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This just in! Remember these Miami TV news anchors? Ralph Renick, Sally Fitz, others?

By Miami Herald Archives

Updated March 21, 2025 12:49 PM

Glenn Rinker and Ann Bishop lead election coverage in 1980 for WPLG-Channel 10. — Glenn Rinker and Ann Bishop lead election coverage in 1980 for WPLG-Channel 10. Miami Herald File

Some Miami TV anchors come and go. Others are on the air for what seems like a lifetime.

Ralph Renick, the news anchor of Miami’s first TV station, WTVJ, went on the air in the 1940s and signed off in the 1980s.

Channel 10’s Ann Bishop also was on the air for more than three decades.

And remember Wayne Fariss, anchor of Channel 7’s “Big News” with Richard Whitcomb? Maybe your grandfather does.

What about Dwight Lauderdale, Kelly Craig and Ana Azcuy?

Let’s dip into the Miami Herald photo archives for a look at TV news anchors of the past:

RALPH RENICK

Ralph Renick of Channel 4 in 1985. — Ralph Renick of Channel 4 in 1985. Mary Lou Foy Miami Herald File

Ralph Renick in 1952. — Ralph Renick in 1952. Miami Herald File

Ralph Renick in 1967. — Ralph Renick in 1967. Pat Canova Miami Herald File

“Barnaby Jones” star Buddy Ebsen, and WTVJ Vice President and News Director Ralph Renick. — “Barnaby Jones” star Buddy Ebsen, and WTVJ Vice President and News Director Ralph Renick. Miami Herald File

Ralph Renick in 1987. — Ralph Renick in 1987. Miami Herald File

Channel 4’s Ralph Renick in 1980. — Channel 4’s Ralph Renick in 1980. Steve Dozier Miami Herald File

ANN BISHOP

Glenn Rinker and Ann Bishop lead election coverage in 1980 for WPLG-Channel 10. — Glenn Rinker and Ann Bishop lead election coverage in 1980 for WPLG-Channel 10. Miami Herald File

In 1982, Mike Schneider and Ann Bishop of Channel 10. — In 1982, Mike Schneider and Ann Bishop of Channel 10. David Walters Miami Herald File

Ann Bishop at a news meeting at Channel 10 in 1990. — Ann Bishop at a news meeting at Channel 10 in 1990. Patrick Farrell Miami Herald File

Ann Bishop of Channel 10 in 1985. — Ann Bishop of Channel 10 in 1985. Miami Herald File

DWIGHT LAUDERDALE

Dwight Lauderdale and Michele Gillen co-anchoring Channel 10 news in 1982. — Dwight Lauderdale and Michele Gillen co-anchoring Channel 10 news in 1982. Keith Graham Miami Herald File

Dwight Lauderdale of Channel 10 in 1982. — Dwight Lauderdale of Channel 10 in 1982. Miami Herald File

ANA AZCUY

Ana Azcuy at Channel 4. — Ana Azcuy at Channel 4. Miami Herald File

Ana Azcuy at Channel 10 in 1994. — Ana Azcuy at Channel 10 in 1994. Miami Herald File

BARBARA SLOAN

Solon Gray and Barbara Sloan of WCIX-Channel 6 in 1985. — Solon Gray and Barbara Sloan of WCIX-Channel 6 in 1985. Miami Herald File

SUSAN LICHTMAN

Susan Lichtman of Channel 4 in 1986. — Susan Lichtman of Channel 4 in 1986. Robin Cohen Miami Herald File

JOAN LOVETT

Channel 7 News anchor Joan Lovett. — Channel 7 News anchor Joan Lovett. Miami Herald File

MARIANNE MURCIANO

Channel 7 morning anchor Marianne Murciano. — Channel 7 morning anchor Marianne Murciano. Miami Herald File

KELLY CRAIG

Kelly Craig of WTVJ. — Kelly Craig of WTVJ. Miami Herald File

KHAMBREL MARSHALL

Khambrel Marshall of WPLG-Channel 10 in 1998. — Khambrel Marshall of WPLG-Channel 10 in 1998. Miami Herald File

WAYNE FARISS

In 1962, Wayne Farris of Channel 7. — In 1962, Wayne Farris of Channel 7. John Pineda Miami Herald File

RICHARD WHITCOMB

Jack Eckerd; Richard Whitcomb of WCKT; Bob Graham at debate. — Jack Eckerd; Richard Whitcomb of WCKT; Bob Graham at debate. Battle Vaughan Miami Herald File

GLENN RINKER

Glenn Rinker of Channel 10 in 1982. — Glenn Rinker of Channel 10 in 1982. Miami Herald File

MIKE SCHNEIDER

In 1986, Mike Schneider of WPLG-Channel 10.

SALLY FITZ

Channel 7 co-anchors Peter Ford and Sally Fitz in 1984. — Channel 7 co-anchors Peter Ford and Sally Fitz in 1984. Miami Herald File

In 1988, Sally Fitz of Channel 7. — In 1988, Sally Fitz of Channel 7. Miami Herald File

MOLLY TURNER

In 1961, Molly Turner of Channel 10.

In 1981, Molly Turner and Dwight Lauderdale of Channel 10. — In 1981, Molly Turner and Dwight Lauderdale of Channel 10. Miami Herald File

Molly Turner of WPLG-Channel 10. — Molly Turner of WPLG-Channel 10. Miami Herald File

CONNIE HICKS

Connie Hicks, anchor of Channel 7 news, in 2001. — Connie Hicks, anchor of Channel 7 news, in 2001. Miami Herald File

TONY SEGRETO

Tony Segretto, left, with UM coach Howard Schnellenberger in 1979. — Tony Segretto, left, with UM coach Howard Schnellenberger in 1979. Miami Herald File

STEVE DAWSON

Steve Dawson, an acnchor with Chennel 7. — Steve Dawson, an acnchor with Chennel 7. Miami Herald File

DONNA HANOVER

Donna Hanover of Channel 7. — Donna Hanover of Channel 7. Miami Herald File

JOHN HAMBRICK

Channel 4’s John Hambrick in 1989. — Channel 4’s John Hambrick in 1989. Miami Herlad File

TOM RANDLES

Tom Randles of Channel 4 in 1992. — Tom Randles of Channel 4 in 1992. Miami Herald File

JIM DYER

Jim Dyer, WCIX, Channel 6, News Anchor and Host of the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. — Jim Dyer, WCIX, Channel 6, News Anchor and Host of the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. Miami Herald File

STEVE RONDINARO

Steve Rondinaro of Channel 7 in 1985. — Steve Rondinaro of Channel 7 in 1985. Miami Herald

BOB MAYER

Bob, Mayer of WTVJ. — Bob, Mayer of WTVJ. Miami Herald File

DEL FRANK

Del Frank, who anchored the mid-day news on WTVJ-Channel 4. — Del Frank, who anchored the mid-day news on WTVJ-Channel 4. Miami Herald File

JIM BROSEMER

Jim Brosemer, who anchored the 11 p.m. news on WTVJ-Channel 4 in the 1970s. — Jim Brosemer, who anchored the 11 p.m. news on WTVJ-Channel 4 in the 1970s. Miami Herald File

Jim Brosemer, in 1975, anchored ”The World Tonight” on Channel 4. — Jim Brosemer, in 1975, anchored ”The World Tonight” on Channel 4. Miami Herald File

This story was originally published November 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM.