to Big Bend, Gruene Hall, countless diners (Bluebonnet Cafe was special!), listened to Doug Smith play 'West Texas' on piano, and been from one end of Texas to the other letting the land and people soak into my soul to the point where I could unabashedly say I'm a Texan. I'd not have any of those memories without y'all! My favorite videos are Central Texas Tools, Staff of Honor, and St. Augustine Catholic Church In fact, I'm going back to watch some more of your wonderful videos. You will be missed. God bless your work, yourselves, and the great state of Texas!

I'm 46 and have been watching since the 80s. Thank you for all the good memories

My wife and I are native Texans and have watched y’all travel up and down and around our state. What eye openers on what people can make , create, or simply just do. Enjoyed it all Bob and Keli. The eyes of Texas are swollen with pride and sadness because we are selfish.don’t want y’all to leave!!! Happy Retirement!!!!

I was born in Anson, grew up in southeastern New Mexico and made several dips into and out of this great State before coming home to roost for good in 1987. About a year before that, I discovered TCR on a television station across the state line in Midland/Odessa…. It’s been wonderful beyond what words can convey to have had the pleasure to “hop in and take a ride” with Bob and then with Bob and Kelli for all these years. We will miss you but wish you all the best in your retirement. It will be like watching good friends move away. Peace, health, love and happiness to you both, my friends!

I'm 72, native Texan, born and lived in Nacogdoches, Tx all my life. As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed Texas Country Reporter. The stories have always been interesting and the narrative friendly and professional. A hearty "Thank you!" for these 52 years of the best TV viewing there was !! I am happy that the show continues, and I look forward to it. Happy retirement to you both!!

Truly, the best TV show and the best hosts. Thank you for your dedication. Over the years, work has taken us out of state for periods of time. We always tuned in to Texas Country Reporter for a taste of home. Thank you and be blessed.

Thank you Bob. You’ve been doing this show for almost as long as I’ve been alive. I grew up in a farm in Waller county and our family used to watch Ron Stone and “The Eyes of Texas”. Then I remember seeing TCR while visiting friends in Waco and was hooked on TCR too. I thought how great Texas is to have two great reporters telling the world its history and stories. Well I live in DFW these days and have been a TCR fan for a long time. Thank you for helping us explore the state we love. I will miss your friendly voice and calming stories, but I’ve still got RU-vid to re-explore your decades of travels. And thanks for picking JB to take the keys. I’ve been a fan of his for several years. He will do a great job. But you will be missed. Come back and surprise us once in a while. Until then, best wishes, and job well done, sir!

TCR has been a part of my life for so long, thank you for everything. Whenever I miss home, I put it on and feel like it's not so far away. I used to watch it with my dad, and then we would road trip to places we saw on the show. Thank you for being an important piece of my life

Bob and Kelli Phillips thanks for the memories of so many wonderful places and the people we met over the last 50+ years! Congrats on your retirement from two of your many viewers. God bless you both and good luck!

I was privileged to be interviewed by Bob and Kelli. It was an incredible experience. They are the most delightful people in the world… the kind you hate to see leave. Bob and Kelli, Peggy and I wish you well on your next adventure and thank you for your generosity.

As the saying goes, I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as FAST as I could!! Arrived in the middle of 1996 for a new job and a new outlook after 30 years in New England. Found the show and I was hooked! Got even better when Kelli was added!! I'll hold my opinion on JB for a few episodes in the Fall to see if he gets it or not. I hope he does. This awesome show deserves to continue!! There are lots of awesome Texans out there that needs their stories told!! Enjoy whatever is next Kelli and Bob!!

Im 54 years old, and I've watched you since I was maybe around 10 years old. I've always been intrigued of this great and awesome state of Texas. Everytime I watched the show, I'd make believe I was actually riding and adventuring with you. Ah, the memories from then until now. Thank you so much for showing me Texas in all its glory. I'll miss the both of you. Congratulations on your retirement and may God bless you.

Thank you for all the years I personally enjoyed watching from the 4 Country Reporter until now. We Love you and will miss you deeply. God Bless

Technology, viewing habits, and different phases of life have made my viewing of TCR somewhat episodic over the years, but like a warm sunrise on a Texas summer morning TCR with Bob’s wonderful and warm Texas voice has always been there. Thanks for the memories, and God bless!

THANK YOU BOB AND KELLI FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND PLACES OF TEXAS YOU SHARED WITH US. TEXAS IS MY ADOPTED HOME AND BLESSED TO HAVE LIVED TEN YEARS OUTSIDE AUSTIN. ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT TOGETHER.

Thank you guys, I'm 42 and I have been watching your great show since I was a kid. Thank you again for all your great work, you will be missed and never forgotten. You guys truly are Texas gems. The show must go on to preserve the great people and places of our great State of Texas, as they say. ❤

I feel like a piece of me will be gone. Thank you for all the memories Bob. Laying in bed as a child with my grandparents watching your show on the weekends. I loved those times with my grandparents and you’ll always be apart of that.

i am sad i have grown up watching country since the 70s on channel 4. thank you bob for what you do

From the UK, thank you Bob and Kelli. Your gentle presentation style has been a breath of fresh air and it's been a pleasure learning about the nooks and crannies of Texas with you these last few years. Wishing you all the best in your retirement and good luck to J.B.

One of my favorite programs ever. Thank you for all of the memories and programs.

Your show was the first and my most favorite travel show of all time. As a child I looked forward to what I would learn on the next 4 Country Reporter. You will be truly missed. ❤

My wife and I discovered 4 Country Reporter when I got transferred from Beaumont to Dallas in 1981. We've been fans ever since. My two absolute favorite episodes were the one about Skidboot the Super Dog and the Memorial program for Cowgirl/Teacher ... Connie Douglas Reeves who passed away at 101 after being thrown from a horse. What a brilliant legacy you have established.

Bob and Kelli, enjoy your retirement. Best wishes in whatever you decide to do. I’ve enjoyed your show. I have never been to Texas so your shows have been very interesting and always very enjoyable.

Well, I’m 50 yrs old and I remember growing up watching TCR with my dad, Bob, you will be missed. I’ll never forget the intro song and the time watching TCR, along with my dad,,, A BIG TEXAS THANKS AND GOD BLESS!!!!!

I haven't seen the show in years but I'm glad I came across this. Watch you since I was a kid. Thank you. A wonderful job we'd all be lucky to have. Best wishes!

Thank you for all the places and people you have shown me...Try to never miss a show. God Bless you both, enjoy retirement!!

Barely discovered these recently as a young man. But I love going back and seeing the older episodes to see how life used to be. Best wishes, thank you for your all your work, and God Bless!!

I’ve watched y’all since I was a kid. Y’all will be missed, amazing and thoroughly enjoyable show every time.

Man...well shucks, y'all deserve it! After I left TX to join the Navy back in 88, I've been all over the world but my heart still and always remains in Tx, and finding your show has allowed me to stay engaged in Tx. Love Love Love your show, My wife & I record it and watch it just so I can get my Tx fix in. Thank Y'all so much for doing this show for so many years. You will be deeply missed. Happy Retirement to you both Bob & Kelli. We love you both, all the best

As a life long Texan I grew up watching TCR and loved it. So many heart felt story of great Texan doing great things. As for Bob and Kelly Phillips we love you and truly miss you. I hope you'll have a wonderful retirement. Thanks for all the years GOD BLESS.

TCR followed us on two moves from Texas to Cali and on to Kansas. We never miss an episode. Best of luck to The Phillips! Been watching since the mid 90’s.

Thank you, Bob & Kelli for taking us with you all over Texas. I've been watching Texas Country Reporter (and 4 Country Reporter) for as long as it's been on. Even made my way to a few of the TCR festivals in Waxahachie over the years. As a lifelong 70-year-old Texan I appreciate the way you have presented our great state to the world. Thank you. You will be missed. Enjoy your very well-earned retirement. God bless you.

I'm getting close to 60 and remember watching Texas Country Reporter at my grandparents house. Bonified pies said she remembers the smells from her grandmother's home as I do! But I'm reminded also of the sounds of Bob's voice on the TV. Thank both for the stories along the way of the backroads of Texas !

Bob and Kelli, thank you for all of the wonderful trips and adventures you've taken us on. May God bless you both with many more healthy years together as you relax just a little more. Welcome to J.B.!

As a legally blind person, you two were my eyes to see this great state. What a tremendous job you did too; thank you so much and godspeed to you both going forward!

I grew up watching y'all all my life and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the amazing, fantastic stories that y'all have shared with us all❤Peace and God Bless Always 🌈✝️🤗

Bob, as a kid I loved watching Texas Country Reporter! The show would come on and we would be planted waiting to see where you went next. The amount of work and effort you put in every show was noticed and appreciated! Can’t wait to see what the new guy brings to the plate! You know what’s great about it…after 52 years there is still stuff to do and see in the great state of Texas!!! I’m glad you didn’t run out of things to see and that you kept inviting us to “Hop in” and ride along with you! Enjoy everything in your future and we all hope you have a great time at whatever you are going to be doing!

I've been watching TCR since 1982 when I was just 15 years old So I basically grew up with you guys. I love all of the people and stories presented and the way you told the story. I will miss you guys very much. But life does go on and hopefully so will TCR.

Texan here in a strange land and I always look to TCR for a fond look at Texas, my home sweet home...Thanks, Guys, for an incredible run.

Just made me even cry more!!!! They sure will be missed and it wont be the same without them!!! I started as a kid watching in the 80's!!!! Loved a lot of the stories they shared!!!

I have watched you for years. No matter what was going on in the world, your show was a reminder of the good things and people in Texas! Enjoy your next chapter in life. You will be missed.😢

As a life long Californian, I would like to say I will miss you. With every summer trip to see family in Texas, yours was the one show I always looked forward to when I would spend my week there. I am 53 now, and grew up watching “ that show we don’t get here.” It is with a thankful heart I get to say I grew up with you, and I’m glad I got to enjoy your show. Good luck in all your endeavors, and GOD bless you.

Thank you for the memories. You made a huge mark on America.

I'm 63 and a half. Thank you for bless us, all these years.

GOD BLESS TEXAS and GOD Bless y’all for sharing our Great State for so many years

We are going to miss you Bob & Kelli 😢💔 Thank you & God bless ❤🙏

Thank You Bob and Kelli. I have really enjoyed you two hosting the show. Great Stories.

Thank you for showing us the hidden gems in Texas. My wife and I hope to visit as many of the places you have shown us since we moved here in 2019.

I grew up in the Dallas area watching Bob on 4 Country reporter. When I was in high school, I really liked his Young Country Reporter where he went to visit high schools and highlight kids like myself. Thank you, Bob Phillips.

Mr & Mrs Phillips thank you for the many years of memories and reporting of this beautiful state I grew up watching this show my mom introduced it to me and forever will keep it close to my Tx traditions

This show has been part of my life for the last 49 years. I appreciate how much Kelli and Bob have taught me about my home state. Good luck to you both on your new adventures wherever they may lead you. God Bless you.

I loved watching your show on PBS when I lived in North Texas. I’m glad I found you again years later on RU-vid. TCR is a great show! Happy Retirement!

Grew up watching and love it to this day. That young man has some big shoes to fill. Thank you so much for all you've done and shown us. It's truly been a blessing to watch. I pray all God's blessings on you in retirement. Thank you for your service to TEXAS. God Bless y'all. Safe travels.

I was in high school in Carrollton just outside of Dallas when 4 country reporter started up. I remember how new the idea was to have a person going around the area interviewing just regular people. How the show brought out the special qualities we all have. This is what makes Texas, Texas! It’s is the folks. Thank you Bob for bringing that out to have us all appreciate our fellow Texans! Thank you Kelly for your support to Bob in this career and for what you added later. I’ll miss you both but will still watch my belovedTCR!! God bless you both!

I’ve been a long-time viewer of Texas Country Reporter and in doing so I discovered that everyone’s life is a book. I read once that “Your stories are unique, because nobody has seen the world through your eyes, and that we are all custodians of our personal history.” Regardless of what the cover looks like the story inside is well worth the time to get to know. It has been for me. My friends/family are a library I cherish, and I appreciate the stories being told with few exceptions. For those that I’ve crossed paths with at some point in my life, I believe it was at a time when that story was needed for my situation in life. I’ve shared stories of my kids, grandkids, military career, early life, at nauseum, and If I’m lucky I receive the same from some. Those stories are a treasure trove of individualism, it is what makes you unique and it guided who you would become. Each story is a fascinating account of the happenings around us from a different perspective. To be on the receiving end of those stories is an honor to this day. I continue connecting with new acquaintances, retelling my story and collecting theirs. My library has many volumes but will take a lifetime to fill. For that, and for the people I cross paths with every day I thank God. Thank You Bob and Kelli.

Thank you for the adventures and interesting news stories you brought us for all these years. Wishing you the best now & always. ❤

I can’t remember a time that I didn’t watch Texas Country Reporter. I guess I’ve been here since the beginning. A show without a political agenda that makes us Texans proud to be from the Great Republic. Kelli and Bob I can’t express how much you two have meant to my family and me! I grew up on your stories and they helped build an adventurous spirit I hope goes on until I pass. Thanks again!!!❤❤❤

My oh my, how the time flies. Seems just like yesterday. Happy trails, Bob & Kelli with your much deserved retirement. Thank you for bringing us along on your travels. Here's to another 50.

Have enjoyed TCR almost all my life. Love the show. Thanks for the great Texas infotainment.

I was born and raised in Port Arthur, so I have been watching both of you from the beginning, and Kelli every day on the news. Congratulations on your retirement

Bob, I've been watching for almost as long as you have been producing. Though I am not in Texas right now, I look forward to seeing your show to keep me anchored there. Enjoy your retirement, but please keep the reruns going, as they are timeless reminders of why Texas will always be HOME.

You guys deserve the "Keys to the State of Texas"... Thank you kids for your great stories... Enjoy retirement and good luck to JB, big shoes to fill...

Like many, I grew up with TCR and it brought out the curiosity in me to want to visit small towns in our great state and learn about them! There is just so much to see in Texas and you inspire so many to do just that and for those that can't you brought it to them via TCR! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! ❤

Congratulations on your retirement Bob and Kelly! I love your stories from Texas. I will continue to be a loyal fan from the wilderness of Colorado

Thank you Bob and Kellie for all of the wonderful places y’all have let us see, enjoy your retirement you deserve it. TCR will go on and we will still get to enjoy it in the future.

Thank you for bringing parts of Texas, this place I love, to those of us who can't be in all the places you have been. You will be missed but I'm glad you have found someone to pass the torch on to! God bless you and enjoy your retirement

Congratulations on retirement! Thank you for the many memories. I started watching the show when I was a kid with my family. The show, music, and stories bring me back to my childhood. The stories you told would always instill such pride for Texas and opened my eyes to how diverse and wonderful Texas truly is. God Bless. I wish you both nothing but the best.

What a great television program that I watched for many years on a weekly basis. This show started the year I graduated from high school, which seems like a lifetime ago by now. Bob and Kelly made a great show special ! A job well done !

Thank you so much Bob and Kelli thanks for the ride all over Texas enjoy your retirement I love Texas Country Reporter I've always loved it this program growing up and love it today and always will happy retirement.

Well dang, that brought a tear to my eye. I used to watch TCR as a young pup about the time it started. I remember thinking how far it was to most of the places Bob showed me, and that I'd never be able to visit them . Now, at 61, I have visited many of them but not all and I am inspired to keep on the assignment. Thanks Bob and Kelli. We hope to see you on the road someday, so long for now. Cheers.

We are going to miss you guys. You helped me develop an appreciation for Texas. What a quality program it was. Enjoy your retirement. I would say you earned it.

Been watching since the first episode.i am in my mid sixties now,oh how you will be missed.thanks for bringing to texas onto home,it makes me feel like one big happy family.

I grew up in Houston watching Ron Stone and The Eyes of Texas. We didn’t have cable tv so I didn’t find this show until much later in life. You all did a great job and enjoy your work. Have blessed retirement!!

Truly enjoyed following you all. Wish you the best.

I’m 55 and have been watching TCR as long as I can remember. You will all be missed and you served our great state well. Enjoy your “retirement!”

Thank you for the many great stories and adventures you shared over the years. You exposed so many areas of the state in such a delightful and personable way. Thank you.

We are gonna miss yall and I hope you enjoy your time off the screen! Relax and enjoys each other's company. I'm 40 and I have literally watched yall my whole life! Loved your show!

It was a pleasure and a honor watching yall all these years. God bless you with a bright feature. God bless the new guy taking yalls job. He has some big boots to fill.

My mom loved watching you guys. May she rest in Peace. Now I loved watching you. Im going to miss you all. Have a good retirement. May God Bless You.

My husband and i loved your country reports.. we are really going to miss you and your husband