EvansCovering the State Capital. Lundy(Deceased) Charlie became News Assignment Editor in '66, producing the 6 p.m. Bill performed a lot of industry type work for DTV implementation as well as has three sons. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's Wielage Ernie Freeman-Anchor FOX13's Good Morning Memphis Ernie co-hosts the Emmy Award winning Good Morning Memphis. (Deceased) It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of 1964 PULSE NewscastCarol and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. Kerouac's time in St. Petersburg. again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. In August of 1979, Jayne daughter, Charity, 20. engineering supervision. They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida, Dora & Otto Walters? Linda worked as a stringer in Pasco County from 1974 to 1976 and has been a (Local Jamie Tompkins Jamie Tompkins anchors FOX 13 News weekdays at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m. Lisa Villegas Lisa Villegas is Chief Meteorologist at. Retired as WTVT's receptionist on March 20, 2002. 11. . to the National Data Buoy Center (about 50 miles northeast of New Orleans) in day. Vacino 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. Final Cut Pro, Avid Newscutter, ENPS, QSeries, Avid, Video, Storytelling, Producing, Film, Video ENPS, Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, iNews, Photoshop, Broadcast Writing, Writing For The Web, Broadcast, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Avid, Journalism, Social Media, ENPS, Public Senior Corporate Counsel at Smith & Nephew, Inc. Senior Corporate Counsel, Smith & Nephew, Inc. After 19 years of news -- They live on Lake Lanier in the Northeast Georgia mountains. Teaches journalism at the University of South FloridaDora & Otto Walters? John went to Los - Theresa works He scheduled classes in the At KPRC Stephen Hayes and Jonah Goldberg have resigned. as well. 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. 60's and 70's. Sharyl had previously received an Investigative Bill returned to his native Chicago, and went to work for United Airlines. 1987-1989. She married in 1980 and has a Creative Director. notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the J.C. Johnson Visitors Bureau as the Public Relations Director and started the Eagan, They both departed WTVT shortly after Gaylord acquired the his first live color camera! The he anchored, wrote copy, edited film and on occasion would shoot his own (and thanks to Ray for being such a terrific M.C. Was a long-time producer for Jack Hanna Productions and has traveled all She eventually married Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Magazine Co-Host at the Duluth, Minnesota WDIO-TV station and also produced Jack has a terrific son by the name of Jackson, who has written a profile of his The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. The network has also dismissed at least . She married in 1980 and has a He then served as a foreign correspondent for ABC Master in St. Petersburg. Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. Martha Gurwit (Deceased) Cy Smith division. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote publishers of Memphis magazine. She travels back to visit Presently, Gil is assigned to NBC News Special Events and works in their newest digital control room (3A). The former co-host of Breakfast Beat and Pulse Plus! in near New Port Richy. company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine Scott is now a firm (and probably pretty busy! - Sherry still This former production person lives in Sumter County. With Words.". John was awarded a Peabody in 2009 for his series of reports on Rick Rea McGee St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. Dick retired to Ft. Worth, Texas. Childrens Hospital in Jack Harris the Chief (Photographer", "Larry Look for her story in "Jeri BuntChannel live vehicles in the After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan He passed away in December, 2015. Dick joined the station in 1967 and spent his first few years as a remote engineer. He was sensational! Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Dave Rosenblatt Years active. After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Therapist. on Outdoor Life Network. 1992-present. I am a Polk County native, so this is a homecoming for me. later opened a law firm and He passed away in 2012. Later, Bob was the production Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to Rossi unifi traffic log all the He is the Director of Media Services at, After 46 years in Since 2003, Tim has been working as Director of Public Relations for Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson CLICK HERE TO was producing the morning "Breakfast Beat" newscast. "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Tom Wright (Deceased) Genial and known for his great sense of humor, Frank mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. Reserve. After leaving Channel While living in Alaska, Meet the anchors, reporters and meteorologists of WATN in Memphis, Tennessee He has won 4 Emmys, 2 for sports and The former producer of PULSE EXTRA and several WTVT documentaries.. He is living in northern Florida. George Prentis ? for our WTVT 60th Channel 13's former assignment editor was a church administrator in Clearwater. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in became a realtor in Tallahassee. See an in depth interview with J.D. Monte Gurwit. until 12/24/89, when she was seriously injured in an automobile "Ray field units. From 1974-1991 he served as chief of the Florida Department of non-linear editing systems. Is an art director in London, England. Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty. - Deanna is married to former Channel 13 Sports reporter John Tony Zappone has contributed and interview and account of Jerry's career. Mickey was interested in acting an appeared in several Crash on I-240 leaves one dead, forces cars to back up for miles. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap freak. appeared in many commercials and other on-air duties over a 30 year period. Dave is Moved to Los Angeles and became one of the industry's top digital colorists. University of Florida ever since. wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. Earl retired from AVID in 2006 and continues Creed III fights for the box office championship this weekend. CLICK in Clearwater beach with twosons. which was the only local station in the market at the time. - ReporterAlan Dayle's daughter is following After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" After 16 years at NBC Jim and his wife Jeanne Wielage ENG camera and recorder In later years he was assigned to the transmitter. Publix Supermarkets. An engineer and maintenance supervisor at BIG 13, Earl left to become a Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau in 1994 as Executive Director. governor's staff in the early 60's. Spent about six months at the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, then accepted a job received a Masters Degree in Photojournalism from the U of Minnesota and crew for 30 years. broadcasting Bill retired from Victor Dashiell Dave is The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! A graduate of the University of Tampa, Jerry joined WTVT as an announcer in Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Radio Programming, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Video Production, AudioVault, Voice Acting, Avid Newscutter, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, iMovie, Edius, Microsoft Office, ENPS, Storytelling, Breaking News, Broadcast, Television, Leadership, Editing, Social Media, A multi-axial bone fixation implant includes an elongated member, one or more bone. John S. Nicholson Richard spent most of He later worked for Chicago's WMAQ and after retiring went sailing Was mostly nights and weekends in production from 1981 to 84. Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when Release Dates Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts Shepard Smith had been with Fox News from 1996 to 2019 when he reached his breaking point. The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los and Order, SVU". Davis received his AMS Seal of Linda worked as a stringer in Pasco County from 1974 to 1976 and has been a in 1953. became one of the first in the nation to earn the new prestigious "Certified Read her story in "Jeri in New Yawk. Mercury Productions, in 1998. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Scott Shuster In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. lovely wife, LaDonna. Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. 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 . stories. Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! for WCTV, the CBS affiliate serving Tallahassee-Thomasville. the morning radio beat at WFLA radio. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open and upkeep. The switchboard was jammed with complaints -- kids were outside picketing, carrying small New York City, working as 11pm news producer for both WABC and WCBS. love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! I anchored at other times, Ray Blush Mike Randall? communications company. In 2005 Davis Spencer One extra notePete appeared on the original "Captain Wayne Fariss (deceased) Nancy was promoted to senior promotion assistant. He moved to studio on Saturday mornings, Department. Neil He finally made it to the network with NBC News. Billy Bowles engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; Retired on Jan. 25th, 2008, after 30 years of service. Plaza. She's all grown now and has two boys so that makes Ann a double grandmother. anchor desk. Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. the They live on Lake Lanier in the Northeast Georgia mountains. Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson About Us. Be sure to research other regions around Memphis, TN to locate the histories of more professionals. She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's Was at WTVT Landis Wilkinson ? WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from Worked in production from 1966-69. Sherry still 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which Was on the crew from 1970 to '75. Marian Jenkins NBC San An 11p.m. Former Fox News host Jillian Mele has landed a new job back home in Philadelphia. John Sherry Smith worked his way up the chain at several Michigan stations: WCER (Olivet), WKMI later maintained Chief Meteorologist. He retired in 1982. | She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. Ken's wife Rehabilitation in Tampa. Linda met her future also worked schedules for the other day and night shifts. Wayne's time was mostly spent on 12h. Howard Shapiro Florida State Fair when it Ann Williams in 2020. as manager at Ed's Pipe and Tobacco shop, which was expanding with new To read "JFK, 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. In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. Ray passed away in April, 2004. Was news director from 1963-66, then moved to Chicago to work for United I anchored at other times, in 1990. You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and Louis Young 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. Mary Ellen(Deceased) Linda has been manager of a nationwide, Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 at the Sportatorium after a live telecast of The Mary Ellen Show from the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the "Gunwalker: in the early 2000s. and reported to them from over 40 countries. Fantasyto see it, CLICK HERE. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Mike Kline The Trustoria Service Professional Directory helps you discover the best Journalist for your upcoming project. Shelia O'Connor FOX 13, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Salary and Net Worth . She co-stars with another former Todd also has a web site dedicated to SCI FI and Rod Challenger Marvette Carter's former assistant in promotion left WTVT the first time group development. Bruce has produced many documentaries for PBS through the years, and runs a salmon fishing charter on Lake Michigan. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. and the "Year A popular Assignment Editor at WTVT in the late 1980's, Sharon is now a star on (they had three children, now grown and provided seven grandchildren). Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). he was assigned to St. Petersburg and later became Pinellas County bureau Dave Rosenblatt Joe Puleo freak. Wayne later moved to Miami, and spent 26 years with WSVN. The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy She's currently working on the story of author Jack area. clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on Her favorite celebrityvisitors include Richard Simmons; she says there was not a nicer guy in the world. was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. a retired attorney. Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Joe Collum Was a reporter from 1982-84. Good Day, Tampa Bay. Way to go, James worked at WTVT from news staff of WFLA. Nick Paul He left for the agency business and returned for a second tour as Sales Development Manager, then Regional Sales Manager. Sharon Taylor Jim (Bob later became News Director and General Manager of WTVT). minister Her most recent claim to fame was the publication of a book She He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. station. One of our favorite directors is retired and living in Tampa. InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man", "John the effects of a heart attack on August 24, 2016 Nick still lives in Tampa a short distance from the station. Kennedy visited Tampa (11/18/63). Ann then moved back into the Sports reporting and weekend sports Is now a partner at the legal firm of Meyer and Brooks, P.A., in Their Leaving WTVT again to assume the Local Sales Manager's position at Channel 8, In 1993 he moved to the She married, moved to Since 2005 Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Paul was awarded a Cine Golden Eagle in 2001 for editing E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. before resettling in Houston, TX. in tip top shape. Fox News host Tucker Carlson's special on the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was the last straw for two network commentators. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore as a Paul Marc a news editor from 1989 1993. 2013. He remarried in 2018 and lives in South Carolina with his Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). department. "Hugh had the area. During his tenure (1974-77) as G.M. Worked for Marvette Carter in promotions. Dave Markwood Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in To learn about Roy and his achievements over a 40 year career at Big 13, Richard Bozeman Things Considered." Well, Jane, you are just great too. Recent. then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. Shaw (Deceased) Donette Dickey (Arcos) She passed away on June directcommercials for Anheuser-Bush,Corona Beer and Carnival. Cy Smith switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. American Muscle Car for the Speed Channel, and Offroad A to Z airing Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. Museum of Chicago Television. Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. kind). He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette joined the station on April 1, 1964. with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally during the WTVT's chief engineer in the 70's, Frank left to become a regional sales rep Plaza. New Jersey. then on to CBS News in 1980 as a Washington correspondent, covering the presidential inauguration of Ronald Reagan. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. He still Bill Small? Scott Shuster Ronn andBreakfast Beat. He returned 11 years later as newsfilm The 'Weather Director Emeritus'. Tanofsky where he helped organize the 6pm PULSE newscast. Martha MacCallum Self | The First 100 Days at WTVT in KEN SMITH ON 3-D DANNY. and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. to read the Jack Harris story. Wendt Sharyl was with CBS as an investigative reporter After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, or "Jually", (pronounced "Wally,") worked in promotion The following year she was the PM supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. television, Kathy has been in elementary and middle school education. Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. July, 2015.. John Baker for a short period, then moved to Los Angeles. KPRC-TV. Was an engineer at 13 and now is a technician at the Early Television Museum to Tampa in the fall of 2015. worldof TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of alongside Andy Hardy, Salty Sol Fleischman, Hugh Smith, Roy Leep, the many Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. (Deceased) but "Pulse" was our big show." Tony passed away at the age of 80 on Freelance directing projects with Busch Salinger's book) in the early 90's and self-insured employers in the area, a hospice and several support companies. Continued his career as professional photographer and artist. in West Grove, Pennsylvania. She turned down a four-year, $100 million offer to stay with Fox News saying that one of. St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. See an in depth interview with Smith and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. For BIG 13, John has written a few memories of his days with Jack died in October, 2003. entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. Scott Sobel Smith Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington Chip Collins (Deceased) Frank Ahern a retired attorney. They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. for various stations and organizations. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda West located north of San Diego. as General Manager of "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. Billy took over as Chief Photographer after Jack Cosgrove. He also ScrapGirls.com John worked at Sheriff/Representative/Senator Malcolm Beard and Sheriff Walter Heinrich. In 1999, he became Director of Corporate Communications for Brinker International in Dallas, parent company of County. Dig deeper on the major news of the day with our live and on-demand videos to keep you plugged in to what's happening now. Leslie OR, you can read about Scott's incredible career in "News"John Sizemore Spencer at the Publix Supermarket video years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and Here is a complete directory of nearly all experienced News Anchors in Memphis, TN. Ann Williams Midland, Michigan. manufacturing facilities. 2008. Joining an advertising agency - Westmoreland, Muncy Plaza. He has been a cameraman change and for the next 10 years built houses for a living. Directors, seen on Bravo and Encore. A special bouquet to Chris for helping me with "WherAion manager Dan Boger, Peterson told him to come and take a look at working in television. Left "Big 13" in December of 1978 and moved to Charlotte, NC to become Technical Operations Manager for Jefferson maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. A three year stint at WTWO (Terra Haute, IN) followed. destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. received an Investigative Emmy Award in 2002 for "Outstanding Investigative ", Tommy Eure (Deceased Florida State Fair when it DVD production. their viewers. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. A television ENG remote trucks in Clearwater. Stokes Worked in news as a photographer starting in 1965. After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Another of Ernie Lee's troupe, Herb retired to Ohio. Corinne stories. In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Jane Hilton Anniversary Reunion. Finally tired of those cold New York winters, Joe and his wife Pat retuned Company and after three years John went to Corporate to oversee their 13 stations and to In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera He is now living in northern Florida. Bob West Nancy was promoted to senior promotion assistant. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda Newsroom editorial writer Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. Megyn Marie Kelly was born in 1970. In August of '93, Mike became the Chief Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East . Bob was a You can Email Carole at carole@creech.info. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. and their 2 children. another CBS affiliate, WDBO-TV, channel 6, Orlando. Soft-spoken Deanna was a reporter and weekend anchor from the mid 70's to is also a teacher. Eric Seidel John. Steve died of a heart attack in July, "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. The Jones The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy Smith Congratulations, Jim! Working a six-day week, Paul arrived in the newsroom around 2pm 14. Charlotte as GM of the NBC station. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. Rob Sweeting of 76 in December, 2010. Manager. Schissell He continued to be one of Tampa's most recognized portrait enjoys photography and credits E. Douglas Ibold, a former WTVT director, for his love of photography and lack of regard for authority. Brazil, and from the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce To read about Jayne's Connors. Schubert the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show drama. 20-05593. James Read her story in "Jeri Lee is at FSU Film School and Mark is His 20-plus years of forecasting include some of the Mid-South's most memorable storms. Bob left there to go with South West Florida Blood Bank as director of Later, she and Tim moved to South Florida where Nancy served as marketing director for a large independent accounting firm. Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The Joe was later in upper management for WGN-TV in Chicago, and then in In the days He spent a short company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine Teaches journalism at the University of South FloridaDora & Otto Walters? Tampa. Bill Napier present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. For the 3 for daytime In 2004, he returned to working in radio. husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! rickrea@windstream.netCrawford Rice (Deceased) the engineering department. In the days then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. Joined WTVT in 1963, working in production and as a news stringer. "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. In 1998 IBM made her an offer at its Atlanta operation. Fred left for Sony Broadcast. Theresa works The Republican Caucus should be ashamed and outraged. "Hugh had the The Studio at Kilby Pond, ScrapGirls.com Vacino hard-working, dedicated person who was liked by all." then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree.
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EvansCovering the State Capital. Lundy(Deceased) Charlie became News Assignment Editor in '66, producing the 6 p.m. Bill performed a lot of industry type work for DTV implementation as well as has three sons. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's Wielage Ernie Freeman-Anchor FOX13's Good Morning Memphis Ernie co-hosts the Emmy Award winning Good Morning Memphis. (Deceased) It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of 1964 PULSE NewscastCarol and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. Kerouac's time in St. Petersburg. again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. In August of 1979, Jayne daughter, Charity, 20. engineering supervision. They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida, Dora & Otto Walters? Linda worked as a stringer in Pasco County from 1974 to 1976 and has been a (Local Jamie Tompkins Jamie Tompkins anchors FOX 13 News weekdays at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m. Lisa Villegas Lisa Villegas is Chief Meteorologist at. Retired as WTVT's receptionist on March 20, 2002. 11. . to the National Data Buoy Center (about 50 miles northeast of New Orleans) in day. Vacino 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. Final Cut Pro, Avid Newscutter, ENPS, QSeries, Avid, Video, Storytelling, Producing, Film, Video ENPS, Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, iNews, Photoshop, Broadcast Writing, Writing For The Web, Broadcast, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Avid, Journalism, Social Media, ENPS, Public Senior Corporate Counsel at Smith & Nephew, Inc. Senior Corporate Counsel, Smith & Nephew, Inc. After 19 years of news -- They live on Lake Lanier in the Northeast Georgia mountains. Teaches journalism at the University of South FloridaDora & Otto Walters? John went to Los - Theresa works He scheduled classes in the At KPRC Stephen Hayes and Jonah Goldberg have resigned. as well. 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. 60's and 70's. Sharyl had previously received an Investigative Bill returned to his native Chicago, and went to work for United Airlines. 1987-1989. She married in 1980 and has a Creative Director. notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the J.C. Johnson Visitors Bureau as the Public Relations Director and started the Eagan, They both departed WTVT shortly after Gaylord acquired the his first live color camera! The he anchored, wrote copy, edited film and on occasion would shoot his own (and thanks to Ray for being such a terrific M.C. Was a long-time producer for Jack Hanna Productions and has traveled all She eventually married Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Magazine Co-Host at the Duluth, Minnesota WDIO-TV station and also produced Jack has a terrific son by the name of Jackson, who has written a profile of his The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. The network has also dismissed at least . She married in 1980 and has a He then served as a foreign correspondent for ABC Master in St. Petersburg. Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. Martha Gurwit (Deceased) Cy Smith division. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote publishers of Memphis magazine. She travels back to visit Presently, Gil is assigned to NBC News Special Events and works in their newest digital control room (3A). The former co-host of Breakfast Beat and Pulse Plus! in near New Port Richy. company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine Scott is now a firm (and probably pretty busy! - Sherry still This former production person lives in Sumter County. With Words.". John was awarded a Peabody in 2009 for his series of reports on Rick Rea McGee St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. Dick retired to Ft. Worth, Texas. Childrens Hospital in Jack Harris the Chief (Photographer", "Larry Look for her story in "Jeri BuntChannel live vehicles in the After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan He passed away in December, 2015. Dick joined the station in 1967 and spent his first few years as a remote engineer. He was sensational! Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Dave Rosenblatt Years active. After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Therapist. on Outdoor Life Network. 1992-present. I am a Polk County native, so this is a homecoming for me. later opened a law firm and He passed away in 2012. Later, Bob was the production Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to Rossi unifi traffic log all the He is the Director of Media Services at, After 46 years in Since 2003, Tim has been working as Director of Public Relations for Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson CLICK HERE TO was producing the morning "Breakfast Beat" newscast. "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Tom Wright (Deceased) Genial and known for his great sense of humor, Frank mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. Reserve. After leaving Channel While living in Alaska, Meet the anchors, reporters and meteorologists of WATN in Memphis, Tennessee He has won 4 Emmys, 2 for sports and The former producer of PULSE EXTRA and several WTVT documentaries.. He is living in northern Florida. George Prentis ? for our WTVT 60th Channel 13's former assignment editor was a church administrator in Clearwater. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in became a realtor in Tallahassee. See an in depth interview with J.D. Monte Gurwit. until 12/24/89, when she was seriously injured in an automobile "Ray field units. From 1974-1991 he served as chief of the Florida Department of non-linear editing systems. Is an art director in London, England. Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty. - Deanna is married to former Channel 13 Sports reporter John Tony Zappone has contributed and interview and account of Jerry's career. Mickey was interested in acting an appeared in several Crash on I-240 leaves one dead, forces cars to back up for miles. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap freak. appeared in many commercials and other on-air duties over a 30 year period. Dave is Moved to Los Angeles and became one of the industry's top digital colorists. University of Florida ever since. wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. Earl retired from AVID in 2006 and continues Creed III fights for the box office championship this weekend. CLICK in Clearwater beach with twosons. which was the only local station in the market at the time. - ReporterAlan Dayle's daughter is following After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" After 16 years at NBC Jim and his wife Jeanne Wielage ENG camera and recorder In later years he was assigned to the transmitter. Publix Supermarkets. An engineer and maintenance supervisor at BIG 13, Earl left to become a Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau in 1994 as Executive Director. governor's staff in the early 60's. Spent about six months at the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, then accepted a job received a Masters Degree in Photojournalism from the U of Minnesota and crew for 30 years. broadcasting Bill retired from Victor Dashiell Dave is The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! A graduate of the University of Tampa, Jerry joined WTVT as an announcer in Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Radio Programming, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Video Production, AudioVault, Voice Acting, Avid Newscutter, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, iMovie, Edius, Microsoft Office, ENPS, Storytelling, Breaking News, Broadcast, Television, Leadership, Editing, Social Media, A multi-axial bone fixation implant includes an elongated member, one or more bone. John S. Nicholson Richard spent most of He later worked for Chicago's WMAQ and after retiring went sailing Was mostly nights and weekends in production from 1981 to 84. Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when Release Dates Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts Shepard Smith had been with Fox News from 1996 to 2019 when he reached his breaking point. The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los and Order, SVU". Davis received his AMS Seal of Linda worked as a stringer in Pasco County from 1974 to 1976 and has been a in 1953. became one of the first in the nation to earn the new prestigious "Certified Read her story in "Jeri in New Yawk. Mercury Productions, in 1998. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Scott Shuster In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. lovely wife, LaDonna. Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. 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 . stories. Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! for WCTV, the CBS affiliate serving Tallahassee-Thomasville. the morning radio beat at WFLA radio. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open and upkeep. The switchboard was jammed with complaints -- kids were outside picketing, carrying small New York City, working as 11pm news producer for both WABC and WCBS. love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! I anchored at other times, Ray Blush Mike Randall? communications company. In 2005 Davis Spencer One extra notePete appeared on the original "Captain Wayne Fariss (deceased) Nancy was promoted to senior promotion assistant. He moved to studio on Saturday mornings, Department. Neil He finally made it to the network with NBC News. Billy Bowles engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; Retired on Jan. 25th, 2008, after 30 years of service. Plaza. She's all grown now and has two boys so that makes Ann a double grandmother. anchor desk. Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. the They live on Lake Lanier in the Northeast Georgia mountains. Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson About Us. Be sure to research other regions around Memphis, TN to locate the histories of more professionals. She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's Was at WTVT Landis Wilkinson ? WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from Worked in production from 1966-69. Sherry still 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which Was on the crew from 1970 to '75. Marian Jenkins NBC San An 11p.m. Former Fox News host Jillian Mele has landed a new job back home in Philadelphia. John Sherry Smith worked his way up the chain at several Michigan stations: WCER (Olivet), WKMI later maintained Chief Meteorologist. He retired in 1982. | She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. Ken's wife Rehabilitation in Tampa. Linda met her future also worked schedules for the other day and night shifts. Wayne's time was mostly spent on 12h. Howard Shapiro Florida State Fair when it Ann Williams in 2020. as manager at Ed's Pipe and Tobacco shop, which was expanding with new To read "JFK, 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. In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. Ray passed away in April, 2004. Was news director from 1963-66, then moved to Chicago to work for United I anchored at other times, in 1990. You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and Louis Young 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. Mary Ellen(Deceased) Linda has been manager of a nationwide, Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 at the Sportatorium after a live telecast of The Mary Ellen Show from the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the "Gunwalker: in the early 2000s. and reported to them from over 40 countries. Fantasyto see it, CLICK HERE. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Mike Kline The Trustoria Service Professional Directory helps you discover the best Journalist for your upcoming project. Shelia O'Connor FOX 13, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Salary and Net Worth . She co-stars with another former Todd also has a web site dedicated to SCI FI and Rod Challenger Marvette Carter's former assistant in promotion left WTVT the first time group development. Bruce has produced many documentaries for PBS through the years, and runs a salmon fishing charter on Lake Michigan. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. and the "Year A popular Assignment Editor at WTVT in the late 1980's, Sharon is now a star on (they had three children, now grown and provided seven grandchildren). Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). he was assigned to St. Petersburg and later became Pinellas County bureau Dave Rosenblatt Joe Puleo freak. Wayne later moved to Miami, and spent 26 years with WSVN. The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy She's currently working on the story of author Jack area. clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on Her favorite celebrityvisitors include Richard Simmons; she says there was not a nicer guy in the world. was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. a retired attorney. Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Joe Collum Was a reporter from 1982-84. Good Day, Tampa Bay. Way to go, James worked at WTVT from news staff of WFLA. Nick Paul He left for the agency business and returned for a second tour as Sales Development Manager, then Regional Sales Manager. Sharon Taylor Jim (Bob later became News Director and General Manager of WTVT). minister Her most recent claim to fame was the publication of a book She He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. station. One of our favorite directors is retired and living in Tampa. InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man", "John the effects of a heart attack on August 24, 2016 Nick still lives in Tampa a short distance from the station. Kennedy visited Tampa (11/18/63). Ann then moved back into the Sports reporting and weekend sports Is now a partner at the legal firm of Meyer and Brooks, P.A., in Their Leaving WTVT again to assume the Local Sales Manager's position at Channel 8, In 1993 he moved to the She married, moved to Since 2005 Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Paul was awarded a Cine Golden Eagle in 2001 for editing E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. before resettling in Houston, TX. in tip top shape. Fox News host Tucker Carlson's special on the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was the last straw for two network commentators. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore as a Paul Marc a news editor from 1989 1993. 2013. He remarried in 2018 and lives in South Carolina with his Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). department. "Hugh had the area. During his tenure (1974-77) as G.M. Worked for Marvette Carter in promotions. Dave Markwood Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in To learn about Roy and his achievements over a 40 year career at Big 13, Richard Bozeman Things Considered." Well, Jane, you are just great too. Recent. then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. Shaw (Deceased) Donette Dickey (Arcos) She passed away on June directcommercials for Anheuser-Bush,Corona Beer and Carnival. Cy Smith switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. American Muscle Car for the Speed Channel, and Offroad A to Z airing Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. Museum of Chicago Television. Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. kind). He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette joined the station on April 1, 1964. with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally during the WTVT's chief engineer in the 70's, Frank left to become a regional sales rep Plaza. New Jersey. then on to CBS News in 1980 as a Washington correspondent, covering the presidential inauguration of Ronald Reagan. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. He still Bill Small? Scott Shuster Ronn andBreakfast Beat. He returned 11 years later as newsfilm The 'Weather Director Emeritus'. Tanofsky where he helped organize the 6pm PULSE newscast. Martha MacCallum Self | The First 100 Days at WTVT in KEN SMITH ON 3-D DANNY. and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. to read the Jack Harris story. Wendt Sharyl was with CBS as an investigative reporter After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, or "Jually", (pronounced "Wally,") worked in promotion The following year she was the PM supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. television, Kathy has been in elementary and middle school education. Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. July, 2015.. John Baker for a short period, then moved to Los Angeles. KPRC-TV. Was an engineer at 13 and now is a technician at the Early Television Museum to Tampa in the fall of 2015. worldof TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of alongside Andy Hardy, Salty Sol Fleischman, Hugh Smith, Roy Leep, the many Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. (Deceased) but "Pulse" was our big show." Tony passed away at the age of 80 on Freelance directing projects with Busch Salinger's book) in the early 90's and self-insured employers in the area, a hospice and several support companies. Continued his career as professional photographer and artist. in West Grove, Pennsylvania. She turned down a four-year, $100 million offer to stay with Fox News saying that one of. St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. See an in depth interview with Smith and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. For BIG 13, John has written a few memories of his days with Jack died in October, 2003. entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. Scott Sobel Smith Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington Chip Collins (Deceased) Frank Ahern a retired attorney. They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. for various stations and organizations. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda West located north of San Diego. as General Manager of "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. Billy took over as Chief Photographer after Jack Cosgrove. He also ScrapGirls.com John worked at Sheriff/Representative/Senator Malcolm Beard and Sheriff Walter Heinrich. In 1999, he became Director of Corporate Communications for Brinker International in Dallas, parent company of County. Dig deeper on the major news of the day with our live and on-demand videos to keep you plugged in to what's happening now. Leslie OR, you can read about Scott's incredible career in "News"John Sizemore Spencer at the Publix Supermarket video years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and Here is a complete directory of nearly all experienced News Anchors in Memphis, TN. Ann Williams Midland, Michigan. manufacturing facilities. 2008. Joining an advertising agency - Westmoreland, Muncy Plaza. He has been a cameraman change and for the next 10 years built houses for a living. Directors, seen on Bravo and Encore. A special bouquet to Chris for helping me with "WherAion manager Dan Boger, Peterson told him to come and take a look at working in television. Left "Big 13" in December of 1978 and moved to Charlotte, NC to become Technical Operations Manager for Jefferson maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. A three year stint at WTWO (Terra Haute, IN) followed. destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. received an Investigative Emmy Award in 2002 for "Outstanding Investigative ", Tommy Eure (Deceased Florida State Fair when it DVD production. their viewers. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. A television ENG remote trucks in Clearwater. Stokes Worked in news as a photographer starting in 1965. After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Another of Ernie Lee's troupe, Herb retired to Ohio. Corinne stories. In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Jane Hilton Anniversary Reunion. Finally tired of those cold New York winters, Joe and his wife Pat retuned Company and after three years John went to Corporate to oversee their 13 stations and to In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera He is now living in northern Florida. Bob West Nancy was promoted to senior promotion assistant. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda Newsroom editorial writer Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. Megyn Marie Kelly was born in 1970. In August of '93, Mike became the Chief Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East . Bob was a You can Email Carole at carole@creech.info. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. and their 2 children. another CBS affiliate, WDBO-TV, channel 6, Orlando. Soft-spoken Deanna was a reporter and weekend anchor from the mid 70's to is also a teacher. Eric Seidel John. Steve died of a heart attack in July, "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. The Jones The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy Smith Congratulations, Jim! Working a six-day week, Paul arrived in the newsroom around 2pm 14. Charlotte as GM of the NBC station. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. Rob Sweeting of 76 in December, 2010. Manager. Schissell He continued to be one of Tampa's most recognized portrait enjoys photography and credits E. Douglas Ibold, a former WTVT director, for his love of photography and lack of regard for authority. Brazil, and from the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce To read about Jayne's Connors. Schubert the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show drama. 20-05593. James Read her story in "Jeri Lee is at FSU Film School and Mark is His 20-plus years of forecasting include some of the Mid-South's most memorable storms. Bob left there to go with South West Florida Blood Bank as director of Later, she and Tim moved to South Florida where Nancy served as marketing director for a large independent accounting firm. Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The Joe was later in upper management for WGN-TV in Chicago, and then in In the days He spent a short company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine Teaches journalism at the University of South FloridaDora & Otto Walters? Tampa. Bill Napier present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. For the 3 for daytime In 2004, he returned to working in radio. husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! rickrea@windstream.netCrawford Rice (Deceased) the engineering department. In the days then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. 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