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Alexander, Joel (aka Joel Zelle)
Born September 7, 1950; Died: September 6, 2019 – Obituary (PDF) WXYZ: Traffic. Helicopter pilot.WJR: Radio personalityWBZ:KDKA: Afternoon Drive DJ from 1972 to 1976. He also hosted the station’s Saturday morning show.WIS:WSB: References:
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Smith, Christopher C.
KTRK: Director.WFLA: References:
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Hansen, Chris
NBC Network: “To Catch a Predator”, 2004 – 2007 WXYZ: News reporter. WDIV: News reporter. WFLA: News reporter. WILX: News reporter. A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials. Former “To Catch a Predator” host Chris…
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Kleist, Mary Kay
WXYZ: Weather.WFLA: WBBM: References:
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Degan, Dennis
WIS: Engineering, Video Tape References: Fifth in my series of video clips I’m part of or edited from more than 20 years ago. This one is a promo for Carolina Today on WIS-TV from 1975. I appear in the promo to the right of Joe Pinner (WIS-TV‘s weatherman and kiddy show host), holding a pie.…
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Choi, Andy
WISN: TV news reporter. Last day at WISN was July 6, 2018. Off to new adventures with Verizon as Public Relations Manager for the Great Lakes region. WXYZ: TV news reporter. References:
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Hauff, Tom
WCPX: News DirectorWBAL: News DirectorKJRH:WFLA:WISN: News Director (1979- )WXYZ: TV news producer, writer References:
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Manney, Dave
WNBC: News Director.WXYZ: Writer, producer, news director.WPIX: Managing editor. References:
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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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Noetzel, Jon
KSAZ: News Operations Manager, Chief Photographer KRIV: Staff Photojournalist WBBH: Staff Photojournalist WRDW/WAGT: Staff Photojournalist
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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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Kelly & Company – Always Having Fun with the Guests
There seems to be never a dull moment with the Guests and Producers on the hit WXYZ, Detroit, show called Kelly & Company.
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Walters, Barbara
ABC Network: ABC Evening News, 20/20, Special InterviewsNBC Network: The Today ShowWNBT (now WNBC): Writer-Producer References: The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters A “smart, juicy, deeply reported” (Katie Couric) biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time—Barbara Walters—a woman whose personal demons fueled an ambition that broke all the rules…
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Carter, Donald W. – ‘Don’
Passed away July 30, 2024, at the age of 74. He was the loving husband of Susan Giannotta for 39 years.
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Lane, Ray
WXYZ: Sports.WJBK: Sports DirectorWKBD: Sports References:
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Garagiola, Steve
WDIV: Sports AnchorWXYZ sports, 1980 to 1989. Steve’s dad, Joe Garagiola, a baseball legend died at the age of 90 on March 23, 2016. Research:
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Head, Anita
WXYZ: Mailroom. Anita Head, former employee of WXYZ-TV, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2007. Anita worked at Channel 7 for six (6) years. She worked in the Mailroom; News Receptionist, Switchboard Operator and in the Accounting Dept. She also worked for WRIF. Anita is survived by her Mother, Emmie Head and one brother…
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Lewis, Scott (TV)
WXYZ: Investigative Reporter.WJBK: Investigative Reporter. Recent Sightings: Reference
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McCanham, Michael J. – ‘Mickie”
WXYZ: TV News Assignment Manager.WDIV: Assignment Desk.WJBK: Assignment Desk.WWJ: News producer/broadcast coordinator WCAR: Producer/reporter
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Krasik, Bonnie
WXYZ: TV production, Health Report producer and Executive Producer. Deceased: March 12, 1956 – October 13, 2023
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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. Chuck taught many young broadcasters and media students at Madonna University until his retirement in 2016. His students now work in Hollywood, NFL and other…
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Barone, Randall – ‘Randy’
WXYZ: TV programming, Good Afternoon Detroit. Recent Sightings: ABC Daytime Press Release: Veteran television producer Randall Barone has been named vice president, Programming & Development, ABC Daytime, it was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom he will report. In this role Barone will continue to oversee the programming and development…
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Armstrong, Richard “Ace”
Richard “Ace” Armstrong passed away on Sat Nov. 18th at 4:30am at his daughter Christina’s home and what became his residence in 2014 in CT.
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Galli, Brad
WXYZ: Sports director. TV sportscaster and producer. Anchor/Reporter for WXYZ-TV Detroit. Co-anchor of ‘The Now Detroit’ at 4 p.m. References:
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Jeanes, Kevin
Meteorologist
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Antoniotti, Steve
WXYZ: Special projects executive producer and WXYZ. President and General Manager at WJBK. News Director at KNBC. Producer at WJBK and WWJ (now WDIV). References:
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Eyewitness News and Action News Theme- 1968
Interview with Lalo Schifrin, composer of the music for “Cool Hand Luke” which because the news theme for many of the Owned and Operated Stations of the ABC Network.
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Kelly and Company – Anniversary Show
The last show, 1994, which was hosted by John Kelly and Marilyn Turner. The show continued for another year hosted by Marilyn and Nikki Grandberry. The final show was in June 1995. Back Row: Tom MacKinnon, Dennis Fairchild, Sally Victor, Cheryl Hall, Jeffrey Bruce, Don Ritter, Jim Ochs, Ralph Cash, Dan Weaver, Danny JacobsonSecond from…
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Leix, Nick
WXYZ: Stage Manager, Technical Director.
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2013 WXYZ Reunion Projected Photos During Celebration
WXYZ: Of the thousands of images received, here are 425 (or so) that made it to the hit list… after all, we only had the one evening to show these. This “stream” is 38 minutes long… site back in your favorite arm chair and jot down some memories to share.
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WXYZ ‘Those We Remember’
WXYZ: During the 2013 WXYZ Reunion of Staff and Alumni, we paused to remember those that have passed before us. MASTER LIST OF EMPLOYEES
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