Category: WXYZ – Detroit, MI

Carruthers, Amanda

Jul 28, 2017

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WXYZ: Talent on Hot Fudge. References: Wikipedia The Hot Fudge Show
Hill, Vic

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Staging
Elliott, TJ

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Staff.
Fisco, Lisa

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: TV Producer. References: AOL, March 2, 2010 – Second Career: TV Producer Turns Olympic Hopeful (PDF Archive)
Linwood, Kathy

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
Timma, Suzanne

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
Leinonen, Laurie

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
McKinnon, Tom

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
Dear, Robert – ‘Bob’

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: Staging and lighting director. ia346.com, “Local 38 member Robert C. Dear, father of director William Dear (“Angels in the Outfield”) and Script Supervisor Susan Dear, died of congestive heart failure on December 11 (2009). He was 90. Dear was born in Toronto, Canada. After serving as a tail gunner in the Royal Canadian Air…
Kole, Doug

Jul 27, 2017

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WXYZ: TV director.
Curtis, Synka

Jul 26, 2017

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WXYZ: Kelly and Company producer.
Stepien, Chris

Jul 26, 2017

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WXYZ: TV programming, creative services. References: Linkedin Instructor Highlight: Chris Stepien Recent Sightings: Stepien Creative Services
Sieger, Dex

Jul 26, 2017

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
Bond, Shurley E. – Junie

Jul 25, 2017

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WXYZ: TV engineering. References LinkedIn
Carlson, Jonathan

Jul 24, 2017

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Investigative Reporter. References: LinkedIn
Cooper, Dennis Glen

Jul 24, 2017

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WXYZ: Travel show with George Pierrot. Many were silent movies with travels from around the world and locations around Michigan and Canada. Many presentations were done at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Many folks had him as a junior high school teacher in the Detroit School system where he served for over thirty years.
Femmel, Richard “Dick”

Jul 24, 2017

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WXYZ: News Director, Community Affairs. Dick always was a newscaster at the station and spelled George Pierrot occasionally on George Pierrot‘s World Adventure Series. Broadcasting – November 28, 1960
Remembering George Pierrot by Chase Snead

Jul 24, 2017

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WXYZ: Chase Snead writes in Detroit Memories: I was a Producer/Director with Channel 7 from 1951 to 1970. Wow, were those great times.[1] Personnel mentioned in article: George Pierrot, Dick Femmel, Bob Bean, Dennis Glen Cooper References: Detroit Memories Newsletter (PDF)
Beemer, Brace

Jul 23, 2017

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WXYZ: Sergeant Preston of the Yukon and The Lone Ranger on WXYZ radio. Died 1965. Buried at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan. 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) Wikipedia The Last…
Detroit Sports Personalities – Andrea Joyce, Bob Page, Ron Cameron and Tom Ryan

Jul 21, 2017

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Andrea Joyce, Tom Ryan, Bob Page, Ron Cameron
Kelly Burke on Assignment with Ladd Carlton and Eddie Dorfman

Jul 17, 2017

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WXYZ: Film crew on assignment filming series about the military in the 1970s.
Allen, Kirk

Jul 11, 2017

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WXYZ: TV Engineering, WXYZ Chief.
The Photo Booth at the 2013 Reunion

Sep 21, 2013

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On September 13, 2013, hundreds of WXYZ Staff and Alumni gathered together to celebrate the long history of the station. At the reunion was a photo booth. Here is just one of thousands of photos.
Anderson, Ernie

Aug 7, 2000

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WXYZ: Announcer
Carey, Paul

Jul 24, 2000

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TV news director.
Bean, Bob

Jul 24, 2000

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WXYZ: News Director
Campbell, Timothy

Jul 24, 2000

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WXYZ: Mailroom.
Campbell, John

Jul 24, 2000

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General manager.
Campbell, Erskine

Jul 23, 2000

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WXYZ: Continuity writer and sound-effects for the Lone Ranger radio show. References: Wikipedia
Page, Bob

Jul 21, 2000

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WXYZ: TV sports.
Ryan, Tom

Jul 21, 2000

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WXYZ: AM talent. Dick Purtan side-kick. References: Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association Facebook
Cameron, Ron

Jul 21, 2000

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WXYZ: AM Talk Show Host.
Camarillo, Gilda (nee Garcia)

Jul 20, 2000

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FM Promotions. Worked with the late Lowell Newton.
Camaiani, Katie

Jul 20, 2000

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WXYZ: New Business Account Manager References: LinkedIn Facebook
Bushart, Julie

Jul 20, 2000

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WXYZ: Integrated Account Executive References: LinkedIn
Doppke, Robert ‘Bob’

Jul 19, 2000

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WXYZ: Telecine. 1988 Archive Photo
Daniels, Bob

Jul 19, 2000

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WXYZ: TV Engineering References: LinkedIn BlueWaterTech.com 1988 Archive Photo
Conway, Mary Ellen

Jul 19, 2000

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WXYZ: Reporter that worked with the station for a few months in the early 1980s.. Not to be confused with Mary Conway a senior reporter with the station.
Bush, Charles

Jul 19, 2000

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WXYZ: AM programming. Show producer.
Dahl, Ronnie

Jul 19, 2000

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WXYZ: 1982- Reporter. References: LinkedIn YouTube Channel Twitter Facebook Tweets by ronniedahl
Dagger, Diana

Jul 18, 2000

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WXYZ: Editorial.
Connell Sr., Richard

Jul 18, 2000

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WXYZ: Telecine. Father of Dick Connell Jr.
Connell Jr., Richard – ‘ Dick’

Jul 18, 2000

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WXYZ: Telecine and film editing.
Chiappetta, Jerry

Jul 18, 2000

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WXYZ: Hosted various editions of Michigan Outdoors. References: Wild Harvest Videos Chiappetta Productions, Inc. Why Don’t Dogs Wear Shoes? Why Don’t Dogs Wear Shoes? is a series of humorous stories “inspired by my grandkids,” says the author, a grandfather of ten. Jerry Chiappetta takes an offbeat look at the Phases of Life —…
Burkhardt, Coleen

Jul 18, 2000

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Good Afternoon Detroit.
Ratcliff, Bunny

Jul 18, 2000

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WRIF / WXYZ: FM Traffic.
States, Chris

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: TV Creative Services / Promotions. Passed from cancer in the 1980s.
Cohen, Steve

Jul 17, 2000

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in Journalism, Personnel, WXYZ – Detroit, MI

WXYZ: TV news Executive Producer. References: Steve wrote several articles about WXYZ on the The 247 Newsroom which is now dark. LiveShot, Journalistic heroism in Philadelphia by Tom Kranz (Google Books) – Amazon.com
Chenault, Blake

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: News WOIO: Reporter References: Twitter Tweets by BlakeChenault19
Burgan, Jim

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: TV engineering, Technical Director.
Burg, ‘Paps’

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: Courier. Nelson Burg’s father.
Burdette, LaVere

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: AM Programming.
Burcar, Colleen

Jul 17, 2000

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit
Bufalini, Martin – ‘Marty’

Jul 15, 2000

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WXYZ: AM news. Historian and involvement in the radio version of “The Lone Ranger”. Wrote an original radio play script for the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. References: Facebook C and G News – K. Michelle Moran writes in an article title, “Child actress from ‘The Lone Ranger’ to participate in upcoming talk” October…
Bryant, Damon

Jul 13, 2000

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WXYZ: Creative Services, Engineering, Producing. References: Facebook LinkedIn
Brusatori, Louis – ‘Lou’

Jul 12, 2000

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WXYZ: Accounting.
Brovont, Susan

Jul 11, 2000

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WXYZ: TV Network Sales. References: Facebook
Broderick, Patrick

Jul 9, 2000

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AM Programming.
Brinn, Jim

Jul 9, 2000

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WXYZ: TV Engineering. Supervisor, technical director.
Brickwedde, Bob – ‘Bob Henry’

Jul 9, 2000

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Host of Nash Theater Hour (Thursday nights) where he used the state name of Bob Henry. He also hosted western movies featuring Deadeye and Black Bart on Saturdays as “Sheriff Bob”.
Brestoff, Phil

Jul 8, 2000

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Radio Music Director.
Brennan, Meghan

Jul 7, 2000

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Award-winning digital reporter and producer for 7 Action News and WXYZ.com. Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter CV Tweets by MeghanBrennan
Breitner, Ron

Jul 7, 2000

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TV engineering. References: LinkedIn
Braziel, Nicole

Jul 7, 2000

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Accounts payable at The E.W. Scripps Company.
Brants, Debbie

Jul 6, 2000

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FM Traffic.
Brandow, Jay

Jul 6, 2000

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WRIF FM programming.
Brancato, Lisa

Jul 6, 2000

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Radio research.
Seaton, George

Jul 6, 2000

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One of five people who played the voice of the Lone Ranger on the radio show.
Striker, Fran

Jul 6, 2000

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Writer for the The Long Ranger for WXYZ. Born August 19, 1903 and died September 4, 1962. Died in a two-car collision. Fran Striker was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988. References: Wikipedia National Radio Hall of Fame Chicago Tribune, February 19, 1986, John Corr – Lone Ranger Author Taking Us On 1…
Trendle, George W.

Jul 6, 2000

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Owner of WXYZ Radio and Creator/Producer of the Lone Range and Green Hornet. Died May 10, 1972. References: Wikipedia.org
Braddock, John

Jul 6, 2000

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WXYZ: Cameraman Looking for more detailed information about John. Please leave your thoughts in the comment area below.
Boyles, Joseph – ‘Joe’

Jul 6, 2000

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Deceased. TV Engineering.
Bowren, Joshua

Jul 6, 2000

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Editor, Engineering. Facebook
Bowers, Mollie

Jul 4, 2000

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TV and AM sales. Mollie Bowers – Broadcasting, July 26, 1982
Hollins, Kacie

Jul 3, 2000

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Sports Anchor/Reporter. Dan Leach, Justin Rose, Kacie Hollins Tweets by kaciehollinsTV References: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
Bower, Jonathan

Jul 3, 2000

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AM programming.
Bourne, Porter

Jul 2, 2000

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WXYZ: AM news anchor and reporter.
Borich, Lisa

Jul 2, 2000

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Managing editor.
Boothe, Keri (nee Miller)

Jul 2, 2000

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TV traffic. Social Media: Facebook Recent Sightings: Flagstaff Unified School District
Boivin, Gene

Jul 1, 2000

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AM sales.
Blumer, Diana

Jul 1, 2000

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AM Action Bureau.
Blohm, Jeffrey

Jul 1, 2000

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TV engineering, 1985-1990 (WXYZ). References: LinkedIn
Blashill, James C.

Jul 1, 2000

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AM sales.
WXYZ 2013 Reunion – Hugs and Smiles Everywhere

Jul 1, 2000

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McPhee Ryan, Sandy

Jul 1, 2000

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TV news executive producer. References: Twitter Tweets by SMcPheeRyan
WXYZ 2013 Reunion – Friends Meeting Friends

Jul 1, 2000

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If you can help identify this individual, please leave your comment below.
WXYZ 2013 Reunion – Remembering Happy Times

Jul 1, 2000

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If you can help identify these folks, please leave your comments below
Reunion 2013 – Meeting Lots of Friends

Jul 1, 2000

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If you can help identify these people, please leave your comments below.
Blankenship, John “JR”

Jun 30, 2000

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WXYZ: Broadcast Operations.
Blackman, Nicola

Jun 30, 2000

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TV Sales.
Biviano, Mark S.

Jun 30, 2000

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FM Sales.
Bitzer, Deborah

Jun 29, 2000

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TV sales, 1981 – 1985. Date of Death: March 25, 2014. References: LinkedIn (PDF) Obituary (PDF)
Bisram, Jennifer

Jun 29, 2000

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News reporter/anchor. References: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Tweets by jennbisramtv
Bigby, Tom

Jun 29, 2000

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Radio, WXYT Programming.
Bickley, Dorine

Jun 29, 2000

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WRIF sales.
Berry, Edward

Jun 28, 2000

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Mailroom.
Berner, Jeffrey A.

Jun 28, 2000

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TV engineering.
Berman, Mike

Jun 28, 2000

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Radio, TV Sales Manager. Portion of Mike’s obituary, “…Mike was a long-time professional in the Detroit broadcast industry (radio and television), with experience including positions Sales Manager at WXYZ-TV , WWJ-TV, and WKBD TV; General Sales Manager of WCXI Radio; Station Manager of WXON-TV and Senior VP Midwest Region (Detroit and Chicago) for Premiere Radio…
Berg, Bob

Jun 28, 2000

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Editor/producer for “From the Heart”, 1997-2002. Former press secretary for Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young. Recent Sightings: University of Michigan Palindrome Productions, Inc. References: LinkedIn PR Newswire – March 26, 2002 PR Newswire – October 26, 2001
Benson, John

Jun 27, 2000

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British discjockey with a short term contract on WXYZ-AM. References: Reelradio.com