Category: Personnel
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Lewis, Diana
WXYZ: TV News Anchor. Actress with performances opposite Sylvester Stallone in the box office favorites, Rocky and Rocky 5. She also appeared on TV shows including The Twilight Zone, Hunter, The Gary Shandling Show, Murder She Wrote, The Million Dollar Caper, and All My Children. References:
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Huckman, Mike
Tapping into Mike’s rich background in broadcast journalism, including a decade covering the life sciences sector at CNBC, and in corporate communications, he brings the concision of a TV reporter, the strategy of a trusted advisor, as well as the empathy and honesty of a coach. As a member of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization Board…
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Clark, Stephen
WXYZ: Interactive news anchor, reporter, photographer, editor, writer beginning July 2002 ff. Last day at Channel Seven, February 28, 2018. References: Recent News: Tweets by stephenclark
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Turner, Frank
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…
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Saarela, Jill
WPBN / WGTU: General ManagerWMAQ: Marketing DirectorWFLD: Account ExecutiveWXYZ: AE/Research Director References:
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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.
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Sieger, Alan
WXYZ: Staging.Deceased: August 30, 1947 – October 21, 2023 “Allan Richard Sieger, age 76, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 30, 1947 to his late parents Lucille and Dexter Sieger Sr. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Phyllis (Mary Phyl); siblings: Dexter C.…
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Campbell, Mike [Director]
WXYZ: Director 06/27/2025 WXYZ-TV director Mike Campbell retiring after 21 years at Broadcast House. [WXYZ.com, June 27, 2025 – Mike Campbell is Retiring]
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Herrington, Jim
WXYZ: TV news reporter, host of Spotlight on the News. (1965-1993). College classmate of William Fyffe “Bill”, graduates of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. References:
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Handelsman, Steve
NBC Network: Reporter WXYZ: Reporter (1978-1984). January 5, 2017, Steve Handelsman, “Retiring from NBC. 33 years. Ready for new challenges …and to chill. But I will so miss my peeps in all the crazy places.” Food and Friends References: Follow Connert Media, Inc.’s board WXYZ Alumni and Staff on Pinterest.
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Kast, Brett
WXYZ: Reporter, Meteorologist Brett Kast is a reporter at WXYZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. He has covered a variety of stories, including breaking news, community events, and investigative pieces. Before joining WXYZ, he worked at other news stations, gaining experience in broadcast journalism. Brett is known for his engaging reporting style and dedication…
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Davis, Derrick
WXYZ: Engineering. Beyond his technical responsibilities, he is actively involved in community mentorship through the program “Encourage Me I’m Young” (EMIY), demonstrating his commitment to both his profession and community engagement. References:
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Hensley-MacLeod, Patty
WXYZ: TV Engineering. Retire after 44 years with the station. July 17, 2018 – Passed away from a traumatic brain injury received during a fall on July 13, 2018. Her co-workers, family and friends were in shock at her passing. She was loved by many. Patty was born on January 1, 1955. Memorial Service Flyer…
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Smilovitz, Bernie
Longtime WDIV-TV sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz joined the station in 1986 and departed on July 1, 2024 as the result of a voluntary retirement package.
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Meloni, Rod
Voluntary retirement offer after almost 30 years at the station. His last day was July 1, 2024.
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MacDonald, Mara
Mara MacDonald, an on-air veteran of 20 years with WDIV-TV, departed the station on July 1, 2024 as part of a voluntary severance package.
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Scillian, Devin
Annoounces retirement from WDIV after 30 years. Last newscast will be December 13, 2024.
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Allen, Debbie
WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit (GAD) Talent on several Good Afternoon Detroit segments and appeared as guest. Also interviewee on many local news segments.
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Cook, Don
WEWS: EngineeringWXYZ: Engineering, technical director. 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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Ginger, Johnny – ‘Galen Grindle’
WXYZ: Curtain Time Theater talent. References: Curtain Time with Johnny Ginger and The 3 Stooges There was never a dull moment with Johnny Ginger‘s Curtain Time. A big hit in the Detroit metro area. Johnny Ginger Using 7up’s Fizz-Nik There was always time for fun using the latest “fad”, the 7up Fizz-Nik. There…
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Droze, Rachel
WHAS – Political ReporterWOI-DT – Investigative ReporterWICS – Multimedia JournalistWLUC – JournalistWXYZ – Stage Manager References:
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Burke, Kelly
Kelly grew up in Farmington, Michigan. Went to the University of Detroit. First job as a reporter at 21 at WEWS, TV, Cleveland – 1968.
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Hoffman, John
WTVT: News Director WTOG: Retired 2024 References:
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Degan, Dennis
WIS: Engineering, Video Tape References: Fifth in my series of video clips I’m part of or edited from more than 20 years ago. This one is a promo for Carolina Today on WIS-TV from 1975. I appear in the promo to the right of Joe Pinner (WIS-TV‘s weatherman and kiddy show host), holding a pie.…
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Smith, Christopher C.
KTRK: Director.WFLA: References:
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Hansen, Chris
NBC Network: “To Catch a Predator”, 2004 – 2007 WXYZ: 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…
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Kleist, Mary Kay
WXYZ: Weather.WFLA: WBBM: References:
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Alexander, Joel (aka Joel Zelle)
Born September 7, 1950; Died: September 6, 2019 – Obituary (PDF) WXYZ: Traffic. Helicopter pilot.WJR: Radio personalityWBZ:KDKA: Afternoon Drive DJ from 1972 to 1976. He also hosted the station’s Saturday morning show.WIS:WSB: References:
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Choi, Andy
WISN: TV news reporter. Last day at WISN was July 6, 2018. Off to new adventures with Verizon as Public Relations Manager for the Great Lakes region. WXYZ: TV news reporter. References:
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Hauff, Tom
WCPX: News DirectorWBAL: News DirectorKJRH:WFLA:WISN: News Director (1979- )WXYZ: TV news producer, writer References:
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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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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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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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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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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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