Local 4's 'Celebrating Carmen' honors career of Carmen Harlan

DETROIT – Local 4 News is celebrating the one and only Carmen Harlan as she heads off into retirement after 38 years at WDIV.

Local 4's "Celebrating Carmen" special will honor Carmen's legendary career. The show will include memories, laughs and some of Carmen's best moments.

The special will feature Devin Scillian, Bernie Smilovitz, Ben Bailey, Chuck Gaidica and of course, Carmen.

You can see even more of Carmen's highlights and special messages from prominent Detroiters below.

• PHOTOS: Carmen Harlan through the years
• Carmen Harlan's commentary on Kwame Kilpatrick
• Debbie Dingell's tribute to Carmen Harlan
• Rachael Ray wishes Carmen a happy retirement
• NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson celebrates Carmen's career
• Mildred Gaddis thanks Carmen for being a 'trailblazer'
• Thornetta Davis celebrates Carmen's career
• Lomas Brown wishes Carmen a happy retirement
• 1995: Remember the 'Carmen' talk show?
• Celebrating Carmen -- Early reporting days
• 'It didn't cross my mind that I'd spend 38 years at WDIV'
• Viewers, colleagues send Carmen Harlan well wishes
• Carmen Harlan honored by Detroit City Council ahead of retirement
• WDIV anchors Mort Crim and Carmen Harlan reflect on 16 'magical' years -- and one fight
• Carmen and Bernie go rollin' in the D