Some registered account users are experiencing password recognition issues. The issue appears to have been triggered by a PHP update last night. If this is occurring, please try logging in and using the "forgot password?" utility. Bear in mind auto-generated password reset emails may appear in your spam folder. If this does not work, please click the "Contact Us" option near the lower right hand corner of the index page to contact me via email.

Thank you for your patience!
- M.W.

The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Discussion pertaining to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, and Michiana
Post Reply
Trophyhead
Posts: 438
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:36 am

The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Unread post by Trophyhead »

Morning News floor director and comedy relief element Mike Davis will retire after 40 years with WXMI on Friday, Jan. 12.

Won’t pretend to know the service runs of all who wound up on camera in the Grand Rapids market, but as to assisting the product as a staffer or on-air talent it seems only George Lessens at WZZM has greater tenure.

Keith Thompson and Joe LaFurgey appear to be “clubhouse leaders” at their respective signals. This is simply observation, not assessment and to all who “leave their station” or keep tarrying, best wishes.
Top
User avatar
teetoppz28
Posts: 985
Joined: Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:01 pm

Re: The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Unread post by teetoppz28 »

I'll miss the Davis quotes:

"Roll the Friday funnies!!"
"Happy birthday! Enjoy your special day!"

I've noticed he's been absent more often lately. I figured he was using up his PTO before retirement. I guess I was correct.
Dropping knowledge on forum MAGAts.
Unapologetically intellectually superior.
Top
User avatar
dwp49423
Posts: 108
Joined: Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:46 pm
Location: West Michigan

Re: The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Unread post by dwp49423 »

Will be interesting to see if Davis' replacement has a similar on camera presence. He definitely made the show unique compared to the other three stations.
---
"Cheap Cheap Cheap" it is live or is it Gannett?
Top
User avatar
Bull Shannon
Posts: 219
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:31 pm

Re: The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Unread post by Bull Shannon »

Trophyhead wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:46 am Morning News floor director and comedy relief element Mike Davis will retire after 40 years with WXMI on Friday, Jan. 12.

Won’t pretend to know the service runs of all who wound up on camera in the Grand Rapids market, but as to assisting the product as a staffer or on-air talent it seems only George Lessens at WZZM has greater tenure.

Keith Thompson and Joe LaFurgey appear to be “clubhouse leaders” at their respective signals. This is simply observation, not assessment and to all who “leave their station” or keep tarrying, best wishes.
Henry Erb has been at WOOD for over 50 years now.

Bill Steffen had a combined 48 years in the market before officially retiring, but that's split between two stations.
Top
Trophyhead
Posts: 438
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:36 am

Re: The Last Week of FOX 17’s “Davis…”

Unread post by Trophyhead »

As to Erb, it was noted after making this post that he’s part of their investigative team. That’s why “appear” was attached to Joe LaFurgey’s mention, and I figured he probably draws more bylines a year. I went with my gut and Googled the terms I had offered in guesses.

I think these tenure stretches are notable, as their like are doubtful to occur again.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Grand Rapids/West Michigan”