Category: WXYZ – Detroit, MI
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Runyon, Arthur – ‘Art’
WXYZ: TV programming, director and floor director.Birth/Passing: May 21, 1926 – June 26, 2015 References: Wixie’s Wonderland, Page 65 Dan BrownAugust 21, 1991 It is with regret that I must inform you that at the end of September I am leaving WXYZ. After more than 30 years it is not easy to leave a connection…
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Ross, Douglas
WXYZ: TV news. Worked for WXYZ-TV Detroit as an economic, political analyst and news coverage on the Michigan Gubernatorial race. References: University of Michigan Library
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Rosenbaum, Tom
WXYZ: TV news director. WNCN: WPMI: KBAK: WGME: WVUE: KJCT: WALA: WABC: KTLA: WLS: WDAF: References: Facebook Associated Press News Archives – October 10, 1987 (PDF)
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The WXYZ News Water Promo
Who remembers the “famous” WXYZ News Water Promo. Taped in the garage and at a neighboring high school pool with a underwater training window, it was a blast to do. Tom Polk was the master mind. Cameo appearances in the outtakes include Larry Paulus, Don Ritter and Alan Sieger. Terry Pochert in the scuba gear.
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Brodley, Sheldon – “Shel”
WXYZ: TV engineering. From the Brother Rice High School Student Parent Handbook 2013-14, “The school logo is the Warrior Head. The school nickname is the Warriors. The late Mr. Sheldon Brodley, a football coach and long time friend of Brother Rice, was responsible for our present logo. In 1969, he asked Jack Flechsig, Art Director…
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Daguerre’s American Legacy: Photographic Portraits (1840 – 1900) from the Wm. B. Becker Collection
by Wm B Becker The first photographic portraits were objects of wonder. From tentative beginnings in 1840, the practice of capturing a person’s “perfect image and identity” with a camera became an industry, an art form, and a means for Americans from all walks of life to send personal and often intimate messages about themselves…
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Van Messel, Jimmy
WXYZ: TV news executive producer under Bill Fyffe and Phil Nye. Worked with Kelly Burke in Washington, DC.
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Rose, Ron
WXYZ: Radio talent. References: LinkedIn Facebook / Ron Rose Productions Recent Sightings: Ron Rose Milagro
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Rogers, Eddie
WXYZ: AM, Circa 1975. Recent Sightings: Ford Motor Company – District Manager, Detroit Region Eddie Rogers Productions
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After A Day of News Gathering
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Robinson, Dave
WXYZ: TV news producer. Died serving as news director in Portland, Maine. Born in Scotland on February 25, 1944 and died at the age of 42.
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Vaughn, Jeff
KCAL: Anchor for KCAL9, Los Angeles. WXYZ: News anchor/reporter. KCBS: References: Ad Week FTV Live Facebook Twitter Facebook
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Klitenic, Stu
WXYZ: Sports reporter. The Spartanburg Herald, May 20, 1977 American Jewish Life, June 2005 References: Wikipedia LinkedIn
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Rodammer, Wallace – ‘Wally’
WXYZ: TV Chief Engineer. Died May 9, 2020. KTSB: Chief Engineer References: Obituary (PDF)
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Rideout, Aletha
WXYZ: Promotions Producer. WNEM: WJBK: References: Facebook LinkedIn
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Riddell, Reid
WXYZ: TV news ENG videographer. Recent sightings: Riddell Television Productions; LinkedIn.com
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Turnbough, Dorcene
WXYZ: Secretary to Nancy Gallagher in Personnel and then moved to Programming to work with Bob Woodruff. Sadly, she passed away in Fall, 1999.
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Rhoades, Jimmy
WXYZ: Detroit bureau host of Scripps Howard’s The List. Deal of the Day, Healthy Living, It’s Michigan Made. WRCJ: References: Twitter The List Facebook LinkedIn Personal Website
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Wait, Tom J. – TJ
WXYZ: TV News Reporter. 2008-2013. KCAL: References: Facebppl/cp, Twitter – KCAL LinkedIn
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Reynolds, Joey
WXYZ: Radio disc jockey for a short time starting on April 19, 1966 through ????? WFIL: WIBG: WIXY: Radio Disk Jockey WDRC: KRTH: KMPC: KQV: WOR: WNBC: WKBW: WKWK: WWOL: References: Wikepedia Trax and Grooves, July 2017 – Joey Reynolds
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Reicheld, Lee Alan
Radio program director. Lee was assistant sound producer ABC Television in Detroit for Lunch with Soupy, The daily Soupy Sales television show in Detroit. See also: Lee Alan Research: Lee Alan Creative
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Bradley, Chris
Died 2018. WBNS: Weather. WXYZ: Weather. From 1994-1998. November 28, 2017 – We have just been informed that Chris has been diagnosed with leukemia. It is currently not in remission. Our staff and fellow co-workers pray for comfort during the doming days. From WBNS – February 4, 2014 References: Facebook Recent Sightings: WBNS Columbus, Ohio
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Walsh, Katherine M. – ‘Kathy’
WXYZ: TV news reporter. KCNC: Social Media: Facebook.com Sightings: KCNC-TV, Denver, Colorado (bio)
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