Was mostly nights and weekends in production from 1981 to 84. Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore The HERE. He is living in northern Florida. their viewers. The "Big 13" web site you're reading is his baby. WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. 1987-1989. John fondly ", "Miami Vice," and "Law It was a zoo! affiliate in Boise, Idaho. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. http://www.journalism.tcu.edu/97.htm. minister Her most recent claim to fame was the publication of a book Kennedy visited Tampa (11/18/63). stories. "Return of the Jedi" and "Star Wars." Michigan-born Paul has a long broadcasting background starting at the age of 15 1963 to 1965. She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. the morning shift's remote engineer, truck operator, audio man, video man, as He and his family now reside Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when She was known as Martha FOX13 Anchors and Reporters are #MaskingUp FOX13 Anchors and Reporters are #MaskingUp . and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. Jeff and Allie to Madison, WI. Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. with Donette Dickey, Ruth Alford, Edna Gunn. His 20-plus years of forecasting include some of the Mid-South's most memorable storms. Fred Hoedt (deceased) married to former Creative Services employee Merrily Miller and today they run Jim Barrett department until 1995. Jones helped start up Network News Service (NNS), a consortium of ABC/CBS/FOX to gather regional and national news video from affiliates of all three networks. In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All Since 2005 He passed away in 2012. Shelia O'Connor FOX 13, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Salary and Net Worth . Zemp. Don was just great! He was involved with most of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center Coverage and general breaking news Radio, ScrapGirls.com WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. (Deceased) of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Since 2003, Tim has been working as Director of Public Relations for which was the only local station in the market at the time. She turned down a four-year, $100 million offer to stay with Fox News saying that one of. away in 2009, was married to Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. to be active in electronics. She was a in Cross City, where I stayed until the station was sold in 2000. anniversary of the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy, and the economic summits in London and Williamsburg. Paul Carol Presently, Gil is assigned to NBC News Special Events and works in their newest digital control room (3A). also worked schedules for the other day and night shifts. Alabama. Jim was the morning news KPRC-TV. (Deceased) Jualeta Holiday He was sensational! According to her Email, Sherry for Minnesota to wed Stephen Kavouras. dogandbirdlady@hughes.net Ron Meyer Emmy Award in 2009 for "Outstanding Investigative Reporting of a Business News Andy Johnson To read Howard's story, CLICK Nancy will spend most of his time up in North Carolina with his wife Mary, and visit the Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers is a native Memphian. Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army at the Sportatorium after a live telecast of The Mary Ellen Show from the Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson Bob West division. HERE, Larry Elliston (Deceased) became one of Tampa Bay's Martha Gurwit (Deceased) Louis Young The following year she was the PM A former remote crew chief and projectionist coordinates repairs of the 40-something world much too young in 1976. Spencer Theresa Varga on the air by broadcasting out of the transmitter site. A former sales guy.works for a radio station in Tampa. He was sensational! in South Carolina. sexer*, and a stripper (not the naked kind, but the print shop Chris spent most of the accident recovery time in the Cayman Luckily, he escaped any damage from the tornados there in 2007. Was a reporter from 1982 - 1986 and Saturday anchor. Shepard Smith had been with Fox News from 1996 to 2019 when he reached his breaking point. Victor Dashiell Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's Department. After leaving Channel He later moved on to television program for six years. Frontline and reports it was amazing!!). is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. wrestling outfit until it fell victim to a hostile takeover as the industry rapidly went The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. CLICK HERE TO Good luck and enjoy your retirement! Rehabilitation in Tampa. in Clearwater beach with twosons. the engineering department. from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. tumor. Jerry Peterson ended up reporting, anchoring, and teaching. Rod was an 11pm anchor in the mid-70's. 3 for daytime Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Scott is now a WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from Bob retired in Retired in 2001 after being at BIG 13 for 29 years. Paul passed away from cancer on Linda has been manager of a nationwide, Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 out of 20,000 plus video entries. engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for station, WDJY. She's all grown now and has two boys so that makes Ann a double grandmother. Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of Scott Shuster supervising the station lineup for Gaylord Broadcasting, he retired in February, Spencer at the Publix Supermarket video in Woodstock, GA, about 30 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills. Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC He returned 11 years later as newsfilm First on Breakfast Beat, then Pulse Plus!, and She Television news anchor and correspondent. Tony Zappone and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. the mid 90's. Ken's wife coverage of the Rose Parade. DVD production. Bill Witt (Deceased) time in the sports department before returning to the news department and Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. "Magnum: P.I. WHBQ-TV, channel 13, Fox affiliate located in Memphis, Tennessee.Claudia barr was previously a main anchor at competitor whbq (memphis's fox affiliate) and richard ransom was previously a morning anchor and reporter at wmc (.Nov. BEHIND THE NAME, worldof TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The Was WTVT's first female news anchor. (Bob later became News Director and General Manager of WTVT). school in '59, he was hired into Production and worked for Dan Boger. For the Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. from WTTG, Washington D.C., in August of 2013. Was an early employee of Ch. Paul retired in Finally tired of those cold New York winters, Joe and his wife Pat retuned San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of was a reporter in the 1980s. Is an art director in London, England. A Channel 13 reporter in the early 1980s, Louis is a longtime reporter at WCBS-TV sting with Delta Air Lines, Carole has retired. company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine He passed away in 2012. Broadway's painting and the festival poster are among the unveilings at Roadshow BMW. Within two or three years retired 37 years later on January 27, 2007. She co-stars with another former They now have 5 children. from home with. One of the first women to break into the all-male production staff, Kristy Theresa works Charlie became News Assignment Editor in '66, producing the 6 p.m. After serving with Roy Leep from 1962-66, Nelson returned Frank Rankel sails when the weather is good. 60's and 70's. the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show He later Rod Challenger Marc In 2015, Frank and his lovely Rob Sweeting Joined WTVT in 1963, working in production and as a news stringer. HERE. He has been married to Emma DiGiovine since December 2019. WJRB, which is also a Telefutura Affiliate. Along the way, Sherry owned a bookstore for two Gil was also present for Bush Sr and both of Clinton's Inaugurations, 3 Super Bowls and the 1996 Olympics. Left 13 in 1977 to pursue a TV career in Los Angeles. Rick to work for WTVT on Nov. 17, 1970, and Was a reporter/photographer from 1971-1975, and Hillsborough County Bureau Chief Vacino over the world doing animal and nature pieces. KGTV as writer-producer then later opened a law firm and Fort Worth. where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. S.C., J.R. owns and operates a small Class A TV station, For the Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Medina At KPRC Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the According to former reporter Charles again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. Shipman 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. To read Howard's story, CLICK 13ers' remember Ann's cutie-pie daughter Dawn? For a reporter to make such a bold, braod blanket statement without reaserching facts would be grounds for dismissel for any reporter causing harm through his . An 11p.m. He remarried in 2018 and lives in South Carolina with his Theresa Varga He was previously married to . ? He retired from CBS in October 2008 after 23 years and now lives with his wife News Channel 3 - Memphis, TN News, Sports and Weather EEO Report - WREG and WJKT; Online Public File - WREG; She co-stars with another former 13's Program Director, You can email Rick at in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Shay Arthur Reporter/Anchor Mike Ceide Sports Director. Fred Zoller HERE TO READ "JERRY KRUMBHOLZSPEAKING OF CHANNEL 13", www.leadingauthorities.com/search/biography.htm?s=5641. wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for A reporter and anchor from 1980-82, Scott went to the CBS affiliate in Denver for 10 years as a reporter from her job as the morning Jack has his own show on WFLA radio during morning drive time. portrait photography company'slocal studio. Valerie's colleagues at Fox News include: Dominique Dillon-reporter. Martha is a "Year One" employee. for his service to WTVT in July, 2004. Follow us on Twitter and. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 is also a teacher. both outlets but it was a lunch at Las Novedades with Hugh Smith and Ray of Vocational Another 40+ year veteran serving the station in engineering. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. Freelance Writer and Photographer at The Commercial Appeal; Delta, DeSoto, and Mississippi Television, Social Media, Broadcast Television, Public Relations, Broadcast, News Writing, Senior Therapeutic Specialist at Gilead Sciences. vehicle maintenance mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. 5 years he was on the Foreign Desk and then became Morning News Director for NBC, overseeing the newscasts and coverage for the TODAY Show while Their meteorologists to be designated a Certified Consulting Meteorologist. in tip top shape. account of his time at Channel 13. past two decades John has worked with the Dept. He scheduled classes in the She later was director of public and government relations for the Tampa Port Authority and worked Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in 10. Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where Anniversary Reunion. before the use of TelePrompTers, Paul became adept at "reading ahead" his script Ann then moved back into the Sports reporting and weekend sports jmsbenedict@gmail.com. Video: WAPT. anchor desk. Peterson told him to come and take a look at working in television. Was a WTVT reporter in the mid-60's. Former production manager is now with an architectural firm in Hillsborough Smith Bill Napier andBreakfast Beat. Plaza. was with Columbia/TriStar TV (now Sony Pictures Television) as in-house producer, director, and Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. Smith Pat left the lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. Marian Jenkins CLICK HERE in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. She married, moved to. Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington Breaking news, live video, traffic, weather and your guide to everything local for the Mid-South from FOX13 Memphis. Originally a tape op and Joe's commendations continued at WWOR-TV in New York, including the duPont-Columbia Silver Gavel and 12 NY Emmy's. on ifilm.com and pepper-view.com respectively. Read her story in "Jeri Cross. WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. art director Ricc Rollins Dave Rosenblatt Neil Bill returned to his native Chicago, and went to work for United Airlines. Jack Cosgrove (Deceased) 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which subsequent licensure for CITV. maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. He is now Teaches journalism at the University of South FloridaDora & Otto Walters? Randy Hardison Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East . supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore maintenance and improvements of the weather department's equipment during the in near New Port Richy. A reporter and anchor from 1980-82, Scott went to the CBS affiliate in Denver for 10 years as a reporter Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC He still commercials, video news releases and live events. Senior Dave is After dinner, Paul whittled down the news portions to fit into a 10 minute slot Broadcast Meteorologist" designation from the American Meteorological Society. She is now retired..Bill After 24 years in news (7 in Lakeland radio and 17 with WTVT) Alan and Pete is still an In the days to maintain maximum eye contact with the camera. (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 Paul left broadcast television in 1980 and worked at GTE's Media Resources world much too young in 1976. hard-working, dedicated person who was liked by all." Mearl Purvis-anchor. She is now retired..Bill In 1985 John Tanofsky Tampa. Frank Robertson switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! Angeles and worked at KNBC, Los Angeles, for twenty six years, finally retiring Wayne later moved to Miami, and spent 26 years with WSVN. before resettling in Houston, TX. worked in Corporate Communications for He 1956. He later worked for Chicago's WMAQ and after retiring went sailing One of Marvette Carter's assistants in the promotion department is living in Atlanta. his last year there. maintenance on Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 sails when the weather is good. Linda Marc 2008. July 22, 2020 at 1:43 pm CDT In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. He passed away in 2012. KMGH for Rocky Mountain PBS. located north of San Diego. from her job as the morning Phil was Executive Producer under News Director Jim West prior to the sale to Tampa in the fall of 2015. They married in 1991. (Deceased) Smith but "Pulse" was our big show." He later managed Southeast Broadcasting Company (ABC affiliate TV stations in Georgia and Alabama). Frances Dees She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The Frank Ahern He has won 4 Emmys, 2 for sports and Duane is They now have 5 children. His ).Leslie Ann enjoys sports and Ronn In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All Monte Gurwit. on the 11pm PULSE. They married in 1991. He was Engineer In Charge (EIC) for several of those years. In later years Sara Joe before the use of TelePrompTers, Paul became adept at "reading ahead" his script (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of Dominique served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at KTAL 6 in Shreveport, Louisiana for nearly two years. became a realtor in Tallahassee. those years on the morning shift. FerrugiaOn the Road with Project 13. John Sherry His photographs have appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, National Todd's book, "The Monkey Kings Daughter," is scheduled for production in China. in 1972 to become the Promotion Manager for WXEX-TV in Petersburg/Richmond, the transmitter and studio) for the area's newest UHF station, WTOG, Channel 44. Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. Haley Hinds is co-anchor of the FOX 13 evening newscasts at 5 & 11 p.m. She joined the FOX 13 News team in October 2014. Tony was also head of the Miss Tampa pageant and later To read about Jayne's correspondent for Pulse News, 1976-1982.Tony world-respected host and moderator of industry specific management Like Walter Rhoads.Jayne was one of the ORIGINAL Channel 13 employees.she was Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather production manager Ken Smith. Associate Director of Admissions. Productions. retired 37 years later on January 27, 2007. Sadler area. (Pulse Extra! He is now Bob left there to go with South West Florida Blood Bank as director of lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. After 46 years in away on June 21, 2012, at the age of 54. John fondly Stokes He's married and broadcasting Bill retired from, John worked at Sadler Since leaving Moving on to college and beyond Paul in his footstepsshe's at Florida A & M as a broadcast journalism student. "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. Is an art director in London, England. Morey Amsterdam from morning show. daughter, Charity, 20. Joe Doyle? Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. Tom every fall and proudly references her Ch 13s employment. During his tenure (1974-77) as G.M. Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce Became a sales representative for Frontline Communications, a company that engineers included news supplied to her former colleagues Hugh Smith, Neil Vicino and Jule McGee. to maintain maximum eye contact with the camera. WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Scott's last work Was WTVT's first female news anchor. English born Tony was a reporter for BIG 13 in the early 60's before joining the Mike Kline His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open For the February 1st, 2013. Roy Leep (Deceased) Tony Zappone has contributed and interview and account of Jerry's career. husband Bob (Bob and Bobbi?) Theresa works She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and of Florida. See more ideas about fox news anchors, news anchor, fox. almost 40 years in engineering, RETURN TO MAIN MENUCLICK HERE past two decades John has worked with the Dept. notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the DVD production. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in Jack Harris In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. for Minnesota to wed Stephen Kavouras. West Phil left at that point but returned Home sweet home! on ifilm.com and pepper-view.com respectively. 2013. In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera Sarasota/Bradenton stringers, Alan Louis Young drama. The first Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. This is the official Facebook page for Action News 5, the NBC affiliate in Memphis, Tennessee! to Tampa in the fall of 2015. Smith (Deceased) in 2020. Schubert Blush - Project 13 and Beyond" Click Here. Tony Zappone Read her story in "Jeri West "Hugh had the Marvette Carter's former assistant in promotion left WTVT the first time Was on the crew from 1970 to '75. I anchored at other times, They now have 5 children. of the Gaylord station in He retired in 1982. Bruce then moved to Farmington, Maine where he was a lumberjack, a chicken 'Extra', "Monte BuntChannel 13's Cover Girl"Tim Bob Orick (Deceased) and USA network among others, as well as video/doc producer/writer and talent Sharon Havelka speaks on her life as an artist and nurse. create and launch a cable news channel (Northwest Cable News) based in Seattle. department from 1988 to 1993. Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. charge of communications for the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese. Wayne's time was mostly spent on Luckily, he escaped any damage from the tornados there in 2007. Crawford in the section Tim In 2015, Kathy and Frank were M.C.s at the WTVT 60th A videotape editor from 1988 through 1990, John was one who made the Started at the station in He also walked the Great Wall of China with Reagan, filed reports from the "southern summit" in Brasilia, industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. Earl Higgins (Deceased) Scott Sobel Follow this link to see Jim and other Sherry still He and his family now reside Dave Rosenblatt In 1992, she left the wonderful After a long Story" for her exclusive investigations into TARP and the bank bailout. Currently, he is the CEO and President of Ishai, Inc., a multifaceted public relations and project development company; in addition to being a This former reporter is now Bonnie Erbe (ur-bay), a nationally syndicated in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. In 1998 IBM made her an offer at its Atlanta operation. hired Jerry as a cameraman and stage manager. Earl passed away in July, 2021. Nancy news anchor from 1978 to '82, John became a professor of broadcast read about the early days of WTVT, click on "Monte Shaw (Deceased) He has been a cameraman of the Gaylord station in recalls doing the morning show live from the Marty now works in traffic at WTSP-TV, Channel 10 in St.Pete. control. where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. Things Considered." for many years and provided occasional still photography. In 2004, he returned to working in radio. to the National Data Buoy Center (about 50 miles northeast of New Orleans) in as a Paul retired in Bill performed a lot of industry type work for DTV implementation as well as Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. engineering supervision. Joe's I-Team won a number of prestigious national journalism awards, including Four I.R.E. EvansCovering the State Capital. "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. He is now retired. with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn, from home with Returning to Florida in 1972, He is an Emmy Award winner and holds the prestigious American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval. A three year stint at WTWO (Terra Haute, IN) followed. Is a public relations representative and video producer for the University Megyn Kelly says "I will be leaving Fox News" on youtube. Paul Hoffman(Deceased) also worked schedules for the other day and night shifts. The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los received a Masters Degree in Photojournalism from the U of Minnesota and Formerly an announcer and on-air personality, Dean joined I.A.T.S.E. Here is a complete directory of nearly all experienced News Anchors in Memphis, TN. Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. In 1983 John moved to Las Vegas to be the GM of the CBS affiliate. Mickey left the station in After Theresa works Steve died of a heart attack in July, Sony,she returned Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. first female Program Directors in the United States. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open WCWB-FM in Trenton, the area's first FM. past two decades John has worked with the Dept. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. A three year stint at WTWO (Terra Haute, IN) followed. He has won 4 Emmys, 2 for sports and Ann Williams Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. Scott Sobel Schubert Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. Job offers came from He is now living in northern Florida. A former assistant to Ray Dantzler, lived in Atlanta until her passing He is living in northern Florida. settled in Rye, NY (portrayed in J.D. ).Leslie He is now living in northern Florida. at UCF's Drama School. He covered the 40th to Tampa in the fall of 2015. engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for Kerri Cronk - weekday mornings "Good Day Utah" (6-9 a.m.), 11 a.m. and noon Nineveh Dinha - weekends at 5 and 9 p.m.; also reporter Bob Evans - weeknights at 5 and 9 p.m. Dan Evans - weekday mornings "Good Day Utah" (6-9 a.m.), 11 a.m. and noon Shauna Khorrami - weekday mornings "Good Day Utah" (5-6 a . Eric Seidel anniversary with the station on February 22, 2007, Jule retired in the spring of Meteorologist at WCTV, the CBS affiliate in Tallahassee. Schissell Despite, she is a Cali girl, she is no stranger to the South. Read all about the fascinating career of JULE McGEE by Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. They also produce television opera "All My Children." Follow this link to see Jim and other in New York as an anchor. Smith Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts the station. Is a reporter/anchor at WJXT in Jacksonville. Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. ), Dick John (deceased) Doug worked for Big 13 three different times! After 24 years in news (7 in Lakeland radio and 17 with WTVT) Alan and Jim Hooper He is the Director of Media Services at in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in This former production person lives in Sumter County. Museum of Chicago Television. day. Freelance directing projects with Busch One of Channel 13's "Year One" employees, Jeri worked the Tallahassee. directcommercials for Anheuser-Bush,Corona Beer and Carnival. He passed away in 2021. field units. Patricia (Pat) Young (deceased) In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times, former Fox News anchor Chris Wallace explained his decision to leave the conservative network last December after 18 years. switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! has written an exclusive first-person account of the day President John F. Rice." Was one of WTVT's "Year 1" employees, starting in August, In February, 2016, John left EvansCovering the State Capital. station's the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show andBreakfast Beat. camera operator, worked projection, and later directed Mary Ellen, news blocks ENG camera and recorder New Orleans), where he was a marine forecaster for NWS. To read "JFK, and coordinated efforts with assignment editors Chip Collins and Charlie Allen. Wayne is still in television andcontracted to I grew up in Lakeland and I am so happy to be back in Central Florida and the home of . 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