Category: Personnel
-
-
-
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…
-
-
-
-
Hampton, Jim – ‘Jimmy’
WLS: Director of Production WABX: On-air Personality WJBK: On-air Radio Personality WXYZ radio talent. 20 years old when he started to work for WXYZ-AM in 1966. Recordings: Reelradio.com – 1 Reelradio.com – 2 Recent Sightings Greenhouse Marketing Group
-
-
-
-
Benesh, Frank
Died: December 2018 WXYZ: TV news director [1968 – ] WJRT: News Director [1958-1968] WNEM: News Director [ – 1958] References: Memorial Service Flyer (PDF) – from Vivian Hoze
-
-
-
Tillman, Anthony J. – ‘Tony’
WXYZ: Director. Stage Manager. Recent Sightings Broadcast Technician Warner Brothers, Los Angeles, CA References LinkedIn
-
Herman, Rob
WXYZ: Technical Director WEYI: Senior Newscast Director References: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Vimeo
-
LaVelle, Rhonda Errer
WXYZ: News Director. Previously Executive Producer at WDIV; News Director at KPRC. WKBD: WNEM: WMYD: References: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Rhonda LaVelle joins WXYZ, WMYD as news director – June 6, 2016 (PDF) Tweets by rhondaerrer
-
-
Williams, Jessie
WSYM: News Director WTMJ: Executive Producer WXYZ: Producer. WLNS: Producer References: Facebook
-
-
Louie, David
KGO: TV News. WXYZ: TV News. September 24, 2021 – David Louie receives the Col. Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation. David writes on Facebook, “I’ve been privileged to serve and support the educational and scholarship/fellowship programs of the Foundation ever since I received the very first scholarship in…
-
Wade, Vince
WXYZ: News investigative reporter. Recent online reports by Vince Wade: The End is Near for White Rule Stuff Democrats Don’t Talk About China Wants to Rule the World The Irishman Didn’t Kill Jimmy Hoffa My Name Is Vince Wade References: The Detroit News, Oralandar Brand-Williams, February 24, 2021 – Richard Wershe Jr.’s longtime lawyer, Ralph…
-
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: YourObserver.com – Funneral Details (PDF) A newscast for the masses: the history of Detroit television news By Tim Kiska
-
-
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…
-
Fowler (nee Larsen), Nancy
WXYZ: TV news writer. Local Emmy award for Outstanding Late News, WXYZ-TV Detroit and Education Writers Association award for ‘Making the Grade’ news series, WXYZ-TV Detroit Recent Sightings: St. Louis Beacon References: NancyMFlowler.com Facebook LinkedIn
-
LoCicero, Tom
WXYZ: TV programming. Writer/Producer. WDIV: References: TVLoCicero.com Facebook LinkedIn
-
-
Brandstatter, Jim
WXYZ: Sports broadcaster. Married to Robbie timmons, another WXYZ alumni. This is an inside look at the magical chemistry between Dan Dierdorf and Jim Brandstatter in the UM Football IMG Radio booth! Both were on the 1969 & 70 Bo Schembechler teams and have been re-teamed for the radio broadcasts over the IMG Michigan Sports…
-
-
-
Brown, Dan
WXYZ: Director of Broadcast Operations. References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Palace Sports & Entertainment
-
-
-
Heng, Sandy
WXYZ: TV news reporter. WSYX: Reporter References: LinkedIn University of Michigan News, May 3, 2002 – Journalism Fellows named for next academic year (PDF)
-
-
Hayes, Ricky Sylvester “Rick”
WXYZ: TV Engineering, Master Control Operator [August 9, 1959 – August 17, 2021] References: WXYZ.com (PDF) Obituary (PDF) LinkedIn
-
-
Mannino, Raymond – “Ray”
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editing. Retired: May, 2013. [June 16, 1948 – August 12, 2021] References: Obituary (PDF)
-
-
-
-
Volker, Al
WXYZ: TV news writer and producer. Died on January 6, 2014, at his home in Hoover, Alabama. Al worked at WXYZ-TV from January 1976 through November 1979. He attended the University of Miami, Class of 1966. He attended high schools both Morgantown, WV and Coral Gables, FL. Memorial services were private by his family. References:…
-
Crawford, Donella
WXYZ: TV news, Producer. Retired on December 5, 2014, after more than 40 years of work at WXYZ in many roles of Producer. Donella Crawford’s last story as producer before retirement. Donella Crawford – Yes, that’s a typewriter with White Out References: Facebook LinkedIn
-
Tarrien, Jerome – “Jerry”
WXYZ: TV news videographer. Jerry died at his home after an illness on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Press Release from WXYZ.com, “(WXYZ) – It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Jerry Tarrien. Jerry lost his courageous battle with cancer Tuesday morning. Our entire Channel 7 family is terribly saddened…
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Aiken, Ray
WXYZ: Engineering In memory of Ray Aiken, one of the best audio engineers from the early years at WXYZ.
-
-
-
Schmeisser, Kurt R.
WXYZ: Engineering Supervisor and IBEW L.U. 1218 Business Manager. Joined WXYZ in 1948 and spent 27.5 years with the station until he retired on January 1, 1976. Read the article written by Kurt in the IBEW Newsletter. WWJ: Broadcast Engineer #1810 SCHMEISSER, Kurt R. W8LZV, Born 12-18-10. First on air 1934. Went to High School…
-
-
-
-
-
-
Eskridge, Ann
WXYZ: Reporter Little Man is ten years old and thinks Tico and Amon should let him join their gang. Amon says he will have to pass the initiation first: retrieve a piece of junk from the altar built by “crazy” Lucy Johnson in her backyard. Everyone says Lucy Johnson is a witch. She calls her…
-
Cutler, Barry
WXYZ: TV associate producer. Barry Cutler at the WXYZ Downtown Studio – Photo courtesy of Barry Cutler’s Facebook Page Barry Cutler at the WXYZ Downtown Studio – Photo courtesy of Barry Cutler’s Facebook Page References: Facebook Snake is Found in the Newsroom Barry Cutler plays the King
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Flowers, Audrey
WXYZ: Creative Services.WOTV:
-
Waniewski, Tom
WXYZ: 1992-1996 Associate Producer/Writer. WTVG: Producer References: LinkedIn Twitter Tweets by tomfortoledo
-
-
-
Parquet-Taylor, Andrea
KCBS–KCAL: News Director KTVT and KTXA: Station Manager WXYZ: Writer, producer, news director. July 9, 2018, Broadcasting Cable, Jon Lafayette – CBS Names Parquet-Taylor Station Manager in Dallas, “CBS has named Andrea Parquet-Taylor VP and station manager of its TV stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Parquet-Taylor, who had been VP and news director for the…
-
Gilchrist, Grace
WXYZ: Station Manager Longest serving V.P& General Manager of WXZ-TV. Joined WXYZ in 1986 as GSM and was made Station Manager in 1989. Became VP/GM in 1995, leaving a legacy of rating & Community leadership.Awarded NAB Service to America Award, Peabodys and the “Gracie” as well as numerous Emmy’s. Named to the Michigan Broadcasting Hall…
-
Harms, Steve
KMGH: Talent KOAA: Talent WXYZ: TV sports and news. References Facebook
-
Gordon, Ted
WXYZ: TV news and sports producer. Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Slingshotvm.com
-
-
Burch, Dave
WDIV: TV engineering. WXYZ: TV engineering. References: The Times Herald.com – PDF Facebook
-
-
Zahnow, Mark
WXYZ: TV and FM engineering. Born March 12, 1952; Died August 20, 2019. References: Video: WXYZ Newsroom circa 1980s Facebook
-
-
-
Charles, Diane
WXYZ: TV news producer. References: Facebook Art Van Furniture – Director of Corporation Communications Home Furnishings Business Styleline Magazine – April 2012 (PDF) Flicker.com
-
-
Sloat, Chris
WJBK: News Director, Writer, Producer, Special Projects WXYZ: Writer, Producer, Special Projects References: Facebook
