Category: Personnel
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Smith, Erik
WXYZ: August 2017 Erik Smith inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. [1] Erik Smith writes on Facebook, August 23, 2017: I think John Fuller was shooting the “great” Race. I remember Dennis Archer was Mayor at the time, because he challenged me to another race the following year. Maybe that’s a…
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Cook, Don
WEWS: EngineeringWXYZ: Engineering, technical director. References:
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Scillian, Devin
Annoounces retirement from WDIV after 30 years. Last newscast will be December 13, 2024.
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Manney, Dave
WNBC: News Director.WXYZ: Writer, producer, news director.WPIX: Managing editor. References:
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Kress, Rob
WXYZ: TV news weathercaster. Died: September 28, 2024. “Rob Kress, a cherished meteorologist, devoted family man, and passionate musician, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Born on October 4, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa, Rob’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone he met throughout his remarkable 77 years.…
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Noetzel, Jon
KSAZ: News Operations Manager, Chief Photographer KRIV: Staff Photojournalist WBBH: Staff Photojournalist WRDW/WAGT: Staff Photojournalist
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Russell, Mike
Michael B. Russell, ATA vice president of Public Affairs and veteran newsman, died in a white water rafting accident in Colorado June 15, 2006. Mike fell from the raft on Clear Creek and was declared dead when pulled from the river.
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Kraft, Walter
Walter Kraft, former News Director of WXYZ-TV in Southfield, Michigan, now Vice President for Communications with Eastern Michigan University.
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Espy, Augie
WXYZ: TV / Radio Engineering.ABC Network: Engineering aka Augusto Raphael Volmar Vincente Esby II
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Walters, Barbara
ABC Network: ABC Evening News, 20/20, Special InterviewsNBC Network: The Today ShowWNBT (now WNBC): Writer-Producer References: The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters A “smart, juicy, deeply reported” (Katie Couric) biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time—Barbara Walters—a woman whose personal demons fueled an ambition that broke all the rules…
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Doback, Michael – ‘Mike’
WXYZ: Engineering, Chief EngineerScripps Howard: Vice President and Director of Engineering. References:
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LewAllen, Dave
Thirty-five years to the day since he walked in the door at Broadcast House, Dave LewAllen announced he will retire from 7 Action News in April. LewAllen, a pillar of Detroit television news, first joined the station as a sports reporter in 1988.
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Proctor, Bill
WXYZ: The “Doc” is now official. MAB Hall of Fame induction means I join my nominator Jerry Hodak, Chuck Stokes, Diana Lewis, and Eric Smith among others. Wouldn’t be here without great support from CH7 family. Thanks to you all! – Bill Proctor, Facebook, August 7, 2019 Retired from WXYZ-TV. Bill Proctor and Associates, LLC.…
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Carter, Donald W. – ‘Don’
Passed away July 30, 2024, at the age of 74. He was the loving husband of Susan Giannotta for 39 years.
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Turner, Marilyn (nee Miller)
WXYZ: TV talent. Co-host with John Kelly of Kelly and Company and Good Afternoon Detroit. Passed: May 2024 [wxyz.com] References: Marilyn Turner, a real expert at handling many of the technical issues that come with broadcasting news had a struggle with the mechanical weather board.
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Biscoe-Bailey, Doris
WXYZ: TV news talent, anchor, and reporter from1972-2000 on Channel Seven, Detroit. Feature reporter at WGPR-FM, 107.5 Died: June 7, 2024 Doris doing one of thousands of interviews while at WXYZ-TV, Detroit. Photo used with Doris’ permission. Read more about blacks who helped to define radio [TV] in Detroit by reading Ken Coleman’s book, “Soul…
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Fisher, Rich
WXYZ: TV news. Died, March 24, 2017, after fighting cancer for many months.[1] Lynch and Clawson Funeral Home, “Rich Fisher died peacefully March 24, 2017. He was 67 years old. Rich was born March 31, 1949, in Detroit, to James and Patricia Fisher. He is survived by his children, Bill Fisher, Richard Fisher, Stephanie (Bryan)…
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Kelly, John (nee Kelin)
WXYZ: TV talent. Co-host with Marilyn Turner of Kelly and Company and Good Afternoon Detroit. Avid horseman. John Kelly died, September 18, 2016. He was 88 years old. WXYZ.com Funeral Arrangements PDF (The Detroit News) References: @wxyzdetroit my heart goes out to the #WXYZfamily over the passing of #JohnKelly. I grew up #girlfromthehood watching #Channel7 and John.…
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Weaver, Dan
WXYZ: Producer for Kelly and Company. TV programming. Died: April 2018. References: Sightings: Publications
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Ciolino, John
WXYZ: TV production, news writer. MAB Photographer of the Year. Silver Circle Award – Ciolino began his career at WXYZ in 1983, and has shot, edited, written and produced reports giving a name to Detroit’s anonymous heroes. As the lead photographer for our Detroit 2020 brand, he has been awarded with 20 Emmys and a Peabody…
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Aguilar, Corinne
WXYZ: TV News. References: Follow Connert Media, Inc.’s board WXYZ Alumni and Staff on Pinterest.
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Holfeld, Mike
WKMG: TV news reporter. As of April 2024, celebrating 25 years with WKMG.– Retired June, 2024, after 25 years with WKMG.WXYZ: TV news reporter. Mike Holfeld wins Emmy for Sports Series “UCF Football Secrecy” References: Recent Sightings:
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Carr, Beverly
WXYZ: PBX operator. Beverly Louise Carr, 87, passed away on April 23, 2024. Obiturary: Lynch and Sons, Milford, Michigan Beverly Louise Carr, born on August 05, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan, was the daughter of George and Mary Krause of Oak Park, Michigan. Beverly married her high school sweetheart after graduation.Together they had three sons,…
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Coughlan-Choquette, Jill
WXYZ: TV programming. Died: January 9, 2008. Three-time Emmy award winning TV producer Jill Coughlan lost her battle with breast cancer. Interning at WXYZ she made her mark with John and Marilyn at Kelly and Company. She moved on to KGO in her native San Francisco with continued success. Three-time Emmy award winning TV producer. During…
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Perkins, Huel
WJBK: Anchor Huel Perkins is an Emmy Award-winning anchor for WJBK Fox 2 News. With an affinity for Detroit and its viewers, Perkins also hosts the popular talk show, “Let it Rip!” that airs every Thursday night. With more than 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism, Perkins has traveled the country with Nelson Mandela,…
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Lincoln Sobek, Alissa
WXYZ: Creative Director – Commercial ProductionWKBD: Design DirectorWWJ: References:
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Swanteck, Mary
Mary Swantek, 22-year-old University of Michigan senior from Bay City, “mans” a 700-pound color camera as she works a life show at WXYZ-TV in Detroit.
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Gilbert, Jeff
WWJ: Auto JournalistWWWW: News DirectorKMJ: News DirectorWEEP / WDSY: News DirectorKQV: Part Time Anchor/ReporterWWYN: Disc Jockey and NewsmanWWGO: Disc Jockey References:
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Clifford, Carolyn M.
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:
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Alan, Lee
WXYZ: Co-host of Club 1270 with Joel Sebastian. Evening WXYZ-AM disc jockey. Lee Alan’s “On the Horn”. Circa 1962. Click Here for a full list of WXYZ Alumni and Staff. With permission of Lee Alan, the following was posted on Facebook on December 23, 2015. SEEING RED – – – Years ago I was working…
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Ducey, Joe
KNXV: Consumer reporter.WXYZ: TV investigative reporter. 02/2024 Retiring from KNXV, abc15/Phoenix. References: Recent Sightings: News:
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Kenny, Mike [Michael]
WJR: News Reporter.WXYZ: TV News Reporter, 1968-1972.WPON: News Director After active-duty service in the Navy, Mike started at The Detroit News as a writer. Off to WPON Radio in Pontiac, Michigan, as News Director succeeding Oscar Frenette. Soon Mike joined WXYZ as a street reporter and anchor for some of the weekend newscasts. Mike’s career…
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Gibson, Penny
WXYZ: If you have profile information for Penny Gibson while she worked at WXYZ, we’d appreciate hearing from you. Use the comment section below or sent us a message through our CONTACT page.
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Seay, Samuel G. – ‘Sam’
WXYZ: TV engineering, videographer. [August 18, 1946 – January 11, 2022] Samuel started his amazing life in Oakland, CA. His family moved to Detroit, MI in 1948. Samuel attended the Detroit Public Schools. At Wilbur Wright High School, he was involved in the football program. He graduated in 1964. Upon graduation, he was employed at Ford…
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Lenzen, Nancy
WXYZ: TV programming producer. A political science/Spanish major at DePauw University, Nancy Lenzen planned to work in the State Department upon graduation. As is often the case, “Life is what happens while we are planning something else,” and while still in school she met and fell in love with Duke Lenzen. Fast forward through 20…
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Koehn, Mark
WISC: Anchor “WISC-TV anchor Mark Koehn is retiring after 46 years in broadcasting. Over the course of his career, Koehn has traveled to Super Bowls, Rose Bowls, political conventions, and much more. Behind the scenes, he has been a mentor to many generations of reporters and producers who have made their way through Madison over…
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Eubanks, Dayna
WKRC: Anchor-ReporterWJBK: Weekday anchor, reporter.WXYZ: TV news reporter, anchor.KOOL: Anchor, reporters, producer. Recent sightings: References:
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Farrington-Jones, Dianne
WXYZ: Videographer, Audio “When I worked at XYZ, one of my best friends was a camerawoman named Dianne Farrington Jones. DJ moved to Los Angeles and attended the American Film Institute. On December 16th [2023] she was one of five women honored by Women in Media’s Annual Holiday Toast to Legendary Women in the Industry. Dianne…
