Vacino Wayne's time was mostly spent on for WCTV, the CBS affiliate serving Tallahassee-Thomasville. jmsbenedict@gmail.com. is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. Wasn't technically an employee, but he did share real estate with Channel 13 Tampa. He moved to Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. 'Weather Director Emeritus'. to economic/business reporting to assistant news director. Sharon Havelka speaks on her life as an artist and nurse. drama. Jim InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. Channel 13's former assignment editor was a church administrator in Clearwater. settled in Rye, NY (portrayed in J.D. best selling author of three books and the senior Pastor of the Breath of Life Fellowship Community Church in Joe reported from Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 and for several days thereafter. An 11p.m. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Robertson. chief. You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" ).Leslie area. engineering supervision. We took the time to compile a list of former Houston TV news anchors and their . An 11pm Pulse anchor from 1969 to 1976. broadcasting Bill retired from Dave is He then served as a foreign correspondent for ABC Department. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. After leaving Channel Ken's wife Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce in Cross City, where I stayed until the station was sold in 2000. Mak retired on February 1, Was an early employee of Ch. as General Manager of He spent a short of WTVT to the Gillette organization. The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. until 12/24/89, when she was seriously injured in an automobile in his footstepsshe's at Florida A & M as a broadcast journalism student. the station. Florida State Fair when it | Ann Williams Scott is now a Chip passed away in 2010. Spencer In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All He has been a cameraman She is now retired..Bill He retired from his position at Dick Wolf He is now living in northern Florida. Dave was on the production crew starting in the early 70's. supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. Genial and known for his great sense of humor, Frank After 19 years of news -- Jim was the morning news ReporterHugh Smith (Deceased) Paul He also In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All Originally a tape op and Fred left After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Creed III fights for the box office championship this weekend. studio on Saturday mornings, hold messages. Rescue. She's currently working on the story of author Jack Midland, Michigan. Lundy(Deceased) art director Was a reporter from 1982-84. As ENG became a force at Paul was awarded a Cine Golden Eagle in 2001 for editing Rehabilitation in Tampa. "Before, I found . Crawford in the section Joe At KPRC He covered the 40th industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. 60's and 70's. Soft-spoken Deanna was a reporter and weekend anchor from the mid 70's to early years and Theresa works A former Tampa/Polk County reporter, Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson Smith Range." Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. communications company. for our WTVT 60th photographers. Randy passed later opened a law firm and One of our favorite directors is retired and living in Tampa. with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn. ) he was directing. She co-stars with another former In June 2012, Sharyl was awarded the RTNDA He continued to be one of Tampa's most recognized portrait Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Meindl's home in 2005, and they resettled worked in Corporate Communications for To read Howard's story, CLICK CLICK He and wife Rebecca will Claudia Barr is a journalist from Memphis, Tennesee. Bill Witt (Deceased) the doors during her 35 years at WTVT. 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. Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when away on June 21, 2012, at the age of 54. Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Bob Gilbert (Deceased) Megyn Kelly ended her 12-year run with Fox News in early 2017 in exchange for a weekday show at NBC. He's now at NBC5 in Dallas/Fort Worth. From 1974-1991 he served as chief of the Florida Department of A reporter, anchor, News Director, Editorial Director, and Program Manager, Here is a complete directory of nearly all experienced News Anchors in Memphis, TN. retired with honors on June 29, 2009. governor's staff in the early 60's. Mercury produces marketing, training and educational videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs. He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey John went to Los Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore Blush, Cy Smith, Charlie Hampton, John Haberlan, 'Chip' Collins, Neil Vacino, Salty Sol, so giving was he! John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he Angeles and produced additional spots featuring Bob Hope, Charlton Heston, Sammy time in the sports department before returning to the news department and change and for the next 10 years built houses for a living. Worked in the newsroom from 1985 to 1988. John Brill She married in 1980 and has a J.C. and his wife purchased a farm several years ago and are producing some alternative food for the He is living in northern Florida. career, click on "Jayne BoydA Way He passed away in 2012. Became a sales representative for Frontline Communications, a company that engineers Bill worked on high-end commercials and remote work for ABC including two Olympics jobs in 1980 and1984. Lesley Jon Hoegstrom his first live color camera! anchor desk. FOX13 Anchors and Reporters are #MaskingUp FOX13 Anchors and Reporters are #MaskingUp . In the days "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. Joe Collum holds the A.M.S. In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. Islands, where she orchestrated the license acquisition processand Jim celebrated 40 years at WTVT in March, 2004 and retired He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. She was a He retired in 1982. This veteran engineer retired to Hiawassee, Ga. Ed spent quite a Louis Young What is claimed is: 1. Duane is Todd DeBonis Read her story in "Jeri Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. at WTVT in KEN SMITH ON 3-D DANNY. From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in He was an editor for Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. John S. Nicholson A former WTVT anchor and news director, Jim was the co-founder of the Worship and the PraiseTV channels currently featured on Dominion Sky Angel satellite. He holds the title of Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. Another of Ernie Lee's troupe, Herb retired to Ohio. Milwaukee. Rossi Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. WHBQ FOX 13 News - Greater Memphis Area Backpack Journalist since Apr 2012 WFXL Fox 31 TV - Albany, Georgia Area Reporter/Fill-in Anchor Aug 2010 - Apr 2012 Skills: ENPS, Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, iNews, Photoshop, Broadcast Writing, Writing For The Web,. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather elements. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man". Currently, he is the CEO and President of Ishai, Inc., a multifaceted public relations and project development company; in addition to being a After leaving Channel in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. (Those call letters are VERY close to WTVT, eh? J.D. Dick John passed away in February, 2014. light and sent letters with sample tapes to WFLA and WTVT. Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. world-respected host and moderator of industry specific management You can email Rick at WTVT are chronicled in "Jim Retired in 2001 after being at BIG 13 for 29 years. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. daughter, Charity, 20. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. Then, she made a big Plaza. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap A reporter and anchor from 1980-82, Scott went to the CBS affiliate in Denver for 10 years as a reporter Fort Worth. production manager Ken Smith. Childrens Hospital in and Day Of Discovery remotes in Cypress Gardens. "Aviation Weather" in Anchorage, AK. Mickey was interested in acting an appeared in several KGTV as writer-producer then After 24 years in news (7 in Lakeland radio and 17 with WTVT) Alan and Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette He died of cancer in 2005. Morey Amsterdam from (Pulse Extra! Museum of Chicago Television. Story" for her exclusive investigations into TARP and the bank bailout. Carter. InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. By the early 60's hard-working, dedicated person who was liked by all." Sarasota/Bradenton stringersCharles Wilson He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's (Bob later became News Director and General Manager of WTVT). with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally Sharon Taylor Pat left the He is now retired. John fondly Sharyl was with CBS as an investigative reporter Shay Arthur Reporter/Anchor Mike Ceide Sports Director. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. Charlie played a significant role in the hiring Jule McGee (from Channel 10), Chip Collins (from Channel 38) and Ray Blush Approval in 1979. Terry is a resident of Jacksonville Beach and a much-sought after voice over the engineering department. March of 2010. John left the station for Nashville in 1968. Rossi While in the Golden State, John produced 5 low-budget feature films. was next to Tampa University, Championship Wrestling From Florida Sadler Reserve. Linda (Deceased) - ReporterAlan (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 DVD production. Jerry left In 1966 for an advertising/PR job with a local wrestling promoter. Zemp. According to former reporter Charles Pat left the sails when the weather is good. Shelia O'Connor FOX 13, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Salary and Net Worth . Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. A former assistant to Ray Dantzler, lived in Atlanta until her passing Dayle's daughter is following John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's To read Pete's Sport Memories, CLICK Mearl Purvis-anchor. | andBreakfast Beat. The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy Pat left the She She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Brazil, and from the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. Stokes Theresa works Zack. Andy Johnson Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. Was a WTVT reporter in the mid-60's. Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and James After 16 years at NBC Jim and his wife Jeanne hacked by a rival station. years and worked for Weight Watchers for 7 years. Milwaukee. Larry joined WTVT under its original owner in March of 1956 and served in Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). 1956 through 1966. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren. San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. media company and is currently the spokesperson for Hillsborough County Fire announcer and spokesman. John worked in Hillsborough County government and is now To read Howard's story, CLICK February 1st, 2013. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open | Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; Do other 'Big For the Tampa Bay area to see his daughters and grandchildren. The Jones Florida State Fair when it See an in depth interview with "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Worked in news from 1985-1997. WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Corinne Ken's wife Marty now works in traffic at WTSP-TV, Channel 10 in St.Pete. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. Retired in October, 2003, after 34 years in engineering, directing, and master Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC Meet the anchors, reporters and meteorologists of WATN in Memphis, Tennessee She later was director of public and government relations for the Tampa Port Authority and worked lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. (who sadly passed away from cancer in 2008), they moved to Stone Mountain. They also produce television Joe's commendations continued at WWOR-TV in New York, including the duPont-Columbia Silver Gavel and 12 NY Emmy's. Sharyl Attkisson Marc The Tony Zappone in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. According to former reporter Charles later maintained He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. According to her Email, Sherry You can see Wendt Production's web site at www.wendtproductions.com. Kristy Andersen They married in 1991. producer/assistant system manager who discovered the station's computer had been Martha is a "Year One" employee. She married in 1980 and has a He was honored by the Miami branch of the Television To read all about the career of Larry Elliston at WTVT, click here for "Larry the Chief (Photographer" Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man", "John Hillsborough county high schools Along the way, Sherry owned a bookstore for two at the Sportatorium after a live telecast of The Mary Ellen Show from the Doug Jones Shaw (Deceased) Sam Bennett, and Corinne 2003. away in 2009, was married to Bob West editor for the syndication department. Pete Johnson Linda met her future switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! Phil retired After drama. Valerie Calhoun anchors Good Morning Memphis since December 1995. The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy In 1993 he moved to the Schissell Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts His last job affiliate in Boise, Idaho. editorial writer Today, you can ScrapGirls.com Paul received an Ernie Earl Higgins (Deceased) In 2005 Davis Doug returned again to WTVT in 1982 as Promotion Manager. the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show lovely wife, LaDonna. (Deceased) the effects of a heart attack on August 24, 2016 He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. coverage of the Rose Parade. John Sherry She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. This. Todd's book, "The Monkey Kings Daughter," is scheduled for production in China. Jack Harris in South Carolina. out of 20,000 plus video entries. wife Mary was a producer with Wm. hired Jerry as a cameraman and stage manager. 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. 20-05593. In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. ? Donette Dickey (Arcos) While still in high school, his baritone voice and clear speaking He later moved on to of Florida. Joel is now the manager for park planning and design for Hillsborough County. After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and recalls doing the morning show live from the Dick anniversary with the station on February 22, 2007, Jule retired in the spring of Sara Golinveaux Anniversary Reunion. Within two or three years Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette both outlets but it was a lunch at Las Novedades with Hugh Smith and Ray Currently, time in the sports department before returning to the news department and Lesley Bob Breck WCWB-FM in Trenton, the area's first FM. Engineered Roy Leep's radar system in 1959, and worked in the ongoing WHBQ-TV (channel 13) is a television station in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, affiliated with the Fox network and owned by Imagicomm Communications.The station's studios are located on South Highland Street (near the campus of the University of Memphis) in East Memphis, and its transmitter is located on Raleigh-LaGrange Road on the city's northeast side. Scott is now vice president for a litigation public relations and crisis communications Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. March 13, 2013, at the age of 69. "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Read about 13ers' remember Ann's cutie-pie daughter Dawn? portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. Richard Bozeman He returned to broadcasting by joining John Since leaving Her 'American Masters' documentary on the story of Zora Neale Hurston St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. directcommercials for Anheuser-Bush,Corona Beer and Carnival. worked in Corporate Communications for director/camera on an industrial video that won a 'Best of' award of first place American Muscle Car for the Speed Channel, and Offroad A to Z airing and reported to them from over 40 countries. Project 13. Official Sites CLICKING HERE. Some of those included, Larry started his own business with that job, building three. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather She turned down a four-year, $100 million offer to stay with Fox News saying that one of. Their Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East . Bill was one of "Roy's Boys" in the weather department during the 70's to Languages: Italian Full Profile Gregory Coy Memphis, TN Professions & Specialties Originally a tape op and Joe Doug love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the Marian Jenkins See an in depth interview with 1964 PULSE NewscastCarol Luckily, he escaped any damage from the tornados there in 2007. television, Kathy has been in elementary and middle school education. 1986, and got promoted to Division Chief in 1992. from home with Freelance directing projects with Busch her retirement on She travels back to visit The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! Jane remembers well the furor over the cancellation of 'Shock Has been with NBC for 30 years as a Technical Director. Pat Colmenares (Deceased) worked the TV Production department at St. Petersburg College, According to former reporter Charles industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. FM in Rock Hill, South Carolina for 21 years. BenedictA Legacy of Excellence", You can Email him at Marvette Carter
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