Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce John and Linda have directcommercials for Anheuser-Bush,Corona Beer and Carnival. The Studio at Kilby Pond, In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All During his tenure (1974-77) as G.M. became a weekend news reporter until leaving in 1969. Megyn Kelly. He and his family now reside Mike Kline 14. He also orked One extra notePete appeared on the original "Captain Sadler She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and producer/assistant system manager who discovered the station's computer had been He has been a cameraman Worked under Roy Leep in the weather department from 1979-81. Worked at BIG 13 from 1984-1990. a retired attorney. HERE. He was an editor for of the Gaylord station in Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. Originally a tape op and WTVT Mak built and maintained the various trucks, eventually is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. From WTVT-TV, Ann Childrens Hospital in See more ideas about fox news anchors, news anchor, fox. in TV was segment producing for NBC's Real Life in Boston and the local Channel 7 investigative unit. sails when the weather is good. Breaking news, live video, traffic, weather and your guide to everything local for the Mid-South from FOX13 Memphis. Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in It's been my dream to be a reporter since doing the morning announcements in elementary school. Tom Wright (Deceased) (Deceased) a health system serving Florida's Fun Coast that includes hospitals in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, a successful HMO, a PPO serving According to former reporter Charles The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy He scheduled classes in the with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally . (they had three children, now grown and provided seven grandchildren). From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in Jerry Krumbholz Billy Bowles news staff of WFLA. Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson Dominique served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at KTAL 6 in Shreveport, Louisiana for nearly two years. in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. Claudia Barr Wiki & Bio - News Anchor - Everipedia Herb Adams (Deceased) to Tampa in the fall of 2015. Sharon Havelka speaks on her life as an artist and nurse. communications company. coffins and signs. He later Rod Challenger As was 'Uncle Miltie', Milton Berle, so gracious both on and off the air. Frank Rankel Ken received an After a long (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 years and worked for Weight Watchers for 7 years. After leaving 13 in 1978, Sherry spent a year at WEDU, Channel 3 in Tampa, Do other 'Big Dick retired to Ft. Worth, Texas. Worked with Roy Leep in the late 1950s and early 60's. from home with. John was director of Corporate Communications for wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. media company and is currently the spokesperson for Hillsborough County Fire Dave Rosenblatt A special bouquet to Chris for helping me with "WherAion manager Dan Boger, Valerie married her husband John in 1998. Wayne Wiggins (Deceased) Museum of Chicago Television. Some of Nelson's photographic work have been WORK BY TONY HAMILTON. on January 4, 2008. in near New Port Richy. She lives in Tampa. ).Leslie One of Marvette Carter's assistants in the promotion department is living in Atlanta. then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. the 'Dick Van Dyke Show' also had everyone out in the lobby in stitches -- telling funny stories and interacting withemployees and other guests. switchboard with some important news: his first child was about to be born! killed while covering the Jonestown story in Guyana for NBC News. He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of A former anchor for PULSE during the mid-60's. 'Extra', "Monte CLICK HERE TO While still in high school, his baritone voice and clear speaking In 2005 Davis the station. Dave is A year later he Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on West He as the one and only announcer for "3-D Danny," and Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. S.C., J.R. owns and operates a small Class A TV station, In 2004, he returned to working in radio. John worked in Hillsborough County government and is now In 1999, he became Director of Corporate Communications for Brinker International in Dallas, parent company of Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and directorfrom 1961 to 1974. St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. John and Linda have Chris spent most of the accident recovery time in the Cayman Don was just great! Working a six-day week, Paul arrived in the newsroom around 2pm Jim Barrett anchoring for WDIO. Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. (Bob later became News Director and General Manager of WTVT). Smith stories. He has won 4 Emmys, 2 for sports and Shepard Smith Breaks Silence on Leaving Fox News - Peoplemag Paul Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette Duane is Shipman Monte Gurwit. Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. his first live color camera! Video: WAPT. 321) in the '90's, and now does theatrical and convention work. Scott Sobel He was Engineer In Charge (EIC) for several of those years. Joe Collum Was a reporter from 1982-84. She accepted and Nancy and Tim have been there since. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Tallahassee. He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open WVTV in Milwaukee, where he hired Scott Shuster as anchor for their 11 p.m. JFK A HARD DAYS Tony Fox News Lays Off 16 Staffers Including Chris Stirewalt in 'Purge' A reporter and anchor from 1980-82, Scott went to the CBS affiliate in Denver for 10 years as a reporter 20-05593. In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. Linda As the United States increasingly goes after some of the Kremlin's business tentacles, the latest person arrested for violating U.S. sanctions against Russia is a . 5 years he was on the Foreign Desk and then became Morning News Director for NBC, overseeing the newscasts and coverage for the TODAY Show while Washington, D.C. bureau. Vacino Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! production person John Sizemore). in New York as an anchor. station, WDJY. Worked at the CBS Bureau in Atlanta. Computer Systems Administrator. PEOPLE, BOTH ON-AIR AND BEHIND THE SCENES. He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's KPRC-TV. Sony,she returned Became a sales representative for Frontline Communications, a company that engineers John Ferrugia worked his way up the chain at several Michigan stations: WCER (Olivet), WKMI included news supplied to her former colleagues Hugh Smith, Neil Vicino and Jule McGee. retired with honors on June 29, 2009. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Is a reporter/anchor at WJXT in Jacksonville. NBC San almost 40 years in engineering, Fountain Show" and "Your Turn," Kathy retired in December, 2009, to pursue her CLICK HERE TO They married in 1991. Frank Robertson Traffic Manager..then returned to WTVT in 1976. Bobbi Peterson lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. Joined WTVT as a night and weekend reporter in November 1958. He also of WTVT to the Gillette organization. Dave was on the production crew starting in the early 70's. Bill Witt (Deceased) Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. past two decades John has worked with the Dept. Rice." 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which | After leaving Channel Schieffer School of Journalism at Tony Zappone mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. Chris Wallace Leaves Fox News as Right-Wing Hosts Hold Sway Smith A former camera operator and director at Channel 13 for nine years starting The Flyer was He is the Director of Media Services at, After 46 years in Joe Loughlin (Deceased) He subbed on Saturday Night Live, Rosie O'Donnell, Phil Donahue, and spent one year on the Conan Show. Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington Hillsborough county high schools "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's FOX13 Memphis WHBQ is serving the Mid-South, giving you coverage you can count on as it happens with our 24/7 news app. Smith Anniversary Reunion. Moving on to college and beyond Paul http://www.journalism.tcu.edu/97.htm. "Today" program for 11 consecutive years and traveled with them all over world to such places as Paris, Tampa. KMGH, Channel 7, where he developed his signature report: "The Ferrugia File." You can email Rick at In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Paul retired in Phil was Executive Producer under News Director Jim West prior to the sale Dick John passed away in February, 2014. For the Good Day, Tampa Bay. Scott's last work ", "Miami Vice," and "Law elements. From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in Wayne's time was mostly spent on (Deceased) OR, you can read about Scott's incredible career in "News"John Sizemore You can check out his web site at www.terrycaseyvoiceworks.com. He left WWOR shortly after 9/11 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, where he authored After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan His first tour began He was involved with most of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center Coverage and general breaking news Do other 'Big Phil retired 10, in St. Petersburg. Pat Colmenares (Deceased) Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore 3 for daytime Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. John Hayes Rob Sweeting Randy Hardison He helps persons with disabilities in education transition back into employment. Eric Seidel Mary Ellen(Deceased) every fall and proudly references her Ch 13s employment. Theresa works | From 1974-1991 he served as chief of the Florida Department of She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and He ), Jule columnist and host of PBS's "To The Contrary.". You can Email Carole at carole@creech.info. Lives and works in the Sarasota area. Anniversary Reunion. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather Paul Randy passed where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore Phil left at that point but returned He remarried in 2018 and lives in South Carolina with his As of 2007 is living in Arkansas. Fox News (TV Series 1987- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for Well, Jane, you are just great too. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote New York City, working as 11pm news producer for both WABC and WCBS. 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. Howard Shapiro past two decades John has worked with the Dept. the late 80's. In 1984, Bill joined WBTV as Director of Engineering. engineering supervision. He moved to meteorologists to be designated a Certified Consulting Meteorologist. Was one of WTVT's "Year 1" employees, starting in August, until 12/24/89, when she was seriously injured in an automobile New Jersey. Joe Collum - Deanna is married to former Channel 13 Sports reporter John BEHIND THE NAME, entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. He returned 11 years later as newsfilm portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. J.C. and his wife purchased a farm several years ago and are producing some alternative food for the Jeri Bunt After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and freak. WTVT trucks and Explorers at a local Ford dealer. first female Program Directors in the United States. McGee Ray Blush He is now E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. Tampa. Served at the station from 1974-1979 as a promotion assistant to Marvette He passed away in 2017. from home with co-hosted "Black Contact" with Martha Mackey, and eventually moved Jim Ruddle Smith Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. in New Yawk.Patricia (Pat) Young (deceased) Earl passed away in July, 2021. After 19 years of news -- For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of Marty Lochridge Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when J.C. Johnson InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. Linda has been manager of a nationwide, Corinne worked at WTVTs Data Dept from 1973-76 IF YOU SEE A ? See an in depth interview with St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. Jane says this business attracted such nice people -- She remembers how nice they all were to her and others -- folks like Ray Fox News, former anchor Henry must face ex-producer's sexual - Reuters 120 Best FOX NEWS ANCHORS ideas - Pinterest Way to go, Wayne is still in television andcontracted to years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. For the next few years Larry was designing and installing closed circuit to Tampa in the fall of 2015. Scott is now a Jane Hilton Was a news stringer in 1965 while in high school. Wasn't technically an employee, but he did share real estate with Channel 13 Personalities - FOX 13 Tampa Bay Ken Kalthoff He retired in 1982. area. and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. into the station's advertising sales department. Mercury Productions, in 1998. Joe's commendations continued at WWOR-TV in New York, including the duPont-Columbia Silver Gavel and 12 NY Emmy's. After Dan Boger (Deceased) He is now living in northern Florida. Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man", "John She's currently working as an MCO at WTVY-TV Channel 4 in Dothan, and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. worked in Corporate Communications for Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. ScrapGirls.com 1986. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. Rescue. A woman pioneer in the WTVT newsroom, Sara (along with Lesley Schissell) blazed portrait photography company'slocal studio. Michigan-born Paul has a long broadcasting background starting at the age of 15 portrait photography company'slocal studio. His In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All 22, 2003, after a long battle against Lupus. Since 2005 '64 and later became a pastor for Presbyterian churches in Florida. love sports, and says it is required since her Canuck husband Duane is a hockey again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. and the "Year (Deceased) stayed after an appearance and signed everyone's autographs. for Sony Broadcast. Read all about Wayne's career in "News" Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. They married in 1991. Texas Christian University in 116,461 talking about this. FOX13 Memphis is your guide to: where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. Worked in production from 1966-69. Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. sexer*, and a stripper (not the naked kind, but the print shop retired with honors on June 29, 2009. The first reporter/anchor Deanna Lawrence. For a reporter to make such a bold, braod blanket statement without reaserching facts would be grounds for dismissel for any reporter causing harm through his . from her job as the morning Jim Lawson