Mr. Shields moderated a roast of Bob Schieffer at the 18th annual dinner to benefit the Spina Bifida Association. Journalists and politicians made tongue-in-cheek remarks about his career and current events in Washington. Mr. Schieffer had recently announced his retirement from television news. Additionally a video about Bob Schieffer was narrated by Tom Brokaw and Mr. Schieffer ended the event singing a Country song with his new band.