Much, and little, has changed in three decades. Wiseman, of course, can still be seen anchoring the lunch-time newscast, on occasion, but her career has evolved.
The show has been a ratings phenomenon since Wiseman inherited the show in , growing the audience to the second most-watched program in the entire province. I think the audience can see our mutual respect for each other. Wiseman has grown up in homes all across this province, and abroad. She is received with open arms in almost every inlet and community across Newfoundland and Labrador, often recognized as a part of the extended family that is so often talked about in this province.
Take us on a journey back to your first memory of working at NTV. When was it and what stands out from that moment? My first shift at NTV was on Oct. It was a Thanksgiving holiday Monday. We had a skeleton crew working. I remember we visited craft fairs and recorded video for the Tuesday newscast.
The next day I was greeted at the door by then news director Jim Furlong, who asked me to call my parents. I was embarrassed.
I ignore the message and went to work. A short time later, Jim Thoms asked me to call home. He said it was very important. Jim Furlong told me to use his office. It turned out that my maternal grandfather had died. I was told to go home for the rest of the week. What a way to start a 30 year career. What was the toughest story you had to tell? The toughest story. The story that still rips at my heart and brings me to tears, is the story of the sweet, innocent Quinn Butt. Quinn and my own daughter were just one year apart in age; both blond, both beautiful.
The initial story of this five year old, dying in a house fire, was tragic enough but then to find out that the most unthinkable had happened — that her own father was responsible for her death. It was truly gut-wrenching. This industry affords us an opportunity to interview some incredible people. Tell us about your favorite or some of your most favorite interviews? Most of my 30 year career was spent covering entertainment and interviewing the celebrities of the industry, both locally and internationally.
I remember Sean McCann pretending to hold the award trophy while thanking his family and God for the win. They did win the ECMA that year, and many more after.
Actually, I think he and Gordon Pinsent could have arm-wrestled over who was the more beautiful of people. He had an incredible memory and never forgot my name.
Then there was the time I stood on the tarmac at the St. As miserable as the weather was, they stayed as long as I needed them. I also will not forget interviewing a woman on the brink of international stardom. Her name was Sarah Mclachlan. She was performing at the St. We talked about eating on the road and trying to stay healthy while living out of a suitcase.
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