Sonny Eliot

American meteorologist and comedian (1920–2012)
Sonny Elliot
Born
Marvin Schlossberg

(1920-12-05)December 5, 1920
DiedNovember 16, 2012(2012-11-16) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)Weatherman, actor, and comedian
Years active1947–2010
Notable workAt The Zoo

Marvin Schlossberg, known professionally as Sonny Eliot[1] (December 5, 1920 – November 16, 2012), was an American meteorologist, actor and comedian, who was known for making jokes during his weather broadcasts.

Biography

Sonny Eliot was born on December 5, 1920, as the youngest of seven children, into a Jewish family.[2] Elliot attended Wayne State University,[3] and served in World War II as a B-24 bomber pilot.[4] During the war he spent 18 months as a prisoner of war.[5] He became a weatherman in 1947. He was known for his jokes during broadcasts.[6]

Elliot started broadcasting Detroit weather on WWJ-TV (now WDIV-TV on channel 4) from the 1947 to 1980.[7] He later forecasted for WJBK-TV (channel 2) Detroit from 1980 to 1983,[8] and also hosted a movie series on WKBD-TV (channel 50).[9][10] He was known for his jokes during his weather broadcast and combining words together. He also hosted the Detroit show At The Zoo,[11][12] which was filmed at the Detroit Zoo. It would last 17 years,[13] and aired on WWJ-TV/WDIV-TV.[14] Elliot also appeared on many TV shows and commercials.[15]

In 2005 Elliot was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.[16] Elliot retired from broadcasting in September 2010 and died on November 16, 2012, at the age of 91.[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] Wayne State University hosted a tribute for Elliot.[27][3]

References

  1. ^ MeatballMeatball (2023-09-22). "Do You Remember Detroit's Wacky Weatherman Sonny Eliot?". 1077 WRKR. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ^ "Eliot, Marvin "Sonny"". The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  3. ^ a b "Wayne State celebrates the life of Sonny Eliot, 12/6... - Department of Communication - Wayne State University". comm.wayne.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  4. ^ "Veteran Detroit broadcaster 'Sonny' Eliot dies". The Oakland Press. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  5. ^ "WWII Vet and Famed Detroit Broadcaster Sonny Eliot Dies at 91". www.globeatwar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  6. ^ "Eliot, Sonny". Detroit Historical Society. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  7. ^ "Veteran Detroit broadcaster 'Sonny' Eliot dies". Michigan Radio. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  8. ^ "Sonny Eliot leaving Ch. 4". Detroit Free Press. 1980-01-04. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  9. ^ "Sonny Eliot, Detroit's Funny Weatherman, Is Dead At 91". www.deadlinedetroit.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  10. ^ "Sonny Eliot, 91 - Detroit broadcasting legend". alt.obituaries.narkive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  11. ^ "DZS Timeline". Detroit Zoo. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  12. ^ MeatballMeatball (2023-09-22). "Do You Remember Detroit's Wacky Weatherman Sonny Eliot?". Cars 108. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  13. ^ "Marvin "Sonny" Eliot | Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame". mijournalismhalloffame.org. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  14. ^ "WWJ Newsradio 950 Our Staff". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  15. ^ "Veteran Detroit broadcaster 'Sonny' Eliot dies". Washington Examiner. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  16. ^ "Marvin "Sonny" Eliot | Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame". mijournalismhalloffame.org. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  17. ^ "Beloved Detroit Weatherman Sonny Eliot Dies - CBS Detroit". www.cbsnews.com. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  18. ^ Burns, Gus (2012-11-16). "Endearing Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot dies 'peacefully' at 91 (with video)". mlive. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  19. ^ "Legendary Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot dies". WDIV. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  20. ^ "Sonny Eliot, legendary Detroit weatherman, dead at 91". Crain's Detroit Business. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  21. ^ "Sonny Eliot dies at the age of 91". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  22. ^ "Veteran Detroit broadcaster 'Sonny' Eliot dies". Monroe News. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  23. ^ "Legendary Detroit Weatherman Sonny Eliot Dies in Farmington Hills Home". Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI Patch. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  24. ^ Burns, Gus (2012-11-16). "Endearing Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot dies 'peacefully' at 91 (with video)". mlive. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  25. ^ Burns, Gus (2012-11-16). "Endearing Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot dies 'peacefully' at 91 (with video)". mlive. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  26. ^ "Veteran Detroit broadcaster 'Sonny' Eliot dies". Washington Examiner. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  27. ^ "Wayne State Hosts Tribute to Detroit Weatherman Sonny Eliot". Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills, MI Patch. 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2023-09-01.

External links

  • Sonny Eliot at IMDb
  • Sonny Eliot at Discogs
  • Sonny Elliot at Turner Classic Movies
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