Biscoe-Bailey, Doris

WXYZ: TV news talent, anchor, and reporter from1972-2000 on Channel Seven, Detroit.  Feature reporter at WGPR-FM, 107.5

Died: June 7, 2024

Doris doing one of thousands of interviews while at WXYZ-TV, Detroit.  Photo used with Doris’ permission.  Read more about blacks who helped to define radio [TV] in Detroit by reading Ken Coleman’s book, “Soul On Air” available at  www.onthisdaydetroit.com

Doris Biscoe with Jac LeGoff and John Kelly – Doris Biscoe, one of the most gracious reporters and anchors, finishes up a story about an alternative milk product, but the other anchors, Jac LeGoff and John Kelly have a surprise for the viewers.

References:

• The Detroit Free Press, June 10, 2024 – Former WXYZ Anchor Dies (PDF)
• WXYZ.com – Doris Biscoe, pioneering former WXYZ anchorwoman, dies at 77 – The broadcasting icon reported and anchored at Channel 7 for over 25 years
• Facebook
• Last known addresses: Clarkston, MI; Suitland, MD
• Tidbit: Doris “played” a news reporter in The Rosary Murders; portions filmed in Detroit.

• WXYZ 1989 Promo with Rich Fisher and Doris Biscoe

• 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

• Doris with Michael Collins

  

• Phil Nye Celebration

  

• WXYZ Promo – Tell ’em you are from Detroit

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  Bill Bonds, Doris Biscoe-Bailey, Rob Kress, Diana Lewis, Steve Gargiola, John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Jay Berry, Jerry Hodak, Rich Fisher, Dayna Eubanks

  Check out how the music track played in other cities:

  This American Life

• Always A Great Time At Channel Seven Parties

  

• Just Some of the WXYZ Team