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WXYZ Personnel

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    Day, Sid
    WXYZ: TV Staging…
  • Dean, Tom
    WXYZ: AM talk radio host. Circa, 1978. WTCM: Traverse City, Michigan References: TomDean.com…
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    Dear, Robert – ‘Bob’
    WXYZ: Staging and lighting director. ia346.com, “Local 38 member Robert C. Dear, father of director William Dear (“Angels in the …
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    Decosmo, Jackie
    WXYZ: Graphics.…
  • DeLoach, Milton
    WXYZ: We are looking for bio and background information Milton.  If you have anything to share, please leave your comments below or use our Contact …
  • Deneweth, James
    WXYZ: Engineering…
  • Dennis, Pat
    WXYZ: TV news assignment desk. References: LinkedIn…
  • Sioux Goodman
    DeOrlow Goodman, Sioux (nee Decker) – “Su”
    WXYZ: TV Engineering, Videographer. Sioux Goodman – June 1984 Sioux Goodman – March 27, 1984 References: Facebook…
  • Ali DeRees
    DeRees, Ali
    WXYZ: News ProducerWNEM: News ProducerWDIV: Associate Producer References: LinkedIn…
  • Chuck Derry
    Derry, Charles – ‘Chuck’
    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 …
  • Dew, John
    WTCM: 2001 – General Manager, Talk – Traverse City, Michigan WXYZ: AM, Circa 1958-1966…
  • DeWitt, Roy
    WXYZ: TV engineering.…
  • DiBartolomeo, Lori
    WXYZ: AM sales.…
  • DiDomenico Clark, Jennifer
    WXYZ: Web Content Producer.…
  • DiLaura, Michael
    WXYZ: Personnel. In an article by Nick Sharkey titled “You need experience to get work”, in the Canton Observer from April 14, 1983, Mike …
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    Diles, Dave
    WXYZ: Sports anchor, writer. Died from a stroke at the age of 78.…
  • DiPonio, Dave
    WXYZ: Account executive. [2010-2016] References: LinkedIn Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group…
  • Dan Dmitrik
    Dmitrik, Dan
    WXYZ: TV engineering. Editing/Videographer.…
  • Doback, Michael – ‘Mike’
    WXYZ: Engineering, Chief EngineerScripps Howard: Vice President and Director of Engineering. References: TV News Check – June 17, 2013 (PDF) …
  • Doby, Mary
    WXYZ: Radio Network Sales.…
  • Wanda Doerner
    Doerner, Wanda
    WXYZ: TV engineering, ENG news editiing Wanda Doerner with one of her Emmy awards for her amazing editing skills – From the Terry …
  • Michelle Donaldson
    Donaldson, Michelle
    KOB: News Director KPHO: News Director. KRQE: News Director WXYZ: Producer, writer. References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook KOB-TV – Albuquerque, …
  • Joe Doneth
    Doneth, Joe
    WXYZ: TV news, film. Died March 4, 2021. Joe Donneth – WXYZ Master Control – Circa 1993 Joe Doneth model train enthusiast at …
  • Doppke, Robert ‘Bob’
    WXYZ: Telecine. 1988 Archive Photo…
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    Doran, John
    WXYZ: Engineering…
  • Eddie Dorfman
    Dorfman, Edward – Eddie
    WXYZ: TV news and engineering. Eddie Dorfman in the WXYZ News Playback Room…
  • Jenn Dotson
    Dotson, Jenn
    WXYZ: TV news producer. References: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Tweets by 313Producer…
  • Lori Dowd
    Dowd, Lori
    WXYZ: Segment Producer. References: LinkedIn StoryTrack…
  • Doyle, Catherine (nee Leahan) – ‘Kathie’; “Katie”
    Catherine Leahan WXYZ: Reporter. References: Facebook…
  • Droze, Rachel
    WHAS – Political ReporterWOI-DT – Investigative ReporterWICS – Multimedia JournalistWLUC – JournalistWXYZ – Stage …
  • Droze, Rachel
    WXYZ: News/Web Intern References: Google+…
  • Marla Drutz
    Drutz, Marla F.
    WDIV: July, 2008-2021. TV Vice President and General Manager. WXYZ: TV Program director. WJBK: WJW: Marla Drutz Retires from WDIV now Grand Marshall …
  • Joe Ducey
    Ducey, Joe
    Joe Ducey KNXV: Consumer reporter.WXYZ: TV investigative reporter. 02/2024 Retiring from KNXV, abc15/Phoenix. References: Facebook – ABC15 …
  • Duerson, Richard – ‘Rick’
    WXYZ: AM Sales…
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    Dumon, Lou
    WXYZ: TV engineering, video tape supervisor.…
  • Duncan, Bob
    NPR: Operations WXYZ: Robert Duncan, Foreign Desk Operations, NPR News Robert Duncan currently handles remote operations for National Public Radio …
  • Troy Dungan - WXYZ
    Dungan, Troy
    WXYZ-TV, Detroit, Michigan WFAA: TV weather. KTXD: TV weather. WXYZ: 1974, TV weather. Started his trademark bow tie WCAU: TV weather KTRK: TV …
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    Dunlap, Chris
    WXYZ: Administration, operations, news secretary.…
  • Dunn Resnik, Jamie
    Freelance TV producer/writer in the Denver area ABC Network: Producer WXYZ: 1996-2000 Writer, producer.…
  • Dunn, Matt
    WXYZ: Local sales manager. WDFN: Account Executive References: Recent Sightings: Standard Wonder Group LinkedIn…
  • Dupree, ‘Red’
    WXYZ: TV engineering. Video Tape.…
  • Duquette, Lucille
    WXYZ: Creative services.…
  • Durrschmidt, Ed – Eddie
    WXYZ: Radio and TV Engineering.  Eddie died last November 29, 2014.  Ed and his wife last resided in Texas.…
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    Dushane, Hal
    WXYZ: TV maintenance.…
  • Dye, Tim
    WXYZ: TV news director. Originally from Saginaw and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1984. References: Facebook…
  • Mark Samaro, Larry Goldsby, Bill Dykman, Veronica Kenny
    Dykman, Bill
    WXYZ: TV engineering.…
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    Eder, Shirley
    WXYZ: Good Afternoon DetroitWJBK: Celebrity columnistWJR: AM radio celebrity columnist Died: May 29, 2005, after lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s …
  • Rick Edlund
    Edlund, Rick
    KPLR: Anchor WXYZ: TV news reporter and anchor. References: Show-Me Institute – Conservative news. Residences: Naples, FL…
  • Chris Edwards
    Edwards, Chris
    WXYZ / WYMD: Meteorologist. WJBK: Chief Meteorologist References: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Tweets by edwardswxwxyz…
  • Edwards, Douglas
    CBS Network: News anchor from 1948 through 1988 and anchored the nightly news from 1948 through 1962. By the time he joined CBS in 1942, he already …
  • Tarra Edwards
    Edwards, Tara
    WXYZ: TV news reporter. WTAE: News reporter. WNEM: News reporter/Anchor. WSMH: News Reporter/Anchor. WJRT: Newsroom Assistant A lawsuit has been …
  • Ehrlich, Ava
    KSDK: Senior Executive Content Producer WXYZ: News producer. Tweets by avaehrlichksdk…
  • Einhorn, Lawrence
    WXYZ: Executive producer in charge of production.…
  • Eisen, Jeremy
    WXYZ: TV news producer and weather team WWL: Meterorologist Jeremy Eisen Joins WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Weather Team SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24, 2007 …
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    Eliasberg, Phyllis
    WXYZ: TV News Consumer Reporter. Social Media: Facebook…
  • Sonny Eliot
    Eliot, Sonny (nee Marvin Eliot Schlossberg)
    Proud veteran and Detroit resident loved by the people of metro Detroit. A real class act.
  • Elliott, Chris
    KOMO: 2004-2005 Producer WXYZ: 2000-2004 Producer References: LinkedIn…
  • Elliott, Patricia
    WRIF…
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    Elliott, TJ
    WXYZ: Staff.…
  • Ellis, Mary
    WXYZ: TV sales…
  • Patricia Elnicky-Leigh
    Elnicky-Leigh, Patricia
    WXYZ: Community Affairs. TV News Production Assistant and Writer. Deceased.  …
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    English, Marietta Kay
    WXYZ: Sale Account Executive.…
  • English, Ron
    WXYZ: TV Engineering…
  • Erdman, Shelby Lin
    NPR National: Reporter in Georgia WXYZ: Mid-1990s Writer…
  • Erlich, Joanie
    WXYZ: We need further profile information.  If you would like to contribute, please use our Contact Page.…
  • Dean Erskin
    Erskine, Dean
    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.…
  • Ann Eskridge
    Eskridge, Ann
    Ann Eskridge WXYZ: Reporter The Sanctuary by Ann E. Eskridge – Available from Amazon.com Little Man is ten years old and thinks Tico and Amon …
  • Esper, T.J.
    WXYZ: TV Programming.…
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    Espy, Augie
    WXYZ: TV / Radio Engineering.ABC Network: Engineering aka Augusto Raphael Volmar Vincente Esby II…
  • Ethridge, Claude
    WXYZ: Radio Network Sales…
  • Dayna Eubanks
    Eubanks, Dayna
    WKRC: Anchor-ReporterWJBK: Weekday anchor, reporter.WXYZ: TV news reporter, anchor.KOOL: Anchor, reporters, producer. Recent sightings: The …
  • Rick Eyeler
    Eyeler, Rick
    Rick Eyeler WXYZ: Weekend News Producer, Writer…
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    Eyler, Rick
    WXYZ: TV, Assignment Desk. Just one of the ads Rick Placed in Broadcasting for additional help at the station. Rick Eyler – Broadcasting, …
  • Ezell, Ruth
    WXYZ: TV news writer.…
  • Facchini, Michael ‘Mario’
    WXYZ: TV Engineering, video tape operations.…
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    Facenda, John
    WXYZ: Voiced over many promotions and documentaries.…
  • Dennis Fairchild
    Fairchild, Dennis
    Astrologer and guest of the Kelly & Company Show.
  • Falconer, Marlon
    WXYZ:…
  • Falconer, Marlon
    WXYZ: Engineering References: Facebook…
  • Connie Farell
    Farell, Connie
    WXYZ: Reception.
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    Farmer, Don
    WXYZ: TV technical director.…
  • Diane Farrington Jones
    Farrington-Jones, Dianne
    Diane Farrington Jones WXYZ: Videographer, Audio “When I worked at XYZ, one of my best friends was a camerawoman named Dianne Farrington …
  • Farris, Loretta (nee Trygar)
    WXYZ: TV news business manager.  Born November 17, 1926, and died from Ovarian Cancer on December 27, 1989, at the age of 63. Suzan Farris, daughter …
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    Farris, Suzanne
    WXYZ: Administration. Suzanne is the daughter of Loretta Farris, long time employee and business manager for television news. References: LinkedIn.com…
  • Faust, Brad
    WXYZ: Kelly & Company producer.…
  • Faust, Vic
    KTVI: WXYZ: Morning and Noon News and sports anchor. References: LinkedIn Twitter Recent Sightings: Fox2Now…
  • Federspiel, Scott
    WXYZ: Freelance photographer and editor. References: Facebook…
  • Felch-Coffey, Millie
    WXYZ: Sales        …
  • Femmel, Richard “Dick”
    WXYZ: News Director, Community Affairs.  Dick always was a newscaster at the station and spelled George Pierrot occasionally on George …
  • Fernandez, Eduardo
    WXYZ: Vice President and Scripps Divisional General Manager. Silver Circle Award Winner – Named Vice President and General Manager in 2010, …
  • Jeanne Findlater at her desk at WXYZ-TV
    Findlater, Jeanne
    WXYZ:  Vice President and General Station Manager. (1979-1987) WKBD: Producer of the Lou Gordon Show and Hot Seat NATPE Conference in March 1979 …
  • Bill Board - June 12, 1982
    Finkel, Julie
    WXYZ / WRIF: FM Promotions.…
  • Fiolek-Mandel, Diane
    WXYZ: Design Director.…
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    Fisco, Lisa
    WXYZ: TV Producer. References: AOL, March 2, 2010 – Second Career: TV Producer Turns Olympic Hopeful (PDF Archive)…
  • Fisher, Mary
    WXYZ: Producer.…
  • Rich Fisher
    Fisher, Rich
    WXYZ: TV news. Died, March 24, 2017, after fighting cancer for many months.[1] Lynch and Clawson Funeral Home, “Rich Fisher died peacefully …
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    Fitzloff, Jackie
    WXYZ: Secretary and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Television.…
  • Flash, Greg
    WXYZ: Controller, Director of Finance WWWW / WDVN: Business Manager WRIF: Financial Manager References: LinkedIn.com…
  • Flechsig, Jack
    WXYZ: TV Graphics and Art Director. Jack Flechsig Born 1922, died January 2011 [Corrected from 1988, See comment] From the Brother Rice High …
  • Fleming, John
    WXYZ: TV engineering. circa 1971 ff.…
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