WWL: Anchor / Reporter
WDIV: Associate Producer
WTVG:
References:
Category: WDIV – Detroit, MI
-
Ackerman, Al
Sportscaster. Died at 90 years old on June 8, 2016.
Jeff Floyd, who worked closely with Al during Jeff’s career at WXYZ-TV says, “Please honor his last request… No Memorial Service… “Take Your Kids To A Ball Game.””
In The News:
- Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation – Hall of Fame Induction Honoree
References:
- Detroit Free Press – Al Ackerman Dies – June 8, 2016 (PDF)
- The Axing of Al Ackerman
References:
- The Michigan Daily – September 12, 1972
- Our Name Has Sarcastic Roots, Thanks to ‘Acid Al’ Ackerman – April 16, 2014 (PDF)
-
Drutz, Marla F.
WDIV: 2009-.
WXYZ: TV Program director.
Quoted from Downtown Birmingham/Bloomfield by Kevin Elliot on September 3, 2013, “Drutz said two reasons for the reduction of locally produced shows, such as “Kelly and Company” or “Sonya,” with Dr. Sonya Friedman, are the high cost of production and today’s viewers demand for immediacy. Nationally syndicated talk shows, she said, became available to local stations and filled in the gap, allowing for focus to shift to local news. Now, she said, there is a return to locally produced shows.”
References:- The Detroit News, November 16, 2016 – WDIV’s Lauren Podell resigns amid controversy
- Downtown Birmingham/Bloomfield – Setpember 3, 2013 (PDF)