Category: News

NBC Network: “To Catch a Predator”, 2004 – 2007WXYZ: News reporter.WDIV: News reporter.WFLA: News reporter.WILX: News reporter. A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials. Former “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen was arrested Monday…

The Detroit Riots: 1967 Peabody Digest

Wanda Doerner and Marilyn Turner

Rich Fisher – WKBD: WWJ: WJBK: WXYZ: TV news. WJRT: WATZ:

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 are 64 engineers at WXYZ, all…

John Gulevich – WXYZ: Engineering / Draftsman

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…

Vince Wade – The astonishing but true story of White Boy Rick Wershe is an example of why the War on Drugs has been a trillion-dollar policy failure for nearly half a century.

WTSP: WFMY: News Director WXYZ: TV news WDIV: WITI: WUSA:

WXYZ: TV associate producer. Barry Cutler at the WXYZ Downtown Studio – Photo courtesy of Barry Cutler’s Facebook Page Barry Cutler at the WXYZ Downtown Studio – Photo courtesy of Barry Cutler’s Facebook Page References:

WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG videographer, TV news editing. Died: August 1, 2026 Obituary Charles Step Funeral Home With deep sadness, the family of Charles Walter Bowman, 84, of Westland, MI, share that he passed away on August 1, 2026. Charles, who was often known as “Charlie” or “Chuck”, was born in Detroit, MI to Gertrude…

Vince Wade is a veteran investigative television reporter, documentary producer, and author. Much of his journalism career was spent in Detroit, where he covered crime, corruption, organized crime and police investigations. His biography describes him as a reporter, author and documentarian.

Lee Volchoff, Bruce Hamilton, Nick Wetherby – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection

WXYZ: August 2017 Erik Smith inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. [1] Erik Smith writes on Facebook, August 23, 2017: Once upon a time in 1972 … if you could tell me the price of chuck steak at Wrigley’s Supermarket, I’d give you $50.00! Then I started doing the phone calls…

John Terry retires after 41 years with WXYZ-TV, Detroit, Michigan

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…

Dave Meinhard – WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG videographer.

Grace Gilchrist – WXYZ: Station Manager – Longest serving V.P& General Manager of WXZ-TV.

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…

WXYZ: Earl Wilson and Nate Penn – Photo Credit: Terry Pochert / 1986 Archive Collection

Photo from the 2013 WXYZ Reunion.

Kelly grew up in Farmington, Michigan. Went to the University of Detroit. First job as a reporter at 21 at WEWS, TV, Cleveland – 1968.

WXYZ: TV Engineer, Editing.  Retried from WXYZ-TV on January 16, 2015. WILX:

AM radio host and a short stint as a WXYZ Lone Ranger announcer.

WXYZ: TV anchor, health reporter, producer. 2021: Inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. WPGH: AnchorWLFL: October 2022: Recognized by the Emmy folks for her 25-years of dedication to the television industry. References:

Haney’s People was a popular television show on WXYZ-TV produced by Mike Zeko and featuring Don Haney.  Here Don interviews Alex Haley, author of Roots.

An amazing weekend in 2013 as hundreds of fellow WXYZ alumni and staff get together to celebrate their friendships and “family” legacy.

The last show, 1994, which was hosted by John Kelly and Marilyn Turner. The show continued for another year hosted by Marilyn and Nikki Grandberry. The final show was in June 1995. Back Row: Tom MacKinnon, Dennis Fairchild, Sally Victor, Cheryl Hall, Jeffrey Bruce, Don Ritter, Jim Ochs, Ralph Cash, Dan Weaver, Danny JacobsonSecond from…

WXYZ: Of the thousands of images received, here are 425 (or so) that made it to the hit list… after all, we only had the one evening to show these. This “stream” is 38 minutes long… site back in your favorite arm chair and jot down some memories to share.

WXYZ: Morning Show hosted by John Kelly and Marilyn Turner. Hollywood gossip, fashion shows, beauty secrets, cooking segments.  Ran from 1978 through 1995 in the 9 am time slot, Monday through Friday. Originally aired on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008. WXYZ is an ABC affiliate in Detroit Michigan. As part of the 60th anniversary of…

Generally broadcast microwave trucks have interlocks which prevent truck from being driven when the mast is not fully down and in the locked position. Not sure what happened in this case.

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…

WDIV: Executive producer, LIVE in the D. Retired from broadcasting, March 2023. WXYZ: TV news executive producer, 1992-1997. Recent sightings:

WJBK: Senior Sports Producer at TV Fox 2 WXYZ: TV news writer, producer. Recent sightings: Facebook Neal Rubin – What a way for guys to celebrate the gift of friendship

WXYZ: Group photographs from September 20-21, 2013.  Photograph by Andrzej Milosz/WXYZ-TV. Reunion Recap

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!

WXYZ: TV Engineering, Master Control Operator [August 9, 1959 – August 17, 2021] References: WXYZ.com (PDF) Obituary (PDF) LinkedIn

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.

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…

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…

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:…

“Mary Conway, Jerry Tarrien and I got to meet First Lady Barbara Bush in September, 1992. What a kind & gracious person. This photo showed up unexpectedly a short time after we met her at Schoolcraft College (I believe- could have been OCC). May she Rest In Peace.” – Dave Meinhard

WXYZ: TV news videographer.  Jerry died at his home after an illness on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Press Release from WXYZ.com, “(WXYZ) – It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Jerry Tarrien. Jerry lost his courageous battle with cancer Tuesday morning. Our entire Channel 7 family is terribly saddened…

WXYZ: Engineering Supervisor and IBEW L.U. 1218 Business Manager. Joined WXYZ in 1948 and spent 27.5 years with the station until he retired on January 1, 1976. Read the article written by Kurt in the IBEW Newsletter. WWJ: Broadcast Engineer #1810 SCHMEISSER, Kurt R. W8LZV, Born 12-18-10. First on air 1934. Went to High School…

WXYZ: TV news and engineering.

Bill Bonds (background, left), Mary Collins, Milda Skorupskas, Bob Crozier

A great ride for Terry Pochert. WXYZ, an absolutely incredible place to work.

Christine Sloat, the new director at WJBK-TV, Channel 2, resigned Monday, citing creative differences with top management at the station.

Feeling good! Armed Forces Challenge Ride gold medal. 90km (about 59 mi) at 20.5mph. Big step back to normalcy after two knee replacements.

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…

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.

Top notch maintenance crew at WXYZ-TV.

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…

WXYZ: TV programming and news library and archivist. References: Facebook Linkedin

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…

WXYZ: TV news executive producer. References: Recent Sightings; Kremer Marketing and Media Relations, St. Jospeh, Michigan.

Lansing State Journal, April 25, 1995, Section D by Mike Hughes Dan Springer was one of WXYZ‘s reporters on the scene.

WXYZ: Director

WXYZ: Floor Manager.