Smith, Erik

WXYZ: August 2017 Erik Smith inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. [1]

Erik Smith writes on Facebook, August 23, 2017:

I think John Fuller was shooting the “great” Race. I remember Dennis Archer was Mayor at the time, because he challenged me to another race the following year. Maybe that’s a hint to the year. I started 16th in the race, and finished 11th. — and was not invited back. I think Mary Conway followed upon my astonishing finish, and If I recall, she was wounded in racing action the following year!

Mary Conway also commented on Facebook, August 23, 2017:

Yes, I followed you! I wasn’t injured, I had a blast and finished in the back of the pack. Kim Adams followed the next year and she got hurt. Unfortunately, I think she hit the wall! Erik, you always set the bar high!

Once upon a time in 1972 … if you could tell me the price of chuck steak at Wrigley’s Supermarket, I’d give you $50.00! Then I started doing the phone calls for Piggly-Wiggley stores out west … and I got fired! 🤣 – September 17, 2021 Facebook

References:

1. YouTube.com – Ex-WXYZ Anchor Erik Smith remembers Detroit Freedom March 60 years later
2. Erik’s Back Porch – Podcasts
3. Michigan Association of Broadcasters
4. Facebook

• Always Award Winners

  

• Great Memory from WXYZ Holiday Past

  During Channel Seven’s Prime Years

  Bell Ringers in order:
  Marilyn Turner, John Kelly, Doris Biscoe, Bill Bonds. Guy Gordon, Diana Lewis, Erik Smith, Rob Kress, Robbie Timmons, Bill Bonds, Mike Holfeld, Dave Lewallen, Frank Turner, Bill Bonds

• Another WXYZ Party

  

• From The Heart by Erik Smith

  

  Erik Smith, celebrated anchorman for ABC, Channel 7, early-morning news in Detroit, Michigan presents us with a collection of stories about the exceptional Michigan people who dared to live their dreams. He has transformed his award winning television series “From The Heart” into a treasure of compelling, emotionally charged short stories.

  His experience and warm tone captures the spirit and heart of metropolitan Detroit.

  These are the people that go about their lives, seeking no recognition for the goodwill we so often fail to notice in our hurried lives.

  You will not find them on the cover of local newspapers or on the headline news, but they are here in From the Heart.

• Enjoying Some Time Off at WXYZ

  

• Another Great WXYZ Team

  WXYZ: Glenda Lewis, Erik Smith, Diana Lewis and Rich Fisher.

  

• Detroit Grand Prix Fun

  Taking a break while covering the Detroit Grand Prix while on Belle Isle.

  

• Erik Smith and Wanda Doerner – Detroit Grand Prix

  Enjoying a quick break while at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle.

  

• WKNR – The Station That Knows Detroit

  

• Mike Kalush and Erik Smith at Michigan State University