Category: Journalism
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Penn, Nate
WXYZ: TV Engineering. Retiring in 2018 after 40 years of service with WXYZ-TV. Nate was a photojournalist in the news department and worked on many production events as well.
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Pochert, Terrel L. “Terry”
American Forces Thailand Network with American Forces Radio and Television Network WXYZ: AM/FM/TV Engineering, News editing supervisor. Before joining WXYZ in 1972, Terry worked with the American Forces Radio and Television Network (American Forces Thailand Network). News: References: Author-professional speaker Art Fettig of Growth Unlimited, Battle Creek, recently made a two-week working trip to Oahu…
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Kabrin, Carole
WXYZ: TV and courtroom sketch artist. Carole Kabrin is an Emmy award winning artist specializing in portraiture, fine art, and illustration. References:
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Becker, William – ‘Bill’
WXYZ: TV News Writer/Producer, Investigative Producer and Copy Editor. References: Recent Sightings In The News: Bill Becker have fun during a heavy news day in the newsroom – From the Terry Pochert retirement collection If you can help identify some of our folks in the pictures, please comment below or leave a note on our…
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Alt, Larry
WXYZ: Program director. Detroit Free Press, March 8, 1989, Page 22. Larry Alt, the man whose job is being filled at WXYZ-TV, was evidently not aware of the growing influence of women in TV, if we are to believe some of the charges leveled against him in a sex discrimination suit filed last week. The…
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Pre-Computer Newscast Rundowns
A typical Producer’s Newscast Rundown. This one is from July 27, 1990. A typical rundown was producer by using removable horizontal cardboard tabs positioned on metal sheets with groves on either side to hold the tabs in place. These tabs would be re-positioned as the newscast developed. Once copied and distributed to the team, the…
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![Chupailo, Kathleen [Katie]](https://broadcastingvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Katie-Chupailo.jpg)
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Miller, William R. – ‘Bill’
WXYZ: TV Engineering, film, news ENG editing. William Reid (Bill) Miller18 May 1930 – 28 January 2000Worked at WXYZ: 1966 to 1992 Bill’s Daughter Remembers… I fondly remember growing up around the station house, typing on Erik Smith’s typewriter (his cubicle was across from my dad’s editing booth, at the time), hanging out with Rob Kress…
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Clark, Rex
WXYZ: Engineering, Camera, Audio. Died in 1994. Rex was one of the earliest employees during the creation of WXYZ. I recall my earliest days (1975) at WXYZ, working boom mic on a children’s show named “Daedal Doors.” One of the camera operators assigned to that show was Rex Clark (I’m fairly certain I got his…
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LaFlamme, Ann Marie
WXYZ: Reporter/Traffic, anchoring. Left WXYZ on March 13, 2020. WXMI: Anchor/Reporter. References: Tweets by AnnMarieLaFlamm
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Sortor, Tammy
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WDIV: Executive producer, LIVE in the D. Retired from broadcasting, March 2023. WXYZ: TV news executive producer, 1992-1997. Recent sightings:
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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. “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 teams.”…
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Baumann, David
KSTP: Director of Creative Services. References::
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Huckman, Mike
CNBC: Pharmaceuticals Reporter WXYZ: TV news reporter KGUN: Reporter KBCI: Reporter KTVQ: Reporter, Anchor, Producer KRTV: Reporter, Anchor, Producer Communications Consultant. “After 27 years in the TV news game, Mike Huckman was looking for a change. He followed the advice of longtime friends who worked in public relations, and switched paths to corporate communications, specifically…
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Hall, Reggie
Reggie Hall has been the right-hand man to Don Shane, Dave LewAllen, Fred Heumann, Jay Berry, Tom Leyden, Vic Faust, David Solano, Brad Galli, Justin Rose, Kacie Hollins, and every other person who has stepped into the sports office the last three decades.
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Wilt, Frank
Francis “Frank” Joseph Wilt, age 83, of Clinton Township, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022.
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Anderson, Erik
WJBK: Assignment Editor; Broadcast Technician WXYZ: TV Assignment Desk. References: Macomb Community College, September 19, 2017 – Meet Our Alumni – Erik Anderson Google+ LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
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Skzynear, Lynn
WXYZ: Journalist. Died October 17, 2022 “Lynn Skynear lived an incredible life – she joined the Air Force at 18 years old, served in Vietnam, became a journalist and anchorwoman and opened a furniture store in Washington DC. Her delivery van helped launch our business and she coined the name “College Hunks Hauling Junk” one…
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Crown, Thomas
WXYZ: News film editor as well as editing movies for Rita Bell’s Prize Movie, and Channel 7’s Midnight movies.. References: Facebook
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McDonald, Christy
WDIV: Reporter. WTVS: TV news reporter. Anchor for PBS. WXYZ: Writer / reporter. Recent sightings: christymcdonald.wordpress.com Detroit Public Television News Articles Clickondetroit.com – October 6, 2022 – Veteran Detroit journalist Christy McDonald joins WDIV-Local 4 – McDonald to start as special correspondent across all platforms The Detroit News – June 26, 2011 – (archive) References: Twitter…
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Liebman, Jerry (aka Specs Howard)
WXYZ: Radio Talent and Producer start in 1967 KYW / WKYC: “Specs Howard, a disc jockey and founder of an influential Metro Detroit broadcasting school, died early Saturday. [September 3, 2022] He was 96.”
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Wilson, Ted
WCPO: Executive Producer. WKRC: News Executive Producer. WXYZ: Producer/writer. WKBK: News Producer References: LinkedIn.com
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McKenna, Paul
KTRK: Video Tape Editor “KTRK, late 80’s. Made the jump to non-linear in the mid-90’s, but there was something about driving a few tape machines, a pair of Abekas DVEs, a Quantafont Q8 (later an Abekas A-72), a Sony audio board, and a Grass Valley 1600 series switcher that seemed to make the process a…
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Schuck, Louie
Died June 21, 2007, age 82. Mr. Schuck was an engineer at WXYZ radio for over 30 years, was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and coached baseball and hockey for many years. WXYZ: Radio Engineering References: Legacy.com – Louis Schuck
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Haynes, Trudy
KYW: News Reporter starting in 1965 until her retirement in 1998. WXYZ: Weathercaster starting in 1963. Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is saddened by the recent news that Broadcast legend Trudy Haynes has passed this morning at 95 years old. We’re not mourning, but will continue celebrating her trailblazing life and legacy. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yl8zHSaKQt —…
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Davis, Jim
WXYZ: AM overnight disc jockey. WLS: CKLW: KHJ: WOR: FM WKBW: WNIA: References: Motor City Radio Flashbacks, CKLW Makes Upward Surge for Radio Ratings, August 10, 1985
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Purtan, Dick
WWOL: Disc jockey WKNR: 1965-67 WXYZ: 1968-78 AM talent and disc jockey on WXYZ-AM. CKLW: 1978-83Disc jockey. WCZY: 1983-96 WOMC: 1996-2010 Recent Sightings: Dick Purtan – Website R&R 25th Anniversary Dick Purtan Podcasts: #183 – Gene Taylor – Part Two – See also Gene Taylor References: Dick Purton Blog – 2010 Reunion Recap The Detroit News,…
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Briggs, Curtis D. – ‘Curt’
Passed on May 16, 2022, at the age of 70 (Born: October 9, 1952) WXYZ: TV engineering. WXYZ‘s expert and professional videographers. Curt was an amazing individual always there to capture the breaking news. Curt was also one of those unique individuals that was always willing to teach and help the novice folks on the…
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Abrams, Lee
WRIF: Program Director. Inducted into the Rock Radio Hall of Fame in the “Legends of Rock Radio-Programming” category in 2014. Later in Lee’s career, he was suspended and then resigned from The Tribune Company when he distributed a company-wide memo with links to an Onion video. References: Wikipedia.com – Lee Abrams Variety, Roy Trakin, September…
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Reggie Hall and Don Shane nominated for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
WXYZ.com, May 5, 2022 – WXYZ’s Don Shane, Reggie Hall on 2022 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot
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Rieger, Wendy
WRC: Anchor/Journalist References: NBC Washington, Doreen Gentzler, April 17, 2022 – Wendy Rieger, Beloved News4 Anchor, Dies Following Cancer Battle
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Kalush, Mike
WXYZ: TV engineering and videographer. Born September 25, 1934, Died January 16, 2019. WJRT: Film photographer From Mike’s daughter, Kathy Kalush, “Thank you greatly for all of the thoughts and prayers. We have scheduled a 10 AM visitation, 11 AM celebration of life mass followed by a celebration of life luncheon at Holy Redeemer on Bristol…
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McConneha, Richard – ‘Dick’ ‘Ace’
WXYZ: TV Engineering. [March 9, 1926 – March 19, 2022] Richard Lee McConneha, of Midland, MI., age 96, March 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Lois. The father of Bill and the late Dustin McConneha. Obituary
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Upchurch, Alan G.
WXYZ: TV news writer, producer, assistant News Director. References: Facebook Recent Sightings: Marx Layne & Co. – Retired, 2022.
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Chodun, Cheryl R.
WXYZ: 1978-2013 TV news reporter References: Detroit Jewish News Digital Archives – Signing Off – Longtime TV reporter Cheryl Chodun prepares for final broadcast on Channel 7 (PDF) Robert Pasick – Launching a Successful Second Career Institute of Continuing Legal Education Facebook.com 06/12/2013 – 7 Action News reporter Cheryl Chodun announces her retirement (PDF Cache)
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Conway, Mary
WXYZ: TV news reporter. Worked at WIFR, WZZM and then finally with WXYZ. Former WXYZ reporter Mary Conway to join Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame – Febuary 12, 2019 Former WXYZ reporter Mary Conway will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Conway, who set the standard for automotive and…
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Henderson, Dan
WXYZ: AM disc jockey. WKNR: AM disc jockey. References: LinkedIn Aircheck – www.mcrfb.com – July 19, 1976 – mp3 (archive) Shaklee Corporation – Henderson Marketing Group
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One of Many 5pm WXYZ News Sets
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Bowman, Charles – ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG videographer, TV news editing. 1988 Archive Photo Chuck Bowman – Photo from Terry Pochert’s Retirement Album
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Beckmann, Frannk
WJR: Sports broadcaster. References: The Detroit News, February 11, 2022 – Retired radio host Frank Beckmann in hospice care, family says
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Johnson, Mary Ann – aka “Mary Anne Johnston”
WHAS: Country Music Talent WXYZ: Country Music Talent WJR: Country Music Talent WSDC: Country Music Talent WEXL: Country Music Talent References: Hillbilly-Music.com
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Kraniak, Demetri III – ‘Trip’
WXYZ: TV engineering. Retired in 2015 after 34 years at WXYZ-TV. Trip Kraniak Trip Kraniak – Photo Courtesy of Mary Kraniak
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Findlater, Jeanne
WXYZ: Vice President and General Station Manager. (1979-1987) WKBD: Producer of the Lou Gordon Show and Hot Seat NATPE Conference in March 1979 (Los Vegas). Jeanne Findlater References: The Detroit Free Press, December 19, 2021 – Opinion: One responsibility of women leaders in the 1980s – don’t spoil it for other women (PDF)
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Sims, Erin
KTVN: Executive Producer KOMO: News Producer References: LinkedIn
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Rivera, Kurt
KXTV: Stockton bureau Kurt Rivera, an award-winning journalist with more than three decades of experience, joined the ABC10 team in November 2016. He is based in the ABC10 Stockton bureau. Kurt was born and raised in Stockton where he attended school at Colonial Heights Elementary and Lincoln High School. From there he went to San…
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Wolan, Scott
WXYZ: TV News Photojournalist, Videographer. Retire on January 29, 2016, after 37 years working for WXYZ-TV. Scott Wolan – Used with Permission of the Photographer, Wanda Doerner. Scott Wolan – Used with Permission of the Photographer, Wanda Doerner. References: Facebook WXYZ – January 29, 2015 (PDF)
