Category: News
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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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After A Day of News Gathering
Can you help with the names? Please leave your comments below or on our Contact page.
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Corinne Aguilar and Jeffrey Floyd
Always a cheerful group. ?????, ?????, Corinne Aguilar, Jeff Floyd Jeff and Corinne were chaperones for the Explorers Club 1270. They took a trip to Chicago to visit WLS. They say Oprah host the morning show before “she became famous.”
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Frank Ware and Zen Losin
Frank Ware and Zen Losin in the old maintenance engineering shop on the second floor. – Photo by Randy Silverman, used with permission.
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WXYZ Reunion – September 21, 2013 – Table Place Card
All the tables at the Reunion were elegantly set including the following place card welcoming everyone and thanking those involved. [Download PDF of Place Card]
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John Kelly and Marilyn Turner at the September 21, 2013, WXYZ Reunion
Marilyn Turner and John Kelly at the September 21, 2013, WXYZ-TV Reunion. It was almost like they simply could have stepped into the studio and bring another sparkle to Detroit television. Photo by Lynne Pedlar, used with Permission.
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Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis at the 2013 WXYZ Alumni Reunion
WXYZ: Great memories from the WXYZ 2013 Alumni and Staff Reunion. This video was shot by Bob Giles and is being shared via YouTube.com Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis – Video Courtesy of Bob Giles
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WXYZ Reunion History by Megan Saunders and Erik Smith
WXYZ: Created by Megan Saunders and by Erik Smith, this wonderful summary of the history of WXYZ is a winner. Many of the folks at the Reunion on September 21, 2013, missed seeing this presentation because of a technical snafu and missing adapter, but it’s here for you to see.
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Jac LeGoff with Jeff Floyd
WXYZ: A partial newspaper clipping from 1976 with Jeff Floyd discussing a news script with Jac LeGoff.
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A Great Team at the Auto Show
Ross Jones, Mary Conway, Jerry Tarrien – Detroit Auto ShowRoss is an award-winning investigative reporter for WXYZ.
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Polka Inn
The international air, typical of Detroit, will be emphasized on “Polka Inn,” a new Detroit television show to begin 10:30 P.M. Monday, March 31 [1952], on WXYZ-TV (channel 7). Carrying the theme will be a Bavarian restaurant setting, Alpine costumed Stan Wisniach and his band and the traditional folk dances and costumes of many lands.…
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Chris Huebner Estate: Need Help With Identifications
The following photo is from Chris Huebner‘s estate collection which was donated to the Broadcasting Vault. If you can help identify some of the folks in this photograph along with when and where, it would greatly be appreciated. You can use the comment area at the bottom of this page or use our Contact Us…
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Chryon / Character Generation and “Lower Third Supes”
Back in the early 1980s, rather than some graphics being triggered directly from the computer generator scripts, it was a manual process to type the characters and change the “supes” manually upon direction from the director. Here’s is the position that help make this possible during the early 1980s at WXYZ-TV. References: Chyron Corporation, Wikipedia…
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The Hot Fudge Show – aka Hot Fudge
WXYZ: Children’s show produced at WXYZ in Detroit during the 1970s. Aired throughout the country including WFLD and WLS. Listen to samples of the songs from the show on AllMusic.com [Top Row] Larry Santos, Ron Coden, Yolanda Williams,[Middle] Bob Elnicky[Bottom] Marilyn O’Connor (Miller), Robert Taylor References:
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WXYZ Newsroom circa 1980s
WXYZ: An amazing group of people making WXYZ News number one in the market during the 1980s. Nelson Burg, Fran Victor, Marv Rockford, Audio: Greg Karrer, Val Clark, Cheryl Chodun, Bill Miller, Jeff Rundell, Bill Becker, Garrett Glaser, Terry Frisco, Mark Zahnow, Denny Shleifer, Andrea Parquet-Taylor, Garry Kelly, Dean Erskin, Al Volker, Jim Powers, Pat…
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Kelly & Company – Inside Video Footage
We are fortunate to have had a producer, Brad Hurtado, shoot some inside footage of the Kelly & Company staff while preparing the show. Many hard working people behind the scenes made the wonderful Detroit home-grown show possible. We were blessed to work with two wonderful stars of the show – Marilyn Turner and John…
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Bob Giles Wins Award
Bob Giles receives on of the 2019 Automotive Heritage Awards for a video he did last year on the restoration of a 1960 Cadillac Elderado Brougham by Pininfarina. Congratulations Bob! Well deserved.
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Outrageous TV Anchor Bill Bonds Is a Popular ‘Metaphor for Detroit’
The Wall Street Journal, Wednesday, June 19, 1991, Neal Templin: Detroit TV Anchor Is Quite Outragious And Quite Popular – Bill Bonds I No Tom Brokaw, And He’s Proud of It; A ‘Metaphore’ for the City DETROIT – A few years ago, the lead anchor man for television station WXYZ here reported that some homosexuals…
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NewsGod: A Bill Bonds Diary by Susan Stewart
Does anybody remember this amazing article by Susan Stewart regarding Bill Bonds from WXYZ Television? WXYZ was the major market star during the period when Bill Bonds anchored their news. And the story goes on in the article. Susan Stewart writes: First, let me say that I want to be objective about this. But I…
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Where Your Politicians Get Their Money
OpenSecrets.org – Center for Responsive Politics – TheirVision and Mission: Inform, Empower & Advocate: Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. OUR VISION is for Americans, empowered by access to clear and unbiased information…
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Sam Seay and John Gildersleeves Ready To Hit the Road On Assignment
Crews are always ready to hit the road at a minutes notice. Here’s Sam Seay and John Gildersleeve ready and raring to go.
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Mike, Jerry and Jim – The “Gar” Award
Recognition by the city of Detroit for bringing an alligator gar fish to the Belle Isle Aquarium to replace one that had been killed by vandals I around 1983. The previous gar was there for something like 30 + years. Known as “The Great Motown Gar Hunt”.
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Vince Wade Memorializes Mike Kalush
When I heard the news that my longtime friend Mike Kalush had passed, two things happened. My mind was flooded with Kalush memories and I began to wonder how I could honor his memory. Duh. One way to celebrate a life fully lived is to tell a few stories. But which ones? There are so…
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TV crew shoots film for ‘Best Schools’ program on WXYZ
From an article written by Deb Wuethrich in 2010… A film crew from WXYZ Channel 7 News in Detroit visited Tecumseh last Thursday and Friday to tape segments that could air as part of a “Best Schools in Michigan” program later this month. The show is now scheduled to air on April 14 at 8:30…
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John Klekamp featured in new book
“A collection blazing with seduction, trickery, conflict, and grief, Wicked South: Secrets and Lies is a saga of bitter deceits and breathtaking victories.” -Heather Ezell, author of Nothing Left to Burn For good or ill—on the page or in life—few things are more alluring than the siren song of a secret. At the heart of…
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Jerry and Monteal Rimmer
With regrets we give our sympathies to the Rimmer family. Mrs. Rimmer was born on January 3, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Funeral Program (JPG).
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Journalists Attacked in Detroit
Radio, TV station journalists attacked in Detroit while on assignment Journalists from a Detroit radio and TV station were attacked Thursday while on assignment on the city’s west side, according to news reports. Reporter Mike Campbell of WWJ-AM, reporter Nia Harden of WXYZ-TV and photojournalist Mike Krotche of WXYZ-TV are safe, according to the media…
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Prisoner of War: The Story of White Boy Rick and the War on Drugs by Vince Wade
Soon to be published both in Kindle and Paperback – eBook and Paperback available June 26, 2018 – The eBook can be PRE-ORDERED NOW 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. The…
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Some of the Production Team of Kelly and Company
Can you help identify some of these people? Please leave your comments at the bottom of the page.
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Harassment Claims
Harassment Claims – Malcom Maddox (12/06/2017) (WXYZ) – Earlier today in a press conference by Reverend W.J. Rideout here in Detroit, allegations were made that WXYZ ignored sexual harassment complaints made by employees against Anchor Malcom Maddox. WXYZ is actively investigating the allegations that were made in the press conference. [1] Malcom Maddox on Leave…
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Erik Smith Reports on Three Legends of WXYZ Television
WXYZ was a stage that started many careers. Erik Smith in 1991 reports on Soupy Sales, Johnny Ginger and Marv Welch. – circa 1991 prior to a show a Pine Knob, Clarkston. Robbie Timmons did the lead-in to the story.
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WXYZ Reunion 2013 – Video History of Channel Seven
Created by Megan Saunders and by Erik Smith, this wonderful summary of the history of WXYZ is a winner. Many of the folks at the Reunion on September 21, 2013, missed seeing this presentation because of a technical snafu and missing adapter, but it’s here for you to see. Please enjoy and we welcome your…
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WXYZ-TV Promo – Stand Up and Tell ’em You Are From Detroit (1984)
WXYZ-TV Promo with one of the most successful promotion campaigns that they produced. The music is amazing and it help propel the station to number one during that era. More about this amazing station, it staff and alumni.
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WXYZ Promo – Tell ’em you are from Detroit
Bill Bonds, Doris Biscoe-Bailey, Rob Kress, Diana Lewis, Steve Gargiola, John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Jay Berry, Jerry Hodak, Rich Fisher, Dayna Eubanks Check out how the music track played in other cities: This American Life
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Johnny Ginger – Video from his personal archives.
Here’s a clip from the classic Curtain Time Theater hosted by Johnny Ginger. This is from Johnny’s personal archive. This show was aired on WXYZ CH 7 in Detroit in the late 50’s and early 60’s.
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1984 Olympics – The Party Is Over, Heading Back Home
Waiting at the airport in Los Angeles heading back to work at WXYZ-TV, Detroit.
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Gary Westbook and Geoff Pekarek – WXYZ Crew on Assignment in Los Angeles
WXYZ-TV crews were on assignment throughout the entire world. Here’s one crew shooting features stories during 1984 while on assignment for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
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Videographers Gary Westbook and Bob Johnston
Two of the many great videographers from WXYZ-TV, Detroit.
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Rosa Ybarra and Gary Westbrook – One of many after hours gatherings
The camaraderie of co-workers was always evident at work and after-hour gatherings.
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Journalism leaders at Wayne State say ‘yes’ to sophisticated audiences of the future
Media leaders put a positive spin on the future of journalism in a discussion of “Journalism’s Future: A View From the Top” during the recent Communication Week at Wayne State University. The panelists saw a future replete with drastic changes through technology and audience sophistication. They saw a successful future responding to strong challenges in…
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WXYZ “Makes” News
TV Crew Gets News First Hand Todd Seibt writes, A Detroit-area television crew made news in Flint Thursday night when their equipment truck was stolen 10 minutes before they went live for an 11 p.m. newscast. Reporter Dave Gilbert and cameraman-engineer Kevin Hawley were discussing final shots for a satellite broadcast to their station. Channel…
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