Category: General
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WXYZ at Three Forks, Montana
Back in 1973, Ch 7 sent me, John Fuller an Earl Wilson to Three Forks Montana to cover the abduction of a girl on vacation with her family from a tent. The girl was from Farmington, Michigan, where I was raised.
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Hennes, Bill
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in CKLW – Windsor, Ontario, General, Home, Journalism, Personnel, WBRB – Buckhannon, WV, WBXX – Knoxville, TN, WIBM – Jackson, MI, WJEF – Lafayette, IN, WKLO – Louisville, KY, WLIIN – Durant, MS, WMAQ – Chicago, IL, WNHC – New Haven, CT, WTAC – Burton, MI, WTNH – New Haven, CT, WTRX – Flint, MI, WXYZ – Detroit, MIWXYZ: Programming.WNHC (WTNH): When at WNHC, aka Wild Willy Mitchell (1960s).WBXX:WBRB:WLIN:WJEF:CKLW:WMAQ:WIBM:WTRX:WTAC:WKLO: References:
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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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The Dave LewAllen Podcast – Episode 24 – Bill Proctor, on the injustice of wrongful convictions
Bill Proctor is best known for his many years as a news and investigative reporter for WXYZ-TV in Detroit.
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Rogulski, Ken
WHMI: Morning News AnchorWJR: Newscaster / ReporterKODA: FM On Air Talent & Program Director References:
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Media All Stars Hockey Team in 1971
Here are some of the Detroit media play for charities against the Detroit Lions prior to a Junior Olympic Red Wings game in 1971
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Eliot, Sonny (nee Marvin Eliot Schlossberg)
Proud veteran and Detroit resident loved by the people of metro Detroit. A real class act.
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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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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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WXYZ Radio Wins Peabody Award
Winter’s Fear: The Children, the Killer, the Search WXYZ Radio wins the Broadcast Industry’s Top Honor. The George Foster Peabody Award for “Winter’s Fear: The Children, The Killer, The Search” – Tonight, at 10 PM WXYZ Radio is proud to rebroadcast the award-winning documentary “Winter’s Fear: The Children, the Killer, The Search.” Moderator David Newman…
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Clinton River Rescue
Fortunately, Dave Meinhard, photographer, and Heather Catallo, Reporter, were on the scene to help with the rescue.
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Oops! Microwave Truck Mishap at Fox43
Generally broadcast microwave trucks have interlocks which prevent truck from being driven when the mast is not fully down and in the locked position. Not sure what happened in this case.
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AFL-CIO Resolution Between IATSE and IBEW
The IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) has charged IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators) with violating Section 20 and Section 2 of Article XX. IATSE has charged the IBEW with violation of Sections 2 and 3 of the same Article
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WXYZ staff earns 10 awards at the 38th Michigan Emmy Awards
June 18, 2016 – The 38th Michigan Emmy Awards at the MotorCity Casino Sound Board Theater. WXYZ staff earned 10 awards at the ceremony.
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Reggie Hall and Don Shane nominated for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
WXYZ.com, May 5, 2022 – WXYZ’s Don Shane, Reggie Hall on 2022 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot
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April 10, 1970 – F4 Jet Crash Claims Nine Lives
As a member of a small group of broadcasters that served in Thailand with the American Forces Thailand Network (AFTN), we remember those who lost their lives on April 10, 1970, at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, when a F-4 Jet crashed into the broadcast center. TSgt Jack A. Hawley (37), Wakeman, OH SSgt James T. Howard…
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Henderson, Dan
WXYZ: AM disc jockey. WKNR: AM disc jockey. References: LinkedIn Aircheck – www.mcrfb.com – July 19, 1976 – mp3 (archive) Shaklee Corporation – Henderson Marketing Group
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The Lone Ranger: The Early Years, 1933 to 1937
Available on Amazon.com by Martin Gram and Terry Salomonson This is the book that was decades in the making. When The Lone Ranger premiered on the evening of January 31, 1933, no one involved with the creation of the program suspected that “Hi-Yo, Silver!” would become an expression that would enter America’s lexicon. For more…
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WDIV’s Kevin Dietz Jailed
Kevin Dietz Refused a Breathalyzer test “The station’s vice president and general manager, Marla Drutz, issued a statement expressing support: “Kevin has been forthright and accepted full responsibility and expressed remorse. He is taking appropriate steps to deal this situation and we believe that Kevin will continue to be an important contributor to WDIV now…
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WXYZ Alumni Met at Roy Hobbs Baseball
“Special for my WXYZ-TV Channel 7 friends!! Playing baseball this week with our colleague Glenn Therrien in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Ft. Myers, FLA. A great week with a bunch of great guys. Special thanks to Gary Gavlinski for the great job managing! Made it through the first round of playoffs with a…
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Heng, Sandy
WXYZ: TV news reporter. WSYX: Reporter References: LinkedIn University of Michigan News, May 3, 2002 – Journalism Fellows named for next academic year (PDF)
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Newsroom Under Construction at WXYZ
Temporary newsroom while new facilities are being constructed and remodeled. The entire newsroom operations including production, editing, writing and anything else seemed to be piled into a single studio for about three months. It was a time where we really got to know each other.
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The Macabees Building
Several version of postcards have been distributed through the 1930s of famous buildings throughout the United States. The Macabees Building was always a favorite since several floors contains the first studios of WXYZ television.. Many of the staff listed in our database were initially located here before the new studios were built in Southfield, Michigan.
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WXYZ: Play by Play
WXYZ Michigan Radio Net Feature Programs. Opening Baseball Game, Play by Play, Tigers vs. White Sox, Today 3:45pm. WXYZ and Michigan Radio Network. Harry Heilmann and Harold True at the microphone, Comiskey Park, Chicago. Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Corporation, 300 Madison Theater Bldg.
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Bob and Ann Shanks
WXYZ: Creators Good Afternoon Detroit from October 1982 through June 1986. References: New York Times, Neil Genzlinger, October 15, 2020 – Bob Shanks, Influential TV Executive, Dies at 88
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7 Friends and Family
September 21, 2013 Posting just for the fun of it. Everyone had a GREAT Time! Vist the RECAP PAGE! The “7” Family and Friends Reunion is CONFIRMED for Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Club Venetian in Madison Heights (see attached flyer). The cost is $50.00 per person which includes dinner. Please make your check…
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St. Patrick’s Day Dan Spectacular
WXYZ: Clipping from the Detroit Free Press – March 15, 1963 (Page 32).
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PR Newswire – Michael J. McCanham
Press Release from June 29, 1993. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 29 /PRNewswire/ — Michael J. McCanham has been named assignment manager for WXYZ-TV/Channel 7. McCanham’s appointment was effective Monday, June 28. The announcement was made by WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 News Director Walter Kraft. Most recently, McCanham was assignment editor for WDIV TV/Channel 4 in Detroit. Previously, McCanham worked as assignment editor for WJBK TV/Channel 2 and…
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Making a Difference in Seminole County
By Bill Ernst and the publisher of Seminole magazine. (c) 2004 – Reprint with permission. (PDF) If WKMG’s Mike Holfeld looks confident unraveling a mystery or reporting the latest scam, it may be because he’s doing precisely what he has always wanted to do. “I’ve known since I was five years old that I wanted…
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Retirements at WXYZ: Dave Riley, Rich Nevins, Mike Rivard, Mark Zahnow
Colleagues from past and present gathered at WXYZ‘s Broadcast House this afternoon to celebrate the retirement of four longtime station employees. Mark Zahnow, Mike Rivard, Dave Riley and Rich Nevins are not names you would know from watching 7 Action News. Each has worked behind the scenes to make our newscasts great and to keep…
