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ABC in Detroit by Kurt R. Schmeisser
WXYZ, ABC in Detroit, was purchased by the American Broadcasting Company during the year 1946. At the time of this purchase, it was generally believed that the engineers who were then members of the IBEW, would switch to another union. An NLRB election however, proved otherwise and today there are 64 engineers at WXYZ, all…
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Bowers, Mollie
Mollie Bowers – WXYZ: TV and AM sales. WMAY: Sales
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Milestone in D minor
WXYZ: ‘Milestone in D Minor‘ (September 9, 1968) is a half-hour documentary, in color, about James Frazier, the first Negro to conduct an entire concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the program, Frazier, in his own words, traces the disappointments and achievements of his musical career.”–1968 Peabody Digest. Includes footage of Frazier at the…
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Aiken, Ray
WXYZ: Engineering In memory of Ray Aiken, one of the best audio engineers from the early years at WXYZ.
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WXYZ Thanks Their 25 Year Employees
Vic Adams, Ray Aiken, Dan Angelich, Porter Bourne, Jim Brinn, John Doran, Lou Dumon, Hal Dushane, Don Farmer, Jack Flechsig, West Govier, John Gulevich, Len Hogg, Paul Jantke Jr, Charlie Kocher, Zack Lee, Harry Lenk, Chet Mitchell, John McGraw, Dick McNutt, Dave Orell, Elza Runkle, Kurt Schmeisser, Kenny Weagel, Mason Weaver Jr, Jack Weir, Leo…
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Bourne, Porter
Porter Bourne (February 6, 1913 – August 28, 2001) was a Detroit-area radio and television broadcaster. A historical radio reference identifies him specifically as an announcer at WXYZ in Detroit and gives those birth and death dates. WXYZ: AM news anchor and reporter since 1948.WEXL: Disk Jockey
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Lincoln Sobek, Alissa
Alissa Lincoln Sobek – WXYZ: Creative Director – Commercial Production WKBD: Design Director WWJ:
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Peelgrane, Peter J.
Peter Peelgrane was the Channel 9-News helicopter pilot until he crashed into Horsetooth Reservoir in 1980.
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Prisoner of War: The Story of White Boy Rick and the War on Drugs by Vince Wade
Vince Wade – The astonishing but true story of White Boy Rick Wershe is an example of why the War on Drugs has been a trillion-dollar policy failure for nearly half a century.
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McMahon, Wendy
Wendy McMahon – KABC: Vice President Marketing and Programming WBZ: Creative Services Director WCCO: Creative Services Director KXAN: Creative Services Director WJXT: Promotion Manager
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McKalpain, Herman
WXYZ: TV engineering. Retired in 2007, but active running a summer basketball camp and judging professional boxing. WGPR: Sportscaster
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Berg, Bob
WXYZ: Editor/producer for “From the Heart”, 1997-2002.
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Ginger, Johnny – ‘Galen Grindle’
WXYZ: Curtain Time Theater talent. Died: July 5, 2026 References: Curtain Time with Johnny Ginger and The 3 Stooges There was never a dull moment with Johnny Ginger‘s Curtain Time. A big hit in the Detroit metro area. Johnny Ginger Using 7up’s Fizz-Nik There was always time for fun using the latest “fad”,…
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Kress, Rob
WXYZ: TV news weathercaster. Died: September 28, 2024. “Rob Kress, a cherished meteorologist, devoted family man, and passionate musician, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Born on October 4, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa, Rob’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone he met throughout his remarkable 77 years.…
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Wade, Vince
Vince Wade is a veteran investigative television reporter, documentary producer, and author. Much of his journalism career was spent in Detroit, where he covered crime, corruption, organized crime and police investigations. His biography describes him as a reporter, author and documentarian.
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Kraft, Walter
Walter Kraft, former News Director of WXYZ-TV in Southfield, Michigan, now Vice President for Communications with Eastern Michigan University.
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Kelly, John (nee Kelin)
WXYZ: TV talent. Co-host with Marilyn Turner of Kelly and Company and Good Afternoon Detroit. Avid horseman.
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WXYZ Team with Jesse Jackson
Herman and Gary always worked well with the guest wherever they work on projects with WXYZ.
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Westbrook, Gary
Turner Broadcasting: Broadcast/IT Systems Engineering Supervisor. Retired from Turner Broadcasting Entertainment Networks Dec. 2017. WXYZ: Engineering, videographer. Recent Sightings: References:
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Anderson, Pete
WXYZ: TV Engineering, Technical Director. Retire after 36 years on January 19, 2019. Pete started out at WRIF with Mark Zahnow and Eddie Durrschmidt. [Thanks to Cathy Alfafara for the updated information. 01/16/2020]
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The Three Mustaches at WXYZ
Lee Volchoff, Bruce Hamilton, Nick Wetherby – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection
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Russell, Mike
Michael B. Russell, ATA vice president of Public Affairs and veteran newsman, died in a white water rafting accident in Colorado June 15, 2006. Mike fell from the raft on Clear Creek and was declared dead when pulled from the river.
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Kirik, Joe
WXYZ: TV news, writer and producer. Retired on February 28, 2017, from ITC Holdings Corp. Worked for four years at WXYZ, then with both agency and corporate public relations companies. References: Recent Sightings:
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Findlater, Jeanne
Jeanne Findlater – WXYZ: Vice President and General Station Manager. (1979-1987); WKBD: Producer of the Lou Gordon Show and Hot Seat
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TV Land – Detroit
An in-depth and personal look at the most popular and best-remembered local shows from the golden years of Detroit TV
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WYXIE Wonder by Dick Osgood
WYXIE WONDERLAND by Dick Osgood is possibly the first comprehensive exploration into the inner workings of a broadcasting enterprise.
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LewAllen, Dave
Thirty-five years to the day since he walked in the door at Broadcast House, Dave LewAllen announced he will retire from 7 Action News in April. LewAllen, a pillar of Detroit television news, first joined the station as a sports reporter in 1988.
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Kotb, Hoda
NBC Network: Host, Anchor, Reporter WWI: Anchor and Reporter WINK: Anchor and Reporter WQAD: Reporter WXVT: Reporter
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Derry, Charles – ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: TV Production. Chuck worked for over 30 years at the station including the summer of 1963 as an engineer then from 1968 through 1998 as a Stage Manager and Director.
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Belian, Thomas
WXYZ: Intern on the AM Detroit show. “AM Detroit” was a locally produced morning talk/variety show that aired on WXYZ-TV for many years and was quite popular in the Detroit market.
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Johnson, Mary Ann – aka “Mary Anne Johnston”
WHAS: Country Music Talent WXYZ: Country Music Talent WJR: Country Music Talent WSDC: Country Music Talent WEXL: Country Music Talent
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Baumann, David
WXYZ: This role was part of his career in television marketing and creative media. KSTP: Director of Creative Services.
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The Lone Ranger – Rochester-Avon Historical Society
The Lone Ranger – Rochester-Avon Historical Society
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Macek, Frank
Frank Macek – Frank Macek is a veteran media professional at WKYC in Cleveland, known for his work in producing, directing, and content creation.
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Proctor, Bill
Bill Proctor – WXYZ: The “Doc” is now official. MAB Hall of Fame induction means I join my nominator Jerry Hodak, Chuck Stokes, Diana Lewis, and Eric Smith among others.
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Liebman, Jerry (aka Specs Howard)
Jerry Liebman – Specs Howard, a disc jockey and founder of an influential Metro Detroit broadcasting school, died early Saturday. [September 3, 2022] He was 96.
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Amiri, Camille
Camille Amiri – WJBK: General Assignment Reporter; WRTV: Freelance Reporter; WXYZ: Freelance Reporter.; WXIX: Reporter; WANE: General Assignment Reporter; WFXL: General Assignment Reporter
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Barnes, Joe
Joe Barnes – KOMO: Vice President and News Director; KTTV: News Director; KPIX: KGO: ; WXYZ: TV news.; WKBW: News Director; KCRA:
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