A fixture in Rhode Island television news. Doug White passed away today.
Channel 10's website has all the information.
www.turnto10.com
Channel 10's website has all the information.
www.turnto10.com
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WJAR News Anchor Doug White Has Died (1944-2006)
- Thread starter truthandjustice
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I tuned in at about 6:05 and missed the story. But as soon as I heard the somber tone of the Newscasters my first thought was that Doug White had passed away. In Just the way that they were talking I could tell that something bad had hit close to home. My thoughts were confirmed as soon as I went to their website two minutes ago. Now I've come here to discuss it.
Doug always came across as a true friend on the air. He was an Anchor we all grew up with and one that seemed to genuinely care. He would actually laugh with other anchors at the desk and would frequently crack jokes on air. He was so incredibly comfortable in the shoes he wore. It was never an act with him. Not once did he ever come across as phony. Doug was a true professional who genuinely cared about the stories he told and the people it effected.
I never met the man, but you didn't need to meet Doug to know Doug. You could always tell that what you saw on the air was the real deal. He had a very credible personality which this market respected. He had a way about him which made you feel comfortable and at ease. His delivery was clear cut and professional. He was the Tom Brokaw of local news. Everyone knew Doug. Everyone respected Doug and everyone seemed to have Loved Doug.
I will personally miss him very much. Doug brought true meaning to the word Anchor, because when he was sitting at the desk you truly felt that the Newscast was being held in place by a true professional. It was smooth sailing with Doug at the helm. He was the Star of the Show and the shining star in Providence News. I grew up watching Doug. He was a piece of my childhood as well as a piece of my extended family.
My prayers go out to all of Dougs family and friends.He will be greatly missed. :'(
Doug always came across as a true friend on the air. He was an Anchor we all grew up with and one that seemed to genuinely care. He would actually laugh with other anchors at the desk and would frequently crack jokes on air. He was so incredibly comfortable in the shoes he wore. It was never an act with him. Not once did he ever come across as phony. Doug was a true professional who genuinely cared about the stories he told and the people it effected.
I never met the man, but you didn't need to meet Doug to know Doug. You could always tell that what you saw on the air was the real deal. He had a very credible personality which this market respected. He had a way about him which made you feel comfortable and at ease. His delivery was clear cut and professional. He was the Tom Brokaw of local news. Everyone knew Doug. Everyone respected Doug and everyone seemed to have Loved Doug.
I will personally miss him very much. Doug brought true meaning to the word Anchor, because when he was sitting at the desk you truly felt that the Newscast was being held in place by a true professional. It was smooth sailing with Doug at the helm. He was the Star of the Show and the shining star in Providence News. I grew up watching Doug. He was a piece of my childhood as well as a piece of my extended family.
My prayers go out to all of Dougs family and friends.He will be greatly missed. :'(
As a college student in the 80's, legendary newsman Doug White brought the news into our dorm room each night. Together with Patrice Wood, John Ghiorse, and the rest of the Newswatch 10 News Team, Doug was a reassuring presence. Even when I later moved to Boston, I turned to 10 to be updated on Providence news. In recent years, I kept up through the miracle of the internet.
It is truly a sad night. Goodbye, Doug! Thanks for bringing us the news down through the years...
It is truly a sad night. Goodbye, Doug! Thanks for bringing us the news down through the years...
Nice Man! I worked at Kent Hospital from1999-2004 where Doug sat on the Board of Directors. I met him when I worked in Outpatient Surgery. He is truly a nice man.
GOD BLESS YOU!
GOD BLESS YOU!
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odomski
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God Bless You Doug. You will be missed by all of us.
Sounds to me like Providence has lost its version of Bill Beutel. Doug White was an okay kind of guy from what WJAR's website has shown.
Definately sad news. But does anyone find this headline from nbc10wjar.com odd:
"NBC 10's Doug White Passes Away
Longtime WJAR Anchorman Succumbs To Cancer
POSTED: 9:06 am EDT July 29, 2006
UPDATED: 2:53 pm EDT August 16, 2006"
Maybe they were keeping the extent of his cancer hush hush over there.
"NBC 10's Doug White Passes Away
Longtime WJAR Anchorman Succumbs To Cancer
POSTED: 9:06 am EDT July 29, 2006
UPDATED: 2:53 pm EDT August 16, 2006"
Maybe they were keeping the extent of his cancer hush hush over there.
>>Definately sad news. But does anyone find this headline from nbc10wjar.com odd:
"NBC 10's Doug White Passes Away
Longtime WJAR Anchorman Succumbs To Cancer
POSTED: 9:06 am EDT July 29, 2006
UPDATED: 2:53 pm EDT August 16, 2006
Maybe they were keeping the extent of his cancer hush hush over there.<<
Sad but true, but it is a common occurance for many stations and newspapers to "pre-need" an obituary (for the lack of a better term). I'm sure that Doug's advanced cancer situation was well known by his colleagues at WJAR-TV, but they respected his wishes and keep it "close to the vest". And I'm sure it was painful for them trying to get some sign of "normalcy" in the newsroom, knowing full well that their colleague was suffering from a terminal illness. I'm sure it was no surprise, for them, that it was going to eventually happen. All that said, it doesn't make it any less sad or painful for his fellow colleagues, his family, friends and his loyal viewers. My thoughts and prayers go to Doug's family. He will be missed.
"NBC 10's Doug White Passes Away
Longtime WJAR Anchorman Succumbs To Cancer
POSTED: 9:06 am EDT July 29, 2006
UPDATED: 2:53 pm EDT August 16, 2006
Maybe they were keeping the extent of his cancer hush hush over there.<<
Sad but true, but it is a common occurance for many stations and newspapers to "pre-need" an obituary (for the lack of a better term). I'm sure that Doug's advanced cancer situation was well known by his colleagues at WJAR-TV, but they respected his wishes and keep it "close to the vest". And I'm sure it was painful for them trying to get some sign of "normalcy" in the newsroom, knowing full well that their colleague was suffering from a terminal illness. I'm sure it was no surprise, for them, that it was going to eventually happen. All that said, it doesn't make it any less sad or painful for his fellow colleagues, his family, friends and his loyal viewers. My thoughts and prayers go to Doug's family. He will be missed.
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odomski
Guest
I'm sure it was tough in the Channel 10 newsroom yesterday...just like it was very tough in the Channel 12 newsroom the day that Jack White passed away. Two Rhode Island television icons gone less than a year apart. Very sad times.
Just like Glenn Laxton's weekly segment titled "Not To Be Forgotten"...Doug and Jack are most definitely "not to be forgotten."
Just like Glenn Laxton's weekly segment titled "Not To Be Forgotten"...Doug and Jack are most definitely "not to be forgotten."
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KML0224
Guest
This may be bad timing but how is Art Lake doing these days? (I'm from Connecticut but have heard his name many times on the message boards.)
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odomski
Guest
John: as far as I know, Art is still alive. However, I hear that he's not doing well at all.
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PaulBWalkerJr
Guest
I spoke to a friend of mine who knew DOug very well and attended church with him.
He tells me Doug was the most kind, gentle and down to earth man he's ever meet.
I used to watch Doug all the time when I live in Connecticut...... my prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
He tells me Doug was the most kind, gentle and down to earth man he's ever meet.
I used to watch Doug all the time when I live in Connecticut...... my prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
I thought I heard Art died. Probably my mistake.... but I was almost certain. Ah well.....either way NBC 10 has had some tragedy happen. So has Channel 12. Unfortunately WLNE will have their turn. Walter Cryan is the only legend left in the market. I'm hoping that he's around for years to come.... but he's got to be getting up there in Age.
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E-Dub
Guest
Who feels that a broadcast journalism award should be made in Doug's name? Maybe rename 10's Jefferson Awards the Doug White Awards. Or put it on a local college journalism award.
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