Sonny Eliot

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

Sonny Elliot
Born
Marvin Schlossberg

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

Biography

Sonny Eliot was born on December 5, 1920, as the youngest of seven children, into a Jewish family.[1] Elliot attended Wayne State University,[2] and served in World War II as a B-24 bomber pilot.[3] During the war he spent 18 months as a prisoner of war.[4] He became a weatherman in 1947. He was known for his jokes during broadcasts.[5]

Elliot started broadcasting weather on Channel 4 Detroit from the 1950s to the 1970s.[6] He moved to Channel 2 Detroit in 1978,[7] and also hosted a movie series on local channel 50.[8][9] He was known for his jokes during his weather broadcast and combining words together. He also hosted the Detroit show At The Zoo,[10][11] which was filmed at the Detroit Zoo. It would last 17 years,[12] and aired on WDIV.[13] Elliot also appeared on many TV shows and commercials.[14]

In 2005 Elliot was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.[15] Elliot retired from broadcasting in September 2010 and died on November 16, 2012, at the age of 91.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Wayne State University hosted a tribute for Elliot.[26][2]

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


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