WSDC Staff & Alumni

WXYZ Personnel

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    Pearl, Audrey
    WXYZ: AM Programming. Advertisement in the Gross Pointe news, March 4, 1982…
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    Pearson, Edward “Eddy”
    WXYZ: TV National Sales. References: Facebook…
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    Pearson, Glenn
    WXYZ: Reporter/Producer/Director References: Facebook LinkedIn…
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    Pearson, Ron
    WXYZ: TV Director.…
  • Gail Pebbles
    Pebbles, Gail
    WXYZ: TV programming. Died: July 27, 2020, at the age of 85. Gail was a woman ahead of her time. She had five children, and was employed at WXYZ …
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    Peck, Jan
    WXYZ: Graphic arts manager. Broadcasting, April 16, 1984 – Page 116 References: Ross Roy, Inc. also known as InterOne Marketing Group…
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    Peck, Karen
    WXYZ: WRIF Sales…
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    Pedlar, Lynne (nee Zeis)
    WXYZ: TV engineering. Bob Saget and Dave Coulier with Lynne Pedler engineering. Lynne Pedlar on camera – Photo courtesy of Lynne Pedlar Lynne …
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    WXYZ: TV engineering, videographer, photographer. Social Media: Facebook Ok, just where in the heck are we? – Navigating the streets of Los …
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    Pelletier, Steve
    WXYZ: TV engineering maintenance. Retired February 2018. References: Facebook…
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    Pelloni, Mary
    WXYZ: Kelly & Company Intern…
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    Penhallow, Arthur
    WRIF: DJ WXYZ: FM programming, talent.…
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    Penn, Chris
    WXYZ: Managing Editor. References: LinkedIn.com…
  • Nate Penn
    Penn, Nate
    WXYZ: TV Engineering. Retiring in 2018 after 40 years of service with WXYZ-TV.  Nate was a photojournalist in the news department and …
  • Joseph Peters
    Peters, Joseph M.
    WTVT: WXYZ: Videographer. KSAZ: WBBH: Joseph M. Peters, 46, of Tampa, FL went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2012, after a …
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    Petersen, Kurt
    WXYZ: AM Radio.…
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    Peterson, Nancy (nee Pushee)
    WXYZ: TV creative services.…
  • Peterson, Terry D.
    WXYZ: Creative services, 1984-1987.  Biographic Information References: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Sightings: Verite Productions Tweets by …
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    Petner, Tom
    WXYZ: TV news assignment desk. References: the247newsroom.com…
  • Jon Petrovich
    Petrovich, Jon
    Jon Petrovich WXYZ: TV news assignment desk.  Died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the age of 64. References The247newsroom.com Wikipedia.org …
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    Petrovich, Tom
    WXYZ:…
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    Pfeifer, Charlene
    WXYZ: TV Spot Sales.…
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    Pharo, Richard “Dick”
    WXYZ: Engineering. [October 10, 1936 – June 1, 2016] References: Obituary: Nelsons Funeral Home (PDF)…
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    Phillips, Alan
    WXYZ: On air talent.…
  • Kristin Pierce
    Pierce, Kristin
    WHAS: Anchor WWL: Anchor / Reporter WXYZ / WMYD: Reporter WDIV: Associate Producer WTVG: References: LinkedIn Twitter Tweets by KPierceTV…
  • Pierrot, George
    WXYZ: Host of World Adventure Series, originating first on WXYZ. References: Detroit Memories (PDF) – Chuck Snead talks about George …
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    Pietrowicz, Karen
    WXYZ: TV Sales.…
  • Al Pinter
    Pinter, Alan
    WNEM: Freelance Commercial VoiceWXYZ: TV programming, announcer. Al Pinter – 1988 References:  Facebook.com Recent Sightings: voice123.com …
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    Pival, John
    WXYZ: Vice-present for television and general manager, program director. The Detroit News – November 9, 1961…
  • Terry Pochert
    Pochert, Terrel L. “Terry”
    Terry Pochert American Forces Thailand Network with American Forces Radio and Television Network WXYZ: AM/FM/TV Engineering, News editing supervisor. …
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    Podrasky, Karen L.
    WXYZ: News Operations Coordinator, previously Community relations coordinator. Social Media LinkedIn…
  • Polk, Tom
    WXYZ: Creative services.…
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    Ponsart, Tom
    WXYZ: TV Transmitter and Maintenance Engineer. Tom Ponsart with wife References: LinkedIn.com…
  • Ed Poole
    Poole, Ed
    Ed Poole WXYZ: Radio Sales References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: OHS Health & Safety Services, Inc.…
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    Portner, Leonard
    WXYZ: AM Production.…
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    Powell, Alexandra
    WXYZ: Action Bureau…
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    Powers, James – ‘Jimmy’
    WXYZ: TV engineering, film and news ENG editing.…
  • Anu Prakash
    Prakash, Anu
    Anu Prakash WXYZ: TV news anchor. References: Twitter Farewell from WXYZ From Facebook Posting I know this is a long post, but I hope you’ll read it …
  • Raymond Previ and Corinne Aguilar
    Previ, Raymond
    Raymond Previ and Corinne Aguilar – Christmas 2013 Photo by Wanda Doerner WXYZ: Engineering, Broadcast educator and consultant. WJBK: Master …
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    Previ, Raymond
    WXYZ: TV Engineering…
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    Price, John – ‘JR’
    WXYZ: TV Engineering. 1981 through about 2005. After a several year illness, died June 2011.…
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    Price, William – ‘Bill’
    WXYZ: Mailroom…
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    Pride, Charles
    WXYZ:…
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    Primmer Wujack, Tracy A.
    WXYZ: TV news assignment editor. References: Twitter Facebook…
  • Dave Prince
    Prince, Dave
    WXYZ: AM Disc Jockey. Circa 1962.  “Club 1270” TV show.…
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    Prince, Delmarsha – ‘Shea’
    WXYZ: TV Sales…
  • Bill Proctor
    Proctor, Bill
    WXYZ: The “Doc” is now official. MAB Hall of Fame induction means I join my nominator Jerry Hodak, Chuck Stokes, Diana Lewis, and Eric …
  • Dick Purtan
    Purtan, Dick
    WWOL: Disc jockey WKNR: 1965-67 WXYZ: 1968-78 AM talent and disc jockey on WXYZ-AM. CKLW:  1978-83Disc jockey. WCZY: 1983-96 WOMC: 1996-2010 …
  • JoAnne Purtan
    Purtan, JoAnne M.
    WXYZ: Leaving the station on March 23, 2018. References: Facebook – WXYZ Account The Detroit News, March 9, 2018, Melody Baetens – JoAnne …
  • Jan Qualtiere
    Qualtiere, Jan
    Jan Qualtiere and John Lafave live in Northville
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    Quinn, Michael
    KTRK: Anchor, Producer. KPRC: WWJ: KNWS: News Anchor. WXYZ: Intern. References: Facebook…
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    Rader, Julie A.
    WXYZ: Accounting.…
  • Raebel, Les
    WXYZ: TV Creative Services. Les Raebel WJBK:…
  • Amy Ragheb
    Ragheb, Amy (nee Myrick)
    Phtojournalist
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    Randall, Johnny – ‘David Manheimer, Dave Mann’
    WXYZ: WXYZ-AM early afternoon disc jockey. Circa, 1965-1975. WAAM and WTAC: Disc Jockey WYSI: Disc Jockey WDTM: Announcer “David Manheimer …
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    Ransom, Bill
    WXYZ:…
  • Ratcliff, Bunny
    WRIF / WXYZ: FM Traffic.…
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    Raymo, Lou
    WRIF: Engineering WXYZ: FM engineering. References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Sprint…
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    Reaser, Diane
    WXYZ: TV spot sales.…
  • Mark Reed
    Reed, Mark
    WXYZ: Digital Account Executive References: LinkedIn…
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    Reese, Carlyle – ‘Lyle’
    WXYZ: TV news and program director.…
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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 …
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    Reid, Allison
    WXYZ: References: Facebook…
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    Reid, Emily
    WYXZ: Engineering. Retired.…
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    Reid, Rayna
    WXYZ / WRIF: 1978-1980. Rita Joyner is Rayna’s aunt.…
  • Nick Reichardt
    Relchardt, Nick
    WXYZ: Floor Manager. LOUDER Please, say Floor Manager Nick Reichardt to TV talent. The Detroit Free Press, May 3, 1952, Page 24 WRAP UP the show, …
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    Rengers, Lee
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    Retzlaff, Elaine
    WXYZ: TV Sales.…
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    Rexroth, Dave
    WXYZ: Meteorologist. Social Media: Twitter Facebook…
  • Joey Reynolds - Disc Jockey
    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: …
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    Reynolds, John – ‘Bud’
    WXYZ: Accounting. WRIF:…
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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 …
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    Rhodes, Sarah
    WXYZ: Digital sales manager. References: Twitter…
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    Richards, Gene
    WXYZ: TV Engineering.…
  • Riddell, James G.
    WXYZ: General Station Manager.…
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    Riddell, Reid
    WXYZ: TV news ENG videographer. Recent sightings: Riddell Television Productions; LinkedIn.com…
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    Rideout, Aletha
    WXYZ: Promotions Producer. WNEM: WJBK: References: Facebook LinkedIn…
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    Rider, Pamela
    WXYZ: TV Network Sales.…
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    Riley, David – ‘Dave’
    WXYZ: TV engineering, Technical Director – Dave was involved with “Good Afternoon Detroit” during its entire run from October 1982 through June 1986.
  • Jerry Rimmer
    Rimmer, Gerald – ‘Jerry’
    WXYZ: TV news and program director.WJBK: References: Twitter Linkedin Facebook JR Productions…
  • Ritter, Donald “Don”
    WXYZ: Staging
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    Rivard, Michael
    WXYZ: TV Engineering…
  • Rivera, Kurt
    Kurt Riveria – Silver Circle Award 2015 KXTV: Stockton bureau Kurt Rivera, an award-winning journalist with more than three decades of …
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    Roberts, David
    WXYZ: TV news director. In The News: ajr.org – May 1999 (PDF Cached)…
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    Roberts, Julie
    WXYZ: Accounting / Production.…
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    Robins, Wendy
    WXYZ: TV Programming.…
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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.…
  • Rockford, Marv
    KCNC: 1983-95 – Vice President, News Director, General Manager. KUSA: News operations manager. WXYZ: TV news assignment desk. KMGH: Producer …
  • Wally Rodammer
    Rodammer, Wallace – ‘Wally’
    WXYZ: TV Chief Engineer. Died May 9, 2020. KTSB: Chief Engineer References: Obituary (PDF)…
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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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    Romig, Irv
    WXYZ: Hosted Ricky the Clown. References: Detroit Kid Show…
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    Rosario, Ramon
    WXYZ: News photographer/editor. References: LinkedIn…
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    Rose, Carolyn
    WXYZ: Accounting.…
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    Rose, Justin
    WXYZ: Sports WBOY: Sports References: Twitter LinkedIn…
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    Rose, Justin
    WXYZ: Sports Reporter/Anchor.WTAE: WLNS: WBOY: References: Google+ Facebook Twitter LinkedIn…
  • Ron Rose
    Rose, Ron
    WXYZ: Radio talent. References: LinkedIn Facebook / Ron Rose Productions Recent Sightings: Ron Rose Milagro…
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    Rosenbaum, Tom
    WXYZ: TV news director. WNCN: WPMI: KBAK: WGME: WVUE: KJCT: WALA: WABC: KTLA: WLS: WDAF: Billboard Magazine – August 2, 1986 References: …
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    Rosenfield, Michael
    WXYZ: Reporter/Anchor WBZ:…
  • Cheryl Ann Ross
    Ross, Cheryl Ann
    WXYZ: TV producer for the production department. WDIV: WJBK: Cheryl Ross during a brief time out while doing a remote at Cedar Point References: …
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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: …
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