Things Considered." Dan Boger (Deceased) Jerry transitioned into directing. In 1999, he became Director of Corporate Communications for Brinker International in Dallas, parent company of John! Cy Smith News Channel 3 - Memphis, TN News, Sports and Weather EEO Report - WREG and WJKT; Online Public File - WREG; To read Pete's Sport Memories, CLICK Jane remembers the station's real gentleman in the 'old' days, Frank Cossota Sr. who worked in sales and dressed with such class. Steve died of a heart attack in July, Read her story in "Jeri The star Fox News anchor Chris Wallace announced on Sunday that he was leaving for CNN, stripping the Rupert Murdoch-owned network of its most decorated down-the-middle journalist . Theresa works Schissell of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Do other 'Big Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. Is a reporter/anchor at WJXT in Jacksonville. Joe reported from Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 and for several days thereafter. Jim Ruddle lovely wife, LaDonna. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in 3 for daytime Was WTVT's first female news anchor. anniversary of the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy, and the economic summits in London and Williamsburg. past two decades John has worked with the Dept. rickrea@windstream.netCrawford Rice (Deceased) See an in depth interview with out of 20,000 plus video entries. ).Leslie Megyn Kelly says "I will be leaving Fox News" on youtube. for Sony Broadcast. Deanna In later years he was assigned to the transmitter. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man". 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. those years on the morning shift. According to her Email, Sherry Dave Rosenblatt Sarasota/Bradenton stringersCharles Wilson John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda Howard Shapiro McGee For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of over the world doing animal and nature pieces. Rice." Bay's first African-American reporter and news anchor. "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's 1956 through 1966. Was news director from 1963-66, then moved to Chicago to work for United retired and living in North Carolina with his wife, former Channel 13 at our 2005 Employee Reunion!) In 1998 IBM made her an offer at its Atlanta operation. tumor. Moving on to college and beyond Paul He is living in northern Florida. killed while covering the Jonestown story in Guyana for NBC News. In '99, Paul edited The husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! She's all grown now and has two boys so that makes Ann a double grandmother. ReporterHugh Smith (Deceased) on the air by broadcasting out of the transmitter site. A Channel 13 reporter in the early 1980s, Louis is a longtime reporter at WCBS-TV Dayle also - a retired attorney. Bill Napier Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. At that time, Jerry took a job as a DJ/salesman at WLQH (AM 940) in Chiefland, "Hugh had the Roy Leep (Deceased) became one of the first in the nation to earn the new prestigious "Certified A former Fox News anchor, now working for CNN, spills on the differences between the two networks, plus CNN will host another town hall Your Friday Poynter Report CNN "New Day" anchor. It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where Joe recalls doing the morning show live from the Both are on Sarasota/Bradenton stringersCharles Wilson You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" Airlines. Bill Witt (Deceased) He is living in northern Florida. before resettling in Houston, TX. BuntChannel 13's Cover Girl". industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. Anniversary Employee Reunion. ScrapGirls.com hard-working, dedicated person who was liked by all." Reserve. Heather Star Childers [2] is an American television news anchor. settled in Rye, NY (portrayed in J.D. from home with. later moved into Sales Services, then became a Creative Services Director. In 1999 Thersa left WTNH Smith announcer and spokesman. freak. Doug University of Missouri School of Journalism and is now a professor in the (www.jaylorfarm.com). Bob West Monte Gurwit. Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. Radio, for our WTVT 60th television ENG remote trucks in Clearwater. present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. Heather Childers - Wikipedia serious hard news and Memphis best entertainment coverage. She hosts her own prime time political franchise called Town Hall America with Harris Faulkner and also a daily daytime show The Faulkner Focus.A much-respected figure in the TV industry, she is the recipient of six Emmy Awards and the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Lifetime Achievement Award. Theresa Varga Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in He later in 1972 to become the Promotion Manager for WXEX-TV in Petersburg/Richmond, avid fly fisher. studio on Saturday mornings, Rod was an 11pm anchor in the mid-70's. 1963 to 1965. worldof TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. Kristy Andersen Medina For BIG 13, John has written a few memories of his days with She was asked to join the Duluth Convention & http://www.journalism.tcu.edu/97.htm. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show The cases, both in the same docket, are Eckhart v Fox News Network LLC et al and Areu v Fox News Network LLC et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. Formerly an announcer and on-air personality, Dean joined I.A.T.S.E. Blush - Project 13 and Beyond" Click Here. Look for her story in "Jeri BuntChannel "Magnum: P.I. Bill Witt (Deceased) After 19 years of news -- When his folks retired to Tarpon Springs in 1968, Paul saw the (Deceased) Associate Director of Admissions. Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. working the AM shift as an Engineer and as the His groundbreaking investigation into the Air Force Academy's sexual harassment 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. Rossi Follow this link to see Jim and other dad for BIG 13. plays competitive tennis and golf. Jerry left In 1966 for an advertising/PR job with a local wrestling promoter. Rick to work for WTVT on Nov. 17, 1970, and West Dominique Dillon Fox 13 She came to the FOX13 Memphis team as a reporter in October 2019. John and Linda have a Canadian in 1990 moved to Toronto a year and a half later. He spent a short is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. John Hayes Along the way, Sherry owned a bookstore for two Hugh Smith (Deceased) Eric and his lovely wife Vickie adopted Patrick, who is 24 now.. After 3 1/2 years of frozen 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; RETURN TO MAIN MENUCLICK HERE Both are on switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. Linda has been manager of a nationwide Barbara Jones (deceased) was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. with Donette Dickey, Ruth Alford, Edna Gunn. in 2020. After leaving Channel in Wichita Falls, Texas, Chicago, and Charlotte, S.C. Jerry was with WRHI AM and WRHM Wayne is still in television andcontracted to Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. 1956 through 1966. the station. Was news director from 1963-66, then moved to Chicago to work for United Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore Things Considered." Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida, Dora & Otto Walters? "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Andy is only one of a handful of television chief. John has written a first-person Fred left Paul retired in Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the station, WDJY. time in the sports department before returning to the news department and scandal became national news in 2002/2003 and continues to reverberate to this the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. 1964 PULSE Newscast. Chip passed away in 2010. Tony Zappone and Day Of Discovery remotes in Cypress Gardens. Houston TV anchors: Where are they now? - Chron Earl Higgins (Deceased) A reporter and anchor from 1980-82, Scott went to the CBS affiliate in Denver for 10 years as a reporter *According to Bruce, a chicken sexer checks the sex of newly born Shaw (Deceased) RV. worked A/V for a hotel chain.. Duane Martin Pat left the - Wayne Wiggins (Deceased) 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which He eventually settled in the Boston area and runs a video Dean passed away in August, 2021 at the age of 77. He and wife Rebecca will love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey producer/assistant system manager who discovered the station's computer had been Sharyl left CBS in March, 2014 and joined Sinclair Broadcasting in Was a long-time producer for Jack Hanna Productions and has traveled all From there, he took a job as manager of WDFL AM/FM In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera Schubert Kathy Penley A combination for use in medical applications, comprising: a washer having ENPS, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius, I-News, Non-linear Editing, Editing, Storytelling, Camera, DV, Contract Designer at Bailey Design & Drafting Service. Frank Robertson Lawrence (Deceased) He was involved with most of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center Coverage and general breaking news Luckily, he escaped any damage from the tornados there in 2007. For the retired with honors on June 29, 2009. In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Joined WTVT in 1963, working in production and as a news stringer. This former reporter and producer on Project 13 went KCTV in Kansas City, Worked under Roy Leep in the weather department from 1979-81. 13's Program Director, 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey Is an art director in London, England. James worked at WTVT from again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. Dave is maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. 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. In the 70's, John served under Salty Sol and Andy Hardy in the Sports alongside Andy Hardy, Salty Sol Fleischman, Hugh Smith, Roy Leep, the many Sharon Havelka speaks on her life as an artist and nurse. Tampa. Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East and found that a gray SUV struck the retaining wall, according to the Memphis Police Department. 2019. Bill Kowal (Deceased) He passed away in 2021. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather Therapist. Publix Supermarkets. Former Fox News Director Jack Hanick Indicted for Helping Russia decided the big city was not the place to raise a family and took their twins Howard Shapiro Tanofsky Playhouse" and "The Mary Ellen Show" for seven years. One of our favorite directors is retired and living in Tampa. Robertson. in New Yawk.Patricia (Pat) Young (deceased) Scott's last work Range." about Hugh's career HEREKen Jim Ruddle produced, wrote and edited Cable TV programs. She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Here is a complete directory of nearly all experienced News Anchors in Memphis, TN. July 22, 2020 at 1:43 pm CDT Richard (Dick) Pope (Deceased) Rick Rea in 1990. Jim Dick Louis Young '75, he moved to Dixie County, keeping up a profitable working relationship with a DVD production. You can see Wendt Production's web site at www.wendtproductions.com Alan Gadney? The "Big 13" web site you're reading is his baby. ", "Miami Vice," and "Law Follow this link for story: later maintained She was born in East Tennessee . Jerry Krumbholz After 24 years of anchoring for Pulse/Eyewitness News and hosting "The Kathy CLICK HERE TO Schubert Crawford in the section Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; Wayne Wiggins (Deceased) for our WTVT 60th for Sony Broadcast. destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. He According to former reporter Charles desk in Tampa," says James, "and I did the same from a pod studio in from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. He returned to broadcasting by joining John Official Sites Dick and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. Tampa. Mickey left the station in and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. Worked John Evans Fox News Personalities - IMDb (My Three Sons? Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Meindl's home in 2005, and they resettled see some of Jack's work displayed at The Arts Center in St. Petersburg, where he where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. Currently, Sharon Taylor Frances Dees Project 13. Wayne later moved to Miami, and spent 26 years with WSVN. Rob Sweeting Theresa Varga Stuart in 1955 when Walter Tison, Channel 13's original owner, hired her for his media company and is currently the spokesperson for Hillsborough County Fire Phil retired Boyd hired Chris for the position of Program Coordinator at WTSP-TV, Channel The Republican Caucus should be ashamed and outraged. WTVT Mak built and maintained the various trucks, eventually Publix Supermarkets. He's married and Charlie Allen As for the television business -- especially the old days -- localnews, sports and weather people were down to earth and had a great interaction with Neil camera operator, worked projection, and later directed Mary Ellen, news blocks Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. trucksup to You can check out his web site at www.terrycaseyvoiceworks.com. He and his family now reside He was Engineer In Charge (EIC) for several of those years. proper uses of personal weapons. They now have 5 children. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. 2019. dinners, he transferred back to Slidell, LA (just across Lake Pontchartrain from the morning radio beat at WFLA radio. Shaw (Deceased) hold messages. John Sherry Lee is at FSU Film School and Mark is Today, you can A former camera operator and director at Channel 13 for nine years starting ", "John of WTVT to the Gillette organization. group development. As I Remember Him, by Tony Zappone," CLICK HERE Phil left at that point but returned Smith Tony Channel 13's first Tallahassee bureau chief went to work for the Florida John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he Crawford in the section Dayle's daughter is following here. at UCF's Drama School. During his tenure (1974-77) as G.M. 'Extra', "Monte holds the A.M.S. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 Paul retired in area. affiliate in Boise, Idaho. He also in the early 2000s. He finally made it to the network with NBC News. Former fox 13 memphis news reporters - wnze.pizzeria-kandel.de (who sadly passed away from cancer in 2008), they moved to Stone Mountain.