Author: Terry Pochert
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Halliday, Jean
WXYZ: AM News I’m an independent journalist who has covered automotive marketing since 1994- the longest consecutive tenure on the beat than any other US reporter. From 1996 to early 2010 I was the Detroit Bureau Chief of Advertising Age, a post I had held earlier at Adweek. I have worked as a journalist in…
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Williamson, Jennifer
WXYZ-TV: Floor Director – Floor director for evening newscasts. Created traffic maps, full screen graphics, and assisted with other various productions as needed. WWJ-TV: Technical Engineer – Floor director, studio camera operator, and still store graphics operator for evening news. WEYI-TV: Technical Engineer – Floor director, studio camera operator, lighting, set design, dubbing. Trained in audio and chyron.…
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Mike, Jerry and Jim – The “Gar” Award
Recognition by the city of Detroit for bringing an alligator gar fish to the Belle Isle Aquarium to replace one that had been killed by vandals I around 1983. The previous gar was there for something like 30 + years. Known as “The Great Motown Gar Hunt”.
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Vince Wade Memorializes Mike Kalush
When I heard the news that my longtime friend Mike Kalush had passed, two things happened. My mind was flooded with Kalush memories and I began to wonder how I could honor his memory. Duh. One way to celebrate a life fully lived is to tell a few stories. But which ones? There are so…
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Rezaian, Jason
The author, then The Washington Post’s correspondent in Tehran, was arrested by Iranian authorities on July 22, 2014. He would spend 18 months in Iran’s Evin prison. This account, excerpted from his book “Prisoner,” to be published Jan. 22, describes his early hours in custody.
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Kappell, Jeremy
WHEC: Meteorologist A heartfelt thanks to all those who have been supporting us. I wanted to take this time to explain our side of the story. Please keep my family in your prayers. Facebook, January 8, 2018 References: CNN, January 8, 2018 – New York meteorologist fired after using racial slur on air
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Smith, Matthew Dennis
WXYZ: Topica Promotions Producer WFTX: Promotions Producer / Coordinator WSYM: Commercial Producer References: Facebook
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TV crew shoots film for ‘Best Schools’ program on WXYZ
From an article written by Deb Wuethrich in 2010… A film crew from WXYZ Channel 7 News in Detroit visited Tecumseh last Thursday and Friday to tape segments that could air as part of a “Best Schools in Michigan” program later this month. The show is now scheduled to air on April 14 at 8:30…
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Waiting for Prime Time: The Women of Television News
Authors: Marlene and Marcia Rock ‘Still Waiting for Prime Time, ‘ the afterword to this remarkable account of women’s struggle to succeed in television news, makes it clear that women continue to face discrimination in the broadcast media.
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Strait, George
ABC Network: Chief Science and Medical Correspondent, ABC News, ret. References: University at Albany, April 10, 2008 – Former ABC News Correspondent George Strait Highlights Health Disparities Conference
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Hickey, Jim
ABC Network: ABC-TV Correspondent and ABC News Radio National Correspondent, ret References: Twitter Facebook
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Skladd, Kristen
WXYZ: Stage Manager. WJR: Traffic Reporter WDIV: Assignment Desk Intern. References: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
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Craig and Bill in Bill Miller’s Edit Room
In the age of video before hard drivers and digital storage, editing was by analog systems such as what Craig Weiland and Bill Miller are discussing here.
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Glover, Joseph Lawrence; “Joe”
WJBK: Anchor Tracey Narayani Glover writes: Dr. Joseph Lawrence Glover, 79, died at home in Mobile, AL, on the morning of October 5th from complications associated with metastatic lung cancer. Born December 11, 1938 in Delaware, he was the only child of Mary E. Boyd. He grew up in Chelmsford Massachusetts, attended Duke University for…
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John Klekamp featured in new book
“A collection blazing with seduction, trickery, conflict, and grief, Wicked South: Secrets and Lies is a saga of bitter deceits and breathtaking victories.” -Heather Ezell, author of Nothing Left to Burn For good or ill—on the page or in life—few things are more alluring than the siren song of a secret. At the heart of…
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Jerry and Monteal Rimmer
With regrets we give our sympathies to the Rimmer family. Mrs. Rimmer was born on January 3, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Funeral Program (JPG).
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Furr, Thomas
WXYZ: Creative services. Thomas Furr, director of creative services, WXYZ-TV Detroit, Joins Showtime, New York, as VP-promotions. Richard Gentilcore, manager of promotion, Showtime, named director of promotion. Thpoams Bashkind, VP-marketing communications, Gannett Satellite Information Network, Washington, Joines Showtime, as director of advertising and promotion. References: Showtime
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Journalists Attacked in Detroit
Radio, TV station journalists attacked in Detroit while on assignment Journalists from a Detroit radio and TV station were attacked Thursday while on assignment on the city’s west side, according to news reports. Reporter Mike Campbell of WWJ-AM, reporter Nia Harden of WXYZ-TV and photojournalist Mike Krotche of WXYZ-TV are safe, according to the media…
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The Lou Gordon Program (Show)
WKBD: Twice-weekly television program aired on WKBD on Saturday and Sunday nights. References: Wikipedia, Lou Gordon (journalist)
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Valeriani, Richard
NBC Network: News correspondent References: Washington Post, Harrison Smith, June 19, 2018 – Richard Valeriani, NBC News correspondent bludgeoned for civil rights coverage, dies at 85 (PDF)
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Erik Smith – News Bloopers
With Erik Smith, Jack McCarthy, Rick Edlund, Jeanne Findlater, ?????, ?????, Bill Proctor, Steve Handlesman, Ven Marshall, Mary Conway
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Tate, James Edward
WXYZ: Intern References: Detroit Campaigns – May 18, 2015 (PDF) Our Compaings (PDF) Crain’s – (PDF)
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Guglielmi, Gil
WXYZ: AM sales. Response marketing.
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Snead, Chase – ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: 1951-1970 Producer/Director. Worked on the George Pierrot’s World Adventure Series. References: Detroit Kids Show – Soupy’s On: The Story of Soup Sales’ Late Night Variety Show
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Palmerini, Breanne
WXYZ: Reporter/anchor. References: The Chronicle of the Horse, March 9, 2016, Camilla Mortensen – Amateurs Like Us: Breanne Palmerini Makes It Work At The Barn And In Front Of The Television Camera (PDF) WXYZ.com – Bio (PDF) LinkedIn Twitter Facebook – Personal Facebook – WXYZ Tweets by BreanneWXYZ
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John Kelly Preps Audience
The audience to the Kelly and Company show is always seated well before the actual airing. Once folks are seated, one of the producers or John and Marilyn themselves would come out about ten to fifteen minutes before the show to “prep” the audience. This usually involves explaining what will happen in the show, alerts…
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Prisoner of War: The Story of White Boy Rick and the War on Drugs by Vince Wade
Soon to be published both in Kindle and Paperback – eBook and Paperback available June 26, 2018 – The eBook can be PRE-ORDERED NOW 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. The…
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Bishop, Matthew
WXYZ: Technical Director WKBW: Director/Technical Director WRGB: News Technical Director
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Florida Hurricans and Channel Seven – September 2017
Today was one of the most challenging, yet fulfilling days in my career in broadcast television. With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida, our sister station in Fort Myers had to evacuate. Rather than leave a simple radar loop going and calling it good, some anchors and meteorologists went to another sister station in Tampa.…
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Some of the Production Team of Kelly and Company
Can you help identify some of these people? Please leave your comments at the bottom of the page.
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Homeless in Detroit – WXYZ Multi-part Series
Donella Crawford, WXYZ-TV Producer, and Herman McKalpain, Engineering Videographer, take on the roles of homeless in the City of Detroit. Experience what it is like to live on the streets and constantly be worred about food and shelter. Lead-ins and tags with Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis.
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Dale, Stan
WCFL: 1969 News WJJD: DJ WXYZ: 1951-1953 Announcer. The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet. Short stint as the voice of The Shadow. Broadcasting – October 19, 1953 – Page 96 References: Human Awareness Institute: 1993, Stan Dale – Healing the Planet (PDF) Wikipedia – Stan Dale
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Zimmerman, Glenn S.
WXYZ: TV news reporter, 2001-2007. WNBC: References: Recent Sightings: Mad Bear Productions
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Purtan, JoAnne M.
WXYZ: Leaving the station on March 23, 2018. References: Facebook – WXYZ Account The Detroit News, March 9, 2018, Melody Baetens – JoAnne Purtan’s last day on WXYZ is March 23 Facebook – Personal Twitter
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Harassment Claims
Harassment Claims – Malcom Maddox (12/06/2017) (WXYZ) – Earlier today in a press conference by Reverend W.J. Rideout here in Detroit, allegations were made that WXYZ ignored sexual harassment complaints made by employees against Anchor Malcom Maddox. WXYZ is actively investigating the allegations that were made in the press conference. [1] Malcom Maddox on Leave…
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Graser, Earle
WXYZ: Voice of the Lone Ranger radio show prior to Brace Beemer taking over the part. References: Wkipedia Pinterest
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Grambergu, Henry
WMTG & WNIC: Vice President and General Manager. WXYZ: WRIF-FM General Sales Manager for six years. References: LinkedIn
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Welch Jr., Marv
WXYZ: Host of Wyxie’s Wonderland which showed various cartoons during his hour long show. The show aired between the fall of 1953 and 1957. Worked with Janie Palmer on WWJ‘s Musically Speaking. Died at 81 years old in February 2007. Born on October 14, 1925. References: Detroit Kids Shows bcdb.com
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Erik Smith Reports on Three Legends of WXYZ Television
WXYZ was a stage that started many careers. Erik Smith in 1991 reports on Soupy Sales, Johnny Ginger and Marv Welch. – circa 1991 prior to a show a Pine Knob, Clarkston. Robbie Timmons did the lead-in to the story.
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WXYZ Reunion 2013 – Video History of Channel Seven
Created by Megan Saunders and by Erik Smith, this wonderful summary of the history of WXYZ is a winner. Many of the folks at the Reunion on September 21, 2013, missed seeing this presentation because of a technical snafu and missing adapter, but it’s here for you to see. Please enjoy and we welcome your…
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WXYZ-TV Promo – Stand Up and Tell ’em You Are From Detroit (1984)
WXYZ-TV Promo with one of the most successful promotion campaigns that they produced. The music is amazing and it help propel the station to number one during that era. More about this amazing station, it staff and alumni.
