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Baier, George
WRIF: FM Programming, personality. Jim Johnson and George Baier got together to become JJ and the Morning Crew
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Dungan, Troy
Troy Dungan – WFAA: TV weather. KTXD: TV weather.; WXYZ: 1974, TV weather. Started his trademark bow tie; WCAU: TV weather; KTRK: TV weather.; KWTX: 1958, TV weather.
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Jard III, L. “Marshall”
KTRK: Photographer Blog post by Mike McGuff In early July, I had a note that former abc13 KTRK photographer L. Marshall Jard III, 69, had passed away. What I didn’t have a chance to tell you about was his impact on Houston TV. With the passing of Jard, also passes a TV journalist who didn’t…
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Mosseri, Elie
Independent video editor. In his career spanning several decades, Elie has worked in film and television production, editing a variety of projects and programs. Working for companies including Allied Film and Video, Ford, Kmart Corp. and WKBD-TV, Elie has worked with the best and brightest in the television and industrial production community.
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Sales, Soupy – ‘Milton Supman’- ‘Milton Heinz’
Soupy Sales – WXYZ: Moved from Cleveland’s WJW-TV (Channel8) in 1953 to work at WXYZ. ; Deceased. Talent, The Soupy Sales Show.
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Kennedy, Bill (Willard)
CKLW: Afternoon movie host, 1956WKBD: Afternoon movie host, 1969 Bill Kennedy (born Willard Kennedy, June 27, 1908 – Jan 27, 1997) was a beloved Detroit TV icon who hosted Bill Kennedy’s Showtime and later Bill Kennedy at the Movies from the 1950s until his retirement in 1983. Kennedy donated his personal archive of ~300,000 Hollywood photos to the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1987. References:
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Prato, Lou
WDIV: News Director Died February 26, 2025 References: Lou Prato Obituary Lou Prato of State College passed away on February 26, 2025. Lou loved his wife, Carole, and their family. He spent his professional life in the television and radio news business as a well as being a writer, author and teacher. He fell in…
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Hardy, Christina
Christina Hardy – WDIV: Executive Assistant; WXYZ: Public Affairs and Community Relations.
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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).
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Kelly, Garry
WBMA: News DirectorWXYZ: TV news, writer, producer.WAFF: ProducerWTVF: Producer Recent Sightings: References:
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Shane, Don [Donald L.]
WXYZ: Sports Director. Retired on February 29, 2012, after 23 years with WXYZ-TV. Don died February 2023.WDIV: Sportscaster “Longtime Channel 7 sportscaster Don Shane has died at the age of 70, 7 Action News has learned. Don spent 23 years at WXYZ and no one had more fun on the air or covering our local…
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Ruzzin, Chris
WXYZ: Intern, Production Assistant Died on November 20, 2025. “Chris worked as an Intern at Channel 7 in the sports department under the leadership of Don Shane. Chris was born with a disability and later suffered a spinal injury which confined him to a wheelchair but that never held him back. He worked for numerous…
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Avery, Lou
WXYZ: If you have information about Lou, please drop us a note using the Comment section at the bottom of this page.
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Smith, Michelle
WXYZ: Videographer, Video Editor; KGUN: Master Control Operator; WKBD: Camera Operator, Lighting Manger, Floor Director; KWBA: Master Control Operator
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Wrobel, Philip
WXYZ: Creative Services Director; WTVR: Marketing Director; KARK: Creative Services Director
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Gilchrist, Grace
Grace Gilchrist – WXYZ: Station Manager – Longest serving V.P& General Manager of WXZ-TV.
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Findlater, Jeanne
Jeanne Findlater – WXYZ: Vice President and General Station Manager. (1979-1987); WKBD: Producer of the Lou Gordon Show and Hot Seat
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Huckman, Mike
Tapping into Mike’s rich background in broadcast journalism, including a decade covering the life sciences sector at CNBC, and in corporate communications, he brings the concision of a TV reporter, the strategy of a trusted advisor, as well as the empathy and honesty of a coach. As a member of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization Board…
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Lewis, Diana
WXYZ: TV News Anchor. Actress with performances opposite Sylvester Stallone in the box office favorites, Rocky and Rocky 5. She also appeared on TV shows including The Twilight Zone, Hunter, The Gary Shandling Show, Murder She Wrote, The Million Dollar Caper, and All My Children. References:
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Saarela, Jill
WPBN / WGTU: General ManagerWMAQ: Marketing DirectorWFLD: Account ExecutiveWXYZ: AE/Research Director References:
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Turner, Frank
WXYZ: TV news anchor and reporter, 1994-1998 and 2000-2007. Now with WNEM-TV5. Frank Turner’s Podcasting – Cave Radio Broadcasting (Facebook Page) References: Frank Turner at WNEM-TV, Fling-Saginaw, Michigan Frank Turner, Author Neal Rubin: The long-timers at at Harper House know him, but some of the newcomers to the drug treatment center don’t, at least not at…
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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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Holfeld, Mike
WKMG: TV news reporter. As of April 2024, celebrating 25 years with WKMG. – Retired June, 2024, after 25 years with WKMG. WXYZ: TV news reporter.
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Anderson, Pete
WXYZ: TV Engineering, Technical Director. Retire after 36 years on January 19, 2019. Pete started out at WRIF with Mark Zahnow and Eddie Durrschmidt. [Thanks to Cathy Alfafara for the updated information. 01/16/2020]
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Sieger, Alan
WXYZ: Staging.Deceased: August 30, 1947 – October 21, 2023 “Allan Richard Sieger, age 76, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 30, 1947 to his late parents Lucille and Dexter Sieger Sr. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Phyllis (Mary Phyl); siblings: Dexter C.…
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Doerner, Wanda
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editiing Wanda Doerner with one of her Emmy awards for her amazing editing skills – From the Terry Pochert’s retirement collection. Wanda retired on October 31, 2023, after 41 years with the station. References:
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Campbell, Mike [Director]
WXYZ: Director 06/27/2025 WXYZ-TV director Mike Campbell retiring after 21 years at Broadcast House. [WXYZ.com, June 27, 2025 – Mike Campbell is Retiring]
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Handelsman, Steve
NBC Network: Reporter WXYZ: Reporter (1978-1984). January 5, 2017, Steve Handelsman, “Retiring from NBC. 33 years. Ready for new challenges …and to chill. But I will so miss my peeps in all the crazy places.” Food and Friends References: Follow Connert Media, Inc.’s board WXYZ Alumni and Staff on Pinterest.
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Herrington, Jim
WXYZ: TV news reporter, host of Spotlight on the News. (1965-1993). College classmate of William Fyffe “Bill”, graduates of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. References:
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Kast, Brett
WXYZ: Reporter, Meteorologist Brett Kast is a reporter at WXYZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. He has covered a variety of stories, including breaking news, community events, and investigative pieces. Before joining WXYZ, he worked at other news stations, gaining experience in broadcast journalism. Brett is known for his engaging reporting style and dedication…
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Davis, Derrick
WXYZ: Engineering. Beyond his technical responsibilities, he is actively involved in community mentorship through the program “Encourage Me I’m Young” (EMIY), demonstrating his commitment to both his profession and community engagement. References:
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Hensley-MacLeod, Patty
WXYZ: TV Engineering. Retire after 44 years with the station. July 17, 2018 – Passed away from a traumatic brain injury received during a fall on July 13, 2018. Her co-workers, family and friends were in shock at her passing. She was loved by many. Patty was born on January 1, 1955. Memorial Service Flyer…
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Kelly, John (nee Kelin)
WXYZ: TV talent. Co-host with Marilyn Turner of Kelly and Company and Good Afternoon Detroit. Avid horseman.
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Smilovitz, Bernie
Longtime WDIV-TV sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz joined the station in 1986 and departed on July 1, 2024 as the result of a voluntary retirement package.
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Meloni, Rod
Voluntary retirement offer after almost 30 years at the station. His last day was July 1, 2024.
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Scillian, Devin
Annoounces retirement from WDIV after 30 years. Last newscast will be December 13, 2024.
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Allen, Debbie
WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit (GAD) Talent on several Good Afternoon Detroit segments and appeared as guest. Also interviewee on many local news segments.
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LewAllen, Dave
Thirty-five years to the day since he walked in the door at Broadcast House, Dave LewAllen announced he will retire from 7 Action News in April. LewAllen, a pillar of Detroit television news, first joined the station as a sports reporter in 1988.
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Kraft, Walter
Walter Kraft, former News Director of WXYZ-TV in Southfield, Michigan, now Vice President for Communications with Eastern Michigan University.
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Bill Bonds with Wanda Doerner
“It was the year I won my first Emmy – First Place for Editing in the UPI TV Awards and placed as a finalist in the New York International Film Festival for Editing. Nothing beats a brag photo with Bill Bonds to celebrate those victories.” – Wanda Doener
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Cook, Don
WEWS: EngineeringWXYZ: Engineering, technical director. References:
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Alan, Lee
WXYZ: Co-host of Club 1270 with Joel Sebastian. Evening WXYZ-AM disc jockey. Lee Alan’s “On the Horn”. Circa 1962. Click Here for a full list of WXYZ Alumni and Staff. With permission of Lee Alan, the following was posted on Facebook on December 23, 2015. SEEING RED – – – Years ago I was working…
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Aguilar, Corinne
WXYZ: TV News. References: Follow Connert Media, Inc.’s board WXYZ Alumni and Staff on Pinterest.
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Burke, Kelly
Kelly grew up in Farmington, Michigan. Went to the University of Detroit. First job as a reporter at 21 at WEWS, TV, Cleveland – 1968.
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Hoffman, John
WTVT: News Director WTOG: Retired 2024 References:
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Kleist, Mary Kay
WXYZ: Weather.WFLA: WBBM: References:
