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LaVelle, Rhonda Errer
WXYZ: News Director. Previously Executive Producer at WDIV; News Director at KPRC. WKBD: WNEM: WMYD: References: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Rhonda LaVelle joins WXYZ, WMYD as news director – June 6, 2016 (PDF) Tweets by rhondaerrer
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WXYZ Reunion Group Photos
WXYZ: Group photographs from September 20-21, 2013. Photograph by Andrzej Milosz/WXYZ-TV. Reunion Recap
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Herman, Rob
WXYZ: Technical Director WEYI: Senior Newscast Director References: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Vimeo
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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: YourObserver.com – Funneral Details (PDF) A newscast for the masses: the history of Detroit television news By Tim Kiska
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Wade, Vince
WXYZ: News investigative reporter. Recent online reports by Vince Wade: The End is Near for White Rule Stuff Democrats Don’t Talk About China Wants to Rule the World The Irishman Didn’t Kill Jimmy Hoffa My Name Is Vince Wade References: The Detroit News, Oralandar Brand-Williams, February 24, 2021 – Richard Wershe Jr.’s longtime lawyer, Ralph…
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Ken Hissong with Soup Sales
Picture courtesy of Ken Hissong. Picture taken while Ken was working for a Public Relations firm in 1999 while doing a promotion for Great Lakes Crossing. Thanks Ken!
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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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Fowler (nee Larsen), Nancy
WXYZ: TV news writer. Local Emmy award for Outstanding Late News, WXYZ-TV Detroit and Education Writers Association award for ‘Making the Grade’ news series, WXYZ-TV Detroit Recent Sightings: St. Louis Beacon References: NancyMFlowler.com Facebook LinkedIn
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LoCicero, Tom
WXYZ: TV programming. Writer/Producer. WDIV: References: TVLoCicero.com Facebook LinkedIn
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Brown, Dan
WXYZ: Director of Broadcast Operations. References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Palace Sports & Entertainment
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Brandstatter, Jim
WXYZ: Sports broadcaster. Married to Robbie timmons, another WXYZ alumni. This is an inside look at the magical chemistry between Dan Dierdorf and Jim Brandstatter in the UM Football IMG Radio booth! Both were on the 1969 & 70 Bo Schembechler teams and have been re-teamed for the radio broadcasts over the IMG Michigan Sports…
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Ross Reck: Laughter is Power Medicine for Our Mind and Body
Recently, my wife and I were remarking about how much better we feel the day after we’ve spent the evening with friends. This notion piqued my curiosity, and I spent several evenings on the internet looking for a possible cause—was it the company, the conversation, or the laughter. It didn’t take long for me to…
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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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Mannino, Raymond – “Ray”
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editing. Retired: May, 2013. [June 16, 1948 – August 12, 2021] References: Obituary (PDF)
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Al Volker – Short satire clip upon Jim Herrington’s Retirement
Jim Herrington was a long time political reporter for television station WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan. Jim was respected by all the employees including the writers and producers. Al Volker, one of the finest producer at the station during that era, always chided Jim Herrington for his thriftiness.
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James Blanchard – Jim Herrington Retirement from WXYZ-TV
James Blanchard, former governor of Michigan, wishing Jim Herrington the best on his retirement from WXYZ-TV, Detroit, Michigan. Jim Herrington was the premier political reporter for the station during his entire career and was respected by both political parties. James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American politician, attorney, and former diplomat from…
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Sander Levin – Jim Herrington Retirement
Jim Herrington retired from WXYZ-TV, Detroit. Jim was an institution at the station covering everything from general reporting to politics. American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2019, representing Michigan’s 9th congressional district (numbered as the 17th District from 1983 to 1993 and as the 12th District from…
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Volker, Al
WXYZ: TV news writer and producer. Died on January 6, 2014, at his home in Hoover, Alabama. Al worked at WXYZ-TV from January 1976 through November 1979. He attended the University of Miami, Class of 1966. He attended high schools both Morgantown, WV and Coral Gables, FL. Memorial services were private by his family. References:…
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Crawford, Donella
WXYZ: TV news, Producer. Retired on December 5, 2014, after more than 40 years of work at WXYZ in many roles of Producer. Donella Crawford’s last story as producer before retirement. Donella Crawford – Yes, that’s a typewriter with White Out References: Facebook LinkedIn
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WXYZ Thanks Their 25 Year Employees
Vic Adams, Ray Aiken, Dan Angelich, Porter Bourne, Jim Brinn, John Doran, Lou Dumon, Hal Dushane, Don Farmer, Jack Flechsig, West Govier, John Gulevich, Len Hogg, Paul Jantke Jr, Charlie Kocher, Zack Lee, Harry Lenk, Chet Mitchell, John McGraw, Dick McNutt, Dave Orell, Elza Runkle, Kurt Schmeisser, Kenny Weagel, Mason Weaver Jr, Jack Weir, Leo…
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ABC in Detroit by Kurt R. Schmeisser
Archive Copy from American Radio History “WXYZ, ABC in Detroit, was purchased by the American Broadcasting Company during the year 1946. At the time of this purchase, it was generally believed that the engineers who were then members of the IBEW, would switch to another union. An NLRB election however, proved otherwise and today there…
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Scratching the Surface: Adventures in Storytelling (Painted Turtle) by Harvey Ovshinsky
Shttps://amzn.to/3hWvNQfcratching the Surface: Adventures in Storytelling is a deeply personal and intimate memoir told through the lens of Harvey Ovshinsky’s lifetime of adventures as an urban enthusiast. He was only seventeen when he started The Fifth Estate, one of the country’s oldest underground newspapers. Five years later, he became one of the country’s youngest news…
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Many Gatherings at WXYZ Cultivated Many Friendships
Bill Bonds (background, left), Mary Collins, Milda Skorupskas, Bob Crozier
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Gilchrist, Grace
WXYZ: Station Manager Longest serving V.P& General Manager of WXZ-TV. Joined WXYZ in 1986 as GSM and was made Station Manager in 1989. Became VP/GM in 1995, leaving a legacy of rating & Community leadership.Awarded NAB Service to America Award, Peabodys and the “Gracie” as well as numerous Emmy’s. Named to the Michigan Broadcasting Hall…
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Harms, Steve
KMGH: Talent KOAA: Talent WXYZ: TV sports and news. References Facebook
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Parquet-Taylor, Andrea
KCBS–KCAL: News Director KTVT and KTXA: Station Manager WXYZ: Writer, producer, news director. July 9, 2018, Broadcasting Cable, Jon Lafayette – CBS Names Parquet-Taylor Station Manager in Dallas, “CBS has named Andrea Parquet-Taylor VP and station manager of its TV stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Parquet-Taylor, who had been VP and news director for the…
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Steve Handlesman Back to Cycling
Feeling good! Armed Forces Challenge Ride gold medal. 90km (about 59 mi) at 20.5mph. Big step back to normalcy after two knee replacements.
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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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Happy New Year 1981 – WXYZ Studios
WXYZ: Celebrating the coming of the new near just before midnight on December 31, 1981, after the 11pm news. Yes, those are real typewriters in the foreground. Back Row: John Armand, Steve Kremer, Wanda Doerner, Barb Horner, Dayna Eubanks, John Gross, Sharon Slivko,Kneeling: Terry Pochert, Rick Eyler There is some thought that the image of…
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Edwards, Tara
WXYZ: TV news reporter. WTAE: News reporter. WNEM: News reporter/Anchor. WSMH: News Reporter/Anchor. WJRT: Newsroom Assistant A lawsuit has been filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against WXYZ-TV and it’s parent company Scripps Media, accusing them of failing to stop sexual harassment. [March 7, 2018] “Attorney Geoffrey Fieger accused WXYZ-TV…
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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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Bar, Glenn
WXYZ: TV news producer. WSDP: Student operated radio station. The station said farewell to WXYZ Executive Producer Glenn Bar, who is retiring from Channel 7 after 31 years at the station. Glenn has covered it all and seen it all since starting as an intern in 1985. References: LinkedIn WXYZ.com, September 29, 2017 – Revered WXYZ…
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Ybarra, Rosalinda (nee Barndollar)
WXYZ: TV programming and news library and archivist. References: Facebook Linkedin
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Westbrook, Gary
Turner Broadcasting: Broadcast/IT Systems Engineering Supervisor. Retired from Turner Broadcasting Entertainment Networks Dec. 2017. WXYZ: Engineering, videographer. Recent Sightings: Turner Broadcasting References: LinkedIn
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Anchored: A Journalist’s Search for Truth
Mort Crim has reported on major conflicts around the world for more than four decades and was a major inspiration for Will Ferrell’s performance in the movie Anchorman. Crim’s memoir takes readers behind the camera to show what life was like when the local anchorman was as revered as the professional athlete, and just as…
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Ross, Cheryl Ann
WXYZ: TV producer for the production department. WDIV: WJBK: References: Facebook Glover Ross Productions
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Glaser, Garrett
WXYZ: Producer, Writer, Reporter, Consulting Curriculum Vitae (PDF) Recent Sightings: Wikipedia – Garrett Glaser Glaser Media Social Media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PDF Resume
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Gordon, Guy
WXYZ: TV news reporter and anchor, 1984-2005. WDIV: Moved to WDIV until December 21, 2016. January 2, 2017, Guy Gordon will host from 3-5pm on WJR. References: Guy Gordon – Photo from Facebook – Day 1 of new job/new medium. Pulling a twofer! Getting started filling in for Paul W. and then the debut of…
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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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Saunders, Kent
WXYZ: TV News Videographer, Edit Supervisor/Video Specialist. 2005- WDIV: Freelance Photographer WJBK: Freelance Photographer WTVR: Chief Photographer The Weather Channel: Photographer WOTV: Chief Photographer WZZM: Photographer WAVY: Photographer/Editor References:
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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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Kremer, Steve
WXYZ: TV news executive producer. References: Recent Sightings; Kremer Marketing and Media Relations, St. Jospeh, Michigan.
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GAD: 1986 – Burton Cummings
Burton Cummings is interviewed from Harpo’s for Good Afternoon Detroit in 1986. He performs “Just Another Crazy Kid” and “No Sugar Tonight.” Interviewed by Glenn Pearson References: Wikipedia – Burton Cummings
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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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Retirement for Dean Erskin and Jim Powers
Retirement is both happy and sad. Sad to say goodbye to the pillars of WXYZ. When film was king at WXYZ, both Dean and Jim were czars of editing. When the station changed from film to video tape they remained the czars everyone looked up to.
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Enough to Be Dangerous: One Agent’s Life in TV News and Rock & Roll by Mort Meisner
Mort Minces No Words As a child in racially turbulent Detroit, Mort Meisner witnessed an attack on a black boy as white parents shouted the n-word and threw rocks to protest bussing to integrate his elementary school in 1960. A short time later, seven-year-old Mort stood helpless and crying as white teens yelled slurs at…
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Thurber, Ray
WXYZ: Scripps Howard Vice President of Engineering. References: Technology Leadership Award (PDF) StudioDaily.com – June 25, 2014 – Station Moves to Final Cut Pro (PDF)
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Major, Dwight
WXYZ: TV engineering, news eng editing. Dwight Major – Original Photo in the Terry Pochert collection
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