Author: Terry Pochert
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Donaldson, Michelle
KOB: News Director KPHO: News Director. KRQE: News Director WXYZ: Producer, writer. References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook KOB-TV – Albuquerque, NM KPHO-TV – Phoenix, AZ Tweets by mdonaldson
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DiLaura, Michael
WXYZ: Personnel. In an article by Nick Sharkey titled “You need experience to get work”, in the Canton Observer from April 14, 1983, Mike is quoted. His quote and article as also repeated in the Westland Observer, April 18, 1983
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Ross Reck: Improving Your Effectiveness In Dealing With People
Make me feel important! Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, said many times, “Everyone has an invisible sign hanging around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important!’” What Mary Kay meant was that people have a very strong need to have their worth validated on a regular basis. She…
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Ross Reck: Competition
Competition Competitive behavior–making yourself look good at the expense of those around you–is poor preparation if you expect to move up in an organization. While stealing another person’s ideas or taking credit for someone else’s accomplishments may seem to move you along more quickly at the lowest levels of an organization, it won’t take you very…
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President Obama’s Wise Words to “45”
Read the full text of President Obama to “45” Dear Mr. President – Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure. This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I…
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LeGoff, Jacques – ‘Jac’
WDIV: Editorial Driector, News Anchor. WXYZ: Deceased. TV news anchor, 1975-1983. WJBK: Anchor Former WXYZ-TV anchorman Jac LeGoff dies at 87 Jac attended Northwestern University before enlisting in the Navy during WWII. He finished school at Columbia College in Chicago after the war. Jac worked in radio and television broadcasting since 1948, serving as production…
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WXYZ Employee News – Beverly Carr
by Tom Waniewski, Associate Producer/Writer, News Department She’s a psychologist. She’s a public relations pro. She’s a calming voice for many angry soap opera fans whose shows are erased by a Presidential news conference. “And l have a black belt in shopping,” jokes Beverly Carr. Beverly Carr is the phone operator. Tucked into a cement…
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Behind The Scene of WXYZ’s Kelly and Company
WXYZ: This newspaper article gives a glimpse of what it was like to be behind the scenes of Kelly & Company. John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Nancy Lenzen, Dianne Atkinson Hudson, Randy Barone, Howard Makkonen, Calvin Houts, Lisa Klein, Chuck Derry, Mason Weaver Eddie Dorfman References: Canton Observer – August 23, 1979 (PDF)
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Prayers for Galveston and Texas Communities
We are with you! Commissioned by the Galveston Commission for the Arts and installed in 2000, David W. Moore’s bronze sculpture is a monument to the victims and survivors of the 1900 Storm, which killed in excess of 6,000 Galvestonians. David Moore passed away at the age of 80 in 2001. He left his mark…
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Deadliest Roads in the City of Maricopa, Arizona
Morning accident shuts down lanes of Maricopa Casa Grande Parkway.
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Ross Reck: The Quickest Way To Earn Respect
Earning Respect Ross Reck, “Many people go through life thinking they’re entitled to be respected by those around them and then they whine when they don’t receive it. What these people fail to understand is that respect is not something you’re entitled to, it’s something that must be earned through action. And the quickest way to…
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Ross Reck: The Surest Way To Gain Influence
Is Your Ego Showing? Ross Reck writes, “Many people attempt to gain influence by calling attention to themselves–things they’ve accomplished, places they’ve been, things they own, people they know and so forth. While such behavior comes quite naturally to most of us, it does little to improve your standing with those around you because most…
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President Clinton’s Visit to WXYZ – February 9, 1993
Segments from The New York Times [1] article: But before the policy debate begins, there are important, though small, details to consider, like the color of the set here. The White House wants “Presidential blue,” and lacking guidance on exactly what hue that is, the station has come up with a sky blue, faux marble…
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Charlottesville Conspiracy Theories Begin
“I witnessed a terrorist attack in Charlottesville. Then the conspiracy theories began.” On Politico.com, Brennan Gilmore writes: Last Sunday evening, I received a worried call from my sister asking if I had spoken with my mother and father. I had spent the day doing interviews about the vehicle attack I witnessed the day before while…
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Good Afternoon Detroit Second Anniversary Show – 1984
[universal_video_player settings_id=’5′] John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Jim Ochs, Jeanne Findlater, Jim Johnson, Sylvia Glover, Colleen Burcar, Dayna Eubanks
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Jim Ochs at One of Many Employee Gatherings
WXYZ: Another wonderful employee gathering. If you can help identify some of our unknown folks in the photographs, please leave your comments below or use our Contact Page.
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Arizona Republic – Arizona Fights for Justice
Terry Pochert (left) and his husband, Joe Connolly, sued for the right to marry in Arizona. (Photo: Pat Shannahan/The Republic)
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Dew, John
WTCM: 2001 – General Manager, Talk – Traverse City, Michigan WXYZ: AM, Circa 1958-1966
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Here’s how WXYZ-TV uses film to keep on top of the news and the rating.
WXYZ: Here’s how WXYZ-TV uses film to keep on top of the news and the rating. In the Detroit market WXYZ-TV’s early and late news shows are number one. A lot of credit goes to film teams headed by Joe Doneth of the News Film Department. – Broadcast Management/Engineer – June, 1976, Page 53 (PDF)…
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Atkinson Hudson, Dianne
WXYZ: Associate Producer for Kelly and Company. WDIV: Coordinating Producer. Broadcasting – August 25, 1980
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Exhibit 19
House Judiciary Committee References: Exhibit 19 (PDF) – SB 1038 Arizona House Judiciary Committee Floor Debate Transcript 960410
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The Company Spot
A great night out that’s reasonably priced that leaves you laughing for the rest of the night. References: The Company Spot
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The Facts: Transgender Personnel in the Military
Assessing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly by Agnes Gereben Schaefer, Radha Iyengar, Srikanth Kadiyala, Jennifer Kavanagh, Charles C. Engel, Kayla M. Williams, Amii Kress References: Rand Corporation
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DeLoach, Milton
WXYZ: We are looking for bio and background information Milton. If you have anything to share, please leave your comments below or use our Contact Page.
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Davis, Johnny – ‘Scat’
WXYZ: Born: May 11, 1910, Died: November 28, 1983. 1951/52 – Musician for various early TV shows including Jazz Nocturne, Coffee and Cakes and Starlit Stairway. Listen to his recording on YouTube.com Detroit Television by Tim Kiska, Ed Golick – Google Books References: Wikipedia DetroitKidsShow.com
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“45” Violates Constitution Again Regarding Military Transgender Issues
ACLU Sues “45” The American Civil Liberties Union tweeted Monday that it is suing President Donald Trump over his ban of transgender people serving in the military. BREAKING: We’re taking @realDonaldTrump to court to challenge the unconstitutional transgender military ban. pic.twitter.com/udV6P1hIJh — ACLU National (@ACLU) August 28, 2017 Lambda Legal Sues “45” BREAKING: We just…
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WXYZ Main Video Tape Control Room Crew
WXYZ: During the 1980s and 1990s the video tape area was always very active. Almost all the commercials and local programs were on video tape. The area was always a buzz with activity. Mark Samaro, Larry Goldsby, Bill Dykman, Veronica Kenny
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Dean, Tom
WXYZ: AM talk radio host. Circa, 1978. WTCM: Traverse City, Michigan References: TomDean.com
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WXYZ Sponsors Railroad Day
WXYZ sponsors Railroad Days Employees and former employees helped make this happen. Larry Goldsby, Tom Polk and Mike Campbell
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Kelly & Company Wins Emmy
Lisa Fisco, Carnell Sessoms-Jones, Lori Weiss, ????? Kelly & Company Emmy Award behind the giant lectern
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David, Robert – ‘Rob’
WXYZ: AM Sales. WMXD: Sales References: Posting from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
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Dannon, Tony
WXYZ: House musician with WXYZ-TV, performing on a few locally produced shows, including the late night Soupy Sales variety show. Tony Dannon is a jazz legend in USA. He has played with the best, taught thousands of students over the years, and released jazz books & recordings. Here in Detroit…
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Jacobs, Fred
WXYZ / WRIF: FM programming. Program director. References: Recent Sightings: Jacobs Media
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Sessoms-Jones, Carnell
WXYZ: Kelly & Company Producer, researcher, scriptwriter. References: Facebook
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Michigan Basketball, a Wrangle Unfolds As a Locker Videotape Unwinds
Joe LaPointe, in the New York Times, writes, “This strange tale of a tape involves a passionate locker-room speech, finger-pointing by several television broadcasters, many misunderstandings and a motivational tactic that might backfire and motivate the wrong team. It started last Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Ky., after Michigan beat Virginia in the Southeast Regional final.…
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One of the Sports Editing Teams
Sports has always been a fun part of broadcast news. Among many others, the following photo from the Chris Huebner retirement collection is a group that always worked well together. John Cwikla, Angela Tangalos, Chris Huebner and Stu Klitenic
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Cwikla, John
WXYZ: Sports producer, Executive Producer Broadcasting – January 18, 1988 Tweets by JohnCwikla References: Facebook Twitter
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Davis, Charles ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: If you have information about Chuck Davis, please post your comments below or use our Contact Page. Chuck is no longer with us, but worked at WXYZ during the 1950-60s.
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Arizona Missed Out on the Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017, BUT…
… if you were alive on June 16, 806, you would have seen this amazing solar event. Thinking back to that time in Arizona, I wonder exactly what the inhabitant’s of this future state thought.
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Sebastian Gorka Remains Despite Recent Firings
Amid the chatter of anti-Semitism and the white supremacist problems within the Trump administration, Sebastian Gorka remains on the tax payer’s payroll. In a letter to the President on May 2, 2017, members of Congress ask for the immediate dismissal of Trump’s senior White House counterterrorism advisor. The letter begins: As Members of the U.S.…
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Ross Reck: A Flight Attendant Shows Us Things Are Not as Bad as We Think They Are
Kind Acts My daughter’s friend made the following post on Facebook. The message is so good and so timely, I felt compelled to share it with you. “When I became a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, I thought I’d be dealing with nothing but jerks, unruly passengers and so forth, but I soon came to…
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Roll Over on One of Arizona’s Most Dangerous Road – AZ347
Another Slow Down for Morning Commuters Another roll over on Arizona 347 connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with the City of Maricopa. The accident occurred shortly before 7am on Monday, August 21, 2017, and primarily affected the southbound lanes. Northbound lanes almost cam to a standstill while the “rubber-neckers” took a look at the accident.…
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The Operations Crew
WXYZ: The heartbeat of the Station. The crew that kept everything running. Sylvia Struthers, Muriel “Pat’ Latimer, Lori Garbin (nee Kirby), Vivian Hoze, Anita Shiplett, Ken Smith
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Another Amazing Team – Anita, Mark, Eddie and Karen
Of the thousands of employees that have passed through WXYZ-TV, Southfield, Michigan, long lasting friendships were made. Anita Shiplett, Eddie Dorfman, Mark Noble and Karen Nicholson – Photo courtesy of Vivian Hoze
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WXYZ Reunion 2013 – Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler
Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler – 2013 Reunion Collection from Vivian Hoze Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler – 2013 Reunion Collection from Vivian Hoze
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Crozier, Robert – ‘Bob’
WXYZ: TV engineering. Video tape supervisor. Died: February 6, 2021, at age 95.
