WXYZ: August 2017 Erik Smith inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. [1]




Erik Smith writes on Facebook, August 23, 2017:

Once upon a time in 1972 … if you could tell me the price of chuck steak at Wrigley’s Supermarket, I’d give you $50.00! Then I started doing the phone calls for Piggly-Wiggley stores out west … and I got fired! 🤣 – September 17, 2021 Facebook
References:
- YouTube.com – Ex-WXYZ Anchor Erik Smith remembers Detroit Freedom March 60 years later
- Erik’s Back Porch – Podcasts
- Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Great Memory from WXYZ Holiday Past
During Channel Seven’s Prime Years
Bell Ringers in order:
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 - Erik Smith Reports on Three Legends of WXYZ Television
WXYZ was a stage that started many careers. Erik Smith in 1991 reports on Soupy Sales, Johnny Ginger and Marv Welch. – circa 1991 prior to a show a Pine Knob, Clarkston. Robbie Timmons did the lead-in to the story.
- A Part of the WXYZ Family
- Always Award Winners

Erik Smith and Bill Bonds - Another WXYZ Party
- From The Heart by Erik Smith

From The Heart by Erik Smith Out of Print but Legacy Copies might be available from Amazoncom and ThriftBookscom Erik Smith, celebrated anchorman for ABC, Channel 7, early-morning news in Detroit, Michigan presents us with a collection of stories about the exceptional Michigan people who dared to live their dreams. He has transformed his award winning television series “From The Heart” into a treasure of compelling, emotionally charged short stories.
His experience and warm tone captures the spirit and heart of metropolitan Detroit.
These are the people that go about their lives, seeking no recognition for the goodwill we so often fail to notice in our hurried lives.
You will not find them on the cover of local newspapers or on the headline news, but they are here in From the Heart.
- Enjoying Some Time Off at WXYZ
- Another Great WXYZ Team
- Detroit Grand Prix Fun
Taking a break while covering the Detroit Grand Prix while on Belle Isle.
- Erik Smith and Wanda Doerner – Detroit Grand Prix
Enjoying a quick break while at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle.






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