Famous Mormons in the Media

Amy Freeze is the weekend meteorologist at WABC-TV in New York. She was the chief meteorologist for Fox owned-and-operated station WFLD in Chicago from 2007–2011.

Freeze has certificate number 111 from the American Meteorological Society as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist—she was one of the first 20 women in the world to receive this certification. In addition, Freeze has her National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society Seals of Approval. She is a three-time National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award winner.

Before joining WFLD, she worked for NBC's WCAU in Philadelphia for four years. During that time she went to the plaza in New York City to fill in for the "Weekend Today Show". She also worked in Denver at both KWGN and KMGH. She began her broadcasting career in Portland, OR at KPTV. Freeze had a cameo appearance in the "Scrubs" episode My Life in Four Cameras. Freeze uses viewers' digital photos capturing the weather, including them in her forecasts as "Freeze Frame." Amy created "The Freeze Factor"- a special segment where she rates the next days weather on a scale of 1 to 10.

During her time in Chicago, Freeze used to visit about 10,000 area students each year giving weather presentations on tornados and severe weather. She hosted the first ever Weather Education Days for MLB's Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs, and for The Chicago Wolves Hockey team.

Freeze was the first ever female sideline reporter for Major League Soccer working for the Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and the Chicago Fire. She currently does sideline reporting for the Chicago Fire.

Freeze has a website that teaches the reader how to record weather information of his or her own (see External links). Her Master Thesis (from the University of Pennsylvania) is an exclusive concept called the Stormwater Action Alert Program which she created during her research in Philadelphia. She has presented on the topic to many environmental groups.

Freeze is a Latter-day Saint. She met her husband, Dr. Gary Arbuckle, when she was a cheerleader at Brigham Young University and he was Cosmo the Cougar. She received a degree in communications from BYU and a degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Freeze was mentioned several times during the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast, December 22, 2008. It was the coldest kickoff ever at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears.

Amy Elizabeth Freeze is the name she was born with, she is the oldest of 5 girls, and she was raised by Bill and Linda Freeze in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Wikipedia

	Cody Alan Radio/TV/Web Host	Cody Alan- Radio/TV/Web Host for CMT: Country Music Television Cody has been in broadcasting since he first hit the microphone at age 15. Now heard nationally on the syndicated CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, you can catch Cody's broadcasts daily from Nashville. Cody hosts CMT’s premiere country music and entertainment radio show, with big star guests and live interaction with listeners. Landing major interviews with Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift and more, Cody asks the right balance of questions. Country artist Dierks Bentley says, “Cody’s show always feels fresh and current. Cody cares about country music’s past and future, and has always worked to make his shows exciting, interesting and personal.” On CMT, Cody hosts #1 Music and a Movie, where viewers get an inside peek at the week’s #1’s in music and movies! Cody is a regular columnist in Country Weekly magazine, and was recently the official voice of the CMT Music Awards. A regular contributor on numerous CMT specials, you can catch Cody bringing fans all the awards show action, from the red carpet to backstage and beyond! Cody is a respected veteran personality, producer and programmer in the broadcast industry, with fans who listen in from California spas, Chicago hotels, and NYC office spaces. With gigs in South Carolina, Georgia, Utah and Florida, Cody made it to the major leagues at age 23 when he landed in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Along the way, Cody has received numerous national awards including DJ of the Year from Country Radio Broadcasters, and named the National On Air Personality of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Nominated for Radio Music Awards Air Personality of the Year, Cody has been honored at the Grand Ole Opry, featured in USA Today and GQ Magazine. As well, Cody was named Radio and Records Music Director of the Year five times, while Billboard magazine and the Radio Music Awards honored him with the annual title as well. Cody served a full-time mission in Seattle, Washington for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and stays active in the church with his wife and 2 kids in Nashville. When not hosting on radio and TV, Cody loves working out, running, watching reality shows, listening to all kinds of music, relaxing in the mountains, eating Mexican food and spending time with his family and children.
	Carlos Amezcua reporter	He currently the co-anchor of the KTTV FOX 11 newscast in Los Angeles. He is an award-winning broadcast journalist, writer and television producer. Go to the Carlos Amezcua Famous Mormons Webpage	Internet Movie Database
	Jack Anderson correspondent	Anderson started his journalism career when he edited a Deseret News Boy Scout column as a 12-year-old. Six years later, he took a job at the The Salt Lake Tribune. He briefly attended the University of Utah. After serving an LDS mission and being drafted into the Army, Anderson in 1947 applied for a job with Drew Pearson's "Washington Merry-Go-Round" column - a job he never left. He became a national journalist when he was recruited to work on the The Washington Post. He was a strong opponent of Joe McCarthy and along with other liberal journalists, played an important role in his downfall. He writes the Jack Anderson Confidential, an in-depth monthly newsletter. He has achieved many important stories including the discovery of the CIA plot to kill Fidel Castro. In 1972, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his journalism. His autobiography, Confessions of a Muckraker, was published in 1979. Other books include The Washington Money-Go-Round (1997). Go to the Famous Mormons Webpage about Jack Anderson	Spartacus School Net Several editorials at Meridian Magazine
	Ashlee Ashby contestant, Survivor Palau premier: 17 Feb 2005	Born in Rigby, Idaho, she was raised in Easley, South Carolina. She then moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. A practicing Mormon, she is most proud of graduating from seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints while still in high school. It required that she get up every day at 5:00 am to drive 30 minutes to the church to study the bible and church teachings before school. She currently resides in Easley, South Carolina. Source: CBS
	Ed Autry disc jockey	Top 40 disc jockey with Radio Southwest, Incorporated at Top 40 station KOLE 1340 in Port Arthur, Texas (1972). Broadcasting major at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. As a broadcasting intern, shot sports film for KMBT-TV Channel 12 in Beaumont. Became a broadcaster with the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (Nov. 1980). Incirlik (IN-jur-lick) Air Base, Turkey in south-central Turkey about 30 miles north of the Mediterranean Sea; European Broadcasting Squadron. (1981-1983) Served mostly in television news, serving as news reporter, weekend television news anchor, hosted a television news magazine program, and directed the news at 6 and 10. Also did a midnight to 6 a.m. radio show. Headquarters Air Defense Weapons Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida (1983-1984) Non-Commissioned Office In Charge of Broadcasting. Supervised another broadcaster as she provided a nightly television newscast on Channel 7, the ABC television affiliate. Autry did a weekly news story which aired on the other Panama City television station, Channel 13, called "The Tyndall Report". Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea, Headquarters American Forces Korea Network (AFKN) Afternoon drive-time Top 40 radio show called "Rollin' Home" carried by all six radio affiliates throughout the Republic of Korea. AFKN Network FM Supervisor, supervised six other broadcasters. Also served as Chief Programmer of AFKN Superstation, the 24 source Control 16 automated music system. 442nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri As a member of the Air Force Reserve, Autry served with the Office of Public Affairs, 442nd Tactical Fighter Wing as News Media Liaison, staff photographer and staff writer for the MOHAWK, the wing newspaper. K35C0 "Eye 35 TV", Cameron, Missouri- Television News Director, News Anchor, News Reporter. Wrote Standard Operation Proceedures for the news department of this fledgling station. Headquarters Air Force News Agency, Kelly AFB, Texas Voice and producer for "Air Force Radio News" carried by all radio affiliates of Armed Forces radio... worldwide. Autry was awarded two Air Force Commendation Medals and one Air Force Achievement Medal for his work in military broadcasting. He now has his own business, Ed Autry Voiceovers (www.EdAutryVoiceovers.com) where he provides voiceovers for radio and television commercials, business and corporate videos, narration and documentaries, telephone system recordings, and character voices. Ed Autry served his mission in the Missouri-Independence Mission (1974-1976).	www.EdAutryVoiceovers.com
	Glenn A. Baker radio announcer	In 2002 he was a stage presenter at the Corporate Countdown charity event at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion. "His is the opinion and analysis which Australian radio, television and press turns to when a major event or passing occurs in rock." Source: Australia Day	Dinkum Aussies
	Glenn Beck radio announcer and television talk show host	"You never know which one will dominate The Glenn Beck Show. He talks about the day's events with passion, humor and sarcasm. He is winning some listeners, angering others, and leaving some scratching their heads. But this is not surprising when you consider the tangle of contradictions that is Glenn Beck. Beck expounds on spirituality (he is Mormon)..." Source: KSDO Coming to terms with his past and staying sober shifted his life direction. He found a new love (his second wife, Tania), religion (he was baptized Mormon in 2000), and a new vision of his career – he would pursue talk radio. Soon after his baptism, Glenn received a call from an agent who was interested in representing him. About joining the church: "It’s had a tremendous impact on me; it’s tempered me. It’s made me more responsible for my actions." Source: Herald Dispatch, May 19, 2003. Glenn’s best friend, Pat Gray, baptized him. See Pat Gray's write up below
Photo: NBC	Ryan Benson Winner! The Biggest Looser	Ryan is a self-described "life of the partyCNN Free video of portions of Glenn's show " or "Mormon on the edge". He starts every morning with at least 2 donuts and can't seem to shake that habit. He has a wonderful wife and wants to be healthy enough to have kids. Source: NBC, The Biggest Loser, Ryan's bio The winner was announced 11 Jan 2005. His initial weight: 330. His current weight: 208. 122 pounds lost! He had a 37% weight loss, and lowered his body fat by 18%. With a total reduction of 55% Ryan was the Biggest Loser! Source: NBC, The Biggest Loser, recaps
	Rockin' Rob Boshard radio announcer	Rob Boshard is a well known disk jockey on the highly rated Oldies 94.1 in Salt Lake City from KFMY [Provo UT] 1982 KIKI [Honolulu] 1985 KISN [Salt Lake City UT] 1986 KODJ [Salt Lake City] 1994 January 2009 Rob Boshard, popular KODJ personality left radio to take a job for the LDS Church.
	Jane Clayson reporter	Even though the career of a journalist is demanding, she said it has not taken a toll on the spiritual foundation from BYU. "I go to church where ever I am. It's been a great opportunity to see firsthand just how world wide this church is. It truly is a global religion"
	Ray Combs Television host	Ray Comes always excelled in everything he did. In High-School, he was voted class president, and won all the top honors. When graduated, he felt compelled to answer to a higher power, and volunteered his services to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. CBS was planning a revival of the classic ABC show Family Feud for their daytime schedule. But after 9 years with Richard Dawson as host, the producers wanted a fresh face to greet this old favorite. Producer Howard Felsher was talking to man who he greatly respected in Hollywood, and he said: 'If you're looking for a guy with a tremendous ad lib sense of humor, you ought to see a guy named Ray Combs." Ray Combs was hired as the host of the show. Ray died in 1996
	Ira Cronin Sports Reporter/Anchor	He works at WCNC-TV in North Carolina he came from KSTU Fox 13 in Salt Lake City where for three years he covered the professional and college sports beat in Utah, and handled weekend sports anchoring. He has also held positions at KSL-TV (NBC) in Salt Lake City, beginning as a sports intern and becoming an editor and news photographer. While there, he covered the Atlanta Olympics.
Photo: Survivor Foxes	Neleh Dennis contestant: Survivor Marquesas (2002)	Neleh Dennis appeared on Survivor (2002). She is a 21-year-old student from Layton, Utah. "Neleh" is "Helen" spelled backwards. She is a Mormon, and she brought "scriptures" as her luxury item.	Neleh Dennis info from CBS Survivor Foxes
Photo: KDFW Fox 4	Steve Eagar Emmy-award winning anchor	He won a full baseball scholarship to Brigham Young University where for a time they were the number one team in the nation. He was drafted three different times as a catcher, before signing a contract with the Detroit Tigers. After three years, the Tigers released him, and he was free to begin his second career, so he finished his journalism degree. Source: KDFW Fox 4
	Mitch English	He is most known currently for being the host of the nationally syndicated morning television show, The Daily Buzz. Mitch began his broadcasting career at radio stations WWJB-AM, WDJR-FM, WESP-FM in the early 90's and moved into television soon after. His television career began at WTVY in Dothan, Alabama . He was later hired at KUWB in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is married and is a father of four children.	www.mitchenglish.com www.dailybuzz.tv
	Amy Freeze meteorologist Yes, that really is her name!	Amy Freeze is the weekend meteorologist at WABC-TV in New York. She was the chief meteorologist for Fox owned-and-operated station WFLD in Chicago from 2007–2011. Freeze has certificate number 111 from the American Meteorological Society as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist—she was one of the first 20 women in the world to receive this certification. In addition, Freeze has her National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society Seals of Approval. She is a three-time National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award winner. Before joining WFLD, she worked for NBC's WCAU in Philadelphia for four years. During that time she went to the plaza in New York City to fill in for the "Weekend Today Show". She also worked in Denver at both KWGN and KMGH. She began her broadcasting career in Portland, OR at KPTV. Freeze had a cameo appearance in the "Scrubs" episode My Life in Four Cameras. Freeze uses viewers' digital photos capturing the weather, including them in her forecasts as "Freeze Frame." Amy created "The Freeze Factor"- a special segment where she rates the next days weather on a scale of 1 to 10. During her time in Chicago, Freeze used to visit about 10,000 area students each year giving weather presentations on tornados and severe weather. She hosted the first ever Weather Education Days for MLB's Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs, and for The Chicago Wolves Hockey team. Freeze was the first ever female sideline reporter for Major League Soccer working for the Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and the Chicago Fire. She currently does sideline reporting for the Chicago Fire. Freeze has a website that teaches the reader how to record weather information of his or her own (see External links). Her Master Thesis (from the University of Pennsylvania) is an exclusive concept called the Stormwater Action Alert Program which she created during her research in Philadelphia. She has presented on the topic to many environmental groups. Freeze is a Latter-day Saint. She met her husband, Dr. Gary Arbuckle, when she was a cheerleader at Brigham Young University and he was Cosmo the Cougar. She received a degree in communications from BYU and a degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University. Freeze was mentioned several times during the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast, December 22, 2008. It was the coldest kickoff ever at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears. Amy Elizabeth Freeze is the name she was born with, she is the oldest of 5 girls, and she was raised by Bill and Linda Freeze in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Wikipedia	www.amyfreeze.com www.myfoxchicago.com
Photo: KPRC	Pat Gray radio announcer	Pat co-hosts The Glenn Beck show broadcast from New York. Pat Gray was a morning show host on 950 AM KPRC in Houston Texas. Gray is the best friend and former on-air partner of nationally syndicated talk show host Glenn Beck. (Pat baptized Glenn) Starting in radio his junior year in high school, Pat's route to talk radio began in his home state of Montana. Then, it was on to Salt Lake City, then Baltimore, where he teamed with Glenn Beck to do wacky FM morning shows, a few more places on the East Coast, back to Salt Lake, Houston and finally ending up in New York.	Pat Gray from Wikepdia
	Todd Harris	Todd Harris is a play-by-play announcer for ESPNU college football coverage and World Extreme Cagefighting airing on Versus. Prior to those duties, he was the lead play-by-play announcer for ABC and ESPN's coverage of the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series. He has also called motocross, supercross, and X Games coverage on ESPN, and has been the lead announcer for the World's Strongest Man competition. Harris' duties at other networks have included covering the NBA playoffs for TNT, and being a commentator for the Winter Olympics. Harris is a 1990 graduate of Brigham Young University, graduating with honors with a major of Communications. He is a Southern California native but grew up in Portland, Oregon were he was a standout high school athlete. He began his broadcasting career as a weekend anchor/reporter for WBKO-TV in Bowling Green, KY.
	Jesika Henderson pageant winner	Americas' Junior Miss 2000 She is niece to Kurt Bestor. She is a junior honor's student at BYU majoring in English and dance. She performs with the BYU Dancers' Company and can be seen as host on Health South's Saturday morning television show Go for It.
	Chuck Henry reporter	News on Channel 4 in Los Angeles, California since January 1994. Henry has won eight Los Angeles area Emmy Awards for his work in front of the camera as anchor, reporter and host, and behind the camera as director and producer.
Photo: univision.com	Isabel Peralta Hill	Isabel is a reporter for Univision 14 KDTV San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, CA. Isabel has a MFA in Motion Picture, TV Production emphasis Directing. Isabel is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism. At the age of 13 she started acting in theater in Santo Domingo and worked in TV. Since coming to the United States she has worked as a D.J. and a hostess for radio stations, community and entertainment TV shows and has acted in several independent film and video productions. Isabel was an Anchor/Reporter and produced a news bulletin for TV Azteca/Azteca America in Utah and corresponded for their national news broadcast. She was also a news reporter for Univision in both Salt Lake City, UT and Fresno, CA and an Anchor/Reporter for Univision NC.
realitytvscoop.com www.bbc.co.uk	Derek and Julianne Hough	These siblings are both pro dancers on ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars." Julianne debuted and won with her partner, speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno. orn into a Mormon family with three other siblings, Julianne and Derek had dancing in their DNA. Both sets of grandparents were dancers and their parents actually met on a ballroom dance team in college.
www.wtvq.tv	Don Hudson News Anchor	Don Hudson a two time Emmy award winner is a News Anchor for WTVQ-TV 36 the ABC affiliate in Lexington Kentucky serving the East Central Kentucky region. You can see Don anchoring nightly on Action News 36 @ Five, Action News 36 @ Six, and Action News 36 Eleven @ Eleven.He is also the host of the "Viewer's Voice", a segment where viewers tell us what they think about the stories we do - and how we report them.

Ira Cronin

Sports Reporter/Anchor

Mitch English

Pat Gray

Pat Gray from Wikepdia