Susan Lendroth • Sep 07, 2010
Bill Nye Given the World(s)
Lou Friedman handed off the keys to the Planetary Society -- and a few worlds as well -- to new Executive Director Bill Nye, all captured in a tongue-in cheek video.
Bill also presented Lou, a dyed-in-the-wool Yankees fan, with a special retirement gift from himself, the staff and the board -- two original seats from Yankee Stadium. After trying them out with his wife Connie, Lou later quipped, "Hmmm -- maybe I will REALLY retire!" While Lou is stepping down as executive director, he plans to stay actively involved with the Planetary Society, overseeing the LightSail project and working with other programs.
![Changing of the Guard](https://planetary.s3.amazonaws.com/web/assets/pictures/_768x576_crop_center-center_82_line/20150823_Handoff_1.jpg 768w, https://planetary.s3.amazonaws.com/web/assets/pictures/_576x432_crop_center-center_82_line/20150823_Handoff_1.jpg 576w)
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