Category: WXYZ – Detroit, MI
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Gray, Cheryl
WXYZ: TV news writer. References: Couple charged with embezzling federal funds in Detroit. The Detroit News, March 25, 2011 (PDF) Supreme Court Denial from the Court of Appeals of Michigan – No. 11-322, November 14, 2011 Couple Charged In Federal Grant Embezzlement Scheme – CBS Detroit, WWJ – March 25, 2011 (PDF)
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Smith, Bryan
WXYZ: Bryan was the videographer that flew with the helicopter pilot, Dennis Neubacher.
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WXYZ-TV News Helicopter
Piloted by Dennis Neubacher, videographer was Bryan Smith. Piloted by Dennis Neubacher, videographer was Bryan Smith Courtesy of National E-N-G Helicopter Association
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The Guy with the Eye in the Sky
The Detroit Free Press writer, Joel Thurtell, on June 3, 2007, writes, “A helicopter pilot with acrophobia? A flyboy who can’t stand at the edge of a tall building without panicking? This is Dennis Neubacher, helicopter pilot extraordinaire, former traffic reporter for WJR-AM who now does the morning drive-time report for Channel 7 (WXYZ). Despite…
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Neubacher, Dennis
WWJ: 2017- Morning Traffic Reporter at WWJ NewsRadio 950 WXYZ: 1996-2009 Helicopter Pilot and Reporter for Thirteen years. Bryan Smith flew with Dennis as videographer. References: LinkedIn Facebook
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Bousquet, Donn
WXYZ: Operations Manager; TV Senior Director/Production Coordinator. References: LinkedIn
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Chris Ruzzin Photos from the WXYZ 2013 Reunion
Pat and Ron Little – Photo contributed by Chris Ruzzin
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Erlich, Joanie
WXYZ: We need further profile information. If you would like to contribute, please use our Contact Page.
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Larry & Seymour Sing Songs From The Hot Fudge T.V. Show
Available from amazon.com WXYZ: A fabulous recording by Larry Santos of the hits from the television series called The Hot Fudge Show. Listen to samples of the songs on AllMusic.com 1. We’re a Team2. Get to Know Your Feelings3. Life Works Out4. In One Ear and Out the Other5. I Look for the Sun6. It…
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Yes, Fake News DID Affect the 2016 Election – See What Happened in Twin Falls
New York Times writes, “On a Tuesday morning in June 2016, Nathan Brown, a reporter for The Times-News, the local paper in Twin Falls, Idaho, strolled into the office and cleared off a spot for his coffee cup amid the documents and notebooks piled on his desk. Brown, 32, started his career at a paper…
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McGill, Charles – ‘Snuffy’
WXYZ: TV film cameraman. Obituary Information: Born, April 1, 1916 (Charles William Jr.) and passed on November 13, 2008. Public obituary, “Age 92, of Marysville, Michigan, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his daughter’s residence in Linden, Michigan. Charles was born April 1, 1916 in Lansing, the son of Charles W. and Iva (Harris) McGill, Sr.…
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Eisen, Jeremy
WXYZ: TV news producer and weather team WWL: Meterorologist Jeremy Eisen Joins WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Weather Team SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24, 2007 /PRNewswire/ — WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 announced today that Meteorologist Jeremy Eisen will join Action News. WXYZ-TV News Director, Andrea Parquet-Taylor made the announcement which becomes effective on Monday, September 24. Recruited from New Orleans, Louisiana…
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Basil, Darra
WXYZ: 2007- Promotions Coordinator WVMV: 2006-2007 References: LinkedIn
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Ehrlich, Ava
KSDK: Senior Executive Content Producer WXYZ: News producer. Tweets by avaehrlichksdk
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Eifrig, Eric
WXYZ: TV news. 1984 to 1986. References: Website – Eric W. Eifrig, Attorney at Law Remembering Challenger (PDF)
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Championship Team with the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is award annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner. The trophy makes frequent public relationship trips throughout the United States to promote the sport. Here is a WXYZ team making the most of it. References: Wikipedia
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Edwards, Chris
WXYZ / WYMD: Meteorologist. WJBK: Chief Meteorologist References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Tweets by edwardswxwxyz
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Edlund, Rick
KPLR: Anchor WXYZ: TV news reporter and anchor. References: Show-Me Institute – Conservative news. Residences: Naples, FL
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Dye, Tim
WXYZ: TV news director. Originally from Saginaw and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1984. References: Facebook
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Durrschmidt, Ed – Eddie
WXYZ: Radio and TV Engineering. Eddie died last November 29, 2014. Ed and his wife last resided in Texas.
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Hill, Doug
WJLA: Weather WUSA: Weather WXYZ: TV news and weather. WDIV: Weather WWBT: Weather References: WJLA, May 10, 2017 – ABC7’s Chief Meteorologist Doug Hill announces plans for retirement (PDF)
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Shaykhet, Simon
WXYZ: Television Reporter/Former FBI Spokesman WJBK: WSYM: WNWO: Tweets by simonshaykhet References: WXYZ (PDF) Twitter Facebook – WXYZ Facebook
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Rottell, Dennis
WXYZ: TV film and ENG editing. Died on May 25, 2013. Dennis Ira Rottell memorial service held on Sunday, June 2, 2013.
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Duncan, Bob
NPR: Operations WXYZ: Robert Duncan, Foreign Desk Operations, NPR News Robert Duncan currently handles remote operations for National Public Radio News. He previously served as Editor for Europe & Russia for NPR News. He has also spent 25 years in television news, working for NBC, Satellite News Channel, New Jersey Public Television and WXYZ. References:…
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Dungan, Troy
WFAA: TV weather. KTXD: TV weather. WXYZ: 1974, TV weather. Started his trademark bow tie WCAU: TV weather KTRK: TV weather. KWTX: 1958, TV weather. References: Wikipedia UncleBarkey.com, October 18, 2006 – Troy’s autumn years mean summer departure (PDF)
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Friedman, Sonya
WXYZ: AM Programming. “One of the most prominent of the media healers is Dr. Sonya Friedman, a psychologist who has a one-hour talk show on the USA Cable Network and a two-hour radio program on Detroit’s WXYZ. Mrs. Friedman dispenses advice and chit-chat with a personal style, she says, that combines “Joyce Brothers, Ann Landers…
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Johansson, Jack
WXYZ: TV news night side executive producer. References: Johansson Family Blog Facebook Twitter
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Donaldson, Michelle
KOB: News Director KPHO: News Director. KRQE: News Director WXYZ: Producer, writer. References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook KOB-TV – Albuquerque, NM KPHO-TV – Phoenix, AZ Tweets by mdonaldson
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DiLaura, Michael
WXYZ: Personnel. In an article by Nick Sharkey titled “You need experience to get work”, in the Canton Observer from April 14, 1983, Mike is quoted. His quote and article as also repeated in the Westland Observer, April 18, 1983
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LeGoff, Jacques – ‘Jac’
WDIV: Editorial Driector, News Anchor. WXYZ: Deceased. TV news anchor, 1975-1983. WJBK: Anchor Former WXYZ-TV anchorman Jac LeGoff dies at 87 Jac attended Northwestern University before enlisting in the Navy during WWII. He finished school at Columbia College in Chicago after the war. Jac worked in radio and television broadcasting since 1948, serving as production…
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WXYZ Employee News – Beverly Carr
by Tom Waniewski, Associate Producer/Writer, News Department She’s a psychologist. She’s a public relations pro. She’s a calming voice for many angry soap opera fans whose shows are erased by a Presidential news conference. “And l have a black belt in shopping,” jokes Beverly Carr. Beverly Carr is the phone operator. Tucked into a cement…
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Behind The Scene of WXYZ’s Kelly and Company
WXYZ: This newspaper article gives a glimpse of what it was like to be behind the scenes of Kelly & Company. John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Nancy Lenzen, Dianne Atkinson Hudson, Randy Barone, Howard Makkonen, Calvin Houts, Lisa Klein, Chuck Derry, Mason Weaver Eddie Dorfman References: Canton Observer – August 23, 1979 (PDF)
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President Clinton’s Visit to WXYZ – February 9, 1993
Segments from The New York Times [1] article: But before the policy debate begins, there are important, though small, details to consider, like the color of the set here. The White House wants “Presidential blue,” and lacking guidance on exactly what hue that is, the station has come up with a sky blue, faux marble…
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Good Afternoon Detroit Second Anniversary Show – 1984
John Kelly, Marilyn Turner, Jim Ochs, Jeanne Findlater, Jim Johnson, Sylvia Glover, Colleen Burcar, Dayna Eubanks
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Jim Ochs at One of Many Employee Gatherings
WXYZ: Another wonderful employee gathering. If you can help identify some of our unknown folks in the photographs, please leave your comments below or use our Contact Page.
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Dew, John
WTCM: 2001 – General Manager, Talk – Traverse City, Michigan WXYZ: AM, Circa 1958-1966
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Atkinson Hudson, Dianne
WXYZ: Associate Producer for Kelly and Company. WDIV: Coordinating Producer. Broadcasting – August 25, 1980
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DeLoach, Milton
WXYZ: We are looking for bio and background information Milton. If you have anything to share, please leave your comments below or use our Contact Page.
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Davis, Johnny – ‘Scat’
WXYZ: Born: May 11, 1910, Died: November 28, 1983. 1951/52 – Musician for various early TV shows including Jazz Nocturne, Coffee and Cakes and Starlit Stairway. Listen to his recording on YouTube.com Detroit Television by Tim Kiska, Ed Golick – Google Books References: Wikipedia DetroitKidsShow.com
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WXYZ Main Video Tape Control Room Crew
WXYZ: During the 1980s and 1990s the video tape area was always very active. Almost all the commercials and local programs were on video tape. The area was always a buzz with activity. Mark Samaro, Larry Goldsby, Bill Dykman, Veronica Kenny
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Dean, Tom
WXYZ: AM talk radio host. Circa, 1978. WTCM: Traverse City, Michigan References: TomDean.com
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WXYZ Sponsors Railroad Day
WXYZ sponsors Railroad Days Employees and former employees helped make this happen. Larry Goldsby, Tom Polk and Mike Campbell
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Kelly & Company Wins Emmy
Lisa Fisco, Carnell Sessoms-Jones, Lori Weiss, ????? Kelly & Company Emmy Award behind the giant lectern
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David, Robert – ‘Rob’
WXYZ: AM Sales. WMXD: Sales References: Posting from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
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Dannon, Tony
WXYZ: House musician with WXYZ-TV, performing on a few locally produced shows, including the late night Soupy Sales variety show. Tony Dannon is a jazz legend in USA. He has played with the best, taught thousands of students over the years, and released jazz books & recordings. Here in Detroit…
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