Wzzm13.com
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WZZM13 GRAND RAPIDS Thursday, June 15, 2006
Description
The one constant throughout WZZM 13's entire history in West Michigan is our commitment to serve the local community. Our tradition of service and innovation continues in the 21st century. We are determined to make WZZM 13 the number one choice for news, information, and entertainment programming by working for and caring about our viewers, employees, advertisers and shareholders.
On November 1, 1962, at 6:30 pm, WZZM 13 became a reality, fourteen years after television came to West Michigan. Founded by West Michigan Telecasters, WZZM 13 consisted of a staff of approximately 65 people, most of whom substituted devotion and drive in place of television experience. Twenty minutes after signing on the air, WZZM 13 went off again as the first of two transmitter tubes failed during its debut, causing an interruption of nearly ten minutes.
The original home of WZZM 13 was in the old Pantlind Hotel (now the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel). There, in a banquet room turned studio, camera operators dodged around pillars to broadcast their live programs: "This Morning with Bud Lindeman", "Shirley's Show" and one daily fifteen minute newscast at 11 pm consisting of five minutes each of news, sports and weather. One of the early programs, "The Bozo Show", aired on the station for more than 30 years.
Languages
English
Contact
Administrative:
- WZZM 13
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- GRAND RAPIDS MI
- United States 49544-1601
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- (616)785-1313
Registrant:
- WZZM 13
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- Grand Rapids MI
- United States 49544
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External Links
- Alexa: Wzzm13.com
