that's all donnie simpson. he's a long time d.c. radio host who made an impact on this city in more ways than one. that's why olympia came out on her birthday weekend. >> i have a brother who has a learning disability, and my brother loves music. i wrote a letter to donnie when i was 16. >> reporter: just guess who invited them? actually from detroit, michigan. >> not looking into his eyes, you know. >> reporter: what's the secret after 40 years? simpson, with his wife of also four decades. >> i listened to this woman. >> and he does it rather well. >> yeah, you learn that after 40 years here. but 44 years of marriage has really taught me that. >> reporter: the city, he left us with these worded. >> it seems like a lot of energy is trying to move is backwards. it's not going to happen. even though you feel like it is happening right now, it's not happening. we are still moving forward. >> reporter: stephanie ramirez, wusa9. >> congratulations donnie simpson. the stars honoring donnie simpson include dougie fresh, and big daddy cane.

today and we're talking about the 40 year celebration of donnie simpson on d.c. asian air waves.'s air waves. stephanie ramirez was there earlier today as people packed the warner theater to pay tribute to the living legend. >> reporter: not everyone is from d.c., so let me help you out. to give you an idea who donnie simpson is, he stopped and asked for my name first so he can introduce himself. we've been here 20 minutes and he's still saying hello everyone here. he hasn't gotten through the main doors. >> i've been with him since he was with kiss. >> i've been listening to donnie simpson since i was a little killed. >> reporter: sunday night was about four hours of dr. green eyes, -- kid. >> reporter: sunday night was about four hours of dr. green eyes. he's made an impact on this city in more ways than one. that's why elizabeth tisdale came out on her birthday weekend. >> my brother loves music and he has autism and my brother wrote a letter to donnie when i was about 16. >> reporter: a line wrapped around the block sunday to celebrate the d.c. staple who was actually from mi

donnie simpson's smooth voice has been a washington staple for four decades now. molette green sat down with the broadcasting legend. >> reporter: donnie simpson celebrates a milestone he knows is rare as a deejay today. >> i really haven't thought much about it. i guess 40 years is pretty significant. and then they've got the concert over me. so, you know, it's cool. >> reporter: just days before a star-studded anniversary celebration in his honor at the warner theater, donnie met we at a local coffee shop. >> it's been amazing what d.c. has done for me, you know. he used to do sports and we have a george michaels backup on channel 4. that's where it started. and then to go on and do video soul and that took me across the country. >> how you doing in welcome to video soul. i'm donnie simpson. >> reporter: the detroit native who first cracked the mike at age 15 proudly sports an iconic d.c. bomber jacket. some of music's biggest stars are now among his closest friends. >> just last night i was hanging out with smoky robinson and gladys knight. and, you know, i'm s

i'm donnie simpson.soul. >> he streams over the air waves on magic 102.3 but his tv career started here at news 4. days before a star studded anniversary celebration in his honor featuring r&d music greats at the warner theater, donnie met up with molette green at a coffee shop. he sported his d.c. bomber jacket there and talked about how some of music's biggest stars are now amongst his closest friends. >> just last night i was hanging out with smokey robinson and gladys knight, you know? and i -- i'm still such a fan. i can't believe that these people are my friends. >> and we are fans of is still so down to earth even though his friends are these stars and celebrities. just such a great all around guy. you can see molette's entire interview with donnie on our nbc washington app. search donnie simpson. he has done charitable work and reached out with people. that's why people love him. >> he is flat out nice. >> there is no substitute for nice. you either are or you aren't. >> you can't fake it, right?

donny simpson's smooth voice has been a d.c. staple for 40 years.molette green sat down with the legend whose tv career started right here on news 4. >> reporter: on the air during afternoon drive on magic 102.3, donny simpson celebrates a milestone he knows is rare. >> i haven't thought much about it. 40 years. wow, i guess that is pretty significant. then they've got the concert coming up. they're making such a fuss over me so, you know, it's cool. >> reporter: just days before a star studded anniversary celebration in his honor featuring r&b music greats, donnie met me at a local coffee shop. >> it's been amazing what d.c. has done for me, you know? i started my tv career here. i used to do sports. george michael's that's where it started. then to go on and do video soul and that took mea cross the country. >> how are you doing, welcome to video soul. i'm donnie simpson. >> reporter: the detroit native proudly sports a d.c. bomber jacket. some of music's biggest stars are now among his closest friends. >> just last night i was hanging out with sm

donnie simpson. true original. smooth voice. beautiful eyes. d.c. staple for 40 years. areer. >> he's f-n donnie d.c. >> our news 4's molette green sat down with the broadcasting legend whose television career didn't start too far from here. news 4. >> reporter: on the air on afternoon drive on magic 102.3, donnie simpson celebrates a milestone. >> i haven't thought much about it. about the 40 years. i guess that is pretty significant. then they've got the concert coming up and, you know, making such a fuss over me. so it's cool. >> reporter: days before a star tuded event, donnie met me at a local coffee shop. >> it's been amazing what d.c. has done for me, you know? i started my tv career here. used to do sports. being george michael's backup on news 4, that's where it then to go on and do video soul. you know, that took mea cross the country. how are you doing, welcome to video soul. i'm donnie simpson. >> reporter: he first cracked the mike at age 15. some of music's biggest stars are now among his closest friends. >> just last night i was hanging out with smokey rob

do is go to the nbc washington facebook page and tell us why you love the donnie simpson show. we'll select a few random winners and you can also watch molette >> one of a kind. >> absolutely. >> smooth, silky -- >> smoothest man and voice who has ever been heard on d.c. radio. >> and one of the nicest guys you'll ever know. >> yes. >> very generous. >>> well, another guy who is very nice and generous is out at six flags today. >> hanging out with zombies last time we checked in with him. doug kammerer, what are you up to now? >> reporter: very nice and generous. i love that. i don't know what you're expecting but i have to give you something now. we're at a really cool venue. this is going to be called survive the night. these guys have been practicing this for a long time. you have stunt men that are here. they have background in martial arts and a few have been on ready for this? action! i can't do that. i can't do that either. whoa! this is one of the shows that they have here. this is for the fright fest on friday, saturday and sunday as they get ready for halloween over t

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the icon, donnie simpson for his 40 years of broadcasting.e got his start in sell television on news 4. i grew up watching him on b.e.t. >> he has had an illustrious career. congratulations. >>> 6:36 right now. he's sporting a big beard and a smile. david letterman's late night tribute and why he might make the nation's capitol his home. >>> marathoners >>> i wouldn't mind seeing him running for the office of presidency. someone's got to. >> would you endorse? >> that would be fine with me. >> what do you say? >> i am in. i'm in. >>> you can't tell if he's joking or not. >> is he serious or not? >> we'll have a full red carpet recap. the show airs on pbs next month. >>> well, good monday morning. one thing we're watching closely are the roads because fog. very dense at dulles. manassas, fredericksburg, even in the district. all about a half mile or less. also, you might not know this, it's deer mating season. more are out than usual. it will be harder to see. that's going to be with us this morning. jack? >>> the exit ramp, eastbound dulles c

. ♪ >>> big honor for donnie simpson here in d.c.undreds packed the warner theater last night to celebrate the icon. his 40th anniversary celebration there. celebrating his career in broadcasting. donnie simpson can still put his listeners at ease in the afternoon during his show on magic the detroit native got his start on nbc4. >> beautiful smile. big part of our community. congratulations once again to donnie. >>> when you open your facebook or twitter feed this morning, you probably see a lot of people talking about this. >> retired late night tv icon honored with the mark twain prize for american humor. he was given the award last night. big beard there. letterman was celebrated for his record run on late night tv. innovative and often provocative comedy routine. tommy mcfly was on the red carpet when this question came up. might letterman consider making d.c. his home in 2020? >> i wouldn't mind see him running the office of presidency at this point. someone's got it. >> do you endorse? >> that would be fine with me. >> what do

nbc 4 is proud to celebrate a local radio icon, donny simpson marking 40 years of broadcasting in d.c to mark that milestone we're giving away free tickets to a star studded celebration in his honor. it's this sunday night at 6:00 at the warner theater. just head to the nbc washington facebook page and tell us why you love the donny simpson show for your chance to win. >> coming up in sports, the redskins getting some big names back in practice while they prepare for their toughest test yet. carol is heading your way. >> first here is lester holt with a look at what is on nbc nightly news. >> tonight we'll hear from the white house chief of staff kelly. his emotional defense the president as he opens up being a gold star parent himself. the extraordinary campus lockdown over one man and one speech and a report from i >> announcer: this is the xfinity sports desk. >> redskins back at practice, getting set for philly. >> we're talking about practice. you know what we're talking about? monday night football. >> joy -- >> not joy for redskins lately. redskins/eagles part 2, skins getting

. >>> donnie simpson was celebrated last night at the warner theater. ♪ >> hundreds came out to celebratehe icon for his 40 years of broadcasting. the detroit native got his start in television at nbc4. >> congratulations. >>> most of us have a back trend. this we stories from our wild and wonderful life will be -- we're going to talk about our own siblin siblings. this is my dear and wonderful sister. my only sibling. she and her p p four children. we went to the playground near our neighborhood. we went to chat. typically, we don't get enough time for ourselves. >> busy. >> this was a great opportunity to talk. we kept talking and talking. we're going to share our full story tomorrow. just to get a glimpse and introduce to you somebody who meant so much to me and been a big part of my life. we're encouraging you to share pictures of your siblings with us. share the #best siblings ever. >> i can share one with my sister. >> come on. >> make me a sister as well. >> well -- >> well, exactly. >> now now. >> the warm weather over the weekend. craze, crazy warm. 77 degrees again that was 11 d

donny simpson is marking 40 years in broadcasting in washington. away free tickets to a star studded celebration in his honor. takes place this sunday night at 6:00 at the warner theater. all you have to do is go to the nbc washington facebook page and tell us just why you love the we'll choose a few random winners. in the meantime you can watch molette green's interview with the green eyed bandit. search the washington, d.c. app and on nbcwashington.com. >> i don't know what led molette to ask this brother why he doesn't age. why does he look as good as he did 25, 30 years ago? >> he must being taking care of himself. >> black don't crack. that's what my mom said. coming up hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. that's how we all drive. >> that should include when you buy a new car. which ones are the safest ones for you on the road. susan hogan is working for you with a new report on that. >> and we have a live look at national harbor in prince george's county cnarrator: ed gillespie and i wants to endis ad. a woman's right to choose. e