"Big 13"


A historical
TV web site dedicated to
WTVT,
Channel 13

From 1955 to 1994, WTVT was Tampa Bay's CBS Television Affiliate.
Serving the community with talented personalities, a top-notch production team, and Florida's most professional news, sports, and weather, Channel 13 is one of most distinguished television stations in the country with a wonderful history that's explored on this web site.

This site covers WTVT's 39 years of CBS affiliation,
before "Big 13" became "Fox 13."

See behind-the-scenes& historical photos and read about those who worked there.

Created & Managed by Mike Clark,
WTVT Employee 1972-1977

"Big 13" is maintained by a former employee of WTVT.
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the current owners of WTVT.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
WTVT!!
This year marks Channel 13's golden anniversary serving the Tampa Bay area. Congratulations to the thousands of men and women who helped WTVTbecome
the BEST LOCAL STATION in the country!

What's New?

New Orleans Update
Bob Breck, former WTVT Meteorologist
and now with WVUE in New Orleans, is allright!
This message was relayed through Scott Shuster:

"This is an update from the BobBreck.com staff,
As you know most communication is difficult in New Orleans. I did speak with Bob this evening. He is spending the night in Mobile and then heading for Dallas to be with his wife. No word on when he,or anyone else from WVUE,FOX 8) will be back on the air. We will continue to try and relay information here on this site as we receive it." (8/31/05)

THE ERNIE LEE CD - NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

WTVT Alumni Reunion is over...
but what memories!

To see reunion photos,
CLICK HERE
To see the attendee list,
CLICK HERE


NETSCAPE USERS: DID YOU KNOW THAT BY 'RIGHT CLICKING' ON MOST OF OUR 'BIG 13' PHOTOGRAPHS, YOU CAN SEE A LARGER, CLEARER VERSION? TRY IT AND YOU'LL SEE ALL THE DETAILS YOU MISS IN 'REGULAR' VIEW!


Dedication/Thanks

Credits

Facilities/
Engineering
Lots of photos and information on cameras, studios, remotes

Graphics & Logos

Photo of the Week
Archive

Pre-Air History

The Early Years

Year One Employee
Profiles

Tommy Eure's Photo Studio

Ernie Lee:
Glad To Meet You

Other WTVT Personalities

NEWS
History of WTVT News
Wayne Fariss
Dick John
John Evans
Crawford Rice
Hugh Smith
Ray Blush
Larry Elliston
John Ferrugia
Scott Shuster
Jim West


Sports

From the 50's to the 90's
'Salty Sol' Fleischman
Andy Hardy and more!

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Pete Johnson's Sports Memories

Weather
From the 50's to the 90's
Roy Leep and his staff
blaze new trails in
weather reporting

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The
Roy Leep Story

2003 Get Together

WTVT Posters

Mary Ellen's Playhouse

Capt. Mac and Other Tampa Bay Area
Kids' Hosts


Shock Armstrong's Haunted House

3-D Danny
+ Buggsie & Muggsie
+ 'Windy West'

Ed and Peg Scott

Where Are They Now?
Revised 3/07/05

In Memoriam
Revised 09/4/04

Meet the Staff of WTVT

WFLA Section

Arch Deal:
The Ups and Downs of a Tampa News Legend

Uncle Bruce Story

History of NBC Peacock

Comments? Questions?
Email me at

"Jerry Krumbholz
Speaking of Ch. 13"

The Joe Wiezycki Story

Bob Gilbert:
A Guy with Something Extra

Links to other TV Historical
Web Sites

A review of the feature film "Anchorman"

TAMPA REMEMBERS
John F. Kennedy

A section devoted to the day 40 years ago that our 35th President visited Tampa...Nov. 18, 1963

Mike Clark's Corner

A 2002 Visit
to WTVT

'TVT & Me
by Mike Clark

A Tribute to 'Mr. Television' Milton Berle

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