"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

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    "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

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    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

    Latest Posts

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    Visitors Since November, 2001
    We passed 10,000 hits in October, 2002,
    20,000 hits in June, 2003
    30,000 hits in January, 2004,
    40,000 hits by September, 2004,
    and 50,000 hits in March, 2005.
    Thanks to all those who have spread the word!