63rd Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards Program Book (2021)

ZOOM CALL PARTICIPANTS
GINGER ZEE
Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the
nation’s weather on Good Morning America and across ABC News
broadcasts and digital platforms. Prior to joining ABC News, she was
a meteorologist at WMAQ from 2006-2011, also filling in for several
NBC and MSNBC News programs.
MIKE TOOMEY
An integral part to WGN Morning News, Mike Toomey serves as the
“Announcer” for the show. A regular performer, Mike has appeared in
concert with such names as George Carlin, Wayne Newton, and
Crosby, Stills & Nash. He has also performed on numerous television
programs including; HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival; MTV’s Half
Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E’s Comedy on the Road.
BILL KURTIS
For many, Bill Kurtis was the face and voice of the news in Chicago as
a WBBM on-air personality. Since then, he's produced and hosted
such shows as Investigative Reports and American Justice,. He was
also the narrator of Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy.
Currently, Kurtis is a judge and scorekeeper for NPR's Wait
Wait…Don't Tell Me!
TIM KAZURINSKY
A proud alum of Second City, Tim Kazurinsky has spent decades on
film, television and on the stage. First hired at Saturday Night Live in
1981 as a writer and performer, he went on to act in a variety of
movies and shows, such as playing “Officer Carl Sweetchuck” in the
Police Academy franchise and Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as
write.
PAT TOMASULO
Pat Tomasulo is the sports anchor and reporter on the WGN
Morning News. Prior to coming to WGN, Pat was sports reporter and
anchor at WKBW in Buffalo, New York. He previously spent three
years at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander, WI. In 2009, Pat was chosen to
sit alongside Kelly Ripa as co-host of Live! with Regis & Kelly as part
of a nationwide promotion.