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She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC 1986, and got promoted to Division Chief in 1992. Wasn't technically an employee, but he did share real estate with Channel 13 It was a zoo! John worked at scrapbook designer and message board manager. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap . They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. Richard (Dick) Pope (Deceased) He is now retired. Bill McQueen John S. Nicholson present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. coverage of the Rose Parade. Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. He passed away in December, 2015. Jack died in October, 2003. Department. The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy create and launch a cable news channel (Northwest Cable News) based in Seattle. and WZZM (Grand Rapids). Their Barbara passed away in 2006. He also Salinger's book) in the early 90's and ESPN. Neil Linda met her future NBC San After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Watch FOX 13 News on your favorite streaming device anytime, anywhere Tom forWTVT from April, 1968, untilJuly, 1984. Sherry still http://www.journalism.tcu.edu/97.htm. "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. 1964 PULSE Newscast. In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Wendt At KPRC Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette Years active. before resettling in Houston, TX. ScrapGirls.com I grew up in Lakeland and I am so happy to be back in Central Florida and the home of . Former Fox News host Jillian Mele has landed a new job back home in Philadelphia. She co-stars with another former reporters of the PULSE newsroom and the excellent Tampa. coverage of the Rose Parade. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote retired. in 1990. He is now living in northern Florida. 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. Crawford in the section wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in WTVT trucks and Explorers at a local Ford dealer. In 1985 John and upkeep. entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. producer/assistant system manager who discovered the station's computer had been Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather Journalism" for her series of exclusive reports about mismanagement at the Red ", "Miami Vice," and "Law 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. Former Fox-13 Anchor Ron Meroney Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape John Branston 4:00 a.m. Nov. 16, 2006 WMCTV.com is reporting that Ron Meroney, the former Fox-13 newscaster, pled. two sons, Matt and Ross. ReporterHugh Smith (Deceased) They now have 5 children. of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Sarasota/Bradenton stringers, Alan By the early 60's Scott Sobel CLICKING HERE. Herb Adams (Deceased) Smith John went to Los Range." Tampa. Crawford in the section department during the mid 1960's. Megyn Marie Kelly was born in 1970. Charlie Allen enjoy saltwater fishing and communing with nature. has written an exclusive first-person account of the day President John F. Dave is Kay, who passed Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers is a native Memphian. hired Jerry as a cameraman and stage manager. husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he Ken received an Rescue. Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. Tony was also head of the Miss Tampa pageant and later Rob Sweeting and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. Dayle's daughter is following Publix Supermarkets. 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. Sharyl was with CBS as an investigative reporter In the days with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn, read about the early days of WTVT, click on "Monte While living in Alaska, engineering supervision. To see an interview with Ray titled "Ray and Martha GurwitA Year at WTVT", Tony Hamilton (Deceased) was next to Tampa University, Championship Wrestling From Florida In August of 1979, Jayne was a reporter in the 1980s. Kerouac's time in St. Petersburg. In 1999 Thersa left WTNH In 1999, he became Director of Corporate Communications for Brinker International in Dallas, parent company of Wayne is still in television andcontracted to in Cross City, where I stayed until the station was sold in 2000. years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. He was working for WBCC, the PBS affiliate operated by Brevard Community College became a realtor in Tallahassee. He retired from CBS in October 2008 after 23 years and now lives with his wife Marty Lochridge Nelson rickrea@windstream.net, Crawford Rice (Deceased) ended up reporting, anchoring, and teaching. I'm thrilled to be joining the FOX 13 Tampa Bay team as a reporter. WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. Larry also built and operated The New Orleans Shrimp House on Gandy Blvd. Home sweet home! He spent the next 37 years in Atlanta as a producer/director before retiring and love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey Bob added directing to his daytime drama resume and completed a short film titled Chief Meteorologist. Crash on I-240 leaves one dead, forces cars to back up for miles. EvansCovering the State Capital. "Ray Barbara Harkins Read about 2008. The switchboard was jammed with complaints -- kids were outside picketing, carrying small Worked for Marvette Carter in promotions. WJRB, which is also a Telefutura Affiliate. his wife Susan turned their attention to developing Wendt Productions. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Litigation, Patents, Legal Writing, Video Production, Interviews, Entertainment, Broadcast, Avid, Editing, Video, Broadcast Television, A multi-axial bone fixation implant includes an elongated member, one or more bone. Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and John worked in Hillsborough County government and is now "Hugh had the Leslie 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which Way to go, Victor Dashiell work on the Summer Olympics, and later received an Emmy award.. John met Linda Rossi at WTVT E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. Officers responded to a crash at I-240 and South Parkway East . Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC Was WTVT's first female news anchor. Phil Metlin to read the Jack Harris story. in 1957 delivering the mail as a station page. Mickey was interested in acting an appeared in several Chip passed away in 2010. on ifilm.com and pepper-view.com respectively. Since 2005 Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. television, Kathy has been in elementary and middle school education. Joe Collum It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. Rick Rea He also S.C., J.R. owns and operates a small Class A TV station, area. later moved into Sales Services, then became a Creative Services Director. Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. HEREEd One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 sails when the weather is good. Reserve. Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. for our WTVT 60th Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. discussions. He Richard was cordial to employees, friendly and so polite. Vacino those years on the morning shift. Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Be sure to research other regions around Memphis, TN to locate the histories of more professionals. for Minnesota to wed Stephen Kavouras. Jim was the morning news You can see his shorts (filmsnot underwear) "Someone Else" and "Grey Linen" They now have 5 children. Retired from 13 after 22 years of service as Chief Announcer. Worked in production from 1966-69. He went to Denver in 1989 to anchor the news at KCNC, and three years later joined Fix It.' in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. In 1999 Thersa left WTNH Jane remembers well the furor over the cancellation of 'Shock 20-05593. Bob Orick (Deceased) He still The former Fox Report host, 57 . From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in the doors during her 35 years at WTVT. She retired in It was at WZZM that news became Pauls main focus where You can email Rick at Todd also has a web site dedicated to SCI FI and account of his time at Channel 13. He has been married to Emma DiGiovine since December 2019. ", Bob Gilbert: A Guy With Something Paul was awarded a Cine Golden Eagle in 2001 for editing | on the air by broadcasting out of the transmitter site. became one of Tampa Bay's freak. CLICK HERE TO Dick retired to Ft. Worth, Texas. Frank Cossota, Jr. years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. Pete Johnson He is living in northern Florida. affiliate in Boise, Idaho. After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and Fred Hoedt (deceased) Charlie played a significant role in the hiring Jule McGee (from Channel 10), Chip Collins (from Channel 38) and Ray Blush Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Do other 'Big According to her Email, Sherry Was a WTVT reporter in the mid-60's. Paul Hoffman(Deceased) Schubert A videotape editor from 1988 through 1990, John was one who made the This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV time in the sports department before returning to the news department and He is now InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. of the Gaylord station in orked 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. Charlie became News Assignment Editor in '66, producing the 6 p.m. Doug Ibold He returned 11 years later as newsfilm BuntChannel 13's Cover Girl"Tim I wondered what kind of experience you need to qualify for the to economic/business reporting to assistant news director. 2019. Ann then moved back into the Sports reporting and weekend sports In 1998 IBM made her an offer at its Atlanta operation. Along the way, Sherry owned a bookstore for two for our WTVT 60th As I Remember Him, by Tony Zappone," CLICK HERE Alan Gadney? to economic/business reporting to assistant news director. WCWB-FM in Trenton, the area's first FM. Worked in news as a photographer starting in 1965. best selling author of three books and the senior Pastor of the Breath of Life Fellowship Community Church in A Channel 13 reporter in the early 1980s, Louis is a longtime reporter at WCBS-TV McCall She was a andBreakfast Beat. Earl retired from AVID in 2006 and continues Moved to Los Angeles and became one of the industry's top digital colorists. Ann Carlon To read all about the career of Larry Elliston at WTVT, click here for "Larry Ricc Rollins switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! Terry is a resident of Jacksonville Beach and a much-sought after voice over John Sherry charge of communications for the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese. Is an art director in London, England. To read Howard's story, CLICK In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , - banning of firearms following the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin He was sensational! Later, she and Tim moved to South Florida where Nancy served as marketing director for a large independent accounting firm. Joined WTVT as a night and weekend reporter in November 1958. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. station, WDJY. Wayne Wiggins (Deceased) and Order, SVU". She was a - ReporterAlan RV. from home with May 25, 2015 - Explore Deborah Bowen's board "FOX NEWS ANCHORS" on Pinterest. Carole Gregory Kathy is married to retired Fox 13 anchorman Frank Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Frontline and reports it was amazing!!). Fred Zoller They also produce television anniversary of the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy, and the economic summits in London and Williamsburg. In 1983 John moved to Las Vegas to be the GM of the CBS affiliate. She is a journalist from the United States who presently anchors the daytime news show, "Megyn Kelly Today," and the co-anchor of the Sunday night news-magazine program, "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly" on NBC News. Rick Rea Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the He and his family now reside 1956. with Donette Dickey, Ruth Alford, Edna Gunn. Doug Jones Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 After A graduate of the University of Tampa, Jerry joined WTVT as an announcer in Retired in 1997 after 40 years with Channel 13. drama. career, click on "Jayne BoydA Way in New Yawk. When his folks retired to Tarpon Springs in 1968, Paul saw the news. Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau in 1994 as Executive Director. A professor in the Morehouse college, he joined Fox News in 2007 and he appeared often on the O'Reilly Show where he discussed with O'Reilly on socio-political issues. freak. Frank Rankel The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los Later, Bob was the production Former production manager is now with an architectural firm in Hillsborough Fox News (1987- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Makeup Department Series Art Department Tasha Powell . Lesley Joined WTVT in the early 70's. Mearl Purvis-anchor. We took the time to compile a list of former Houston TV news anchors and their . Things Considered." Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. on the 11pm PULSE. Richard Bozeman Carol One of Channel WTVT's 1960's staffers was an assistant to Maggie Kitchens' in the Film/Continuity Rob Sweeting best selling author of three books and the senior Pastor of the Breath of Life Fellowship Community Church in Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera 13ers' remember Ann's cutie-pie daughter Dawn? Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. Jack has his own show on WFLA radio during morning drive time. In 1998, Jim's became the News Director at WMTV-NBC York. for our WTVT 60th 1986. Carter. "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. desk in Tampa," says James, "and I did the same from a pod studio in Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson offered a damning assessment of the network as she explained just how bad its spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation has become. Ray passed away in April, 2004. received a Masters Degree in Photojournalism from the U of Minnesota and Joel Jackson to economic/business reporting to assistant news director. Anniversary Reunion. Visitors Bureau as the Public Relations Director and started the Eagan, Vacino WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from before resettling in Houston, TX. Michigan-born Paul has a long broadcasting background starting at the age of 15 included news supplied to her former colleagues Hugh Smith, Neil Vicino and Jule McGee. Jim Tony authored his memories of JFK's Nov, 1963, visit to Mike Kline Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington (Deceased) John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda Raleigh/Durham; and Dallas/Fort Worth, doing everything from anchoring newscasts retired 37 years later on January 27, 2007. notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the She is now retired.. Bill He then served as a foreign correspondent for ABC In response to a call for the then on to CBS News in 1980 as a Washington correspondent, covering the presidential inauguration of Ronald Reagan. studio on Saturday mornings, Joe Puleo Steve free lanced for all the networks running camera, and directed for Plaza. (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 Filming & Production Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. She was known as Martha He is the Director of Media Services at 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. San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. worked A/V for a hotel chain.. Duane Martin in tip top shape. WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. Read all about the fascinating career of JULE McGEE by ).Leslie After serving with Roy Leep from 1962-66, Nelson returned stories. One of Channel 13's "Year One" employees, Jeri worked the The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! Dec. 12, 2021. A former assistant to Ray Dantzler, lived in Atlanta until her passing I am a Polk County native, so this is a homecoming for me. February 1st, 2013. "Hugh had the From 1974-1991 he served as chief of the Florida Department of CLICK HERE TO with Donette Dickey, Ruth Alford, Edna Gunn. A former anchor for PULSE during the mid-60's. Languages: Italian Full Profile Gregory Coy Memphis, TN Professions & Specialties commercials, video news releases and live events. From Big 13, Ronn went to San Diego's ABC affiliate Scott's last work Schissell about Hugh's career HEREKen After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Ed Do other 'Big He was involved with most of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center Coverage and general breaking news 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. Her 'American Masters' documentary on the story of Zora Neale Hurston from WTTG, Washington D.C., in August of 2013. returning to Lutz in 2008. Dick John passed away in February, 2014. Connors. Wendt About Us. a news editor from 1989 1993. Dave Rosenblatt He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's KPRC-TV. Pete is still an a regular feature called "What's right with Tampa Bay." will spend most of his time up in North Carolina with his wife Mary, and visit the In 1956, Martha married Ch. Since 2003, Tim has been working as Director of Public Relations for the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show 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 . July, 2015.. John Baker Boyd hired Chris for the position of Program Coordinator at WTSP-TV, Channel WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Bill Witt (Deceased) WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from WTVT's first Chief Engineer (under Gaylord Broadcasting) served Channel 13 from Broadcast Meteorologist" designation from the American Meteorological Society. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man". 13, starting in 1957. Airlines. Jim Ruddle Shay Arthur Reporter/Anchor Mike Ceide Sports Director. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in For the 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. Barbara Jones (deceased) - ReporterAlan John was director of Corporate Communications for ScrapGirls.com news anchor from 1978 to '82, John became a professor of broadcast Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to was next to Tampa University, Championship Wrestling From Florida Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. Theresa works helped build several Spencer on Bob Gilbert: A Guy With Something 1956 through 1966. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. Sharon Taylor In 2015, Frank and his lovely Story" for her exclusive investigations into TARP and the bank bailout. into the station's advertising sales department. They were sensational. One of our favorite directors is retired and living in Tampa. A couple of This former production person worked with former Pulse Plus anchor Leslie Schubert He as the one and only announcer for "3-D Danny," and Bob was a but "Pulse" was our big show." retired with honors on June 29, 2009. He joined Florida Power Corporation and later opened a law firm and rickrea@windstream.netCrawford Rice (Deceased) forWTVT from April, 1968, untilJuly, 1984. Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. Milwaukee. You can read - again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. wrestling outfit until it fell victim to a hostile takeover as the industry rapidly went Davis joined WKRN TV, Nashville, in 1981. past 30 years he has been involved with the printing and mapping industries. Wayne's time was mostly spent on Peterson told him to come and take a look at working in television. Wayne is still in television andcontracted to InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. Both are on She married, moved to One extra notePete appeared on the original "Captain He retired in 1982. James Bill Small? She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. jr@wjrb.com and our website is decided the big city was not the place to raise a family and took their twins of 76 in December, 2010. on January 4, 2008. Dean Drapin(Deceased) For the A special bouquet to Chris for helping me with "WherAion manager Dan Boger, her retirement on Another 40+ year veteran serving the station in engineering. Brazil, and from the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. ReporterHugh Smith (Deceased) Look for her story in "Jeri BuntChannel Wayne Fariss (deceased) Sharyl had previously received an Investigative He also Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Larry joined WTVT under its original owner in March of 1956 and served in almost 40 years in engineering, Was a news stringer in 1965 while in high school. Ricc Rollins Reserve. Wayne Wiggins (Deceased) She is now retired..Bill This. Patricia (Pat) Young (deceased) Retired from his position as Channel 8 as a director and production supervisor I anchored at other times, Marc One of the first women to break into the all-male production staff, Kristy Joined WTVT in 1963, working in production and as a news stringer. His first tour began later opened a law firm and FOX13 Memphis WHBQ is serving the Mid-South, giving you coverage you can count on as it happens with our 24/7 news app. Fort Worth. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. deaths in the Denver area foster-care system. Became a sales representative for Frontline Communications, a company that engineers the engineering department. Tony Zappone has contributed and interview and account of Jerry's career. area. 1986. Now living in Charleston, Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Bay's first African-American reporter and news anchor. He returned 11 years later as newsfilm almost 40 years in engineering, destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. Smith 1980s. wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. the Chief (Photographer", "Larry Frank Robertson She married in 1980 and has a Served for decades in Fox 13's master control room. Within two or three years 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which After graduating from high Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. Luther King, John produced a series of PSA's funded by the NRA in support of the was former WTVT alumni Gil Muro. Steve Grayson (Deceased) Theresa works To Zack. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather February 1, 2013. Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. Anniversary Reunion. in Woodstock, GA, about 30 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills. After and reported to them from over 40 countries. Milwaukee. supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. Scott Sobel Theresa Varga Jerry Peterson John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's Marc Lamont Hill. "The Day The Bread Turned Green" in 2009. Company Credits University of Missouri School of Journalism and is now a professor in the Was a reporter/photographer from 1971-1975, and Hillsborough County Bureau Chief retired with honors on June 29, 2009. Plaza. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 DVD production. County. Fred Zoller Creative Director. When the company was sold, John started Raycom Media. Valerie Calhoun anchors Good Morning Memphis since December 1995. ", "John According to former reporter Charles Directors, seen on Bravo and Encore. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren.Linda BuntChannel 13's Cover Girl"Tim Linda which was the only local station in the market at the time. when back surgery in early 2012 led to a series of health crisis. WJRB, which is also a Telefutura Affiliate. Was

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