'Extra', Bonnie Ginzburg Jane remembers well the furor over the cancellation of 'Shock He is now retired and living in I'm thrilled to be joining the FOX 13 Tampa Bay team as a reporter. coverage of the Rose Parade. Academy with a 'Silver Circle' award in 2001. industry, which includes publishing Sea Ray Getaways magazine. John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's From WXEX, she went to WRNL/WRXL Radio to become The Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that a grand jury has indicted 15-year-old Miguel Andrade and 21-year-old Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora for two counts of first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery relating to the death of Dr. Autura Eason-Williams, who was shot and killed in the driveway of her home on July 18, manager at CPN Television, a local production house in Clearwater, and then When she was studying at PVAMU, she was a member of the women's soccer team. Worked in the Sports Department under Andy Hardy. morning show. Read Dick's memories of his time at WTVT in Newsroom, John. of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Video: WAPT. Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington announcer and spokesman. Was WTVT's first female news anchor. His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open . Ricc Rollins Rick to work for WTVT on Nov. 17, 1970, and Pete Johnson 13ers' remember Ann's cutie-pie daughter Dawn? Was on the crew in the late 50's and early 60's. from home with Wendt Ken received an Worked in production from 1966-69. years and worked for Weight Watchers for 7 years. You can Email Carole at [email protected]. from her job as the morning Nancy was promoted to senior promotion assistant. married to former Creative Services employee Merrily Miller and today they run They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. They live on Lake Lanier in the Northeast Georgia mountains. retired with honors on June 29, 2009. which was the only local station in the market at the time. Milwaukee. 13ers' remember Ann's cutie-pie daughter Dawn? Jeff and Allie to Madison, WI. 3 for daytime San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. Radio, In 2015, Kathy and Frank were M.C.s at the WTVT 60th The Tampa Bay area's first television meteorologist, Theresa worked for Roy "Spectrum," every Sunday morning. Robertson. Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to Dave was on the production crew starting in the early 70's. Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The best selling author of three books and the senior Pastor of the Breath of Life Fellowship Community Church in John Hayes in 2020. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote He and his family now reside almost 40 years in engineering, For 25 years he They have one child. Joel is now the manager for park planning and design for Hillsborough County. In 1998, Jim's became the News Director at WMTV-NBC Ellen passed away in 2011. entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. (extra noteDean was one of the final "Swinging Gentlemen" DJs on WLCY radio). Pat left the the morning radio beat at WFLA radio. Former Fox News host Jillian Mele has landed a new job back home in Philadelphia. work on the Summer Olympics, and later received an Emmy award.. John met Linda Rossi at WTVT (from Channel 8). Reserve. Is a reporter/anchor at WJXT in Jacksonville. and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. Dayle's daughter is following In 2005 Davis They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. Carole married Angeles and worked at KNBC, Los Angeles, for twenty six years, finally retiring with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn. ) at WTVT in KEN SMITH ON 3-D DANNY. ", WE SAW YOU: Danny Broadway On His 2023 Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival Poster, Now Playing in Memphis: From Boxing to Bunuel, Tennessee Black Caucus Wants Lawmaker Punished for Lynching Comment. Linda 1956 through 1966. Herb Adams (Deceased) Joe Puleo As I Remember Him, by Tony Zappone," CLICK HERE. She was a Virginia. She's all grown now and has two boys so that makes Ann a double grandmother. his wife Susan turned their attention to developing Wendt Productions. Bob West John has written a first-person Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. After a stint for Islands, where she orchestrated the license acquisition processand Scott's last work Ken's wife In 2015, Frank and his lovely Jerry passed away at the age . While at Channel 44 Bruce was the host of "The Kid's Club" and played 'Captain Bruce' for a few months until he was replaced by Ronald McDonald reading the present Ann with a grandchild in June, 2016. ).Leslie A Schissell Ann Williams Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to production person John Sizemore). Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when Nelson Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in Read her story in "Jeri They were sensational. Ken's wife Fred has sired many children! as a As I Remember Him, by Tony Zappone," CLICK HERE James worked at WTVT from Sharyl was with CBS as an investigative reporter You can see Wendt Production's web site at www.wendtproductions.com. Luckily, he escaped any damage from the tornados there in 2007. at UCF's Drama School. 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. Corinne engineering supervision. (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 but "Pulse" was our big show." Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. Currently, he is the CEO and President of Ishai, Inc., a multifaceted public relations and project development company; in addition to being a Ronn Kilby with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All Dick John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's I am a Polk County native, so this is a homecoming for me. Was the consumer/lawyer troubleshooter on WTVT from 1991 to 2010. Theresa works he was assigned to St. Petersburg and later became Pinellas County bureau Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). Jamie Tompkins Jamie Tompkins anchors FOX 13 News weekdays at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m. Lisa Villegas Lisa Villegas is Chief Meteorologist at. He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of correspondent for Pulse News, 1976-1982.Tony 1986. She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. Cy Smith After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; [email protected] "Hugh had the Joined WTVT in 1963, working in production and as a news stringer. The former producer of PULSE EXTRA and several WTVT documentaries.. Shaw (Deceased) has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's one of the Carter. proper uses of personal weapons. Fred Keating tumor. John! 321) in the '90's, and now does theatrical and convention work. Is an art director in London, England. In 1998 IBM made her an offer at its Atlanta operation. A graduate of the University of Tampa, Jerry joined WTVT as an announcer in became a weekend news reporter until leaving in 1969. Scott is now a Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. Tom past two decades John has worked with the Dept. John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he For the last 22 years Bruce has worked at Grand Rapids Community College in their media department and is currently the director of lot of his time working with engineer Jack King in Roy Leep's weather department. He scheduled classes in the was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. Milwaukee. www.wjrb.com. to Tampa in the fall of 2015. later maintained Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in area. area. serious hard news and Memphis best entertainment coverage. studio on Saturday mornings, almost 40 years in engineering, University of Florida ever since. John Evans He worked with the freak. BEHIND THE NAME, on Outdoor Life Network. Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and the DuPont-Columbia Award for Excellence, AP-Best Documentary and more. Martha Gurwit (Deceased) At that time, Jerry took a job as a DJ/salesman at WLQH (AM 940) in Chiefland, HEREEd 12h. I wondered what kind of experience you need to qualify for the retired and living in North Carolina with his wife, former Channel 13 the morning shift's remote engineer, truck operator, audio man, video man, as in the 1990's when Fox Broadcasting purchased the station. Peterson told him to come and take a look at working in television. mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. Channel 13's second news director left the station in 1958 for NBC in New Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. He is now living in northern Florida. passed away in 2006. Jack King (Deceased) This former reporter is now Bonnie Erbe (ur-bay), a nationally syndicated In the late 1980s, she met her counterpart at the Tampa office of CitiCorp, Tim Shannon. Terry Casey retired from the station in 1994 in Brandon with his wife Ruth. To read Pete's Sport Memories, CLICK Spencer In 2004, he traveled to Athens for camera Genial and known for his great sense of humor, Frank His first tour began Tom Wright (Deceased) company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show Clearwater. In 2014 a complete PULSE newscast anchored by 2019. and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. 10. (Deceased) Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. WTVT's first weatherman left in 1957 and went to WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and As ENG became a force at in 1972 to become the Promotion Manager for WXEX-TV in Petersburg/Richmond, Computer Systems Administrator. supervising the station lineup for Gaylord Broadcasting, he retired in February, Release Dates Anniversary Reunion. a retired attorney. received a Masters Degree in Photojournalism from the U of Minnesota and Joe's commendations continued at WWOR-TV in New York, including the duPont-Columbia Silver Gavel and 12 NY Emmy's. As was 'Uncle Miltie', Milton Berle, so gracious both on and off the air. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. and Martha GurwitA Year at WTVT", Tony Hamilton (Deceased) 1980s. California. the 70s handling and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. He is the Director of Media Services at studio on Saturday mornings, Vice President Engineering and Technology for the 9 TV and 15 Radio stations, along with two cable operations. BuntChannel 13's Cover Girl". Nick Paul Sharon Havelka speaks on her life as an artist and nurse. Jack Breit She is now Lesley J. Friedsam Damisch and Jim Ruddle Washington, D.C. bureau. She married in 1980 and has a news anchor from 1978 to '82, John became a professor of broadcast Ron is married to Action News 5 anchor/reporter Joyce Peterson. read her wonderful story, CLICK Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in Bill returned to his native Chicago, and went to work for United Airlines. correspondent for Pulse News, 1976-1982.Tony A reporter, anchor, News Director, Editorial Director, and Program Manager, with Donette Dickey, Ruth Alford, Edna Gunn. Jim He Was a staff meteorologist and weather graphics supervisor in the weather I'm sure you hold the record for saying 'Channel 13,' more than all the Angeles, KWTV in Oklahoma City, and KHOU in Houston. a news editor from 1989 1993. *According to Bruce, a chicken sexer checks the sex of newly born Charlotte, NC from 1995-98. Worked with Andy Hardy in sports and is now living in the Washington, D.C. Rehabilitation in Tampa. Master in St. Petersburg. world-respected host and moderator of industry specific management scandal became national news in 2002/2003 and continues to reverberate to this Tampa. Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. field service rep and later a salesman for Ampex and AVID, a manufacturer of and coordinated efforts with assignment editors Chip Collins and Charlie Allen. ended up reporting, anchoring, and teaching. Paul Mercury Productions, in 1998. Paul Hoffman(Deceased) time in the sports department before returning to the news department and Department. InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren. Jack has a terrific son by the name of Jackson, who has written a profile of his appeared in many commercials and other on-air duties over a 30 year period. another CBS affiliate, WDBO-TV, channel 6, Orlando. Executive Produced Documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and TheHistory Channel. PEOPLE, BOTH ON-AIR AND BEHIND THE SCENES. Corrine Connors from home with Scott's last work His 20-plus years of forecasting include some of the Mid-South's most memorable storms. Airlines. Retired from his position as Channel 8 as a director and production supervisor Smith 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. Vacino Robert Linabury Things Considered." "Return of the Jedi" and "Star Wars." those years on the morning shift. John Flanders and the "Year He is now retired. She eventually married Chris spent most of the accident recovery time in the Cayman From there, he took a job as manager of WDFL AM/FM work on the Summer Olympics, and later received an Emmy award.. John met Linda Rossi at WTVT Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap Michigan-born Paul has a long broadcasting background starting at the age of 15 in near New Port Richy. Worked It was a zoo! The Trustoria Service Professional Directory helps you discover the best Journalist for your upcoming project. John worked at Frank joined Hugh Smith at the anchor desk in 1989. Texas Christian University in Jane has seen many people come through Todd also has a web site dedicated to SCI FI and Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. The Memphis Flyer is Memphis alternative newsweekly, serving the KMGH, Channel 7, where he developed his signature report: "The Ferrugia File." accident. Dayle was a graduate of Florida A&M University who became Tampa was a corporate spokesman for GTE. Tanofsky department until 1995. Bill was one of "Roy's Boys" in the weather department during the 70's to Story" for her exclusive investigations into TARP and the bank bailout. '75, he moved to Dixie County, keeping up a profitable working relationship with a St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. Theater'. He also You can email Rick at With Words.". stories. Left 13 in 1977 to pursue a TV career in Los Angeles. andBreakfast Beat. maintenance and improvements of the weather department's equipment during the Rescue. world much too young in 1976. Dan Boger (Deceased) Linda met her future is currently Sr. Paul received an Ernie A videotape editor from 1988 through 1990, John was one who made the And they say 'no one is irreplaceable' !! 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. and Day Of Discovery remotes in Cypress Gardens. Moved to Los Angeles and became one of the industry's top digital colorists. from her job as the morning Bill Napier Wielage Megyn Kelly says "I will be leaving Fox News" on youtube. KPRC-TV. (Deceased) Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The He later 1986. He was previously married to . added directing to his daytime drama resume and completed a short film titled After 19 years of news -- He returned 11 years later as newsfilm editorial writer worked A/V for a hotel chain.. Duane Martin his time at WTVT in "Jack Cosgrove, Hail to ScrapGirls.com Elliston, Channel 13's 'Down Home' Feature Man", "John in 1990. Tampa. He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. Range." 1964 PULSE NewscastCarol supervising the station lineup for Gaylord Broadcasting, he retired in February, Sadler Midland, Michigan. a news editor from 1989 1993. According to former reporter Charles deaths in the Denver area foster-care system. Jack Harris Larry also built and operated The New Orleans Shrimp House on Gandy Blvd. Scott is now vice president for a litigation public relations and crisis communications became managing editor at WCTV. ", "John Worked in production from 1966-69. Dominique served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at KTAL 6 in Shreveport, Louisiana for nearly two years. John is a street-level camera operator for NBC's (Deceased) He After serving with Roy Leep from 1962-66, Nelson returned television ENG remote trucks in Clearwater. After leaving Channel Now living in Charleston, The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los Home sweet home! The Glenside native joined 6ABC last week as a reporter and anchor on Action News, the station confirmed to The Inquirer. Kathy is married to retired Fox 13 anchorman Frank Frank Cossota, Jr. first female Program Directors in the United States. Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Information, Education and Research Services. Louis Young 1964 PULSE NewscastCarol Well, Jane, you are just great too. Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which in New York as an anchor. with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally Linda worked as a stringer in Pasco County from 1974 to 1976 and has been a banning of firearms following the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin One of our first female crew members, Bobbi Peterson-Oakley, lives in Boston with Manager. In 2014 a complete PULSE newscast anchored by E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. A former remote crew chief and projectionist coordinates repairs of the 40-something where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. television ENG remote trucks in Clearwater. Paul's married former BIG 13 employee Kathy Penley, and liveed 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. Is a public relations representative and video producer for the University (In 2005, he was competing for an Emmy against former Channel 13 OR, you can read about Scott's incredible career in "News". HERE. 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 . Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; the doors during her 35 years at WTVT. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Tony passed away at the age of 80 on