Category: Journalism
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Kelly & Company Wins Emmy
Lisa Fisco, Carnell Sessoms-Jones, Lori Weiss, ????? Kelly & Company Emmy Award behind the giant lectern
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David, Robert – ‘Rob’
WXYZ: AM Sales. WMXD: Sales References: Posting from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
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Dannon, Tony
WXYZ: House musician with WXYZ-TV, performing on a few locally produced shows, including the late night Soupy Sales variety show. Tony Dannon is a jazz legend in USA. He has played with the best, taught thousands of students over the years, and released jazz books & recordings. Here in Detroit…
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Jacobs, Fred
WXYZ / WRIF: FM programming. Program director. References: Recent Sightings: Jacobs Media
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Sessoms-Jones, Carnell
WXYZ: Kelly & Company Producer, researcher, scriptwriter. References: Facebook
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Michigan Basketball, a Wrangle Unfolds As a Locker Videotape Unwinds
Joe LaPointe, in the New York Times, writes, “This strange tale of a tape involves a passionate locker-room speech, finger-pointing by several television broadcasters, many misunderstandings and a motivational tactic that might backfire and motivate the wrong team. It started last Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Ky., after Michigan beat Virginia in the Southeast Regional final.…
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One of the Sports Editing Teams
Sports has always been a fun part of broadcast news. Among many others, the following photo from the Chris Huebner retirement collection is a group that always worked well together. John Cwikla, Angela Tangalos, Chris Huebner and Stu Klitenic
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Cwikla, John
WXYZ: Sports producer, Executive Producer Broadcasting – January 18, 1988 Tweets by JohnCwikla References: Facebook Twitter
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Davis, Charles ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: If you have information about Chuck Davis, please post your comments below or use our Contact Page. Chuck is no longer with us, but worked at WXYZ during the 1950-60s.
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The Operations Crew
WXYZ: The heartbeat of the Station. The crew that kept everything running. Sylvia Struthers, Muriel “Pat’ Latimer, Lori Garbin (nee Kirby), Vivian Hoze, Anita Shiplett, Ken Smith
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Another Amazing Team – Anita, Mark, Eddie and Karen
Of the thousands of employees that have passed through WXYZ-TV, Southfield, Michigan, long lasting friendships were made. Anita Shiplett, Eddie Dorfman, Mark Noble and Karen Nicholson – Photo courtesy of Vivian Hoze
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WXYZ Reunion 2013 – Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler
Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler – 2013 Reunion Collection from Vivian Hoze Megan Saunders, Larry Paulus, Barry Cutler – 2013 Reunion Collection from Vivian Hoze
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Crozier, Robert – ‘Bob’
WXYZ: TV engineering. Video tape supervisor. Died: February 6, 2021, at age 95.
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New Assignments at KSDK
Don Dare, Phyllis Armstrong, Aaron Mermelstein, Paul Machesky Broadcasting – February 18, 1980
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It’s the People Who Made WXYZ Great!
Andrea Parquet-Taylor, Mark Noble, Terry Owens – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection
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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.
