Category: Journalism
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Owens, Terry
WMAR: Anchor KPIX: Reporter WXYZ: TV news writer. WGPR: News Intern Terry Owens – Permission and photo by Rod Coffee References: Facebook
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Ciaverilla, Annmarie
WXYZ: Senior Designer and Art Director – September 1989 through August 2001. References: Recent Sighting: xpedx, a Veritiv Company Facebook LinkedIn
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The Three Mustaches at WXYZ
Lee Volchoff, Bruce Hamilton, Nick Wetherby – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection
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Machesky, Paul
WXYZ: TV news WJBK: Assignment Editor KSDK: Night Assignment Editor/Coordinator for Live Coverage KGAN: News Director Broadcasting – March 24, 1986
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Mermelstein, Aaron
KSDK: Special Features Reporter WSM: Senior Reporter
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A Busy Newsroom at WXYZ – Circa 1980s
Harry Greener, ?????, Glenn Bar, Andrea Parquet, Donella Crawford, ?????, Steve Kremer, ?????, Al Upchurch, ?????, Glenn Therrien, ?????, Terry Owens – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection
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Fredrick, Ronald – ‘Ron’
WXYZ: TV Network Sales. Article with quotes from Ron Fredrick References: Broadcasting – February 28, 2000 (PDF) J. Walter Thompson
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Cleeves, Thomas A.
WXYZ: TV engineering and video editor. Eaton Rapids, Michigan – Thomas Allen Cleeves, born on April 14, 1949 passed away on June 27th 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona at age 62. Son of Kenneth and Geraldine (Finch) Cleeves, Tom was born and raised in Eaton Rapids and Graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1967. He then…
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Hare, John
ABC Network: ABC owned radio Group President KSCS: FM, 1996 President and General Manager along with managerial responsibilities for several Detroit stations. WBAP: AM, 1986 President and General Manager KTKS: FM, 1984 Vice President and General Sales Manager WRIF: FM, 1980 Vice President and General Sales Manager WRQX: FM, General Sales Manager KXYZ: AM/FM, 1969…
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Love Finds You In Charm – Date Disaster
Congratulations to the Meg Whitman. She plays a lead role, an Amish girl in this television movie. Her proud parents are David Whitman and Carol Coughlin Whitman. Dave was an anchor WXYZ back in the 70’s . Carol was the news director at WRIF FM . Meg Whitman, daughter of David Whitman and Carol Coughlin…
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WXYZ Staff Buys New Homes
Benny Kyte, John Osgood Hart, and Emmet Leib, all of the staff of WXYZ, Detroit, have bought new homes recently. Kyte also has been shopping for a cradle. – Radio Daily, June 4, 1937, Page 8
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NEA Radio Broadcasts over WWJ and WXYZ
The annual convention of the National Education Association, to be held June 26 to July 1 [1037] at Detroit, will be marked by five broadcasts over the NBC networks. Originating in the studios of WWJ and WXYZ, NBC affiliates in Detroit, the program will include talks by noted educators attending the convention and a dramatic…
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Miller, Bruce
WXYZ: TV production, Staff Annoucer. WXYZ Radio Creative Production Director. WNOR: Director of Production References: RealRadio.com
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Coughlin-Whitman, Carol
WXYZ: WRIF-FM, Jan 1976 through April 1979, News Director. Married to David Whitman. References: Facebook
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Greenberg, Marty
WXYZ: Mr. Martin G. Greenberg, also known as Marty, was a Director of Bulkley Capital, L.P. He has served on the Boards of the National Association of Broadcasters, National Radio Broadcasters, and Radio Advertising Bureau. Mr. Greenberg possesses more than 33 years experience in the radio broadcast industry, having held positions at Emmis Broadcasting, A.H.…
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Klemm, Greenberg and Miller Position Changes
WXYZ: Radio changes position of employees. David R. Klemm, Marty Greenberg, Bruce Miller. Billboard Magazine, October 24, 1964 References: Billboard Magazine – October 24, 1964
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Seleski, Gary
WXYZ: System Support Engineer. Recent Sightings Fox Sports Detroit References: LinkedIn
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Schlaff, Gary
WXYZ: Sales research director. Retired: September 2014. References: Farmington Brewing Company, Farmington, Michigan Farmington Voice – November 14, 2014 (PDF) Facebook
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Trip Kraniak Retirement Party – A Great Send Off From WXYZ-TV
WXYZ: Wishing a great retirement to Trip Kraniak. This photo is an amazing group picture of an amazing technical support team for WXYZ-TV. Retirement gathering, October 2015, for Trip Kraniak group photo. WXYZ Engineering Guru’s at Gary Schlaff’s – Farmington Brewing Company Backrow: Bob Malik, David Krofchok Center: Ron Breitner, Reid Neumann, George Cwiek, Chris Allen Trip Kraniak, Kirk Allen Front: Bill Bruff, Don Cook, Steve Pelletier
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Dunn Resnik, Jamie
Freelance TV producer/writer in the Denver area ABC Network: Producer WXYZ: 1996-2000 Writer, producer.
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Kryscynski, Traci (nee Ditchie)
WJBK: Writer WXYZ: Mid-1990s first as an intern and PA, then as a writer. Tweets by tditchiefox2
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Solomon, Lee
Bloomfield Community TV: Editor, technical director, floor director, camera, teleprompter operator WJBK: 2000s Editor, playback operator and tape coordinator WXYZ: 1995-1999 Editor, playback operator
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Terry Pochert’s Retirement from WXYZ
Stairs: ?????, Harry Greener Back Row: Guy Gordon, Megan Saunders, ?????, Eileen Greener, Dave Riley, ?????, Steve Lawrence, Ray Mannino, ?????, Scott Wolan, ?????, Eddie Dorfman Middle Row: ?????, Terry ?????, Shelly Greenberg, Chris Huebner, Tom Cleeves, Jim Dunlap Kneeling: ?????, Terry Pochert, Rosa Ybarra, Wanda Doerner, ?????,?????, Lynn, Chris Dunlap, ????? Can you…
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Kostan, Steve
WXYZ / WRIF: FM programming, personality. References: Facebook
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Free Concert On The Plaza – June 8, 1982
Bilboard Magazine – June 12, 1982 – DETROIT — WRIF and Dr. Pepper kick off the second annual “Free Concerts On The Plaza” series Tuesday, set for June 8 (Tuesday) with Bitter Sweet Alley set for the opening act. Nine noontime concerts featuring top local rock bands will follow on consecutive Tuesdays. WRIF personalities Steve…
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Just Prior to the Six PM News
WXYZ: It’s always hussle bussle prior to any newscast. Here the six o’clock producer, Bob Clinkingbeard is finalizing the rundown for the newscast along with the writers and executive producers.
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Emmy Award in 1990 For Homeless Series
WXYZ: Donella Crawford and Herman Mckalpain were nominated for an emmy in 1990 for a Homeless series, 6 Parts on the 11pm news on wxyz-Ch. 7
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Good Afternoon Detroit – WXYZ’s Afternoon Entertainment Show
WXYZ: Afternoon entertainment show. Good Afternoon Detroit Second Anniversary Show that features an overall “Dynasty” theme. aired November 1984[1] References: YouTube.com Bob and Ann Shanks
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GAD – Good Afternoon Detroit Anniversary Show 1984
Help us name the people we are missing from the caption. Back Row: Dex Sieger, Chris Stepien, Pete, Jim Ochs, ?????, Junie Bond, Tom Cleeves, Randy Silverman, Harriet Rotter, Jillayne Pautsch, Gene Taylor, ?????, Synka Curtis, John Kelly, Glenn Pearson, Gail Parker, Shirley Eder, Geoff Brock, Doug Kole, Bob Dear, Sioux DeOrlow Goodman, Tom McKinnon, Yanni…
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Diana Lewis and Herman McKalpain – Christmas
Diana Lewis and Herman McKalpain [Facebook] – Photo credit ?????
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Herman McKalpain and Nelson Burg at WXYZ Party
WXYZ: Over the course of decades, there were always parties. The parties built many friendships between co-workers and helped create an environment in the 1980s-90s that made the station number one in the market. Herman McKalpain and Nelson Burg – Original photo from the Terry Pochert retirement collection.
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Clooney, Betty
WXYZ: (April 12, 1929 – August 5, 1976) Talent on Goin’ Steady (1952-53). The program was “said to be the most elaborate locally sponsored variety show on the air.”[2] After Clooney’s death, her family established the Betty Clooney Foundation for Persons with Brain Injury. It operates the Betty Clooney Center for Persons with Traumatic Brain…
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Coden, Ron
WXYZ: Host/talent on Hot Fudge starting with season 2 until its conclusion. References: Internet Movie Database – Ron Coden Internet Movie Database – Hot Fudge
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ABC Radio Corporate Gathering
Jay Hoker, Tim Kelly, Jim Gallant, Len Deibert, Tom Esbaugh, Sandee Anderson, Pam Cleeland, Joe Martelle, Jerry Johnson Billboard, February 14, 1981, Page 19
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Clement, Colleen
WXYZ: TV executive producer. WISC: Producer WITI: Part-time Editor References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Tweets by collclement
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Martelle, Joe
WXYZ: Assistant Program Director WJR: WYUR:
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Cleeland, Pam
WXYZ: AM promotions. Radio & Records, August 19, 1983 During a meeting in New Orleans, Pam Cleeland participated in a forum, “Suggestions Are Offered On Staging ‘The Big Event’ Billboard, July 9, 1983