Category: Journalism
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Runyon, Arthur – ‘Art’
WXYZ: TV programming, director and floor director.Birth/Passing: May 21, 1926 – June 26, 2015 References: Wixie’s Wonderland, Page 65 Dan BrownAugust 21, 1991 It is with regret that I must inform you that at the end of September I am leaving WXYZ. After more than 30 years it is not easy to leave a connection…
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Downs, Hugh
ABC Network: 20/20. NBC Network: The Today Show host/talent. “It all begins with good communications.” – Hugh Downs, The Hugh Downs School of Human Communications Dave Riley “He was Good Afternoon Detroit’s [WXYZ] very first studio guest in October 1982.” [Facebook] Su DeOrlow Goodman, “One month after I started at wxyz, Hugh Downs and his…
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Ross, Douglas
WXYZ: TV news. Worked for WXYZ-TV Detroit as an economic, political analyst and news coverage on the Michigan Gubernatorial race. References: University of Michigan Library
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Fifty to Forever by Hugh Downs
An encouraging source book for aging parents and their families explores eldercare options, including day care and home care, challenges the misconception of age and helplessness, and provides ways to anticipate future needs. Booklist, “Downs’ brief essays, almost sound bites, hit upon many of the most significant issues of aging, from caring for elderly parents…
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Margolis, Sherry
WJBK: Reporter/Anchor. – Retired from WJBK, June 30, 2020. Bob Giles, “Last day on air for FOX2 Anchor Sherry Margolis. 36 years on Channel 2. A true class act who will be missed.”
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The WXYZ News Water Promo
Who remembers the “famous” WXYZ News Water Promo. Taped in the garage and at a neighboring high school pool with a underwater training window, it was a blast to do. Tom Polk was the master mind. Cameo appearances in the outtakes include Larry Paulus, Don Ritter and Alan Sieger. Terry Pochert in the scuba gear.
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Brodley, Sheldon – “Shel”
WXYZ: TV engineering. From the Brother Rice High School Student Parent Handbook 2013-14, “The school logo is the Warrior Head. The school nickname is the Warriors. The late Mr. Sheldon Brodley, a football coach and long time friend of Brother Rice, was responsible for our present logo. In 1969, he asked Jack Flechsig, Art Director…
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Donahue, Phil
WLWD (WDTN): The Phil Donahue Show WHIO: Morning news anchor WABJ: Program Director KYW: Production Assistant References: Wikipedia
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Van Messel, Jimmy
WXYZ: TV news executive producer under Bill Fyffe and Phil Nye. Worked with Kelly Burke in Washington, DC.
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Rose, Ron
WXYZ: Radio talent. References: LinkedIn Facebook / Ron Rose Productions Recent Sightings: Ron Rose Milagro
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Rogers, Eddie
WXYZ: AM, Circa 1975. Recent Sightings: Ford Motor Company – District Manager, Detroit Region Eddie Rogers Productions
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After A Day of News Gathering
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Robinson, Dave
WXYZ: TV news producer. Died serving as news director in Portland, Maine. Born in Scotland on February 25, 1944 and died at the age of 42.
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Klitenic, Stu
WXYZ: Sports reporter. The Spartanburg Herald, May 20, 1977 American Jewish Life, June 2005 References: Wikipedia LinkedIn
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Rodammer, Wallace – ‘Wally’
WXYZ: TV Chief Engineer. Died May 9, 2020. KTSB: Chief Engineer References: Obituary (PDF)
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Rideout, Aletha
WXYZ: Promotions Producer. WNEM: WJBK: References: Facebook LinkedIn
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Riddell, Reid
WXYZ: TV news ENG videographer. Recent sightings: Riddell Television Productions; LinkedIn.com
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Turnbough, Dorcene
WXYZ: Secretary to Nancy Gallagher in Personnel and then moved to Programming to work with Bob Woodruff. Sadly, she passed away in Fall, 1999.
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Rhoades, Jimmy
WXYZ: Detroit bureau host of Scripps Howard’s The List. Deal of the Day, Healthy Living, It’s Michigan Made. WRCJ: References: Twitter The List Facebook LinkedIn Personal Website
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Wait, Tom J. – TJ
WXYZ: TV News Reporter. 2008-2013. KCAL: References: Facebppl/cp, Twitter – KCAL LinkedIn
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Reynolds, Joey
WXYZ: Radio disc jockey for a short time starting on April 19, 1966 through ????? WFIL: WIBG: WIXY: Radio Disk Jockey WDRC: KRTH: KMPC: KQV: WOR: WNBC: WKBW: WKWK: WWOL: References: Wikepedia Trax and Grooves, July 2017 – Joey Reynolds
