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Long-time news WSMV news anchor Dan Miller has passed away from an apparent heart attack:
http://www.wsmv.com/news/19135962/detail.html
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http://www.wsmv.com/news/19135962/detail.html
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What an unpleasant surprise.
Having spent several years in Nastytown, there simply was no one else to watch at 6 and 10. The man was the epitome of smooth on the air. He and Demetria made a good team. I remember when they were first put together as the station's main anchors. She was good but somewhat rough around the edges. I'd bet the farm she would say Dan had something to do with her evolution into the top-notch anchor she is today. His on-camera demeanor was always calm, professional and comfortable...even in the worst of circumstances. In short, he was a professional.
I'm sure there are many who will join me in saying he'll be missed.
Having spent several years in Nastytown, there simply was no one else to watch at 6 and 10. The man was the epitome of smooth on the air. He and Demetria made a good team. I remember when they were first put together as the station's main anchors. She was good but somewhat rough around the edges. I'd bet the farm she would say Dan had something to do with her evolution into the top-notch anchor she is today. His on-camera demeanor was always calm, professional and comfortable...even in the worst of circumstances. In short, he was a professional.
I'm sure there are many who will join me in saying he'll be missed.
That's a shame. He was off camera the same guy that he was on czamera, except more relaxed and funnier! A huge loss for Nashville and many of the charities he supported. Only 68 years young too.
Spoke with Bill Hall a few minutes ago. He's heartbroken, says he still can't believe it.
Dan would have been 68 in September, which makes him about 3 + months younger than me.
Folks....listen to an old man. Don't spend time dwelling on what or who ticks you off. Remember the good times. Call up an old friend and talk a little. It's a lot more enjoyable and you'll feel better.
Dan would have been 68 in September, which makes him about 3 + months younger than me.
Folks....listen to an old man. Don't spend time dwelling on what or who ticks you off. Remember the good times. Call up an old friend and talk a little. It's a lot more enjoyable and you'll feel better.
Bat Fastard said:What an unpleasant surprise.
Having spent several years in Nastytown, there simply was no one else to watch at 6 and 10. The man was the epitome of smooth on the air. He and Demetria made a good team. I remember when they were first put together as the station's main anchors. She was good but somewhat rough around the edges. I'd bet the farm she would say Dan had something to do with her evolution into the top-notch anchor she is today. His on-camera demeanor was always calm, professional and comfortable...even in the worst of circumstances. In short, he was a professional.
I'm sure there are many who will join me in saying he'll be missed.
Nastytown?
Nastytown?
Ever dealt with a record company?
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LouP
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My condolences go out to Dan's friends and family. I know multiple people who worked with him and I've never heard a bad word about him.
Journeyman said:Nastytown?
Ever dealt with a record company?
Yes, some 30+ years ago.
LouP said:My condolences go out to Dan's friends and family. I know multiple people who worked with him and I've never heard a bad word about him.
And you certainly won't hear a bad word from this Channel 4 type.
Services are Tuesday. Details on the station website.
Dan Miller was the best tv news anchor I've ever seen.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he was always one of my broadcasting idols.
The Mount Rushmore of Nashville TV would have to be Dan Miller, Chris Clark, Jud Collins and Ralph Emery.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he was always one of my broadcasting idols.
The Mount Rushmore of Nashville TV would have to be Dan Miller, Chris Clark, Jud Collins and Ralph Emery.
briancraig said:Dan Miller was the best tv news anchor I've ever seen.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he was always one of my broadcasting idols.
The Mount Rushmore of Nashville TV would have to be Dan Miller, Chris Clark, Jud Collins and Ralph Emery.
I think the other shoe has dropped in Nashville. The first one was Chris Clark's retirement and now the death of Dan Miller.
I remember going to channel 5 with my TV production class in the 80s. A woman there (I don't remember her name or title) said something like if you want to be a news anchor go somewhere else. Chris and Dan are her to stay.
Nashville is some what of a unique market. Most small or large markets don't have personalities who are there for 30 to 40 years doing the news. I don't see this happening again for Nashville. Sure some may stay for 20 years but want have the same impact. I think our on air personalities will be changed out faster now.
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Anchors staying for a long time at one station is now more of an exception rather than the rule. Chris Clark's 41 years as main anchor at 5 is probably a record; I don't think anyone else has reached that. Ralph Renick put in 36 years at WTVJ in Miami and Chuck Scarborough has 35 at WNBC in New York. Jim Gardner has 32 at WPVI in Philadelphia and is still way on top of the ratings heap and is only 60 or 61 so he might do it. Dan Miller's two tenures at WSMV put him at around the 30 year mark, give or take a year.
The business has changed too much for that to be the norm anymore. And that's not a good thing.
The business has changed too much for that to be the norm anymore. And that's not a good thing.
TheEvangelistofNews said:Anchors staying for a long time at one station is now more of an exception rather than the rule. Chris Clark's 41 years as main anchor at 5 is probably a record; I don't think anyone else has reached that. Ralph Renick put in 36 years at WTVJ in Miami and Chuck Scarborough has 35 at WNBC in New York. Jim Gardner has 32 at WPVI in Philadelphia and is still way on top of the ratings heap and is only 60 or 61 so he might do it. Dan Miller's two tenures at WSMV put him at around the 30 year mark, give or take a year.
The business has changed too much for that to be the norm anymore. And that's not a good thing.
37 years (42 overall at the station) and counting for Dave Ward at KTRK, Houston.
37 years (42 overall at the station) and counting for Dave Ward at KTRK, Houston.
Hey Cowboy....was Dave at one time a sports anchor. That sounds like the name of the fellow who did an occasional report from a couch or wheel chair when I moved to Houston and I didn't learn 'the rest of the story' until a few weeks later. He was in a station promotion, I think, on a motorcycle and had a wreck that left in in a cast and banged up for quite an while.
Not sure that's him, but the name sure rings a bell.
I will miss you, Dan... Thanks to that guy for befriending me and the development crew at WAY-FM when we were moving into and building our 'digs' in Brentwood.... Met him while building out Way and doing work for Oppenheimer's Oldies 96.3.... He really did a nice job on a feature for us at Way, when we got on the air.... Gentleman! A role model in an age of EGOS....
Here in Louisville, Tom Wills has been a meterologist at WAVE-TV for 40 years and will be retiring next month. Rumor has it that he was one of the first AMS accredited meterologists working for a TV station in the country.cowboybud said:37 years (42 overall at the station) and counting for Dave Ward at KTRK, Houston.TheEvangelistofNews said:Anchors staying for a long time at one station is now more of an exception rather than the rule. Chris Clark's 41 years as main anchor at 5 is probably a record; I don't think anyone else has reached that. Ralph Renick put in 36 years at WTVJ in Miami and Chuck Scarborough has 35 at WNBC in New York. Jim Gardner has 32 at WPVI in Philadelphia and is still way on top of the ratings heap and is only 60 or 61 so he might do it. Dan Miller's two tenures at WSMV put him at around the 30 year mark, give or take a year.
The business has changed too much for that to be the norm anymore. And that's not a good thing.
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