Renick, Ralph

Television news anchor.

Ralph Renick was born in New York City in 1928, and at the age of twelve, his family moved to Miami, Florida. He was educated at schools there, and went on to attend the University of Miami where he majored in Communication. In 1950, Renick joined WTVJ, Florida's first TV station, and became it's first TV news anchor. On September 2, 1957, Renick pioneered the country's first daily television editorial. During his time there, he wrote and aired over 4800 shows.

He also served as corporate office of Wometco Enterprises, the parent company of WTVJ, and as Vice President in charge of news operations. He was a board member of the Associated Press from 1977 to 1981, and was a president of the Associated Press Broadcasters, and the National News Council. In 1976, former president Gerald Ford appointed Renick to the National Commission of Libraries and Information Science. In 1985, he left WTVJ to run for Governor of Florida, but withdrew six months later.

He returned to television as a commentator for WCIX in Miami in 1988, and retired in September 1990. Ralph Renick died on July 11, 1991.

From the description of Papers, 1855-1991 bulk 1934-1991. (Florida International University). WorldCat record id: 50640115