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by Trophyhead
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Rewind: Vintage 1980 NewsCenter 8 WOTV Newscast
Replies: 7
Views: 456

Re: Rewind: Vintage 1980 NewsCenter 8 WOTV Newscast

If the Iran-Israel flap gets rolling we may wind up where you describe!
by Trophyhead
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Rewind: Vintage 1980 NewsCenter 8 WOTV Newscast
Replies: 7
Views: 456

Re: Rewind: Vintage 1980 NewsCenter 8 WOTV Newscast

Henry Erb and Warren Reynolds were the only ones I recall in this report from my first exposure to WOTV a year later, as they were the other NBC affiliate on East Lansing's cable box. I like that the still from the YouTube video display deals with a fire, my recollection was that fires were big news...
by Trophyhead
Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Whitecaps baseball back on the airwaves
Replies: 8
Views: 937

Re: Whitecaps baseball back on the airwaves

The Ticket is also on 106.1 LPFM. Faygo is usually a supportive broadcast partner of minor league baseball. I think I found the Caps on 1340 when I was hoping for Final Four coverage, in the first series of West Michigan's season. I don't look over Mlive or local news to have found out any other way.
by Trophyhead
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: WBKB Partners with UpNorthLive
Replies: 26
Views: 2003

Re: WBKB Partners with UpNorthLive

Having read the article online, it appears WBKB retains some level of local presence and presentation. Was worried yet another micro-market media opportunity was gone for young talent seeking a first experience.
by Trophyhead
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Ron Cameron
Replies: 27258
Views: 1616462

Re: Ron Cameron

[quote=radiofan1974 post_id=779750 time=1711640343 user_id=15459] [quote=Bobbert post_id=779744 time=1711636470 user_id=14816] With the start of the Tigers season today, I wonder if radio broadcaster Dan Dickerson will pay his respects to the passing of one of his most attentive listeners—Ron Camero...
by Trophyhead
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: TV 8 weather/traffic
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

Re: TV 8 weather/traffic

I am rarely in a space to view those newscasts, doesn't or didn't Meghan Bunchman do the traffic for a spell? As the funding wells dry up, you see more and more double barreled delivery, Robb Westaby has the predawn patrol on Fox 17 before doing traffic for the commute.
by Trophyhead
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD TV Hires New Main Anchor
Replies: 3
Views: 1759

Re: WOOD TV Hires New Main Anchor

This clouds the "issue" somewhat, but Brittany Flowers has also moved to evening offerings at WOOD TV, hosting "The Seven" with Ellen Bacca. David Horak was on Weekend Daybreak the last coupla days. Changes are gonna keep coming, how do you pay seasoned help ad infinitum?
by Trophyhead
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Eric Zane to (or at?) Q100...
Replies: 4
Views: 1297

Eric Zane to (or at?) Q100...

Apparently it has begun, though I saw a story on FOX 17 saying "The Inzane Asylum" begins later this month.

https://q100michigan.com/on-air/eric-zane

Certainly looks like a remote hosting role for Zane, who is keeping his public address work at Van Andel Arena in GR.
by Trophyhead
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Ron Cameron
Replies: 27258
Views: 1616462

Re: Ron Cameron

I am reminded of Casey Kasem's post-life family feuding and the trials of James Brown's body and descendants after he passed away.

Let there be peace and respectful treatment if Ron's status is still in limbo.
by Trophyhead
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Michigan State basketball on WJR
Replies: 9
Views: 2476

Re: Michigan State basketball on WJR

"...(you pick the player) is dribbling around," "...goes over there," "He GOT it!" (the latter is his signature call for three pointers).

Tieman is chummy, but that's about the nicest thing to say about in his regard.
by Trophyhead
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: LOL at WWJ
Replies: 8
Views: 2565

Re: LOL at WWJ

[quote=MWmetalhead post_id=778177 time=1710097919 user_id=2] A lot of people in the Grand Rapids area probably aren't even sure where those two freeways are located. People over there are pretty clueless when it comes to counties, major suburbs and major highways on this side of the state. They asso...
by Trophyhead
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV
Replies: 80
Views: 32779

Re: Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

[quote=OneBigFan post_id=778176 time=1710097899 user_id=2318] Thought I heard Tony Gates voice on an ad for The Ultimate Sports Show that was at DeVos Place this weekend. Might have been voice over from previous years and the show has the rights. [/quote] That's been done through an agency in town, ...
by Trophyhead
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Ron Cameron
Replies: 27258
Views: 1616462

Re: Ron Cameron

The nicking of Budd Lynch on the Bob-Ron show, maybe Ron found out Budd had kicked in on that "send Ron to umpire school fund." Of course that low bridge wouldn't work today!
by Trophyhead
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Ron Cameron
Replies: 27258
Views: 1616462

Re: Ron Cameron

The caller pace in the tribute show is staggering, I know nothing of Jukebox Johnny but am glad to hear of his Specs Howard lineage. I made many industry friends who went to Specs and came to Micro Markets, and much larger opportunities. JJ's recent on-air mention of Bob Allison prompts memories of ...
by Trophyhead
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD TV Sports Personnel
Replies: 11
Views: 3704

Re: WOOD TV Sports Personnel

Warren, the son of Bob Reynolds (WJR Sports Director mid-20th century and beyond) did MSU football games with his Dad for a time. That was how I first became aware of him, as State, like Michigan had a variety of radio stations making their calls, not like today w/a single channel or corporation fee...