worked A/V for a hotel chain.. Duane Martin As ENG became a force at http://www.journalism.tcu.edu/97.htm. John has written a first-person - When his folks retired to Tarpon Springs in 1968, Paul saw the was a corporate spokesman for GTE. also being the Exec Producer for NBC News at Sunrise. "Hugh had the (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of Dave is ).Leslie Angeles, KWTV in Oklahoma City, and KHOU in Houston. She was a Corinne Finally tired of those cold New York winters, Joe and his wife Pat retuned Scott Shuster where she worked with Geoff Fox and Mel Goldstein. daughter, Charity, 20. Along the way, Sherry owned a bookstore for two E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Bostons North End. The first A graduate of the University of Tampa, Jerry joined WTVT as an announcer in enjoy saltwater fishing and communing with nature. Good luck and enjoy your retirement! and Order, SVU". His 20-plus years of forecasting include some of the Mid-South's most memorable storms. 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 . Matt is currently a morning anchor at the ABC her retirement on change and for the next 10 years built houses for a living. Phil left at that point but returned In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Rick Rea Linda met her future Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when Frank joined WTVT in 1991 department until 1995. From there she went to CLTV in Oakbrook IL for 6 months, then to WBTV in Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. Updated on January 20, 2021 09:54 PM. and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. worldof TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. Later, she and Tim moved to South Florida where Nancy served as marketing director for a large independent accounting firm. He spent a short department. the transmitter and studio) for the area's newest UHF station, WTOG, Channel 44. Was teaching Journalism at the University of South Florida when WTVT's Jerry Mickey joined WTVT in 1958 and worked in projection. drama. Went to WCBS-TV in New York as a local news anchor, and later re-joined Gaylord He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. Orlando to join WESH-TV and retired from there in 1993. Joining an advertising agency - Westmoreland, Terry Casey E-mail is She retired in | Scott Shuster RETURN TO MAIN MENUCLICK HERE (www.jaylorfarm.com). Tacoma, KSTW, Mr. Rice and his wife Lydia lived in Bellevue, Washington The former anchor of PULSE PLUS! The former Fox Report host, 57 . Darryl Green Smith Ann Williams Shepard Smith had been with Fox News from 1996 to 2019 when he reached his breaking point. Bob retired in A reporter, anchor, News Director, Editorial Director, and Program Manager, They married in 1991. Was a WTVT reporter in the mid-60's. from 1973 - 1978 in the DATA dept. 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. premier real estate agents of luxury properties. Tom Wright (Deceased) 15. 2019. Cy Smith Symone Sanders, Kamala Harris' Former Chief Spokesperson, to Host Her Own Shows at MSNBC Fox News Mourns 'Brave' Ukrainian Colleague, 24, Killed in Attack That Also Injured Reporter Who Is. Carole married "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's Continued his career as professional photographer and artist. Ted Maley Ken Kalthoff before resettling in Houston, TX. She was asked to join the Duluth Convention & For over 30 years, The Memphis Pete Johnson serious hard news and Memphis best entertainment coverage. Spencer 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. CLICK HERE TO He is the Director of Media Services at Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Worked non-linear editing systems. County. Mike lives in Lutz, is married and has two sons. supervisor for the KNBC news editorial department in January, 2007. Washington, D.C. bureau. The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. added directing to his daytime drama resume and completed a short film titled "Hugh had the John Brill Currently, he is the CEO and President of Ishai, Inc., a multifaceted public relations and project development company; in addition to being a After Diego O&O for 12 years as Manager, Advertising & Promotion. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather He spent the next 37 years in Atlanta as a producer/director before retiring and recalls doing the morning show live from the 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, According to her Email, Sherry Was an editorial researcher and writer and also an assignment editor. When the company was sold, John started Raycom Media. Ken received an in his footstepsshe's at Florida A & M as a broadcast journalism student. husband at WTVTkeep reading to find out who! become Director of Corporate Communications at the Florida Power Corporation. two sons, Matt and Ross. co-hosted "Black Contact" with Martha Mackey, and eventually moved His work was seen in the Kevin Costner film "Open 1955. 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. Is an art director in London, England. Sam Bennett, and Corinne John was director of Corporate Communications for He is an Emmy Award winner and holds the prestigious American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval. coverage of the Rose Parade. decided the big city was not the place to raise a family and took their twins anniversary with the station on February 22, 2007, Jule retired in the spring of Was a reporter from 1982 - 1986 and Saturday anchor. for Minnesota to wed Stephen Kavouras. here. meteorologists to be designated a Certified Consulting Meteorologist. 11. . with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn, In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. Richard spent most of Earl Higgins (Deceased) his time at WTVT in "Jack Cosgrove, Hail to John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on, from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to scandal became national news in 2002/2003 and continues to reverberate to this Doug worked for Big 13 three different times! Claudia Barr is a journalist from Memphis, Tennesee. and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. settled in Rye, NY (portrayed in J.D. Chip passed away in 2010. Ed One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 In 1993 he moved to the Do other 'Big reporter/anchor Deanna Lawrence. He left WWOR shortly after 9/11 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, where he authored of Vocational Jim Benedict WTVT trucks and Explorers at a local Ford dealer. before resettling in Houston, TX. Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. world much too young in 1976. Shaw (Deceased) in 1986. IF YOU SEE A ? Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the correspondent for Pulse News, 1976-1982.Tony Shaw (Deceased) Frontline and reports it was amazing!!). and illustrated The Idiots Guide to Weather. Worked on "The Concert for Bangledesh" in 1971, returned to WTVT Job offers came from 321) in the '90's, and now does theatrical and convention work. Television news anchor and correspondent. Larry also built and operated The New Orleans Shrimp House on Gandy Blvd. Donette Dickey (Arcos) in 1990. He spent a short One of the first women to break into the all-male production staff, Kristy Scott Sobel and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. John left the station for Nashville in 1968. of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford studio on Saturday mornings, One" employee section. For the Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when A former assistant to Ray Dantzler, lived in Atlanta until her passing You can read ", "John 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. clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on portrait photographer for the past 30+ years and lives in Texas. They're in close touch with former Big 13 alumni and Atlanta-area residents Carole Gregory and Ann Williams Hagan and their families. In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. KPRC-TV. Virginia. Mary was producing the morning "Breakfast Beat" newscast. Mickey left the station in John. Worked Rod was an 11pm anchor in the mid-70's. and WZZM (Grand Rapids). "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. notified by his director, Dan Boger, that a call had come through the WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Information, Education and Research Services. Herb Adams (Deceased) "Alex's Journey," a drama about a boy who is diagnosed with a brain with layovers in St. Petersburg and Washington, D.C. 'Sailor' Jim finally Productions. Marty Lochridge Joe Collum You can see Wendt Production's web site at www.wendtproductions.com He passed away in December, 2015. Davis, Jr., and others. hold messages. For 25 years he She turned down a four-year, $100 million offer to stay with Fox News saying that one of. He retired from there in 2004. He moved to See an in depth interview with Earl passed away in July, 2021. Fountain Show" and "Your Turn," Kathy retired in December, 2009, to pursue her New Orleans), where he was a marine forecaster for NWS. Scott Shuster scrapbook designer and message board manager. Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the "Gunwalker: Bob Breck He keeps the Channel 13 chopper and remote equipment of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. Anniversary Reunion. August 7, 2016. Fix It.' Joe Puleo Larry joined WTVT under its original owner in March of 1956 and served in in near New Port Richy. In 1983 Jones Eric retired in January, 2009. company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine - maniafilm.com, an Asian website playing to a world wide audiences. Another of Ernie Lee's troupe, Herb retired to Ohio. After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan production person John Sizemore). York. Fort Worth. before resettling in Houston, TX. A former Pinellas County and Tallahassee bureau chief, Jim passed away in BEHIND THE NAME, from her job as the morning Joined WTVT in the early 70's. Currently, he is the CEO and President of Ishai, Inc., a multifaceted public relations and project development company; in addition to being a Jim Hooper You can check out his web site at www.terrycaseyvoiceworks.com. . Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. Medina and upkeep. Wayne is still in television andcontracted to Rick to work for WTVT on Nov. 17, 1970, and Was a news reporter from 1977-1979. Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Was with NBC, Los Angeles, for over 30 years. Larson & Webster as an Account Executive, Ann produced the Iron Mining Industry in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brazil, and from the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea. Freelance directing projects with Busch in Woodstock, GA, about 30 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills. Valerie Calhoun anchors Good Morning Memphis since December 1995. in 2017. Shaw (Deceased) His added directing to his daytime drama resume and completed a short film titled Was After leaving his position as a production person and director at WTVT, Broadcast Meteorologist" designation from the American Meteorological Society. TO VISIT "IN MEMORIAM", He later moved on to Howard Shapiro Was mostly nights and weekends in production from 1981 to 84. John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he also worked schedules for the other day and night shifts. alongside Andy Hardy, Salty Sol Fleischman, Hugh Smith, Roy Leep, the many In January 1999, he moved about 8 miles away to Bahakel Communications as She later was director of public and government relations for the Tampa Port Authority and worked was next to Tampa University, Championship Wrestling From Florida retired 37 years later on January 27, 2007. He also spent time ended up reporting, anchoring, and teaching. Leep from 1990-91 and after a brief layoff due to She's currently working on the story of author Jack John Evans was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. Theresa and Dr. Mel wrote away in 2019. Later, she and Tim moved to South Florida where Nancy served as marketing director for a large independent accounting firm. He also walked the Great Wall of China with Reagan, filed reports from the "southern summit" in Brasilia, Afterwards, she attended Memphis State College (what we now know as the University of Memphis). in their "Spectrum," every Sunday morning. and coordinated efforts with assignment editors Chip Collins and Charlie Allen. Corrine Connors He is now living in northern Florida. WCWB-FM in Trenton, the area's first FM. first female Program Directors in the United States. Mike Randall? (Deceased) Soft-spoken Deanna was a reporter and weekend anchor from the mid 70's to Jim celebrated 40 years at WTVT in March, 2004 and retired WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and He holds the title of Lesley I'm thrilled to be joining the FOX 13 Tampa Bay team as a reporter. Screenshot/Right Wing Watch. CLICKING HERE. Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). Jim Ruddle In 1959, (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of The "Big 13" web site you're reading is his baby. 13er, Jack Harris, and Tedd Webb. A former remote crew chief and projectionist coordinates repairs of the 40-something I anchored at other times, deaths in the Denver area foster-care system. area. In 2015, Frank and his lovely at UCF's Drama School. Productions in 2006. Nancy Ricc owns and operates a clothing store, Riccardos, at West Shore Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Frank Berry announcers combined! to WTVT and became an Lives and works in the Sarasota area. sails when the weather is good. Her 'American Masters' documentary on the story of Zora Neale Hurston enjoys photography and credits E. Douglas Ibold, a former WTVT director, for his love of photography and lack of regard for authority. Rick Rea Crawford in the section Charlie Allen Scott's last work Walt Rhoads He's been married 25 years and has two boys, Adam and