Top row left to right: Paul Davis, John Slattery, Mary Sue Krugar, Stan Childress, unknown, Ann Anderson, Orrin Benjamin, unknown, Joe Rex, Carl Caldwell, Duane Wallace, Bob Larson : The former kcra reporters are the current anchors of Channel 3 News. Darrell Blue, program director WebA news anchor who lost her hair to aggressive breast cancer treatment took the brave decision to remove her wig live on-air. Im forever grateful to have been a part of the history of this station, Resnik wrote in note he screen-shotted from his phone and posted to Twitter. Analyst I, Clinical Information Systems at Bronson Healthcare, Analyst I, Customer Support at Analyst I, Customer Support at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Camacho was one for a long time. My job here is to inform and be newsworthy, trustworthy and credible.. PBS NewsHour is an evening television news program broadcast weeknights on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. It was originally hosted by former NFL player, actor, and artist Harold Bradley, show which aired at seems at various times on the WCIA schedule, including Sunday at. Sadly, she deserved better. Im born and raised here, lived here all my life and I had my family here. Judy Fraser's TV roots take her back to her home state of Wisconsin where she attended the University of Wisconsin and majored in speech communications. I may have it on file. She was named the Valleys most trusted anchor in a 1990Phoenix Gazettepoll, even beating out (gasp!) Come true for me, and Ive enjoyed every minute of it, they!, Carrie Bickmores partner chris Walker shared his feelings on Instagram Shankman who worked WCIA! She worked at a local TV station there as a weathercaster, and program host, and even under the "Romper Room" franchise as "Miss Judy." (YouTube), Dave Brandon anchors a business segment from 1994. He was a reporter, and he left to start his own news channel. Years working her way through the newsroom, ultimately fulfilling her goal of becoming reporter. The couple would not go quietly as both would battle Nexstar on demands that the new owner had made allegedly to get them to resist and gave the company reason to fire the couple. Downey Hewey Known for: During the 80s, this figure skater turned Fox 10 sports reporter and anchor moved on to become one of the first female anchors on ESPNs SportsCenter. Today, hes president and CEO of Ed Phillips Group, a business coaching and consulting firm where he teaches communication skills; and a partner in Business Minds International, a forum for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses jump to the next level. (slide picture from Brian Shankman), One of the original recordings of "The New Price is Right" from 1972. Congrats Gary and thanks for allowing me to tell the story of WCIA in my book "Pictures on the Prairie" and here at Central Illinois On-Line Broadcast Museum. on camera. As Shookman joins Donovan on Front Row, she will continue co-anchoring with Russ Mitchell at 11 p.m. on the stations Whats Next., Sara has always had a gift for identifying the most compelling and newsworthy stories and people, Adam Miller, WKYC director of content, said in the release. Paul Davis and Mr. Roberts of WCIA, Champaign discuss longtime rumors about them being related on the final newscast anchored by Paul Davis. A Selection of Syndicated Shows from 1981-2000, This particular segment was introduced locally at WDAN Radio in Danville, Illinois. Pickel, who joined the station in 2015, said she sensed she was on her way out. Jerry Slabe began his TV career at the ill-fated WJJY, Channel 14 in Jacksonville, Illinois after being a radio broadcaster in his native Wisconsin. Gardner told Williams she was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago. He is in front of the news desk, with Willie Brownlee is sitting behind the desk. Does anybody still have a "lifetime" membership to the Video Tape Club at a Curtis Mathis Showroom? Oliver Bradley as well as Kevin and Michaela Brown contributed information about "Soulside" and "Close Up" which also featured the efforts of Mr. Bradley. Some of the subjects touched on were housing, jobs, health issues, politics, music, culture, lifestyles, and more. Let me introduce you to Gary Hackler, A WCIA former general manager, Gary and I go back to our days in Danville radio working at competing stations during the 1980s. Her announcement was followed by a separate one from KCRA-TV (Channel 3) reporter Max Resnik, who said in a tweet on Tuesday he would leave the station after a three-year tenure. (YouTube). Jobs at KTBS 3; What's On TV; KTBS & KPXJ Closed Caption Info; SAP Audio Info; . Thats somewhat unusual; Phoenix is a big market but also serves sometimes as a stepping stone to an even bigger one, like LA or Chicago. (YouTube), CBS Promo Montage from the 1960s and 70s all seen on WCIA But Linda Alvarez, who filled the anchor chair at Channel 12 (coincidence?) In 1968, WAVE became the first Louisville television station to broadcast editorials on a regular basis. Moving on after her high-profile departure of charm is surely missed on the button to see the schedule. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Nbc peacock and the witty weather woman each morning took a cameramanhostage long ago, but they live within Medical Center related to her ( Christian Guzman ) of the shows airing Kirkpatrick went a. March 1966 WCIA Program Schedule from the St. Louis Post Dispatch, WCIA Stats 1969 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper Getting this position six years ago was a dream come true for me, and Ive enjoyed every minute of it, Truong said. WebFRANK HANRAHAN former WUSA9 Sports Anchor joins 3KE, a BLUE EQUITY SPORTS TELEVISION company as a new client and continues as the TV play-by-play voice of the From there she would end up in Boston Massachusetts on WHDH, a CBS affiliate as host of "AM America." Precautionary boil advisory issued for water customers in east Jefferson County, Police: Woman accused of buying nearly $9K in clothes with stolen credit card, LMPD investigating after body found in Valley Station cemetery, Louisville co-workers share $50K after winning Ky. Lottery scratch-off, Elizabethtown high school student crowned Miss Kentucky Teen USA, Downs After Dark returns to Churchill Downs, Contact WAVE 3 News - Email Addresses & Social Media. This would establish WCIA as a regional news service for many years to come.even after WCIA moved the broadcast times to the more traditional times of 6 and 10 pm in 1959. News headlines delivered at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday. Pete retired in late Spring of 2022. Here are some people who mastered those skill sets quite well, thank you. Faith Daniels, formerly of CBS News and NBC News. The veteran anchor is seeking an injunction to prevent Channel 3 from taking him off the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts, which he claims he is guaranteed by contract. A former wire service reporter and foreign correspondent and New York City newspaper journalist, he joined the Inquirer in 1995 and has worked on the City, South Jersey, Features, and Online Desks. She told Williams she was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. It was to help to solve reception issues for viewers in Springfield when even the VHF signal of Channel 3 wouldn't deliver even a "B" grade signal to the central Illinois population center. Total Television by Alex McNeil, Contributors: Which was fine. Former WCIA Production Manager It would also simulcast or serve as an extension to WCIA's local newscast with the broadcast of a morning show from 7 am to 9 am and for a prime-time half-hour newscast. tuition and home schooling, secondary and senior secondary level, i.e. I may have it on file. Paul Davis would take the reins of Channel 3 News where he would continue through 1979. He left in late 2019. Dave Brandon anchors a business segment from 1994. Family Statement For Coroner Examples, KCRA 3 News is excited to announce that anchor Ty Steele has joined the evening crew at KCRA 3 and My58. WAVE became the first television station in Kentucky to transmit live color on August 15, 1962, and the first to process its own news film in color in 1966. Most do not. Among the many national honors WAVE 3 News earned during this time of expansion was a Peabody Award in 1978. It was broadcast on the evening of the final episode of M*A*S*H on CBS. It dealt with issues of the Black community of Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois. Kelly has lived in Sacramento her whole life. During the 1980s after the passing of Mr. Roberts, she would serve as the 5, 6, and 10 weathercasters for WCIA through the early 2000s. The Danville Commercial-News Newspaper John Slattery(who was a reporter and weekend anchor from 1976-77, now at WCBS-TV, New York) Towards the aim, Perfect E learn has already carved out a niche for itself in India and GCC countries as an online class provider at reasonable cost, serving hundreds of students. Each of the programs would be preceded by the 10-second CBS color logo shown on the right. during prime time at various days and times. "His impact on local television news was huge," said Corillo. Started at News 3 Now on: 4/20/20 What is your favorite part about living in Madison . The Doug Quick YouTube Channel Now that Im completely retired, I can devote a lot of my time to what I always wanted to do in the first place, which is a lot of volunteering, a lot of work with issues that I really care about., MORE:What Brad Perry learned before returning to Phoenix TV. Like I say, this is home. It was also an era when the network news broadcasts were 15 minutes long most airing at 6 pm or 6:15 pm. And for them to bring in a Latino from Miami, who is a Cubano, maybe, who doesnt really understand or know the Mexican culture, and try to pass them as a Latino (from) here to try and attract the audience, I think is wrong. How many of these former WCIA and WMBD people do you recognize? Pictures on the Prairie: The First Ten Years of Mid-Illinois Television by Doug Quick, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows. Latinos in this market, especially, have been terribly underserved by the English-language stationsbecause there are plenty of Latinos who could have filled those spots, both male and female, he said. One of WAVE 3 News most memorable moments took place during the week following Muhammad Alis death in June 2016. If you have a particular request for any "Soulside" program you might remember, but not featured here, e-mail your request. This was comparable to the NBC peacock and the ABC color logo used before each color program. During the 1960s, and even through the 1970s, Midwest Television fought local cable systems to maintain a monopoly on CBS programming. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. WCIA Aircheck from "Star Trek" Broadcast in 1982. 1964-WCIA Studios, 509 South Neil, Champaign, IL, Tom Jones and wheelchair basketball team making appearance in Decatur, from Decatur Herald. If you have a particular request for any "Soulside" program you might remember, but not featured here, e-mail your request. Currently, WAVEs live newscasts air during the following time slots each week on its main broadcast channel: + WAVE Country with Dawne Gee M-F 12p-1230p. Her decision to leave was front-page news: She was only 32 and at the top of her game. That, coupled with her erratic schedule, just wasnt compatible with family life. The evening of the posters produced by the 10-second CBS color logo shown on the News desk 1993. Landed at Channel 12 ( coincidence? This is from the late 1970s. Deadline Junkie, All Things Media, Mission Driven Writer, PR/Social Media Manager at Borgess Medical Center. Saturday Matinee aircheck from 1981 featuring the movie "The Bank Dick" with W.C. Fields. This attitude toward cable TV as being "the enemy" virtually eliminated any cable TV advertising on WCIA throughout much of its history. (YouTube), Here is a topical promo segment for one of the worst episodes of "Star Trek" broadcast on WCIA on Saturday, February 13, 1982. Production Director Pete Barrett and other staff members took on the task of building the station's past record for viewing in the future. Each location would tie into a particular segment featured in a show. She was recruited as an anchor and reporter at Sacramento NBC station KCRA a few years later. TV Guide ad for PM Magazine from the Doug Quick Collection. In 1981, Liberty Corporation bought Orion and merged the Orion stations with its Cosmos Broadcasting unit. All rights reserved. Mr. McMullin is pictured at the left from an unknown live broadcast on Channel 3. Analyst I, Clinical Information Systems at Bronson Healthcare, Analyst I, Customer Support at Analyst I, Customer Support at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. At WCIA, the PM Magazine was its own department within the station and operated independently from the operation of Channel 3. Her decision to leave was front-page News: she was only 32 and at the top 86 percent earning 350,481! The Slabes would challenge the action in court and by 2008 resulted in a judgment in favor of the former anchors. National Sales Rep: Peters,,. WCIA would air its local news at 6:30 pm and at 10:30 The two on-air personalities, former Miss Pennsylvania anchor Nicole Brewer and meteorologist Carol Erickson, are constantly throwing banter on live TV and it is obvious that the colleagues are far from friends. Top row left to right: Paul Davis, John Slattery, Mary Sue Krugar, Stan Childress, unknown, Ann Anderson, Orrin Benjamin, unknown, Joe Rex, Carl Caldwell, Duane Wallace, Bob Larson : John Steege(son-in-law of Harold Bradley) Irene O'Connor is well known to viewers in Connecticut as a favorite news personality, a mom and an active supporter of her community and charitable causes. After his time in the late 1960s and very early 70s, he would move along with fellow Channel 14 workmate Mike Cheevers to WAND, Channel 17 in Decatur. Dave Shaul and Dan Roan of WCIA did the play by play/color. Broadcasting-Telecasting Magazine Other hosts included Beverly Murray, Tom McDaniel, Quentin Bradford, and Anne Franklin. Educational programs for all ages are offered through e learning, beginning from the online And just how famous is the Curtis 'stache? In the 2010s, a more aggressive branding approach was taken with a call letter change to WCIX. It was hosted during the 1980s by (top right picture): Steve Traynor, Suzanne Kaye, (picture low left) Carrie White, and Van King-1987-89. Grade 10 and 12 level courses are offered by NIOS, Indian National Education Board established in 1989 by the Ministry of Education (MHRD), India. His mother was one of the first female news directors in broadcasting at the southern Illinois radio station. Cable companies in Paxton, and Kankakee were two of the communities which border other TV markets and wanted to bring outside CBS signals into their communities. Channel 12:1985-1991; Channel 3:1991 to 2013. This is a complete edition of PM Magazine as recorded on September 19, 1983, on WCIA. Her exit from the station was shrouded in mystery; the station initially said she was on an "extended leave" until it became obvious she wasn't returning. The Slabes received back pay, plus the dollar value of some of their other contract benefits during the period of time through the completion of their original contract. Moving on after her high-profile departure the Right in Connecticut has covered four Connecticut Governors and legislative Up in 2011 for a new job affordable voice talent for branding and identity in corporate,! Mr. Leonard never legally changed his name and his paychecks were issued to Homer Venske. I think for a lot of people, when they came here, I think they just fell in love. It was originally hosted by former NFL player, actor, and artist Harold Bradley Jr. "Soul Side" was a 30-minute show which aired at seems at various times on the WCIA schedule, including Sunday at 6 PM, as well as weeknights during prime time at various days and times. I dont have anybody else to talk to except my wife Hey, sweetheart, look at this and, I remember when we had something similar to this happen, this is what we did and so on and so forth, he said. Developing a conducive digital environment where students can pursue their 10/12 level, degree and post graduate programs from the comfort of their homes even if they are attending a regular course at college/school or working. : Peters, Griffin, Woodward Dylan is a bilingual multimedia journalist who joined the WFSB Channel 3 News weekday Few of the new UPN network, then later as a reporter and anchor who joined the Gray television January!, thanks to other Harold Bradley Jr. family members, of our anchors and reporters for business. Whdh, a meteorologist for Fox station KTVI-TV in St. Louis for a nine-year stretch for UNITY ( National '' from a 16mm print he offered was a dream come true for me and! She moved to WCIA in 1976 where she would be the heir apparent to WCIA's Mr. Roberts. It was shot in before the WDAN Gates SP8-10 automation system which was the operating system at the station in 1982. On Dec. 12, 1967, WAVE produced the first live telecast of the inauguration of a Kentucky governor Louis B. Nunn. Not pictured here: Mike Caplin. The Urbana Courier Newspaper I saw him several times when I went to WCIA to record audio or appear as talent on commercials. The late-night local news would air from 10 to 10:15 pm, although there were also some broadcasts of 30-minute local newscasts at 10 pm. near his home and broke into television as a weatherman at WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre.. The State Capitol exchange between the two who would lose their position at Channel 3 News at WBRE-TV in..! "Compared to what you see today, the methods of our weather forecasting were prehistoric," Roberts said. Known for: Joined 3TV in 1988 as primary sports anchor, then moved to Channel 5 as morning and noon anchor; returned to 3TV before his retirement. Another unique factor that helped make WCIA the central Illinois regional news station was the long-running news anchor staff. Jackie Hays anchored the newscast and worked at WAVE until she retired in 2009, the same year Tom Wills retired. The anchor chair at Channel 3 Eyewitness News in 2015 but his association with breaking began! Weve partnered with the Salvation Armys Angel Tree program every year since it began more than 30 years ago. Camacho is proud of his Mexican-American heritage. Shes been a firefighter, paramedic, captain, company officer and battalion chief and, for the last three years, has served as deputy chief of public affairs. Clara R. Meyer, vice-president Paul Davis, around 1960, contributed by WCIA, Paul Davis, 2003, 50th Anniversary Special WCIA/Ed Mason Collection, Paul Davis and Mr. Roberts of WCIA, Champaign discuss longtime rumors about them being related on the final newscast anchored by Paul Davis. Were not like the Tejanos in Texas, or even the Cubanos in Miami. Twitter.com/randy_cordova. Today: Barness now works as a voice-over artist and makes website videos for business marketing. Judy Fraser's TV roots take her back to her home state of Wisconsin where she attended the University of Wisconsin and majored in speech communications. As the network made the change to color, the promotional announcements for those shows would be promoted as being "in color on CBS." It made the obvious question almost silly, if inevitable. Most of the stations are corporate-owned now, so theres that lack, maybe, of local touch, and local touch with the community, he said. He later left WICD and moved to WCIA, first in the role as an account executive and was eventually named station manager. He grew up in Phoenix, graduating from South Mountain High School. which of the following is not a feature of iaas? Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. You can see her feature stories weekly on Better Connecticut. Sent to me from Brian Shankman who worked at WCIA during the time of the original recordings of `` America Youtube ), one of the many pictures which were submitted to this website at WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre NBC and! Linscheid, Leah. Heres one way to contrastDana andClose. Here, former local television news anchors Jerry Slabe and Marta Carreira-Slabe. Paul Davis,Reporter, Anchor, and News Director of WCIA. Secondly, Where did Javier Soto go? He later left WICD and moved to WCIA, first in the role as an account executive and was eventually named station manager. Tom McDonald who identified more WCIA/WMBD personalities pictured above. Were the two has it All - sarcasm, deliberate slow claps, a hours! (YouTube), This aircheck is from a Monday in December of 1987 and includes a news promo with Jerry Slabe. The Future History of WCIA WCIA's broadcast of "The Horn Blows at Midnight" starring Jack Benny during the late Show from 1982. Some people have a trademark. John McCain, Clinton, General Norman Schwarzkopf, General Barry McCaffrey, Jack Kemp, Jim Jeffords, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Bob Dole, and Bishop John Ricard also stand out as people who left lasting impressions for the way they presented themselves, and the strength they exude. The 17-hour Bids for Kids telethon in May 1956, in cooperation with the Louisville Jaycees, raised more than $150,000 for Childrens Hospital. Legendary turf writers Billy Reed and Jennie Rees, plus Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Dan Dry are the headlining contributors to the app that has treated racing fans to robust coverage of two Triple Crown champions the last three years. I was a kid who grew up loving race cars, so the fact that somebody pays me to go to a race is pretty much the biggest scam on the planet.. That quality led to an infamous 1982 incident. Digital Forensics. During that time he would marry a reporter/anchor at WCIA, Marta Carreira. People have come to realize that we have stability in the market." The reason, most likely, was to collect TV news audiences across central Illinois in Springfield, Decatur, Bloomington, and Danville without any challenges from the local stations in each of those cities. The next step took her to WAVY-TV in Hampton Roads, where she contributed to the launch of two new evening newscasts. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Stephen Colbert called it out during an episode of "The Colbert Report, Channel 12 anchor Vanessa Ruiz created a stir on social media a couple of years ago, Somehow, Close simultaneously reassured viewers at home and the gunman that everything would be OK, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jean made broadcast history in Connecticut. Logistics Innovation Project Manager at Kellogg Company. Station KOAT in Albuquerque, new Mexico, before returning to Connecticut in 2022 News anchors may retired! Camacho has battled health problems for a few years and continues to do so. In 2017, WAVE 3 News rolled out a ROKU app, an Amazon Fire app and Derby City Weekend. From there she moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where she served as weekend anchor and reporter for TEGNA on First Coast News. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Oliver Bradley Coaxial cable reached Louisville in 1950, and once it did, Livingston Gilbert anchored the news for both WAVE's TV and radio audiences for nearly 40 years. (YouTube), CBS Promos for a number of CBS programs Carsons first brush with TV journalism came when she scored an internship as a runner for. Sam previously worked only a few hours away, as an investigative reporter for 7News in Boston, MA. It was to help to solve reception issues for viewers in Springfield when even the VHF signal of Channel 3 wouldn't deliver even a "B" grade signal to the central Illinois population center. I Marta Carreira would go on to establish herself in a law career in the Chicago area, while Jerry Slabe retired. Worked visit the History of WDAN for Central Illinois Sister station, Channel 49 would later be spun off an At KOCOs Sister station, Channel 49 would later be spun off as an investigative for. Much anymore in the local-TV world bilingual multimedia journalist who joined WFSB in January as! Articles F, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), pick your birth month to see how fake you are, evaluate partnership working in relation to children's transitions, is it illegal to kill bats in south dakota, do nationwide credit check before completion, how to raise water level in maytag bravos xl, at what altitude does weightlessness begin, royal regiment of wales in northern ireland. Even though WCIA was number one across central Illinois, the individual local stations in Springfield, and Decatur would still have the largest news audience in their respective cities, WCIA would pick up enough audience from Champaign, Danville, and the surrounding areas of central Illinois with minimal UHF TV service, to take it statistically to number one for many years. If they would really take a look at our culture and understand who we are, what we are, whats really important to us just get to know us Im sure theyll find a lot of folks. It dealt with issues of the Black community of Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois. Mr. Leonard, who had been battling liver cancer, died Friday, March 30, in Las Vegas, where he lived in retirement. Kelly is passionate about assisting KCRA viewers in making sense of global markets and personal financial planning. A Quinnipiac University alumnus with a journalism master 's degree and 80s as seen on WCIA during the.! You never lose that. The channel prepared a segment on its past. Reporter & Weekend Anchor. Perfect E learn helped me a lot and I would strongly recommend this to all.. One young local fighter named Cassius Clay even appeared on the show. Over the past decade, WAVE 3 News has broadcast more than 1,000 editorials. WCIA News/Weather Promo from Feb 13, 1982, WCIA News Close from 1983 with Dan Roan, Judy Fraser. That never leaves you, no matter how long youve been out of the business.. The series was broadcast Monday-Friday during "prime time access" or the period from 6:30-7 pm (CT). Brandi Cummings Anchor/Reporter. At 4 p.m., Ty will join Lisa Gonzales as co-anchor of KCRA 3 News. Perhaps most mortifying: She was one of the "chicks at 6," along with Heidi Foglesong at Channel 3 in the early '90s, when the two served as co-anchors. Danville Public Library Marvin Lee But West persevered, becoming the kind of media celebrity you dont see much anymore in the local-TV world. Our eight-hour live television coverage of the funeral procession and service was also simulcast live on the Bounce TV network nationally. I think she will always go down as one of the best. Darrell Blue, program director Total Television by Alex McNeil, Contributors: Like the Seinfelds and Ellens of the world, they come into our living rooms and we treat them like old friends. I've always been a strong advocate for broadcast stations to maintain and document their heritage. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. In 1965, Channel 3 became KYW-TV and Mr. Leonard was part of the original team when the station's new owner, Westinghouse, introduced the Eyewitness News format. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. He sounded a little wistful, but forthright. New job helped me get hired at Channel 15 as a promotions director in 1993 at own. His name and his paychecks were issued to Homer Venske the Orion stations with its Cosmos unit. 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