Famous Mormons in the Media

Known for his innovative ears in music and radio, this Country DJ of the Year is not your ordinary broadcaster. With his dynamic personality, on-air energy, maverick music abilities and personal approach, Cody Alan has become #1 rated radio favorite in Texas. For 5 straight years, he earned unprecedented respect from his peers as Music Director of the Year for his efforts making "99.5 The Wolf" a stellar success. Cody's quick wit and bright charm shines, landing interviews with country music's biggest stars- George Strait, Faith Hill and Keith Urban to name a few. And with ears like hit-seeking missles, he's made careers beyond his own bright, with discoveries like Pat Green, Jack Ingram and Dierks Bentley.

Cody dreamed of radio as a child. After radio stints in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Cody made it to the major leagues at age 23 when he landed a gig at KPLX/99.5 The Wolf in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

Along the way, Cody has received numerous national awards including DJ of the Year, with his most recent nomination from the Academy of Country Music. Nominated for Radio Music Awards Air Personality of the Year, Cody has been honored at the Grand Ole Opry, and featured on CMT, in USA Today, GQ Magazine, The Dallas Morning News and The Star-Telegram. The Country Radio Broadcasters gave Cody their top on-air personality award when he was named the "Aircheck Idol" winner. As well, Cody has been named Radio and Records Music Director of the Year 5 times, while Billboard magazine and the Radio Music Awards honored Cody with the annual title twice.

Now named host in Texas of the "Wake Up With The Wolf" morning show, Cody lends his on-air intensity and love for radio to AM drive, leading the Wolf morning team of Justin Frazell, Tara, Chris Sommer and Dingo.

Cody works hard in the Dallas-Fort Worth community for his favorite charities. Most recently, Cody's Up-Close Concert raised over $23,500 for Johnathon's Place, a local home for abused and neglected children. Cody has also been a key player in raising over 7 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. And look for Cody running again this year in the Komen Race for the Cure to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Even with a booming career, Cody stays true to his family and God. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cody and his wife Terresa along with daughters Lauren and Makayla, and son Landon all currently reside in Keller, Texas.

	Cody Alan radio announcer	Cody Alan is the morning host, 5-9AM on Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas' 99.5 The Wolf, and I also host "The Road" weekend syndicated show on United Stations network Known for his innovative ears in music and radio, this Country DJ of the Year is not your ordinary broadcaster. With his dynamic personality, on-air energy, maverick music abilities and personal approach, Cody Alan has become #1 rated radio favorite in Texas. For 5 straight years, he earned unprecedented respect from his peers as Music Director of the Year for his efforts making "99.5 The Wolf" a stellar success. Cody's quick wit and bright charm shines, landing interviews with country music's biggest stars- George Strait, Faith Hill and Keith Urban to name a few. And with ears like hit-seeking missles, he's made careers beyond his own bright, with discoveries like Pat Green, Jack Ingram and Dierks Bentley. Cody dreamed of radio as a child. After radio stints in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Cody made it to the major leagues at age 23 when he landed a gig at KPLX/99.5 The Wolf in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Along the way, Cody has received numerous national awards including DJ of the Year, with his most recent nomination from the Academy of Country Music. Nominated for Radio Music Awards Air Personality of the Year, Cody has been honored at the Grand Ole Opry, and featured on CMT, in USA Today, GQ Magazine, The Dallas Morning News and The Star-Telegram. The Country Radio Broadcasters gave Cody their top on-air personality award when he was named the "Aircheck Idol" winner. As well, Cody has been named Radio and Records Music Director of the Year 5 times, while Billboard magazine and the Radio Music Awards honored Cody with the annual title twice. Now named host in Texas of the "Wake Up With The Wolf" morning show, Cody lends his on-air intensity and love for radio to AM drive, leading the Wolf morning team of Justin Frazell, Tara, Chris Sommer and Dingo. Cody works hard in the Dallas-Fort Worth community for his favorite charities. Most recently, Cody's Up-Close Concert raised over $23,500 for Johnathon's Place, a local home for abused and neglected children. Cody has also been a key player in raising over 7 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. And look for Cody running again this year in the Komen Race for the Cure to help in the fight against breast cancer. Even with a booming career, Cody stays true to his family and God. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cody and his wife Terresa along with daughters Lauren and Makayla, and son Landon all currently reside in Keller, Texas.	99.5 The Wolf Click here to listen to The Wolf live
	Carlos Amezcua reporter	He is co-anchor of the "KTLA Morning News" in Los Angeles. He is an award-winning broadcast journalist, writer and television producer. Source: KTLA News	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).	Spartacus School Net Speech, Utah State University, 22 Sep 1999 Several editorials at Meridian Magazine
In this photo released by the March of Dimes, Jamie, Navy and Michael Anderson pose at their home in Logan, Utah	Navy, Jamie and Michael Anderson 2005 March of Dimes Ambassadors	The 2005 National Ambassador family for the March of Dimes are LDS. Jamie Anderson, spoke in over 50 cities and on multiple radio and TV outlets in 2005. The Family met the president in the oval office, closed NASDAQ, threw out the first pitch at a Padre’s game, met with the heads of multiple large corporations and also multiple government officials. They have been been interviewed live on the Discovery channel and did a “media day” from Reuters in Times Square where they were interviewed by multiple outlets from all across the nation. Navy Anderson and her twin brother Jackson of Logan, Utah, were born 17 weeks too soon. Jackson survived only 3½ hours. Navy, who weighed just 1 pound, 6 ounces at birth, pulled through. After 116 days in four neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and many complications, she went home. Her parents, Jamie and Mike, credit her fighting spirit and March of Dimes advances in treating premature babies. from March of Dimes	March of dimes photo Navy Anderson Navy Anderson: 2005 National Ambassador Orin Hatch Photo with the family MSNBC Story Navy with President Bush
	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 Glenn Beck is on CNN Headline airs daily at 7 p.m. and replays at 9 p.m. and midnight. (All times Eastern.) Famous Mormons Recommendation ! CNN: Free video of portions of Glenn's show Unlikely Mormon: The Glenn Beck Conversion Story	The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland A personal interview with Glenn Beck about joining the being LDS
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 2:00 - 6.00 PM (MT). Also listen to him on KOOL 108 Super 60 and 70's Minneapolis, Minnesota 7:00 PM - Midnight. KFMY [Provo UT] 1982 KIKI [Honolulu] 1985 KISN [Salt Lake City UT] 1986 KODJ [Salt Lake City] 1994
	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"	I Am a Mother
	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	The Story of Ray Combs
	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 WTVW 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!	She didn't change her name after marrying Gary Arbuckle. She met him at BYU when he was Cosmo the Cougar. She was on a cheerleading scholarship. Yes, she is a Mormon. She's mother to two boys, and she runs marathons. Amy Freeze currently works for Fox News Chicago as the chief meteorologist. She was previously with NBC 10 Philadelphia as a meteorologist and host of NBC 10's daily live, local show 10. She also filled in as weathercaster for the " Weekend Today" show. Amy is one of a few women in the world with a Certified Broadcast Meteorology accreditation from the American Meteorological Society. Freeze has seals of approval from both the AMS and National Weather Association. She is a two time Emmy winner for Best Weathercaster and Outstanding Host. Amy was named 2003 "Best of Philly" Forecaster by Philadelphia Magazine. Amy has three children, two boys and a girl.	www.amyfreeze.com www.myfoxchicago.com
Photo: KPRC	Pat Gray radio announcer	Pat Gray is 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) Pat regularly appears on the Glenn Beck show on Headline News. 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, and finally ending up in Houston Texas. He now broadcasts from AM 700 KSEV	Pat Gray from Wikepdia Pat Gray from Glennpedia
	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.
Photo: Gavel Group	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. Currently she is also working on her Master's of Fine Arts degree in Motion Picture and Television Production with an emphasis in Acting. 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.
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

Pat Gray from Glennpedia