Category: Personnel
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Rezaian, Jason
The author, then The Washington Post’s correspondent in Tehran, was arrested by Iranian authorities on July 22, 2014. He would spend 18 months in Iran’s Evin prison. This account, excerpted from his book “Prisoner,” to be published Jan. 22, describes his early hours in custody.
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Kappell, Jeremy
WHEC: Meteorologist A heartfelt thanks to all those who have been supporting us. I wanted to take this time to explain our side of the story. Please keep my family in your prayers. Facebook, January 8, 2018 References: CNN, January 8, 2018 – New York meteorologist fired after using racial slur on air
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Smith, Matthew Dennis
WXYZ: Topica Promotions Producer WFTX: Promotions Producer / Coordinator WSYM: Commercial Producer References: Facebook
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Strait, George
ABC Network: Chief Science and Medical Correspondent, ABC News, ret. References: University at Albany, April 10, 2008 – Former ABC News Correspondent George Strait Highlights Health Disparities Conference
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Hickey, Jim
ABC Network: ABC-TV Correspondent and ABC News Radio National Correspondent, ret References: Twitter Facebook
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Skladd, Kristen
WXYZ: Stage Manager. WJR: Traffic Reporter WDIV: Assignment Desk Intern. References: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
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Glover, Joseph Lawrence; “Joe”
WJBK: Anchor Tracey Narayani Glover writes: Dr. Joseph Lawrence Glover, 79, died at home in Mobile, AL, on the morning of October 5th from complications associated with metastatic lung cancer. Born December 11, 1938 in Delaware, he was the only child of Mary E. Boyd. He grew up in Chelmsford Massachusetts, attended Duke University for…
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Furr, Thomas
WXYZ: Creative services. Thomas Furr, director of creative services, WXYZ-TV Detroit, Joins Showtime, New York, as VP-promotions. Richard Gentilcore, manager of promotion, Showtime, named director of promotion. Thpoams Bashkind, VP-marketing communications, Gannett Satellite Information Network, Washington, Joines Showtime, as director of advertising and promotion. References: Showtime
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Valeriani, Richard
NBC Network: News correspondent References: Washington Post, Harrison Smith, June 19, 2018 – Richard Valeriani, NBC News correspondent bludgeoned for civil rights coverage, dies at 85 (PDF)
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Tate, James Edward
WXYZ: Intern References: Detroit Campaigns – May 18, 2015 (PDF) Our Compaings (PDF) Crain’s – (PDF)
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Guglielmi, Gil
WXYZ: AM sales. Response marketing.
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Palmerini, Breanne
WXYZ: Reporter/anchor. References: The Chronicle of the Horse, March 9, 2016, Camilla Mortensen – Amateurs Like Us: Breanne Palmerini Makes It Work At The Barn And In Front Of The Television Camera (PDF) WXYZ.com – Bio (PDF) LinkedIn Twitter Facebook – Personal Facebook – WXYZ Tweets by BreanneWXYZ
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Bishop, Matthew
WXYZ: Technical Director WKBW: Director/Technical Director WRGB: News Technical Director
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Dale, Stan
WCFL: 1969 News WJJD: DJ WXYZ: 1951-1953 Announcer. The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet. Short stint as the voice of The Shadow. Broadcasting – October 19, 1953 – Page 96 References: Human Awareness Institute: 1993, Stan Dale – Healing the Planet (PDF) Wikipedia – Stan Dale
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Zimmerman, Glenn S.
WXYZ: TV news reporter, 2001-2007. WNBC: References: Recent Sightings: Mad Bear Productions
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Purtan, JoAnne M.
WXYZ: Leaving the station on March 23, 2018. References: Facebook – WXYZ Account The Detroit News, March 9, 2018, Melody Baetens – JoAnne Purtan’s last day on WXYZ is March 23 Facebook – Personal Twitter
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Graser, Earle
WXYZ: Voice of the Lone Ranger radio show prior to Brace Beemer taking over the part. References: Wkipedia Pinterest
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Grambergu, Henry
WMTG & WNIC: Vice President and General Manager. WXYZ: WRIF-FM General Sales Manager for six years. References: LinkedIn
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Welch Jr., Marv
WXYZ: Host of Wyxie’s Wonderland which showed various cartoons during his hour long show. The show aired between the fall of 1953 and 1957. Worked with Janie Palmer on WWJ‘s Musically Speaking. Died at 81 years old in February 2007. Born on October 14, 1925. References: Detroit Kids Shows bcdb.com
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Lee, Ian James
CNN: American journalist based in Egypt. Ian Lee reports for CNN from Egypt on the Russian plane crash. – October 31, 2015 References: Wikipedia New York Times, July 3, 2016, Weddings – Holly Dagres, Ian Lee (PDF) Country 10, Community News Stream, December 26, 2011 – CNN’s Ian Lee thanks Lander for its support after injury suffered…
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Gomulka, Wally
WXYZ: Radio staff musician (trumpet). Club Polka during early days of television. During the early 1940s, Wally remained at the station for almost three years and then moved on to WWJ Radio and played with the Edgar Guest show. Later Wally returned to WXYZ when television was first making a break through to join with Stas Wisiach’s orchestra…
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Schaefer, Jim
WXYZ: Investigative Producer Recent Sightings: The Detroit Free Press References: Facebook LinkedIn
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Smith-Webster, Julie
WXYZ: 1996-1999, Production Assistant. From 2002-2004, Programming Department. References: Facebook
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Kirik, Joe
WXYZ: TV news, writer and producer. Retired on February 28, 2017, from ITC Holdings Corp. Worked for four years at WXYZ, then with both agency and corporate public relations companies. References: Facebook Recent Sightings: ITC Holdings Corp.
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Boulton-Brown, Linda
WXYZ: TV sales account exeuctive from 1976 – 2011. Retired after 35 years. WKBD: Account Executive. References Facebook WXYZ – June 30, 2011 – “Pioneering account executive retires after 35 years.” (JPG)
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Myers, Seth P.
WXYZ: Web Designer, Director of New Media. 1998 – References: Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group Facebook LinkedIn
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Halas, Brian
WXYZ: Director of commercial production. References: Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group LinkedIn
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Geha, Suzanne
WOOD: TV news reporter/anchor. WXYZ: TV news reporter. References: Facebook Leaving WOOD-TV WOOD-TV
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Dunn, Matt
WXYZ: Local sales manager. WDFN: Account Executive References: Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group LinkedIn
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DiPonio, Dave
WXYZ: Account executive. [2010-2016] References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group
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Donahue, Phil
MSNBC: NBC: Today Show contributor WLWT (now WDTN): The Phil Donahue Show WHIO: Morning Anchor CBS Evening News: Stringer, reporter WABJ: Radio KYW: Radio References: Wikepedia – Phil Donahue
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Vogel, Hally
WXYZ: TV News Meteorologist WZZM: TV References: Twitter
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