Category: News
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Great Friends – Bob Giles and Bob Lispon
Bob Giles bumping into Bob Lispon while shopping at Westborn Market.
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Live to Tape
Author: Jeffrey L. Diamond Ethan Benson has no idea his life is about to change forever when he walks through the door of The Weekly Reporter where he’s starting a new job as a senior producer, charged with managing the show’s mercurial anchorman. As he settles in on his first day, he’s summoned by the…
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Extreme Makeover by Teresa Tomeo
Popular radio host Teresa Tomeo knows from experience that the self-image of American women is being distorted by pop culture. With its emphasis on youth, physical beauty, and sexuality, the secular media is encouraging women–and girls–to see themselves primarily as sex objects. A professional TV and radio journalist, Tomeo pulls together the latest research on…
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Beyond Me, My Selfie, and I: Finding Real Happiness in a Self-Absorbed World
Teresa Tomeo, media expert and host of the syndicated radio program Catholic Connection, believes “selfie culture” represents a society that is losing touch with its humanity. In Beyond Me, My Selfie and I, she offers real ways to rebel against the narcissism of modern life and rediscover our relationship with each other, the beauty of…
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Walk Softly and Carry a Great Bag: On-the-Go Devotions
No matter how busy or complicated life becomes, God can be found in the details of the day. In this lighthearted yet realistic look at the ups and downs of daily life, Teresa Tomeo provides daily reflections to soothe the souls of Christian women everywhere. Her wisdom and humor will show you how you can…
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Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage
In Intimate Graces, bestselling author and Catholic media personality Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, invite couples to enrich their marriages by practicing the fourteen Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Through their own story and that of other married couples, Tomeo and Pastore demonstrate how reciprocating the works of mercy brings out the…
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WXYZ-TV putting new studio in The Qube
Channel 7 Vice President and General Manager Ed Fernandez and Station Manager Mike Murri talk about the new studio we’re putting in Campus Martius in the Qube. – August 29, 2017
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Grosse Pointe News Mentions Walter Luttrell and Jane Burton
Broadcasting personnel were always pulled from local broadcast stations to help with various civic groups throughout the Detroit metro area. In this case, it was “The New Girl In Town – Strength for the Eighties”. … The luncheon also premiered a multi-projector slide presentation entitled “The New Girl In Town – Strength for the Eighties.”…
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Newsroom – 1983
Al Volker, Barb Horner, Lynda Solomon, Nancy Fowler (nee Larson), Cheryl Gray, Jeff Floyd, Ruth Ezell, Terry Harrington, Craig Weiland Take Two taken a few minutes apart – Al is now looking up, Walter Kraft enters the newsroom Al Volker, Barb Horner, Lynda Solomon, Nancy Fowler (nee Larson), Cheryl Gray, Jeff Floyd, Ruth Ezell, Terry…
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WXYZ-TV News Helicopter
Piloted by Dennis Neubacher, videographer was Bryan Smith. Piloted by Dennis Neubacher, videographer was Bryan Smith Courtesy of National E-N-G Helicopter Association
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The Guy with the Eye in the Sky
The Detroit Free Press writer, Joel Thurtell, on June 3, 2007, writes, “A helicopter pilot with acrophobia? A flyboy who can’t stand at the edge of a tall building without panicking? This is Dennis Neubacher, helicopter pilot extraordinaire, former traffic reporter for WJR-AM who now does the morning drive-time report for Channel 7 (WXYZ). Despite…
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Donate to the One America Appeal
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have brought terrible devastation— but also brought out the best in humanity. As former Presidents, we wanted to come together to help our fellow citizens in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean as they recover and rebuild. Donate
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Chris Ruzzin Photos from the WXYZ 2013 Reunion
Pat and Ron Little – Photo contributed by Chris Ruzzin
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Larry & Seymour Sing Songs From The Hot Fudge T.V. Show
Available from amazon.com WXYZ: A fabulous recording by Larry Santos of the hits from the television series called The Hot Fudge Show. Listen to samples of the songs on AllMusic.com 1. We’re a Team2. Get to Know Your Feelings3. Life Works Out4. In One Ear and Out the Other5. I Look for the Sun6. It…
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Yes, Fake News DID Affect the 2016 Election – See What Happened in Twin Falls
New York Times writes, “On a Tuesday morning in June 2016, Nathan Brown, a reporter for The Times-News, the local paper in Twin Falls, Idaho, strolled into the office and cleared off a spot for his coffee cup amid the documents and notebooks piled on his desk. Brown, 32, started his career at a paper…
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“45” Administration Staffers used Private Email Account
Dysfunction in the White House There is another hypocrite in the White House. Opponents of the “45” Administration are openly calling, “Lock Them Up”. To make matters worse, certain White House officials are claiming that a Private Email Account on Shared Hosting is more secure than a Private Email Server as Hilary Clinton used. Using…
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Encyclopedia of Television News edited by Michael D. Murray
Available from Amazon.com A recent Times-Mirror survey has shown that 65 percent of Americans prefer television over other news media for news coverage, an increase of 10 percent in just over a decade. To understand the enormous impact television news has had on American life, it is important to define the contributions made by various…
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Jimmy Kimmel Exposing Dangers of Republican Healthcare Bill
Introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy, the Graham-Cassidy bill is no better than the previous repeal bills offered by Republicans. Coverage for pre-existing conditions would be eliminated, premiums would skyrocket, and Americans would see exorbitantly high surcharges on select conditions like pregnancy, lung cancer, and asthma. It is shameful that Republicans are on…
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Whataburger Accused of Discrimination Against Minorities
Workplace Discrimination? USA Today writes, “A former manager of a Florida Whataburger restaurant alleged she was retaliated against and forced to resign because she would not carry out racially discriminatory hiring practices as directed by higher-ups. Her allegations are contained in a federal lawsuit filed Friday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against…
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Championship Team with the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is award annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner. The trophy makes frequent public relationship trips throughout the United States to promote the sport. Here is a WXYZ team making the most of it. References: Wikipedia
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Lambda Legal versus “45’s” Injustice
Halt Request Filed Moments ago, Lambda Legal and OutServe-SLDN asked a federal court to immediately halt all steps taken to implement the Trump administration’s discriminatory plan to ban transgender individuals from serving openly in the U.S. Armed Services. They filed this motion for preliminary injunction on behalf of the nine individual transgender plaintiffs, six current…
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Jamie Dupuis plays The Sound of Silence
An incredible sound from an 18 String Harp Guitar. Jamie’s playing tugs at your heart and provides a brief sense of calm. Take four minutes out of your busy day to watch and listen.
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Larry Adderley, Dave Prince, John Drew [sic Dew] and Marc Avery
Gary Stevens, Larry Adderley, Dave Prince, Paul Cannon, John Drew [sic Dew] and Marc Avery, Ron Knowles, Dave Schaffer, J.J. Shannon, Eddie Gale (Billboard – April 10, 1965) Source: books.google.com
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President Obama’s Wise Words to “45”
Read the full text of President Obama to “45” Dear Mr. President – Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure. This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I…
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WXYZ Employee News – Beverly Carr
by Tom Waniewski, Associate Producer/Writer, News Department She’s a psychologist. She’s a public relations pro. She’s a calming voice for many angry soap opera fans whose shows are erased by a Presidential news conference. “And l have a black belt in shopping,” jokes Beverly Carr. Beverly Carr is the phone operator. Tucked into a cement…
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Behind The Scene of WXYZ’s Kelly and Company
WXYZ: This newspaper article gives a glimpse of what it was like to be behind the scenes of Kelly & Company. John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Nancy Lenzen, Dianne Atkinson Hudson, Randy Barone, Howard Makkonen, Calvin Houts, Lisa Klein, Chuck Derry, Mason Weaver Eddie Dorfman References: Canton Observer – August 23, 1979 (PDF)
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Prayers for Galveston and Texas Communities
We are with you! Commissioned by the Galveston Commission for the Arts and installed in 2000, David W. Moore’s bronze sculpture is a monument to the victims and survivors of the 1900 Storm, which killed in excess of 6,000 Galvestonians. David Moore passed away at the age of 80 in 2001. He left his mark…
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President Clinton’s Visit to WXYZ – February 9, 1993
Segments from The New York Times [1] article: But before the policy debate begins, there are important, though small, details to consider, like the color of the set here. The White House wants “Presidential blue,” and lacking guidance on exactly what hue that is, the station has come up with a sky blue, faux marble…
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Charlottesville Conspiracy Theories Begin
“I witnessed a terrorist attack in Charlottesville. Then the conspiracy theories began.” On Politico.com, Brennan Gilmore writes: Last Sunday evening, I received a worried call from my sister asking if I had spoken with my mother and father. I had spent the day doing interviews about the vehicle attack I witnessed the day before while…
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Good Afternoon Detroit Second Anniversary Show – 1984
John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Jim Ochs, Jeanne Findlater, Jim Johnson, Sylvia Glover, Colleen Burcar, Dayna Eubanks
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Jim Ochs at One of Many Employee Gatherings
WXYZ: Another wonderful employee gathering. If you can help identify some of our unknown folks in the photographs, please leave your comments below or use our Contact Page.
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Arizona Republic – Arizona Fights for Justice
Terry Pochert (left) and his husband, Joe Connolly, sued for the right to marry in Arizona. (Photo: Pat Shannahan/The Republic)
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Here’s how WXYZ-TV uses film to keep on top of the news and the rating.
WXYZ: Here’s how WXYZ-TV uses film to keep on top of the news and the rating. In the Detroit market WXYZ-TV’s early and late news shows are number one. A lot of credit goes to film teams headed by Joe Doneth of the News Film Department. – Broadcast Management/Engineer – June, 1976, Page 53 (PDF)…
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The Facts: Transgender Personnel in the Military
Assessing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly by Agnes Gereben Schaefer, Radha Iyengar, Srikanth Kadiyala, Jennifer Kavanagh, Charles C. Engel, Kayla M. Williams, Amii Kress References: Rand Corporation
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WXYZ Main Video Tape Control Room Crew
WXYZ: During the 1980s and 1990s the video tape area was always very active. Almost all the commercials and local programs were on video tape. The area was always a buzz with activity. Mark Samaro, Larry Goldsby, Bill Dykman, Veronica Kenny
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WXYZ Sponsors Railroad Day
WXYZ sponsors Railroad Days Employees and former employees helped make this happen. Larry Goldsby, Tom Polk and Mike Campbell
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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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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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Arizona Missed Out on the Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017, BUT…
… if you were alive on June 16, 806, you would have seen this amazing solar event. Thinking back to that time in Arizona, I wonder exactly what the inhabitant’s of this future state thought.
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Sebastian Gorka Remains Despite Recent Firings
Amid the chatter of anti-Semitism and the white supremacist problems within the Trump administration, Sebastian Gorka remains on the tax payer’s payroll. In a letter to the President on May 2, 2017, members of Congress ask for the immediate dismissal of Trump’s senior White House counterterrorism advisor. The letter begins: As Members of the U.S.…
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Ross Reck: A Flight Attendant Shows Us Things Are Not as Bad as We Think They Are
Kind Acts My daughter’s friend made the following post on Facebook. The message is so good and so timely, I felt compelled to share it with you. “When I became a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines, I thought I’d be dealing with nothing but jerks, unruly passengers and so forth, but I soon came to…
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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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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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The Three Mustaches at WXYZ
Lee Volchoff, Bruce Hamilton, Nick Wetherby – Photo from Terry Pochert’s retirement collection
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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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Trump Ends Funding to Fight Extremist Groups
While Trump empowers extreme right-wing through his words, tweets and press conferences, his administrations ends funding to fight such groups. WASHINGTON ― Weeks before a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, led to three deaths and 19 injuries, the Trump administration revoked a grant to Life After Hate, a group that works to de-radicalize…
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Terry Pochert and Lee Pochert Fishing at Port Hope, Michigan
Terry Pochert and Lee Pochert (cousins) fishing at Port Hope, Michigan, during perch season.
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Port Hope’s St. John Lutheran School closes after 133 years
PORT HOPE – Port Hope’s St. John Lutheran School is closing due to declining enrollment after 133 years of offering a Christian education, most recently to K-8. “Throughout the years, thousands of young people have entered our doors and left with a firm foundation rooted in our Lord jesus Christ,” the school released in a…
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Earl Pochert’s Last Letters Before His Death at the Battle of the Bulge
During a very complicated battle near the end of World War II, American forces advanced toward Germany in a very intense war called the Battle of the Bulge. The lives lost were many and included my uncle, Earl Pochert. In a letter written to his brother and sister-in-law (my parents), Earl wrote about the “hell”…
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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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We Endorse Kevin Patterson for Phoenix City Council District 6
Phoenix is a City on the rise, and Kevin is proud to call these streets home. As we continue to grow and develop, it is time for Phoenix to commit to a long term, strategic development plan that will shape our identity for years to come. Kevin has spent countless hours throughout this campaign sitting…
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Merck Takes a Moral Stand Against Trump Administration
pic.twitter.com/a1PNQZism5 — Merck (@Merck) August 14, 2017
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GoDaddy is the Registrar for the Alt Right Website altright.com
Although GoDaddy.com kicked the Alt Right website, altright.com, from their hosting services, GoDaddy still is the registrar for their domain. [1] This website is title The Daily Stormer, a white-nationalist and neo-Nazi site. Google also hosts their email accounts. References: The Daily Beast, July 6, 2017, Brian Patrick Byrne – GoDaddy: Neo-Nazi Sites Aren’t ‘Morally Offensive’…
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Barack Obama Quotes Nelson Mandela
Regarding Charlottesville, President Barack Obama tweeted the following: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion…” pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017 “People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love…” —…
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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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We Won Our Lawsuit Against the State of Arizona
Rally after the win of the lawsuit again the State of Arizona for Marriage Equality – October 17, 2017 Robin Reece and Renee Kaminski – Joe Connolly and Terry Pochert
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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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Pochert, Mina Bell – Obituary – June 1, 2003
Macomb Daily, June 3, 2003 Mina Belle L. Pochert-Schultz – Mina Belle L. Pochert-Schultz, 80, a Shelby Township-area resident since 1985, died Sunday, June 1, 2003. She was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Harbor Beach. Mrs. Pochert-Schultz attended Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide and the Golden Circle. She…
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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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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 ?????
