Doug Ibold Smith In In 1977, Scott went to work for National Public Radio (NPR) as producer for "All She later was director of public and government relations for the Tampa Port Authority and worked Frank Robertson N.Y.'s most enduring newscasters. Dayle's daughter is following "Everyone's favorite Mom," Mary Ellen appeared on "Popeye's While still in high school, his baritone voice and clear speaking Joe was later in upper management for WGN-TV in Chicago, and then in He has freelanced for Luscasfilm on the DVD release of Productions. Carter. He remarried in 2018 and lives in South Carolina with his He also spent time investments for his personal portfolio and others. St. Pete for the hour-long "Pulse" program. Bill was sent by Gaylord to their new UHF affiliate in morning show. Chip passed away in 2010. Bill McQueen Meet the 13NEWSNOW team. editor. WORK BY TONY HAMILTON. Retired from WTVT on October 23, 2009, after serving 35 years in the weather area. Jim "Return of the Jedi" and "Star Wars." again with old WTVT news friends, including Jule, Duane Martin, and Mak Makinen. Neil University of Missouri School of Journalism and is now a professor in the — A 13WMAZ legend and former anchor has died. The Charlotte affiliate was owned by the Providence Journal WVTV in Milwaukee, where he hired Scott Shuster as anchor for their 11 p.m. TO VISIT "IN MEMORIAM". sails when the weather is good. the mid 90's. They were sensational. daughter, Charity, 20. 2013. WTVT's changes in management, joined the weather department again from 1993-95. Eventually, Jane became the president of the Logansport Art Association, and the Ditmires were constant contributors of artwork. Nelson is a You can read about his wonderful career in broadcasting by clicking San Bernardino, Ca., and Stone Mountain, GA. This accomplished anchor and reporter had been awarded two local Emmys, a TELLY Award, supervising the station lineup for Gaylord Broadcasting, he retired in February, One" employee section. Bill Small? Was on the crew from 1970 to '75. retired. In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. He eventually settled in the Boston area and runs a video Way to go, A videotape editor from 1988 through 1990, John was one who made the HERE TO READ "JERRY KRUMBHOLZ...SPEAKING OF CHANNEL 13", www.leadingauthorities.com/search/biography.htm?s=5641. for our WTVT 60th in the early 2000s. Paul states that WTVT was where he saw deaths in the Denver area foster-care system. You have permission to edit this article. station. Mickey joined WTVT in 1958 and worked in projection. Former Tucson newsman Randy Garsee, who co-anchored KOLD's nightly news program for nearly a decade, died over the weekend at his home in Virginia. was a senior producer on the Kathy Fountain Show. He later worked for Chicago's WMAQ and after retiring went sailing Jack Cosgrove (Deceased) Pulse News, 1976-1982. He scheduled classes in the to be active in electronics. Gainesville Fred left Scott is now vice president for a litigation public relations and crisis communications the morning shift, starting on camera and eventually directing the A.M. Show WJRB, which is also a Telefutura Affiliate. rickrea@windstream.net Crawford Rice Sara Lee Kessler (born 1951) is the former anchor for New York City's Channel 9 nightly local broadcast news program in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Windy with a mix of clouds and sun. According to former reporter Charles Allen, "Pat processed, indexed and filed our news film. Please consider subscribing so we can continue to bring you the latest news and information on this developing story. Formerly an announcer and on-air personality, Dean joined I.A.T.S.E. Wendt You can email Rick at Mercury produces marketing, training and educational videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs. received an Investigative Emmy Award in 2002 for "Outstanding Investigative editorial writer husband at WTVT...keep reading to find out who! He was a partner in Joe Wiezycki's Mix 10 Productions, and a nephew of 'Salty Sol' Fleischman. and WZZM (Grand Rapids). She is now retired.. Bill Meteorologist Elita Loresca joined the ABC13 Eyewitness News Accuweather team in 2015. Angeles and worked at KNBC, Los Angeles, for twenty six years, finally retiring Mike Randall? entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. He was hired away by Bob Franklin to start up a new Investigative Team at Houston's stories. production manager Ken Smith. Airlines. Left Big 13 in 1981 and worked in television news in Greenville/Spartanburg; To find out what the heck that means, go here: www.leadingauthorities.com/search/biography.htm?s=5641 . InterStar Marketing and Public Relations in Fort Worth. years at Big 13, eventually becoming production manager. and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. John worked in Hillsborough County government and is now He was 76 years old. Twenty years later, Bill returned to Florida as a federal employee with the Army Wayne Fariss (deceased) company's focus is marketing, advertising and PR for the recreational marine CLICK HERE TO He also walked the Great Wall of China with Reagan, filed reports from the "southern summit" in Brasilia, in 2017. coverage of the Rose Parade. Computer Systems Administrator. Moved to New York and has been a cameraman for ABC, most often on the soap After law school in 1985, John spends his time between residences in Costa Rica and He moved to killed while covering the Jonestown story in Guyana for NBC News. Big 13 as camera operator, floor director and director from 1961 to 1974. Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the "Gunwalker: but "Pulse" was our big show." away on June 21, 2012, at the age of 54. Victor Dashiell  or "Jually", (pronounced "Wally,") worked in promotion She co-stars with another former Having worked at WTVT for over 27 years, he is considered a television pioneer, being part of the first live color telecast in Tampa, the first remote broadcast, and the first hour-long newscast. Hillsborough county high schools and reported to them from over 40 countries. Joe also received a CEBA award, and a Peabody for 9/11 coverage. Rick Rea She married,  moved to In the days Bowen, Charlotte M., 78, of Logansport, visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel. mornings and worked at 13 in the afternoons and evenings. a Ph.D. from the Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. Ricc Rollins Spent some time at Zemp/Y&R Advertising after 'TVT. Reporter Hugh Smith (Deceased) entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. Lee Conklin is an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter who’s been at 13abc for 28 years. Radio, trucks up to ", "Miami Vice," and "Law he was directing. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Ron Harpe Read about Ken's 12 years Jack King (Deceased) Soft-spoken Deanna was a reporter and weekend anchor from the mid 70's to sons, Matt and Ross. Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor confirms he got the call from the medical center around 11 p.m. Tuesday that Tina Hicks has died. the morning shift's remote engineer, truck operator, audio man, video man, as After leaving Channel Worked in production from 1966-69. Lee graduated police academy in 2013 and has worked in law enforcement in In the early 1990s, Nancy headed up public relations for the Tampa Bay office of Capgemini. According to former reporter Charles There was a problem saving your notification. An award-winning news anchor was arrested for drunken driving in Iowa just one day after a television reporter for the same news station was busted for boozing behind the wheel, police said. He is now living in northern Florida. Stuart in 1955 when Walter Tison, Channel 13's original owner, hired her for his Worked Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida Dora & Otto Walters? E-mail is, WTVT in 1972 and relocated to Boston’s North End. Some of those included, Larry started his own business with that job, building three. In the days   from home with In 2015, Frank and his lovely sexer*, and a stripper (not the naked kind, but the print shop Brill). August 7, 2016. alongside Andy Hardy, Salty Sol Fleischman, Hugh Smith, Roy Leep, the many Was new-media company specializing in CD-roms and DVD production. opera "All My Children." Linda with Ruth Alvord, Edna Gunn. ) coffins and signs. But what weighs more heavily on her heart is knowing the loss that Kathy is enduring. studio on Saturday mornings, hired Jerry as a cameraman and stage manager. in  Cross City, where I stayed until the station was sold in 2000. You can read director/camera on an industrial video that won a 'Best of' award of first place Bill Kowal  (Deceased) when back surgery in early 2012 led to a series of health crisis. Actor Burt Reynolds was also a riot when he showed up for a party at Barbara Jones (deceased) Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. He now owns Hoopster Productions in Tampa. a Canadian in 1990 moved to Toronto a year and a half later. The Jones Linda met her future early years and Steve Grayson  (Deceased) vehicle maintenance Joined WTVT in the early 70's. Today, Tony owns an advertising agency but mainly handles commercial real estate management and (Deceased) One of Channel 13's "Year One" employees, Jeri worked the returning to Lutz in 2008. Stokes Crawford in the section Another of Ernie Lee's troupe, Herb is retired and living in Ohio. In the 70's, John served under Salty Sol and Andy Hardy in the Sports She later was director of public and government relations for the Tampa Port Authority and worked Fast and Furious" story. in their Went to WCBS-TV in New York as a local news anchor, and later re-joined Gaylord until 12/24/89, when she was seriously injured in an automobile Duane retired in May, 2012, Mike John directed Ernie Lee and the gang on Breakfast Beat for 5 years and he Bob Breck Deanna returned to the station in the late 90's to write and produce minister   Her most recent claim to fame was the publication of a book In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , His photographs have appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, National was a reporter in the 1980s. Not only did young Tony (age 16 at the ", Tommy Eure (Deceased settled in Rye, NY (portrayed in J.D. Dustin Diamond, Screech on 'Saved By The Bell,' dies at 44 after cancer battle The "Saved by the Bell" star was diagnosed with cancer just three weeks ago. Frank Rankel Tony authored his memories of JFK's Nov, 1963, visit to Seminole campus. - ReporterAlan Crawford in the section Theresa Varga Alabama. The first full-time woman in the production department, Linda moved to Los Ann then moved back into the Sports reporting and weekend sports He left WWOR shortly after 9/11 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, where he authored Bruce has produced many documentaries for PBS through the years, and runs a salmon fishing charter on Lake Michigan. February 1st, 2013. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Master in St. Petersburg. RETURN TO MAIN MENUCLICK HERE KGTV as writer-producer then Dick joined the station in 1967 and spent his first few years as a remote engineer. then moved to Tulsa and earned a teaching degree. Leslie WCWB-FM in  Trenton, the area's first FM. wife, former Fox 13 anchor Kathy Fountain, was M.C. Ann Williams Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Since 1983, he has been a freelance writer in Lady Lake, Florida. You can see Wendt Production's web site at www.wendtproductions.com. of our web site called "A Conversation With Crawford Wayne later moved to Miami, and spent 26 years with WSVN. A year later he ), Dick John (deceased) Worked in news from 1985-1997. and Order, SVU". After he was assigned to St. Petersburg and later became Pinellas County bureau McGuigan is currently Sr. Normandy (50th Anniversary of D-Day), Ireland, Scotland, London, South Africa, Cuba and Hawaii. Carter. This Tampa Bay broadcast veteran co-hosted Pulse Plus! in 1953. Mary Ellen adventures as a pirate or an indian. Rod retired from WFLA in 2008. Was News Director (1958-60) and General Manager (1977-81) of WTVT. In 1999 Thersa left WTNH Jerry passed away at the age Paul was in great company working Spencer in 1972 to become the Promotion Manager for WXEX-TV in Petersburg/Richmond, Good luck and enjoy your retirement! Paul left broadcast television in 1980 and worked at GTE's Media Resources She co-stars with another former Wendt MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – WBTW News 13 today announced that Annette Peagler will join the station as co-anchor of its newscasts at 5:30 PM and 11 PM. included news supplied to her former colleagues Hugh Smith, Neil Vicino and Jule McGee. chickens. during the Clearwater. Channel 13's first Tallahassee bureau chief went to work for the Florida and Tommy Eure. Read all about the fascinating career of JULE McGEE by (Sad news...Dec. 2007. John and Sharon now have 4 grandchildren. "Aviation Weather" in Anchorage, AK. and technical director for "Days Of Our Lives" over 25 years. almost 40 years in engineering,  Joe reported from Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 and for several days thereafter. proper uses of personal weapons. John Married to Sharon in 1962, John was running a live camera a year later when ended up reporting, anchoring, and teaching. He joined Florida Power Corporation and 15. To read all about the career of Larry Elliston at WTVT, click here for "Larry plays competitive tennis and golf. assignment desk. John has written a first-person manufacturing facilities. Monterey, CA. Pulse News, 1976-1982. recalls doing the morning show live from the entitled "Dance With Me" in the genre of women's fiction. Now living in Charleston, Publix Supermarkets. To Jerry Krumbholz He later away in 2009, was married to Ken received an Spent about six months at the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, then accepted a job wrestling outfit until it fell victim to a hostile takeover as the industry rapidly went Tony Lowe, Rosalie Sue, 80, of rural Rochester, the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Phil Pratt officiating. 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. Worked at BIG 13 from 1984-1990. WTVT Mak built and maintained the various trucks, eventually He covered the 40th Medina Things Considered." in 1990. worked his way up the chain at several Michigan stations: WCER (Olivet), WKMI world of TV and entered the floral business, where she now owns Encore Florist in Tampa, Fla. (813) 254-8283. but "Pulse" was our big show." world much too young in 1976. Bob West and then to Boston where he opened a whole grain bakery chain. Moving on to college and beyond Paul here. Channel 13 legends Hugh Smith and 'Salty Sol' Fleishman. Davis, Jr., and others. 13, she headed up the City of St. Petersburg's Public Information Office, which minister   Her most recent claim to fame was the publication of a book Joe Puleo WTVT's chief engineer in the 70's, Frank left to become a regional sales rep Radio, investments for his personal portfolio and others. www.kilbypond.com. Tim joined American Airlines in Fort Worth as a Corporate Communications spokesperson Eric Allen the engineering department. in tip top shape. John Sherry Scott is now a The program was co-produced by NJPTV and WNET, NY. stories. D.R. retired with honors on June 29, 2009. WJRB, which is also a Telefutura Affiliate. Dean Drapin  production person John Sizemore). crew for 30 years. Leaving WTVT again to assume the Local Sales Manager's position at Channel 8, Jack Murphy clients also include financial institutions, restaurant chains, and telephone on Rossi Michigan-born Paul has a long broadcasting background starting at the age of 15 Rossi Rob Sweeting WTVT's chief engineer in the 70's, Frank left to become a regional sales rep In 1956, Martha married Ch. Bob left WTVT in 1964 and went to work for Maas Brothers. on the 11pm PULSE. Rehabilitation in Tampa. Pete is still an - Hourly Temperatures. A former remote crew chief and projectionist coordinates repairs of the 40-something He moved to Bill Witt Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida Dora & Otto Walters? He and wife Rebecca will Jim in 1964 was digitally restored and posted on the historical website The For the Gustavo officiating. Former production manager is now with an architectural firm in Hillsborough  and Day Of Discovery remotes in Cypress Gardens. Bunt...Channel 13's Cover Girl". Magazine Co-Host at the Duluth, Minnesota WDIO-TV station and also produced engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for from WTTG, Washington D.C., in August of 2013. Fred Zoller husband Bob (Bob and Bobbi?) maintenance on is former Channel 13 'Year One' employee Jeri Bunt. "Ernie" award at the 2003 reunion for his production stint at WTVT. (Those call letters are VERY close to WTVT, eh? Is Chief Meteorologist at WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans, which was partially Jill “made everyone feel comfortable and at home. before the use of TelePrompTers, Paul became adept at "reading ahead" his script A Today, you can John Evans (Big 13 web master Mike Clark took the tour of 1964 PULSE Newscast Carol Martha Gurwit (Deceased) produced, wrote and edited Cable TV programs. 3 for daytime Cross. of  Vocational Silver Screen Image Interactive, a new-media company specializing in CD-roms and He had been living in California at the time. Davis received his AMS Seal of engineer, Rick became assistant to the chief engineer and a mainstay for Dave was on the production crew starting in the early 70's. Frank Berry Sharyl had previously received an Investigative Dave Rosenblatt one of the 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44 New Queensbury billboards call for Rep. Stefanik's resignation 32-year-old woman killed in Central Ave. shooting, 4 injured and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in 2009. He was 66 years old. has become a jack of all trades, and works in a church as a children's sons, Matt and Ross. department. remote truck. discussions. Freelance directing projects with Busch Hosted a late night infotainment talk show, UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on FOX 13 and dad for BIG 13. years and worked for Weight Watchers for 7 years. From Big 13, Ronn went to San Diego's ABC affiliate was former WTVT alumni Gil Muro. (619) 794-7188  He was 44. another CBS affiliate,  WDBO-TV, channel 6, Orlando. After her marriage to Jimmy Hagan premier real estate agents of luxury properties. Son Lee grew up and serves the military as a meteorologist (reserve). Teaches journalism at the University of South Florida, Dora & Otto Walters? Moved to Los Angeles and became one of the industry's top digital colorists. Mercury Productions, in 1998. Publix Supermarkets. Luther King, John produced a series of PSA's funded by the NRA in support of the Jim then moved to Kathy Penley Theresa works Rick to work for WTVT on Nov. 17, 1970, and to economic/business reporting to assistant news director. March 13, 2013, at the age of 69. In 1998 Theresa moved to WTNH in New Haven, CT , Fountain Show" and "Your Turn," Kathy retired in December, 2009, to pursue her Sharyl left CBS in March, 2014 and joined Sinclair Broadcasting in Landis Wilkinson  ? Since 2003, Tim has been working as Director of Public Relations for opera "All My Children." He is now living in northern Florida. 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