Category: Personnel
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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)
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Hayes, Ricky Sylvester “Rick”
WXYZ: TV Engineering, Master Control Operator [August 9, 1959 – August 17, 2021] References: WXYZ.com (PDF) Obituary (PDF) LinkedIn
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Mannino, Raymond – “Ray”
WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editing. Retired: May, 2013. [June 16, 1948 – August 12, 2021] References: Obituary (PDF)
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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:…
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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
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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…
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Aiken, Ray
WXYZ: Engineering In memory of Ray Aiken, one of the best audio engineers from the early years at WXYZ.
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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…
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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…
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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
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Flowers, Audrey
WXYZ: Creative Services.WOTV:
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Waniewski, Tom
WXYZ: 1992-1996 Associate Producer/Writer. WTVG: Producer References: LinkedIn Twitter Tweets by tomfortoledo
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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…
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Harms, Steve
KMGH: Talent KOAA: Talent WXYZ: TV sports and news. References Facebook
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Gordon, Ted
WXYZ: TV news and sports producer. Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Slingshotvm.com
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Burch, Dave
WDIV: TV engineering. WXYZ: TV engineering. References: The Times Herald.com – PDF Facebook
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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
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Sloat, Chris
WJBK: News Director, Writer, Producer, Special Projects WXYZ: Writer, Producer, Special Projects References: Facebook
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Edwards, Tara
WXYZ: TV news reporter. WTAE: News reporter. WNEM: News reporter/Anchor. WSMH: News Reporter/Anchor. WJRT: Newsroom Assistant A lawsuit has been filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against WXYZ-TV and it’s parent company Scripps Media, accusing them of failing to stop sexual harassment. [March 7, 2018] “Attorney Geoffrey Fieger accused WXYZ-TV…
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Bar, Glenn
WXYZ: TV news producer. WSDP: Student operated radio station. The station said farewell to WXYZ Executive Producer Glenn Bar, who is retiring from Channel 7 after 31 years at the station. Glenn has covered it all and seen it all since starting as an intern in 1985. References: LinkedIn WXYZ.com, September 29, 2017 – Revered WXYZ…
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Ybarra, Rosalinda (nee Barndollar)
WXYZ: TV programming and news library and archivist. References: Facebook Linkedin
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Westbrook, Gary
Turner Broadcasting: Broadcast/IT Systems Engineering Supervisor. Retired from Turner Broadcasting Entertainment Networks Dec. 2017. WXYZ: Engineering, videographer. Recent Sightings: Turner Broadcasting References: LinkedIn
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Nye, Phil
WXYZ: TV news director. Died March 20, 2014. Other employment: WSAZ-TV in West Virginia, WNXT Radio, WKNR Radio, WXYZ (1972 & 1976), WABC, Burnham Broadcasting. Previously known as Howard Phillips. Phil Nye passed on March 20, 2014 http://t.co/paI33tMI0z @WXYZAlumniStaff @MediaAlumni #WXYZ — NewsQuill (@Newsquill) March 21, 2014 Phil Nye – Terry Pochert Collection – Photo…
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Clinkingbeard, Bob
WXYZ: TV news. News Director at WFMY. AdWeek.com, September 22, 2015, “Bob Clinkingbeard has been named news director at TEGNA-owned Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla. CBS affiliate WTSP. Clinkingbeard comes from TEGNA’s Greensboro, N.C. station WFMY where he was news director.” References: LinkedIn Facebook AdWeek, September 22, 2015 (PDF)
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Floyd, Jeffrey
WXYZ: TV news. Died April 15, 2020. Jeffry Michael Floyd ( October 29, 1951 – April 15, 2020 ) Jeffry Michael Floyd, a resident of Northville Township, passed away on April 15, 2020 at the age of 68. Jeffry was the beloved husband of Jo-Allison and loving father of Matthew P., Colin M. and Kelsey…
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Ross, Cheryl Ann
WXYZ: TV producer for the production department. WDIV: WJBK: References: Facebook Glover Ross Productions
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Doneth, Joe
WXYZ: TV news, film. Died March 4, 2021. Clip from Broadcasting: Programming and Production January 1976. References: Facebook
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Little, Ron
WXYZ: TV engineering, film and ENG videographer. References: Facebook – Patricia Little (Ron’s wife)
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Stewart-James, Galean
WPTV: Assistant New Director WDAM: News Director
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Lubin, Jerry
Died February 4, 2021, from CVODI-19 complications. WLLZ: WWWW: WXYZ-FM, WRIF: WABX: References: The Oakland Press, Gary Graff, February 5, 2021 – Jerry Lubin, Detroit radio “Air Ace,” dies at 80 (PDF)
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Palkowski, Garnet Mae
WXYZ: Manager of WXYZ’s Farm House Cafeteria. April 22, 1933 – January 27, 2021. Avid bowler for the Channel Seven team. References: Obituary
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Gordon, Guy
WXYZ: TV news reporter and anchor, 1984-2005. WDIV: Moved to WDIV until December 21, 2016. January 2, 2017, Guy Gordon will host from 3-5pm on WJR. References: Guy Gordon – Photo from Facebook – Day 1 of new job/new medium. Pulling a twofer! Getting started filling in for Paul W. and then the debut of…
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Madaus, Jim
WWJ: TV weather WXYZ: TV weather WREX: Weather, reporter. Jim Madaus Retirement – May 31, 2017 Jim Madaus at WXYZ-TV, Detroit Another proud moment of many broadcasting alumni that have served in the United States Military. This is Jim Madaus when he served in the Marines. Photo courtesy of Jim Madaus. References: Facebook
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Saunders, Kent
WXYZ: TV News Videographer, Edit Supervisor/Video Specialist. 2005- WDIV: Freelance Photographer WJBK: Freelance Photographer WTVR: Chief Photographer The Weather Channel: Photographer WOTV: Chief Photographer WZZM: Photographer WAVY: Photographer/Editor References:
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Zayac, Steven
WXYZ: Engineering. Retired from WXYZ after 18 years as a videographer. References: LinkedIn Facebook
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