WSDC Staff & Alumni

WXYZ Personnel

  • Dennis Rottell - Denny Rottell
    Rottell, Dennis
    WXYZ: TV film and ENG editing. Died on May 25, 2013. Dennis Ira Rottell memorial service held on Sunday, June 2, 2013.…
  • Harriet Rotter
    Rotter, Harriett
    Harriet Rotter WXYZ: Guest on Good Afternoon Detroit and Kelly & Company References: LegalNews.com – Legal community mourns loss of noted …
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    Roulston, Scott
    WXYZ: FM sales. WRIF:…
  • Tom Rosenbaum and Bob Rowe
    Rowe, Bob
    WXYZ: TV News, Assistant News Director, Producer…
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    Rucker, Angela
    WXYZ: TV programming.…
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    Rundell, Jeff
    WXYZ: TV news writer.…
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    Runkle, Elza
    WXYZ: Engineering…
  • Runyon, Arthur – ‘Art’
    Art Runyon WXYZ: TV programming, director and floor director.Birth/Passing: May 21, 1926 – June 26, 2015 References: Wixie’s Wonderland, …
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    Russell, Jerry
    WXYZ:…
  • Russell, Kim
    WXYZ: TV news anchor. WJBK: WEYI: References: LinkedIn WXYZ.com Twitter Tweets by kimrussell7…
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    Russell, Kim
    WXYZ: Reporter…
  • MIke Russell
    Russell, Mike
    Michael B. Russell, ATA vice president of Public Affairs and veteran newsman, died in a white water rafting accident in Colorado June 15, 2006. Mike fell from the raft on Clear Creek and was declared dead when pulled from the river.
  • Rosemarie Russell
    Russell, Rosemarie
    WWJ: Traffic Continuity Coordinator WXYZ: TV Traffic References: LinkedIn…
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    Rutkowski, Henry
    WXYZ: TV Engineering…
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    Ruzzin, Chris
    WXYZ: Intern, Production Assistant References: Facebook LinkedIn…
  • Ryan, Shay H.
    WFTS: Meteorologist WXYZ: TV meteorologist.  Married to reporter Glenn Zimmerman. WSAV: WXVT: WNBC: References: LinkedIn…
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    Ryan, Ted
    WXYZ: TV sales. Broadcasting, August 16, 1982, Page 84…
  • Ryan, Tom
    WXYZ: AM talent. Dick Purtan side-kick. References: Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association Facebook…
  • Saarela, Jill
    Jill Saarella WPBN / WGTU: General Manager WMAQ: Marketing Director WFLD: Account Executive WXYZ: AE/Research Director References: LinkedIn…
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    Sabo, Carol
    WXYZ: FM sales. WRIF: Sales…
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    Saini, Kiran
    WXYZ: Digital Producer…
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    Salamone, Dan
    WXYZ: News Director…
  • Salem, Debbie
    WXYZ: TV news writer.…
  • Clyde Adler (White Fang) with Soupy Sales during live performance.
    Sales, Soupy – ‘Milton Supman’- ‘Milton Heinz’
    Clyde Adler (White Fang) with Soupy Sales during live performance. WXYZ: Moved from Cleveland’s WJW-TV (Channel8) in 1953 to work at WXYZ. …
  • Mark Samaro, Larry Goldsby, Bill Dykman, Veronica Kenny
    Samaro, Mark
    WXYZ: TV Videotape.…
  • Pamela Samuels Young
    Samuels Young, Pamela
    Pamela Samuels Young KCBS: News Writer, Associate Producer WXYZ: TV news writer. Recent Sightings: Linkedin.com Pam’s Website Published Books …
  • Sanchez, Ed
    WXYZ: Production Manager.…
  • Santos, Larry
    WXYZ: 1976- Starting with Season Two, Larry was the co-host (along with Ron Coden) of The Hot Fudge Show. References: Wikipedia – Larry Santos …
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    Sargis, Todd
    WXYZ: References: Twitter Facebook…
  • Sartin Jr., Johnny
    WXYZ: Videographer. Social Media: LinkedIn.com…
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    Sattler, Fred
    WXYZ: FM research. WRIF: FM research. References: TV Week (PDF)…
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    Saunders, Eddie
    WXYZ: Film Sound.…
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    Saunders, Kent
    WXYZ: TV News Videographer, Edit Supervisor/Video Specialist.  2005- WDIV: Freelance Photographer WJBK: Freelance Photographer WTVR: Chief …
  • Saunders, Megan
    WXYZ: TV news producer…
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    Sauve, Wilma
    WXYZ: Accounting…
  • Bill Board - June 12, 1982
    Savelly, Karen
    WCSX: On air personality. WXYZ / WRIF: FM programming, personality.…
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    Savicke, Anthony
    WXYZ: Accounting References: Facebook…
  • Susan Sawyer-Smith
    Sawyer-Smith, Susan
    WXYZ: Director. References: Facebook LinkedIn.com…
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    Sayah, Ray
    WXYZ: TV news reporter.  Also known as Reza Sayah. CNN: References: Moved to CNN, January 2008…
  • Sayah, Reza “Ray”
    CNN: International correspondent WXYZ: Investigative reporter KOMU: WTAJ WTVR:…
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    Scarth, Edwin
    WXYZ: Sound Engineer…
  • Ric Schaaf
    Schaaf, Richard – “Ric”
    WXYZ: TV Engineering and Photo Journalist. Ric Schaaf – Field Crew Audio Engineer – June, 1984 Ric Schaaf – Thanksgiving Day Parade …
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    Schachinger, David
    WXYZ: IT Operations Manager References: Facebook LinkedIn…
  • Schaefer, Jim
    WXYZ: Investigative Producer Recent Sightings: The Detroit Free Press References: Facebook LinkedIn…
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    Schlaff, Gary
    WXYZ: Sales research director. Retired: September 2014. References: Farmington Brewing Company, Farmington, Michigan Farmington Voice – …
  • Kurt R. Schmeisser
    Schmeisser, Kurt R.
    Kurt R. Schmeisser WXYZ: Engineering Supervisor and IBEW L.U. 1218 Business Manager. Joined WXYZ in 1948 and spent 27.5 years with the station until …
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    Schmidt, Ray
    WXYZ:…
  • Schroeder, Anjana
    WXYZ: Producer. References: LinkedIn…
  • Schuck, Louie
    Died June 21, 2007, age 82. Mr. Schuck was an engineer at WXYZ radio for over 30 years, was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and coached baseball and hockey …
  • Don Schuster
    Schuster, Don
    Don Schuster WXYZ: 1975-1976 WDIV: 1979 WJR: WWWW: FM Radio Disc jockey Shared link on Facebook: After a 51-year career, I have decided to retire. It …
  • Charlotte Scot
    Scot, Charlotte
    WXYZ: Anchor, Reporter. Host of the “Learn to Read” series. References: What Is On Disney+ – Learn to Read Wikipedia – Learn …
  • Mark Scott
    Scott, Mark
    WXYZ: Although an athiest, his career after the Marines in the Korean War was with an evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong at the Worldwide Church of …
  • George Seaton
    Seaton, George
    One of five people who played the voice of the Lone Ranger on the radio show.              …
  • Sam Seay
    Seay, Samuel G. – ‘Sam’
    WXYZ: TV engineering, videographer. [August 18, 1946 – January 11, 2022] Samuel started his amazing life in Oakland, CA. His family moved …
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    Sebastian, Joel
    WXYZ: Co-host of Club 1270 with Lee Alan. Late afternoon WXYZ-AM disc jockey. Died mid-1980x. References: ReelRadio.com…
  • Seel, Phyllis; Dr.
    WYXZ: Frequent guest of Kelly & Company
  • Seleski, Gary
    WXYZ: System Support Engineer. Recent Sightings Fox Sports Detroit References: LinkedIn…
  • Carnell Sessoms-Jones and Doris Biscoe
    Sessoms-Jones, Carnell
    Carnell Jones WXYZ: Kelly & Company Producer, researcher, scriptwriter. References: Facebook…
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    Shabluk, Tammy
    WXYZ: Director for eight years.…
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    Shaffer, Janet
    WXYZ: Production, Credit Union…
  • Don Shane
    Shane, Don [Donald L.]
    WXYZ: Sports Director.  Retired on February 29, 2012, after 23 years with WXYZ-TV. Don died February 2023. “Longtime Channel 7 …
  • Shannon, Tommy
    WXYZ: AM, 1969; TV Morning Show Host…
  • Taylor Sharpe
    Sharpe, Taylor
    WXYZ: Video Editor, Technical Director “After graduating from two of Specs Howards programs, Taylor Sharpe gives some life lessons from the …
  • Pat Shaughnessy
    Shaughnessy, Pat
    WXYZ: Editor…
  • Shaw, Tom
    WXYZ: Building and facilities engineer.…
  • Shaykhet, Simon
    WXYZ: Television Reporter/Former FBI Spokesman WJBK: WSYM: WNWO: Tweets by simonshaykhet References: WXYZ (PDF) Twitter Facebook – WXYZ …
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    Sherman, Tiffani
    WXYZ: 1983-‘88 & then again from 1998-2002. References: Facebook…
  • Anita Shiplett, Eddie Dorfman, Mark Noble and Karen Nicholson
    Shiplett, Anita
    WXYZ: Broadcast Operations, 1982-2001.…
  • Barbara Shively
    Shively, Barbara
    Barbara Shively WXYZ: Accounting. References: Facebook…
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    Shleifer, Denny
    WXYZ: Assignment Editor / TV News Producer Social Media: LinkedIn Facebook…
  • Ralph Shortt and Bob Giles
    Shortt, Ralph
    Ralph Shortt and Bob Giles WXYZ: Engineering 1982-1984…
  • Ted Sidelko
    Sidelko, Ted P.
    WXYZ: ProducerWJBK: Producer…
  • Alan Sieger
    Sieger, Alan
    WXYZ: Staging.Deceased: August 30, 1947 – October 21, 2023 Alan Sieger at a Sea World remote with Kelly and Company (1984) Alan Sieger at Sea …
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    Sieger, Dex
    WXYZ: Good Afternoon Detroit…
  • Randy Silverman
    Silverman, Randy
    KQED: Maintenance/Installation WXYZ: TV engineering. WXYZ: Randy Silverman at Integrated Communications Systems Randy Silverman finishing work up at …
  • Simmons, Richard
    WXYZ: Frequent Guest Host on Kelly & Company Died: July 13, 2024 References: CNN, Dan Heching, Zoe Sottile, July 13, 2024 – Richard …
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    Simpson, Karen
    WXYZ: Production.…
  • Skladd, Kristen
    WXYZ: Stage Manager. WJR: Traffic Reporter WDIV: Assignment Desk Intern. References: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter…
  • Bill Bonds, Mary Collins, Milda Skorupskas, Bob Crozir
    Skorupskas, Milda
    WXYZ: TV traffic.…
  • Lynn Skzynear
    Skzynear, Lynn
    WXYZ: Journalist. Died October 17, 2022 “Lynn Skynear lived an incredible life – she joined the Air Force at 18 years old, served in …
  • Slivko, Sharon
    WXYZ: Writer…
  • Sloat, Chris
    WJBK: News Director, Writer, Producer, Special Projects WXYZ: Writer, Producer, Special Projects Detroit Free Press, May 2, 1983 – The Big …
  • Smith-Dunlop, Kristin
    WRIC: Journalist WXYZ: Reporter References: Facebook…
  • Smith-Webster, Julie
    WXYZ: 1996-1999, Production Assistant. From 2002-2004, Programming Department. References: Facebook…
  • Smith, Bryan
    WXYZ: Bryan was the videographer that flew with the helicopter pilot, Dennis Neubacher.…
  • Erik Smith on the set of WXYZ's This Morning
    Smith, Erik
    WXYZ: August 2017 Erik Smith inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. [1] Erik Smith on the set of WXYZ‘s This …
  • Sylvia Struthers, Muriel "Pat' Latimer, Lori Garbin (nee Kirby), Vivian Hoze, Anita Shiplett, Ken Smith
    Smith, Ken
    WXYZ: Broadcast Operations.…
  • Smith, Matthew Dennis
    WXYZ: Topica Promotions Producer WFTX: Promotions Producer / Coordinator WSYM: Commercial Producer References: Facebook  …
  • Shellee Smith
    Smith, Shellee
    WXYZ: Reporter…
  • Jayne Hodak
    Soboleski (nee Hodak), Jayne
    Jayne Hodak WJRT: News Director, Assistant News Director. WRAL: Executive Producer WXYZ: TV News Director. WKBD: News Producer WLNS: News Producer …
  • Solomon, Lee
    Bloomfield Community TV: Editor, technical director, floor director, camera, teleprompter operator WJBK: 2000s Editor, playback operator and tape …
  • Solomon, Linda
    WXYZ: Producer, Photojournalist References: Facebook…
  • Lynda Solomon
    Solomon, Lynda
    WXYZ: TV news producer/Writer. (Died August 13, 2006). Lynda Solomon at the Producer Position in Student C References: The Flint Journal…
  • Somero, Marcus [Mark]
    WXYZ: Video Tape Engineering…
  • Sonderegger, Karen [Yurgulite]
    WXYZ: Spot Sales…
  • Tammy Sortor
    Sortor, Tammy
    WDIV: Executive producer, LIVE in the D. Retired from broadcasting, March 2023. WXYZ: TV news executive producer, 1992-1997. Recent sightings: …
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    Spencer, Joe
    WXYZ: Reporter. Died around 1985 in helicopter crash. Joe Spencer – Bob Greene, Chicago Tribune, January 26, 1986, Page 27…
  • Dan Springer - WXYZ
    Springer, Dan
    KCPQ: Anchor, Reporter WXYZ: Reporter Dan Springer joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in August 2001 as a Seattle-based correspondent. Most recently, …
  • Jerry Stanecki
    Stanecki, Jerry
      WXYZ: AM/TV news reporter, Newshawk project. References: Facebook    …
  • States, Chris
    WXYZ: TV Creative Services / Promotions. Passed from cancer in the 1980s.…
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