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He might have been incredibly frugal but his stations were decent. Buddy Bostick, who founded KWTX-TV, died Wednesday at the age of 98. Here's the piece of advice he left us in 1985 on the topic of news music...

 

"Buy the music... Buy it just like you buy your cameras and like you buy your transmitters. When you buy it, you own it and you use it until it is no good and you can throw it away."

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Sad news out of Dothan, Alabama. Connor Vernon, a longtime meteorologist in the market has passed away.

http://www.dothanfirst.com/news/wdhn-meteorologist-connor-vernon-passes-away/643898190

 

He worked at both WTVY and WDHN as their Chief Meteorologist, as well as WSFA in Montgomery, WTXL in Tallahassee and KTBC in Austin.

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There's is absolutely no adequate way to describe Rich Fisher... Legendary, Perspective, and Quintessential. And I know Rich and the late, great Bill Bonds are now together

anchoring the news up in the good lord above. Rich Fisher's contributions throughout the entire Metro Detroit area were great and respectful. Fisher worked anchored, with

THE BEST in Detroit Television at WXYZ, WJBK and WKBD/WWJ bar none. Makupeson, Briscoe, Conway, Bonds, Lewis, Perkins, Margolis, Feldman, Zaret, Edwards,

Materre, Hodak, Glover, and many others who worked along side him. They'll never be, I mean this from the heart; they'll never another broadcaster and communicator than

Rich Fisher.

 

TVNT would like to offer our extended heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences to Rich Fisher's family, and his extended TV family at FOX 2 (WJBK), ABC 7 (WXYZ) and

CW 50/CBS 62 (WKBD/WWJ) in this very difficult and emotional time.

 

Rest in Peace, Rich Fisher and Godspeed.

 

Rich Fisher

(1949-2017)

 

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There's is absolutely no adequate way to describe Rich Fisher... Legendary, Perspective, and Quintessential. And I know Rich and the late, great Bill Bonds are now together

anchoring the news up in the good lord above. Rich Fisher's contributions throughout the entire Metro Detroit area were great and respectful. Fisher worked anchored, with

THE BEST in Detroit Television at WXYZ, WJBK and WKBD/WWJ bar none. Makupeson, Briscoe, Conway, Bonds, Lewis, Perkins, Margolis, Feldman, Zaret, Edwards,

Materre, Hodak, Glover, and many others who worked along side him. They'll never be, I mean this from the heart; they'll never another broadcaster and communicator than

Rich Fisher.

 

TVNT would like to offer our extended heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences to Rich Fisher's family, and his extended TV family at FOX 2 (WJBK), ABC 7 (WXYZ) and

CW 50/CBS 62 (WKBD/WWJ) in this very difficult and emotional time.

 

Rest in Peace, Rich Fisher and Godspeed.

 

Rich Fisher

(1950-2017)

 

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Amen all the way. Amen.

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Funeral services released for legendary Detroit anchor Rich Fisher, who passed away on Friday after a long battle of cancer at the age of 67.

http://www.wxyz.com/news/funeral-arrangements-released-for-former-wxyz-anchor-rich-fisher

http://www.lynchandsonsclawson.com/obituaries/Rich-Fisher?obId=1579987

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Funeral services released for legendary Detroit anchor Rich Fisher, who passed away on Friday after a long battle of cancer at the age of 67.

http://www.wxyz.com/news/funeral-arrangements-released-for-former-wxyz-anchor-rich-fisher

http://www.lynchandsonsclawson.com/obituaries/Rich-Fisher?obId=1579987

Didn't know Rich had passed. Wow what a legend and worked with one Bill Bonds. So sad.

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Sad news out of South Bend today, it is with a heavy heart to inform you all that long time WNDU sportscaster Jeff Jeffers, The Dean of Michiana Sports has passed away

yesterday morning. Jeff worked at the South Bend's NBC affiliate (WNDU) for four decades. Jeffers cared about the television station as much as anyone ever waked in the

doors. Jeffers cared about Notre Dame Football, he had a passion about The Fighting Irish liked no other. Jeff was inducted into the Indiana Football hall of Fame in 2008 for

his life work covering and supporting the growth of the game he loved, it was an honor he cherished.

 

TVNT would like to take this time to offer our sincere thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Jeff wife Leslie, his four adorable children Leah Ann, Scott, Ryan and Kelly and

to Jeff extended family at WNDU NewsCenter 16 in this very difficult and emotional time.

 

Rest In Peace, Jeff and Godspeed. You're in a better place.

http://www.wndu.com/content/news/WNDUs-Jeff-Jeffers-passes-away-417115853.html

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Sad news out of South Bend today, it is with a heavy heart to inform you all that long time WNDU sportscaster Jeff Jeffers, The Dean of Michiana Sports has passed away

yesterday morning.

http://www.wndu.com/content/news/WNDUs-Jeff-Jeffers-passes-away-417115853.html

 

He was an honorable man, with many fine friends...he will be missed.

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Stephanie Harris of KCRA has passed over the weekend. she will be dearly missed. also KQCA was having technical difficulties with their reporting so you couldn't hear anyone reporting it not only the video froze they had to skip it and report on something else.

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http://fox2now.com/2017/05/14/longtime-fox-2-reporter-john-auble-dies-at-77/

 

Sad news out of St. Louis today, longtime KTVI anchor/reporter John Auble passed away Saturday. Auble worked at KTVI for 23 years as an anchor before retiring

six years ago in May of 2011. Auble was 77 years old. TVNT would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the family of John Auble and John's extended family

at KTVI FOX 2 News.

 

RIP And Godspeed.

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Farewell to former KPIX sports anchor Wayne Walker. Walker, also known for his 15 year career as a linebacker for the Detroit Lions and as a longtime commentator on San Francisco 49ers radio broadcasts, passed away at 80

http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Walker-Walker-longtime-sports-broadcaster-dies-11159491.php?t=7e9d2e3dde&cmpid=twitter-premium

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