Category: WXYZ &#8211; Detroit, MI

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Expert Editing Team at WXYZ

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WXYZ has a large team of video tape editors. Among them are Wanda Doerner and Harry Greener. Both have provided tons of support to the entire team and each other. This team has made WXYZ one of the great TV stations in the United States.

Eubanks, Dayna

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WKRC: Anchor-ReporterWJBK: Weekday anchor, reporter.WXYZ: TV news reporter, anchor.KOOL: Anchor, reporters, producer. Recent sightings: References:

Farrington-Jones, Dianne

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WXYZ: Videographer, Audio “When I worked at XYZ, one of my best friends was a camerawoman named Dianne Farrington Jones. DJ moved to Los Angeles and attended the American Film Institute. On December 16th [2023] she was one of five women honored by Women in Media’s Annual Holiday Toast to Legendary Women in the Industry. Dianne…

Rimmer, Gerald – ‘Jerry’

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WXYZ: TV news and program director.WJBK: References:

Doerner, Wanda

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WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editiing Wanda Doerner with one of her Emmy awards for her amazing editing skills – From the Terry Pochert’s retirement collection. Wanda retired on October 31, 2023, after 41 years with the station. References:

Weiland, Craig

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WXYZ: TV news assistant producer, assignment editor.

Greener, Harry

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WXYZ: TV news editor and videographer.

Scot, Charlotte

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WXYZ: Anchor, Reporter. Host of the “Learn to Read” series. References:

Calvert, Ken [aka K.C. The Casual One]

Dec 24, 2023

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WCSX: FM HostWJR: Talk Radio HostWLLZ: DeejayWXYZ / WRIF: FM Programming and DeejayWABX: DeejayWWWW: Deejay Deceased: December 20, 2023 References:

Wrobel, Philip

Dec 21, 2023

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WXYZ: Creative Services DirectorWTVR: Marketing DirectorKARK: Creative Services Director References:

Carlson, Sarah

Dec 18, 2023

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WWJ: Associate ProducerWXYZ: Production Assistant References:

Pearson, Edward “Eddy”

Dec 17, 2023

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WXYZ: TV National Sales. References:

Great Memory from WXYZ Holiday Past

Dec 3, 2023

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Marilyn Turner, John Kelly, Doris Biscoe, Bill Bonds. Guy Gordon, Diana Lewis, Erik Smith, Rob Kress, Robbie Timmons, Bill Bonds, Mike Holfeld, Dave Lewallen, Frank Turner, Bill Bonds

Reed, Mark

Dec 2, 2023

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WXYZ: Digital Account Executive References:

Golden, Joyce

Dec 2, 2023

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WXYZ: Production assistant. References:

Rose, Justin

Dec 2, 2023

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WXYZ: Sports Reporter/Anchor.WTAE: WLNS: WBOY: References:

Wine, Janelle

Nov 29, 2023

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WXYZ: TV Programming Coordinator. References:

Heckathorn, Chelsea

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WXYZ: Morning Show ProducerWSMH: Evening News ProducerWBNG: Morning Show Producer References:

Agnew, Rebecca

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WXYZ: News Producer / WriterWSYM: ProducerWPBN: ProducerWJBK: Intern References:

Brookbank, Mike

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WEWS: Journalist. Co-host of Now Cleveland. References:

Lozon, Von

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WXYZ: Assignment Editor and Content ProducerWDIV: Associate Producer References:

Kiertzner, Jim

Nov 25, 2023

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WXYZ: Investigative Reporter. WDIV: Journalist WSMH: WNEM: KAKE: KCAU: KMEG: KTIV: Career of Jim Kiertzner from 1978 to 2013 for induction into the Michigan NATAS Emmy Silver Circle References:

Erskine, Dean

Nov 13, 2023

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WXYZ: TV film and video tape editor. 1988 Archive Photo Dean was a friend to every co-worker and made everyone feel comfortable at station functions.

Eder, Shirley

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WXYZ: Good Afternoon DetroitWJBK: Celebrity columnistWJR: AM radio celebrity columnist Died: May 29, 2005, after lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s disease while in New York. She was a writer for many years with the Detroit Free Press. Shirley Eder filled in for Rita Bell’s Prize Movie during Rita’s vacations. References:

Media All Stars Hockey Team in 1971

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Here are some of the Detroit media play for charities against the Detroit Lions prior to a Junior Olympic Red Wings game in 1971

Lane, Ray

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WXYZ: Sports.WJBK: Sports DirectorWKBD: Sports References:

Newman, David

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WXYZ: AM programming, conservative talk show host. Deceased June 16, 2023.

Agar-Barwick, Peggy

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WXYZ: Reporter, Producer.

Zaremba, Joe

Nov 7, 2023

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WNYW: News Editor / VideographerWXYZ: Video EditorWJBK: VideographerWBZ: VideographerKYW: Videographer References:

Nicol, Melissa

Nov 7, 2023

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WXYZ: Producer. References:

Another WXYZ Party

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McLoughlin, Pat [Patrick]

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WXYZ: Sports Producer

Frisco, Terry

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WXYZ: TV production, floor manager.

Pinter, Alan

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WNEM: Freelance Commercial VoiceWXYZ: TV programming, announcer. References: Recent Sightings: Just a bit of history:

Pat and Steve – Great Sports Crew

Nov 3, 2023

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Shaughnessy, Pat

Nov 3, 2023

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WXYZ: Editor

Garagiola, Steve

Nov 3, 2023

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WDIV: Sports AnchorWXYZ sports, 1980 to 1989. Steve’s dad, Joe Garagiola, a baseball legend died at the age of 90 on March 23, 2016. Research:

Friedman, Mark

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CNN Network: Senior WriterWFTS: Executive ProducerWXYZ: News Writer, Producer References:

Head, Anita

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WXYZ: Mailroom. Anita Head, former employee of WXYZ-TV, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2007. Anita worked at Channel 7 for six (6) years. She worked in the Mailroom; News Receptionist, Switchboard Operator and in the Accounting Dept. She also worked for WRIF. Anita is survived by her Mother, Emmie Head and one brother…

Samaro, Mark

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WXYZ: TV Videotape.

Nicholson, Karen

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WXYZ: TV engineering.

Price, John – ‘JR’

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WXYZ: TV Engineering. 1981 through about 2005. After a several year illness, died June 2011.

Hollifield, Kevin

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WXYZ: News ProducerWWMT: News Producer, Photojournalist, Editor References:

Javed, Faraz

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WXYZ: Journalist References:

DeRees, Ali

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WXYZ: News ProducerWNEM: News ProducerWDIV: Associate Producer References:

Michals, Sarah

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WXYZ: ReporterWSYM: ReporterWXMI: Anchor, ReporterWDIV: Intern References:

Cunningham, Darren

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WXYZ: ReporterWXMI: ReporterWLNS: Video Journalist/Fill-in Anchor References:

Love, Ronnie

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WXYZ: TV Executive ProducerWTVG: News Producer References:

Lewis, Scott (TV)

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WXYZ: Investigative Reporter.WJBK: Investigative Reporter. Recent Sightings: Reference

Voss, Kellen

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WXYZ: Assignment EditorWXMI: News Producer / Sports Videographer References:

Krasik, Bonnie

Oct 27, 2023

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WXYZ: TV production, Health Report producer and Executive Producer. Deceased: March 12, 1956 – October 13, 2023

McCanham, Michael J. – ‘Mickie”

Oct 27, 2023

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WXYZ: TV News Assignment Manager.WDIV: Assignment Desk.WJBK: Assignment Desk.WWJ: News producer/broadcast coordinator WCAR: Producer/reporter

Eliot, Sonny (nee Marvin Eliot Schlossberg)

Oct 22, 2023

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Proud veteran and Detroit resident loved by the people of metro Detroit. A real class act.

Sieger, Alan

Oct 22, 2023

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WXYZ: Staging.Deceased: August 30, 1947 – October 21, 2023 “Allan Richard Sieger, age 76, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 30, 1947 to his late parents Lucille and Dexter Sieger Sr. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Phyllis (Mary Phyl); siblings: Dexter C.…

Derry, Charles – ‘Chuck’

Oct 16, 2023

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WXYZ: TV Production. Chuck worked for over 30 years at the station including the summer of 1963 as an engineer then from 1968 through 1998 as a Stage Manager and Director. Chuck taught many young broadcasters and media students at Madonna University until his retirement in 2016. His students now work in Hollywood, NFL and other…

Haney’s People with Don Haney and Mike Zeko

Oct 14, 2023

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Haney’s People was a popular television show on WXYZ-TV produced by Mike Zeko and featuring Don Haney. Here Don interviews Alex Haley, author of Roots.

Haney, Don

Oct 14, 2023

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WXYZ: TV Host of “Haney’s People.” In Detroit, a show called Haney’s People with Negro Don Haney as host is aired over WXYZ-TV, but, explains a station spokesman: “In the strict sense of the term, Haney’s People is not ‘minority group programing [sic],’ since Don Haney functions as the host of the program and is,…

Day, Sid

Oct 14, 2023

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WXYZ: TV Staging

Cronover, Rachel

Oct 13, 2023

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WBZ: ProducerWXYZ: ProducerWJBK: Producer / Writer / Assignment Desk

Always the Hardworking Crew at WXYZ

Oct 9, 2023

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Ladd with our Broadcast Neighbors

Oct 9, 2023

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Barone, Randall – ‘Randy’

Sep 26, 2023

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WXYZ: TV programming, Good Afternoon Detroit. Recent Sightings: ABC Daytime Press Release: Veteran television producer Randall Barone has been named vice president, Programming & Development, ABC Daytime, it was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom he will report. In this role Barone will continue to oversee the programming and development…

Another Great Team at WXYZ

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Meteorologist

Jones, Ross

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WXYZ: Investigative reporter.

Stokes, Chuck

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WXYZ: TV Editorial Director.

Galli, Brad

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WXYZ: Sports director. TV sportscaster and producer. Anchor/Reporter for WXYZ-TV Detroit. Co-anchor of ‘The Now Detroit’ at 4 p.m. References:

Wall, Tara

Sep 24, 2023

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WXYZ: Kelly & Company intern. “Tara took her political reporting chops to Washington DC in 2004 after more than a decade as a television newscaster and talk show host, extensively covering local politics and education reform and working up through local television broadcast affiliates in Detroit, MI (WXYZ-TV), Alpena, Michigan (WBKB-TV; CBS), Lansing, Michigan (WILX-TV;…

Antoniotti, Steve

Sep 24, 2023

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WXYZ: Special projects executive producer and WXYZ. President and General Manager at WJBK. News Director at KNBC. Producer at WJBK and WWJ (now WDIV). References:

Kelly and Company – Anniversary Show

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The last show, 1994, which was hosted by John Kelly and Marilyn Turner. The show continued for another year hosted by Marilyn and Nikki Grandberry. The final show was in June 1995. Back Row: Tom MacKinnon, Dennis Fairchild, Sally Victor, Cheryl Hall, Jeffrey Bruce, Don Ritter, Jim Ochs, Ralph Cash, Dan Weaver, Danny JacobsonSecond from…

WXYZ ‘Those We Remember’

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WXYZ: During the 2013 WXYZ Reunion of Staff and Alumni, we paused to remember those that have passed before us. MASTER LIST OF EMPLOYEES

Foss, Mike

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WXYZ: Sports Producer

Leix, Nick

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WXYZ: Stage Manager, Technical Director.

WXYZ 2013 Alumni and Staff Reunion

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An amazing weekend in 2013 as hundreds of fellow WXYZ alumni and staff get together to celebrate their friendships and “family” legacy.

2013 WXYZ Reunion Projected Photos During Celebration

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WXYZ: Of the thousands of images received, here are 425 (or so) that made it to the hit list… after all, we only had the one evening to show these. This “stream” is 38 minutes long… site back in your favorite arm chair and jot down some memories to share.

Kedziorek, Elissa

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WXYZ: News Producer

Ash, Sean

Sep 19, 2023

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WXYZ: Left WXYZ for Dallas in May 2011 for further training in orthopedics. Served as meteorologist for Channel Seven for three years. WTHR: WISH: References:

WXYZ Radio Wins Peabody Award

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Winter’s Fear: The Children, the Killer, the Search WXYZ Radio wins the Broadcast Industry’s Top Honor. The George Foster Peabody Award for “Winter’s Fear: The Children, The Killer, The Search” – Tonight, at 10 PM WXYZ Radio is proud to rebroadcast the award-winning documentary “Winter’s Fear: The Children, the Killer, The Search.” Moderator David Newman…

Adams, Tom

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Among the broadcasters who this week received a Peabody Award in New York was Lou Hebert, now anchorman and co-producer of the late-evening Ch. 24 news. Hebert, former news director of Detroit radio station WXYZ, shared the honor with Tom Adams for their radio documentary about an unsolved murder last year.

Alexander, Marcellus

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WXYZ / WRIF: FM General Sales Manager, Vice President and General Manager. Then off to KYW-TV in Philadelphia as Station Manager, then off to WJZ-TV and back to KYW-TV. References:

Hebert, Lou

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WXYZ: News Director Radio.

Kelly & Company – WXYZ’s Premier Morning Show

Sep 16, 2023

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WXYZ: Morning Show hosted by John Kelly and Marilyn Turner. Hollywood gossip, fashion shows, beauty secrets, cooking segments. Ran from 1978 through 1995 in the 9 am time slot, Monday through Friday. Originally aired on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008. WXYZ is an ABC affiliate in Detroit Michigan. As part of the 60th anniversary of…

Underwood, Pat

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WXYZ: Director

Adams, Kim

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WDJC: Host WXYZ: Meteorologist. WDIV: Meteorologist.

Goldsby, Larry T.

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WXYZ: TV engineering. Retired, model locomotive builder.

Adler, Clyde

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WXYZ: Retired from WXYZ in 1989 and died in 1993.

Garmager, Karl M.

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WXYZ: TV engineering.

Mark, Florine

Sep 14, 2023

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WXYZ: Frequent guest on Kelly & Company.

Allen, Ralph

Sep 14, 2023

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WXYZ: TV news reporter.

Allman, Lenore (nee Jewell)

Sep 14, 2023

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WXYZ: Actor on the radio show The Green Hornet on WXYZ Radio. References:

Miller-Shaw, Bernetta “Bunny”

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WXYZ: Frequent guest of Kelly & Company.

Seel, Phyllis; Dr.

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WYXZ: Frequent guest of Kelly & Company

Jackson, Chuck

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WDIV: Assignment Editor

WXYZ staff earns 10 awards at 43rd annual Michigan Emmy Awards

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WXYZ-TV was honored with 10 Emmy awards by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Michigan chapter, in June. Newscast – Morning/Daytime/Evening Mid-Michigan Flooding DisasterAshleigh Klinger, Alan Campbell, Glenda Lewis Continuing Coverage The Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s GovernorJim Kiertzner, Heather Catallo, Kennan Oliphant, Yve Jones, Tim Kochenderfer, Kim Russell Business/Consumer – Short or…

Booth, Keith

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WXYZ: TV engineering and film. Retired from WXYZ on March 3, 2023.

Kennedy, Ellen

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WXYZ: TV Programming.

Warner, Dell

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