John Terry

For the past four decades, John Terry has been the voice of Bill Bonds, Diana Lewis and so many other WXYZ-TV (Detroit) legends.  His words have been heard by millions and millions of people who have lived, worked and raised families in the Detroit DMA. It was announced Wednesday (3/12) that Terry is retiring from the business after 41 years.

"It is a bittersweet day here at Broadcast House.  This afternoon, we celebrated the career of someone who's been a crucial part of Channel 7 storied history," said WXYZ-TV anchor Glenda Lewis.  "Our writer guru extraordinair John Terry, retiring after 41 years.  You may not recognize his name, but you certainly head his words."

Co-anchor Mike Duffy added, "And John has put his artistic touch on hundreds of thousands of script over the past 4 decades and has helped make our world make sense through our biggest tragedies and greatest triumphs. We want to thank John for what he has meant to our station and what his work and meant to all our viewers."

"As we look at those whose shoulders we stand on, those who have helped make Channel 7 the standard of excellence that it is, John Terry’s name is right up there. I want to thank John for making us better," said WXYZ-TV News Director Tim Kochenderfer.