Category: Personnel
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Anderson, Erik
WJBK: Assignment Editor; Broadcast Technician WXYZ: TV Assignment Desk. References: Macomb Community College, September 19, 2017 – Meet Our Alumni – Erik Anderson Google+ LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
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Skzynear, Lynn
WXYZ: Journalist. Died October 17, 2022 “Lynn Skynear lived an incredible life – she joined the Air Force at 18 years old, served in Vietnam, became a journalist and anchorwoman and opened a furniture store in Washington DC. Her delivery van helped launch our business and she coined the name “College Hunks Hauling Junk” one…
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Crown, Thomas
WXYZ: News film editor as well as editing movies for Rita Bell’s Prize Movie, and Channel 7’s Midnight movies.. References: Facebook
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McDonald, Christy
WDIV: Reporter. WTVS: TV news reporter. Anchor for PBS. WXYZ: Writer / reporter. Recent sightings: christymcdonald.wordpress.com Detroit Public Television News Articles Clickondetroit.com – October 6, 2022 – Veteran Detroit journalist Christy McDonald joins WDIV-Local 4 – McDonald to start as special correspondent across all platforms The Detroit News – June 26, 2011 – (archive) References: Twitter…
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Matthews, Jim
WWJ: Anchor “Matthews was the 57-year-old man found dead, WWJ reported Friday evening. In an online statement, the station described Matthews, who spent seven years as an evening anchor, as a man who loved his two children as well as his job.”
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Liebman, Jerry (aka Specs Howard)
WXYZ: Radio Talent and Producer start in 1967 KYW / WKYC: “Specs Howard, a disc jockey and founder of an influential Metro Detroit broadcasting school, died early Saturday. [September 3, 2022] He was 96.”
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Jasina, Roberta
WWJ: News Anchor “Very sorry to learn of the FIRING of longtime News Radio 95 anchor Roberta Jasina. The bean counters are once again silencing a veteran of the Detroit media who has served Detroit radio listeners faithfully for more than 34-years. She was there loyally for all of us listeners and WWJ radio every…
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Wilson, Ted
WCPO: Executive Producer. WKRC: News Executive Producer. WXYZ: Producer/writer. WKBK: News Producer References: LinkedIn.com
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McKenna, Paul
KTRK: Video Tape Editor “KTRK, late 80’s. Made the jump to non-linear in the mid-90’s, but there was something about driving a few tape machines, a pair of Abekas DVEs, a Quantafont Q8 (later an Abekas A-72), a Sony audio board, and a Grass Valley 1600 series switcher that seemed to make the process a…
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Schuck, Louie
Died June 21, 2007, age 82. Mr. Schuck was an engineer at WXYZ radio for over 30 years, was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and coached baseball and hockey for many years. WXYZ: Radio Engineering References: Legacy.com – Louis Schuck
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Haynes, Trudy
KYW: News Reporter starting in 1965 until her retirement in 1998. WXYZ: Weathercaster starting in 1963. Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is saddened by the recent news that Broadcast legend Trudy Haynes has passed this morning at 95 years old. We’re not mourning, but will continue celebrating her trailblazing life and legacy. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yl8zHSaKQt —…
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Purtan, Dick
WWOL: Disc jockey WKNR: 1965-67 WXYZ: 1968-78 AM talent and disc jockey on WXYZ-AM. CKLW: 1978-83Disc jockey. WCZY: 1983-96 WOMC: 1996-2010 Recent Sightings: Dick Purtan – Website R&R 25th Anniversary Dick Purtan Podcasts: #183 – Gene Taylor – Part Two – See also Gene Taylor References: Dick Purton Blog – 2010 Reunion Recap The Detroit News,…
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Davis, Jim
WXYZ: AM overnight disc jockey. WLS: CKLW: KHJ: WOR: FM WKBW: WNIA: References: Motor City Radio Flashbacks, CKLW Makes Upward Surge for Radio Ratings, August 10, 1985
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Briggs, Curtis D. – ‘Curt’
Passed on May 16, 2022, at the age of 70 (Born: October 9, 1952) WXYZ: TV engineering. WXYZ‘s expert and professional videographers. Curt was an amazing individual always there to capture the breaking news. Curt was also one of those unique individuals that was always willing to teach and help the novice folks on the…
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Abrams, Lee
WRIF: Program Director. Inducted into the Rock Radio Hall of Fame in the “Legends of Rock Radio-Programming” category in 2014. Later in Lee’s career, he was suspended and then resigned from The Tribune Company when he distributed a company-wide memo with links to an Onion video. References: Wikipedia.com – Lee Abrams Variety, Roy Trakin, September…
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Rieger, Wendy
WRC: Anchor/Journalist References: NBC Washington, Doreen Gentzler, April 17, 2022 – Wendy Rieger, Beloved News4 Anchor, Dies Following Cancer Battle
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Kalush, Mike
WXYZ: TV engineering and videographer. Born September 25, 1934, Died January 16, 2019. WJRT: Film photographer From Mike’s daughter, Kathy Kalush, “Thank you greatly for all of the thoughts and prayers. We have scheduled a 10 AM visitation, 11 AM celebration of life mass followed by a celebration of life luncheon at Holy Redeemer on Bristol…
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McConneha, Richard – ‘Dick’ ‘Ace’
WXYZ: TV Engineering. [March 9, 1926 – March 19, 2022] Richard Lee McConneha, of Midland, MI., age 96, March 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Lois. The father of Bill and the late Dustin McConneha. Obituary
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Conway, Mary
WXYZ: TV news reporter. Worked at WIFR, WZZM and then finally with WXYZ. Former WXYZ reporter Mary Conway to join Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame – Febuary 12, 2019 Former WXYZ reporter Mary Conway will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Conway, who set the standard for automotive and…
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Upchurch, Alan G.
WXYZ: TV news writer, producer, assistant News Director. References: Facebook Recent Sightings: Marx Layne & Co. – Retired, 2022.
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Henderson, Dan
WXYZ: AM disc jockey. WKNR: AM disc jockey. References: LinkedIn Aircheck – www.mcrfb.com – July 19, 1976 – mp3 (archive) Shaklee Corporation – Henderson Marketing Group
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Bowman, Charles – ‘Chuck’
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG videographer, TV news editing. 1988 Archive Photo Chuck Bowman – Photo from Terry Pochert’s Retirement Album
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Beckmann, Frannk
WJR: Sports broadcaster. References: The Detroit News, February 11, 2022 – Retired radio host Frank Beckmann in hospice care, family says
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Johnson, Mary Ann – aka “Mary Anne Johnston”
WHAS: Country Music Talent WXYZ: Country Music Talent WJR: Country Music Talent WSDC: Country Music Talent WEXL: Country Music Talent References: Hillbilly-Music.com
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Kraniak, Demetri III – ‘Trip’
WXYZ: TV engineering. Retired in 2015 after 34 years at WXYZ-TV. Trip Kraniak Trip Kraniak – Photo Courtesy of Mary Kraniak
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Findlater, Jeanne
WXYZ: Vice President and General Station Manager. (1979-1987) WKBD: Producer of the Lou Gordon Show and Hot Seat NATPE Conference in March 1979 (Los Vegas). Jeanne Findlater References: The Detroit Free Press, December 19, 2021 – Opinion: One responsibility of women leaders in the 1980s – don’t spoil it for other women (PDF)
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Sims, Erin
KTVN: Executive Producer KOMO: News Producer References: LinkedIn
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Rivera, Kurt
KXTV: Stockton bureau Kurt Rivera, an award-winning journalist with more than three decades of experience, joined the ABC10 team in November 2016. He is based in the ABC10 Stockton bureau. Kurt was born and raised in Stockton where he attended school at Colonial Heights Elementary and Lincoln High School. From there he went to San…
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Wolan, Scott
WXYZ: TV News Photojournalist, Videographer. Retire on January 29, 2016, after 37 years working for WXYZ-TV. Scott Wolan – Used with Permission of the Photographer, Wanda Doerner. Scott Wolan – Used with Permission of the Photographer, Wanda Doerner. References: Facebook WXYZ – January 29, 2015 (PDF)
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Pharo, Richard “Dick”
WXYZ: Engineering. [October 10, 1936 – June 1, 2016] References: Obituary: Nelsons Funeral Home (PDF)
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Movesian, Karin
WNEM: News Director KSDK: News Director KTNV: News Director KENS: Assistant News Director WBBM: Executive Producer WLS: Executive Producer WCCO: Executive Producer WJBK: Producer References: LinkedIn
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Maylock, Shirley (nee Shirley Ann Russell)
WXYZ: Played male and female child roles on “The Lone Ranger” when she was between the ages of 7-16. References: C and G News – K. Michelle Moran writes in an article title, “Child actress from ‘The Lone Ranger’ to participate in upcoming talk” October 31, 2012 (PDF)
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Watkowski-Silva, Tracey
KGO: VP of News KFSN: News Director WCAU: Executive Producer WKRC: Producer CNN: Associate Producer WXYZ: Kelly & Company intern.
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Addy, Mark
WXYZ / WRIF: FM programming. WWWW: On air talent
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Leader, Francie
WXYZ: Intern Women to Women – Three-week series on women which earned a public service award.
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Woolfolk, Mike
WEYI / WSMH / WBSF: Anchor, Reporter WXYZ: Journalist. WACH: Anchor, Managing Editor WAPT: Anchor, Reporter, Producer KVBC: Sports Anchor, Reporter WBRZ: Weekend Producer, Assignment Editor, Reporter, Anchor References: Facebook Twitter – @mikewoolfolk Blog
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Amiri, Camille
WJBK: General Assignment Reporter WRTV: Freelance Reporter WXYZ: Freelance Reporter. WXIX: Reporter WANE: General Assignment Reporter WFXL: General Assignment Reporter Recent Sightings: Bumble and Bumble References: LinkedIn Facebook
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Adderley, Larry
WXYZ: Sports reporter. Detroit Tiger announcer (1981-1983). Died April 2020. WWJ: Sports WCZY: Sports WOMC: Sports
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Amann, Whitney
WWTV / WWUP: Reporter WLNS: Internship WXYZ: News intern. Whitney joined the 9&10 News team as a reporter in the Traverse City bureau in February 2017. She graduated from University of Michigan – Dearborn with her degree in journalism and screen studies. While in college, Whitney had internships with Detroit Public TV, WXYZ-TV Channel 7…
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Stizza, Tony
KFOR: Video Photographer Worked more than 26 years at KTVY, now KFOR in Oklahoma City, filming documentaries such as “Tapestry” and “Strangers in Their Own Land.” His dedication has earned 16 Emmy Awards, three National Press Photographers Association regional photographer of the year awards, and numerous other awards. He is now video director for the…
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Therrien, Glenn
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WJBK: Senior Sports Producer at TV Fox 2 WXYZ: TV news writer, producer. Recent sightings: Facebook Neal Rubin – What a way for guys to celebrate the gift of friendship
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Schuster, Don
WXYZ: 1975-1976 WDIV: 1979 WJR: WWWW: FM Radio Disc jockey Shared link on Facebook: After a 51-year career, I have decided to retire. It is with mixed emotions, but certainly is driven by positive anticipation of the next phase of my life. My journey took flight in the summer of 1968. It was the summer…
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Williamson, Jennifer (nee Pierce)
WXYZ: Floor Director. Recent Sightings: GASC Technology Center Social Media: LinkedIn.com Facebook.com
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Wittman, David – ‘Dave’
WKMG: WBZ: WDIV: WWTV: WJBK: WXYZ: TV news reporter. anchor. Married to Carol Coughlin Wittman. References: Facebook Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour – Tour Guide
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Sales, Soupy – ‘Milton Supman’- ‘Milton Heinz’
WXYZ: Moved from Cleveland’s WJW-TV (Channel8) in 1953 to work at WXYZ. Deceased. Talent, The Soupy Sales Show. References: See also: Clyde Adler DetroitKidShow.com Wkipedia Blogs: Ken Levine World Heritage Encyclopedia
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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: Wikipedia Facebook Follow Connert Media, Inc.’s board WXYZ Alumni and Staff on Pinterest.
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Drutz, Marla F.
WDIV: July, 2008-2021. TV Vice President and General Manager. WXYZ: TV Program director. WJBK: WJW: Marla Drutz Retires from WDIV now Grand Marshall of the Thanksgiving Day Parade Quoted from Downtown Birmingham/Bloomfield by Kevin Elliot on September 3, 2013, “Drutz said two reasons for the reduction of locally produced shows, such as “Kelly and Company”…
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Sharpe, Taylor
WXYZ: Video Editor, Technical Director “After graduating from two of Specs Howards programs, Taylor Sharpe gives some life lessons from the field of video editing. Where do you work and what do you do there? I work for Channel 7 News WXYZ as an Overnight Video Editor for the Monday-Friday morning show. References: LinkedIn
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Randall, Johnny – ‘David Manheimer, Dave Mann’
WXYZ: WXYZ-AM early afternoon disc jockey. Circa, 1965-1975. WAAM and WTAC: Disc Jockey WYSI: Disc Jockey WDTM: Announcer “David Manheimer started working in Detroit radio at the age of 15. He was hired by classical station WDTM because he could properly pronounce the names of the composers. He quickly moved to WYSI in Ypsilanti, then,…
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Silverman, Randy
KQED: Maintenance/Installation WXYZ: TV engineering. WXYZ: Randy Silverman at Integrated Communications Systems Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Integrated Communications Systems, San Jose, California
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Melrose, Edythe Fern
WXYZ: Host of The Lady of Charm later called House O’ Charm. Also hosted “House of Fashion” on Saturday mornings. WXYZ-AM Host. Edythe passed away at 77 in 1976. Her last residence was at 22640 Statler St, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48081. WJAY: Station Manager from 1933 through 1941. References: Fornology.com, January 16, 2021 –…
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Hodak, Jerry
WXYZ: Meteorologist. Retired September 23, 2010. WKMG: On-air Staff References: Wikipedia – Jerry Hodak Wikpedia – WKMG
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