Television Talent Advisory: Paleolithic or Paleo Diet Is A Hoax For Selling Books. Polynesians And Many South East Asians Consume Wild Fish, Vegetables and Pork Daily.

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Use Common Sense When Picking a Diet Plan and Watch Out for Hoaxers, Who Just Want Your Money.

This NEW Diet Isn’t Prehistoric and Still Practiced Right Now, in Other Parts of the World.

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You may be wondering dear reader why I concern myself with various known diets such as the Mediterranean, Akins, Dash, TLC…etc.  It’s because I have Television clients who work as Television Anchors and Reporters.
 
Their careers are strongly influenced by their on air look and presentation styles. I don’t mean to sound crass or unfeeling, but rarely does an unattractively overweight Anchor/Reporter make it to the top.

Presentation style is also important.  On-Air people have to have the right energy to communicate their stories effectively and be compelling.  Look and presentation style added together is what attracts viewers,  assuming vocal tonality and wardrobe are also in good shape.

So, I advise clients about their dietary habits.  Certain diet plans are effective for looking good, healthy and consistently achieving good energy on Television.

Others are helpful for loosing weight fast, like Atkins.  The principle of any high protean diet is to turn your body into a major calorie burning engine.  It does work from my experience, but should not be done longer than a month, at most.

High protean diets sound and are fun in the beginning.  You can eat all the streak, eggs, butter, bacon, pork, chicken, fish and  cheese you want, 24-7.  You just have to limit carbs of any kind.  But, you can eat all the vegetable you want too.  I recommend Clients steam theirs or if they want to sauté vegetables, using coconut or olive oil.

I must tell you that after a few weeks of this, the fun is gone.  You will miss rice, pasta and potatoes.  In fact, it’s time to return to as balanced diet after no longer than three weeks.  All of these fun foods should have helped shed lots of pounds by then, but as we all know too much bacon, eggs, red meat…etc. isn’t good for us. 

This is why I think so highly of the Mediterranean Diet and who doesn’t like Italian food?  Plus, it’s easy to make and the ingredients are are all very good for us.  There isn’t anything much better for general health than cooked tomatoes, onions, basil, oregano, red peppers, spinach, zucchini, eggplant and garlic over pasta or raw in a vinaigrette salad.

Chicken, lean meat and fish are great with with any hot or cold servings.  so, If necessary I suggested Client go on a high protean diet for a few weeks, then switch to a Mediterranean One, for maintenance eating. 

If they weary of Italian, all the same ingredients are found in Asian cooking.  Use the same ingredients, plus ginger and cabbages, serving over rice. Cooking with soya oil is fine too.  It is often labeled vegetable oil in the US.  All of it is very good for us.

Just Updated--Television Talent: What To Know About Agents, Coaches/Consultants And Self Representation.

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I am pretty sure this piece will be frowned upon by many agents, coaches and consultants, except for the quality ones.

   

I am all three, so I would be happy to share what I know with you.  I don't understand why all of this has to be so secretive.  It seems to me, things would go much better if everyone was on the same page.

 

The Journalism schools should offer courses about the job hunting process, with or without an agent.  But, they don’t and many people find themselves in uncharted waters. 

 

This can feel scary because you may not be sure what you are playing for or if your decisions are the right ones. 

 

Feeling vulnerable yet?  You should because this about your career and income.  I assure you reading this will help you feel more secure about the process. 

 

Use this posting as a road map.  Good, competent agents have skills and experience you may or may not have. One option to consider. Another one is that many people self represent themselves. So, it’s your call. 

Keep in mind:

Most consultants and coaches train you. A few will represent you, too.

 

Good agents can put you in front of  potential employers, they know.  They also negotiate in your behalf. 

Or, you can do your own self marketing and representation. It is not as tough as it may look. Read on, and I will explain your choices.

 

Quality agents only take on people they can move up and they can generally succeed with.  Bad ones seem to make lateral moves with their clients.  Not good.

 

What is important to keep in mind is that any deal you take is likely going to be for two plus years. 

 

Most people start in small markets and take whatever they can for the first job.  Good or bad, this is where many learn, post college.

The small market stations’ contracts totally favor the employer. And, this can be part of getting your first job.  It doesn’t have to be this way, but for 99% of unseasoned first timers it often is. 

 

Self Representation

• Some people do this, as I said earlier. 
• You find jobs and do your own marketing.
• How much a new contract benefits you, will depend on your personal negotiating skills. 
• You have to above options to ask about.  It will come down your negotiating skill ands what you really want.
• Above all, don’t nag the prospective employer. 
• Emails work fine for follow up, after you send your demo and resume. 
• If they don’t answer back, they aren’t interested or haven’t decided. 
• I recently had a top five ND get in touch over a client I had sent 13 months earlier.  You never know.

 Agents

• Agents could be categorized as the Great, Good, Bad and incompetently, selfishly Ugly. 
• A good agent can be tremendous for your career.  The one you want to hire is established in the business, with relationships across the major companies and groups.
• Their commission rates vary from 10% on down, of clients’ annual salaries.  And, you pay your agent as long as you work at the same station.
• Keep in mind if you renew at a station they originally negotiated in your behalf, you still pay their commission.  That is an industry standard.  
• Also, some states honor hand shake or verbal agreements, which you validate by every check you write your agent.
• (BTW: Some agencies set up a an automatic payment system with your bank.  In short, they get paid when you do.) 
• Clients developing amnesia and stop paying commissions, might be pursued legally. 
• It isn’t in your interest or theirs to take a position not much better than your current one.  Though some of them will do push for that.
• Agents are deal guys and not talent coaches.  Many of them, as individuals, have 50+ clients. 
• It  means they are not going to coach you on your performance.  Not what they do.
• Some tell you what they chasing in your behalf and some don’t. 

 

• TV is a relationship driven business and is a smaller world, that you might think.
• Agents generally are looking for people who they are confident they can move up. 
• If a couple of them take a pass on representing you, you have a new choice.  You will need to find a talent coach or consultant.
• Let’s face it.  You need help if a quality agent passes.  If they did, so will many news directors.

 

Coaches and Consultants

There are the Broadcast Images of the world and literally hundreds of others Talent Coaches, Life coaches, Talent Consultants....whatever.  Unfortunately 95% of them don’t get this.  Here’s how to tell the good private ones from the not so good ones.  The good ones offer a total package including some or all of the following:

• Anchoring and field reporting performance consultation
• Appearance...  i.e.…Clothing, Colors, Makeup and Hair
• Health/dietary programs to improve overall health, look and increase performance energy
• Vocal performance
• Producing, writing and packaging
• Performance Training that fits with station or network brands, industry trends and strategic career planning
• Consultation Pertaining to New Employment Opportunities
• Their rates vary from by the hour to a retainer arrangement.  It is in your interest to stick with one for more than one session and best if it is ongoing.

Quite a bit to think over?  It’s not that bad.  Guess what?  You can write off personal services, like agents, consultants or coaches.  So, you get your money back, in a sense, depending on your personal tax situation.

 

It is not as complicated as it looks.  Most people are content with their agents or their own self representation.  I personally wish the “J” schools included what I have been discussing here, as part of their curriculum. 

 

We provide all the services listed above, plus many others clients may need to be successful.  There is more information about MME and my professional Broadcast News Resume here.

Hope you find this useful.  Feel free to email me with any question you might have. 

 

Millennium Media Entertainment

Millennium Media Entertainment Provides Career and Presentation Consultation for Television Talent Plus Individual Branding Strategies. 

Below is a service outline. This list is designed around individuals and isn’t a Consultation Template, because no two clients are the same.

• Comprehensive Review of all Client Videos and Marketing materials.
• Anchoring and Reporting Performance Consultation: Pace, Delivery, Voice Tonality, Voice Overs and developing a Conversational Presentation Style or Brand. Your Brand is your unique presentation signature and how viewers identify with you/your work.
• Daily Performance critiques based on Client provided Links. Feedback via email and/or Skype. At least one status review per week, via Skype.
• Appearance... i.e.…Clothing, Colors, Makeup and Hair
• Health/dietary programs to improve overall health, look and increase performance energy
• Producing, writing and packaging
• Performance Training that fits with Station or Network Brands, industry trends and Strategic Career Planning
• Provide leads, posted job openings and job hunting focusing on the quality companies like Hearst and NBC, avoiding the problematic companies, as I explained yesterday.
• Access to O & O’s, Major Groups and Networks.
• Demo Development and Consultation.
• Provide Marketing Material Templates...i.e. Stationary, Generic Cover Letters and Bios.
• Consultation Pertaining to New Employment Opportunities.
• Advice for Negotiating New Employment Deals and Contracts.
• Contract Negotiations Advice
• Suggested Tax Write Offs...Such as all Costs Associated with MME Services. (Also cable and computer, phone...Etc.)
• MME will provide receipts for payment for Tax Purposes

President and Chief Executive Officer John Sheehan has over 30 years of Senior Television Management Experience, Consulting Television Station Group Heads, Network Executives, Syndication Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, General Managers, Sales Managers, News Directors and Creative Services Managers about almost every aspect of the Television Business.

Sheehan was Chief News Consultant for Group W Television, later The CBS Owned and Operated Stations in 12 Major US Markets, from 1991 to 1999, responsible for News Content Development, Station Branding and Talent Development.

Besides News, Sheehan consulted several Nationally Syndicated TV Shows including: Win, Lose or Draw, with Burt Reynolds, A Current Affair, The Gail King Show, and Evening Magazine.

Sheehan started Millennium Media Entertainment as a News Program Syndication and Consulting Company in 1999, after being President of the Clemensen Sheehan Rovitto & Company since 1991.

While with CSR, Sheehan worked closely with the CEOs and managements of Allbritton Communications, Anchor Media, CBSOwned and Operated Television Stations, Group W Television(Westinghouse), New World, 20th TELEVISION, Group W Productions, Granite Broadcasting, and CBS’s EYEMARK ENTERTAINMENT.

Sheehan was President and General Manager of Audience Research & Development, from 1988 to 1991. As president, he directed a staff of nearly 60 highly skilled television professionals, providing broadcast research and consulting services to over 120 stations, broadcast and cable networks and syndication clients.

Prior to that, he managed AR&D’s sales and marketing from 1985 to 1988, as Vice President of Client Development. During his time with AR&D, Sheehan increased revenues by over 100%, quadrupling the company’s client base.

Before joining AR&D in 1985, Sheehan was Executive Vice President of SRI Research Center, now The Gallup Organization. He started as Production Manager for SRI in 1978 and within two years, was named Executive Vice President, overseeing all market research and financial operations with a staff of more than 80 people.

Prior to SRI, Sheehan served in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1978 in the South Pacific. He spent his first year in the region as Director of the Solomon Islands’ Information and Broadcasting Department overseeing a weekly newspaper and the national radio station. He was responsible for each medium’s content, staff development and sales.

In 1974 he was assigned to Kingdom of Tonga as general manager of Tonga Feeds the country’s only source of livestock feed. Sheehan managed all aspects of the company including accounting, inventory, pricing, importing/exporting products, new product development, a farm, government relations, staff development and negotiating foreign aid packages.

When Sheehan left Tonga Feeds, nearly bankrupt when he arrived, the company was earning a 30% profit and influenced 25% of the Kingdom’s economy. Sheehan was offered senior management positions by both the New Zealand and Kingdom of Tonga Governments. He returned to the US in 1978.

Sheehan earned a BA in Journalism from Creighton University. He fluently speaks Tongan, Melanesian Pidgin, with a working knowledge of Cebuano and Tagalo.

Sheehan also served in The United States Marine Corps.

Below is a partial list of the stations and companies that Sheehan has had working relationships, during his 30 plus year career:

Station Groups, Production, and Programming Syndication Companies

Allbritton Communications

Anchor Media

ABC News

Belo

Buena Vista Television

CBS News

CBS Television Stations

Cox Communications

EYEMARK Entertainment

Gannett Television

Group W Productions

Group W Television

Granite Broadcasting

Guy Gannet Broadcasting

Hearst Argyle Television

NBC Universal

New World Television

Storer Television

20^th TELEVISION (FOX)

United/Cris-Craft Television
Television Stations

WAGA Atlanta

WJZ Baltimore

WBZ Boston

WSBK Boston

WBBM Chicago

WJW Cleveland

KOAA Colorado Springs

WDTN Dayton

WHIO Dayton

KDFW Dallas

KCNC Denver

KCCI Des Moines

WDIV Detroit

WJBK Detroit

WTVX Ft. Pierce

WLBT Jackson

KCTV Kansas City

WDAF Kansas City

KCBS Los Angeles

KCOP Los Angeles

WFOR Miami

WTVJ Miami

WITI Milwaukee

WCCO Minneapolis

WSMV Nashville

WCBS New York

WESH Orlando

WEEK Peoria

KYW Philadelphia

KPHO Phoenix

KSAZ Phoenix

KDKA Pittsburgh

WTAE Pittsburgh

KATU Portland, OR

WGME Portland, MA

WTVR Richmond

WSET Roanoke

WREX Rockford

KOVR Sacramento

KUTV Salt Lake City

KSBW Salinas

KING Seattle

KMOL San Antonio (WOAI)

KNSD San Diego

KPIX San Francisco

WGGB Springfield

WTVT Tampa

WTSP St. Petersburg

Thanks for reading this and sincerely hope you find the information useful. The general blog address is also in my contact information below:

John Sheehan

Millennium Media Entertainment

johntsheehanmme@gmail.com

Skype: John.Sheehan67

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New Information! Not Since The 70’s Have So Many Anchors Been Demoted Or Fired. Stations Promote Internally or Going Outside. Is This A Trend? Television Talent: Basic Fundamentals and Common Sense, Plus Ambition Advance Careers.

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I am providing new information to update what I wrote the other day on this Blog.   Something new is going on in the Station Business, which could be good or bad, depending who you are.

I am detecting an emerging trend in this business that hasn’t been around for decades. If things are not going the way Managements wants, some will change out the Talent.

I began my Television career in the 70’s.  It was a like a revolving door for Talent and News Directors then.  People seemed to be randomly promoted, demoted or fired.  Major churn was the word of the day.  And, this was a gold rush for people seeking better jobs.  This finally stopped during the mid 80’s.

But, I am starting to wonder if this trend isn’t making a come back?  I have been reading the in trades and hearing horror stories about Talent being reduced and/or replaced, through out the industry.

We can argue all day if Talent are the ones to blame for ratings loses or lack of growth.  I know some that believe they should replace premium Talent with cheaper ones, if their numbers are not doing well.

Bottom line is that it’s a monkey see…..monkey do industry.  If this is a trend and not fad, expect more Talent changes this year, after the November Book. 

Companies often favor December for parting ways with staff, to save money in the new year.

The logic is that internal or external people might do better and cost less, then the tenured top Talent.  Managements feel they have nothing to lose, since something isn’t working.  And, if they don’t do something, they will be next to have their heads in a noose.

We could also discuss that most on air have no idea about how new Industry Trends could affect them.  People really need to get a grasp or understanding how new business practices will affect their careers. 

Not reacting to changes or taking steps to protect your Television career is very dangerous.  Please just don’t sit there.

For example,  a Top 50 Station recently wiped out it’s morning team and said they are starting over. A typical 70’s throwback move. Another example is an 80’s throwback. A Charlotte station lost its network affiliation and an Indianapolis one is going to lose theirs at the end of this year.  How long will people in either news departments think their jobs are still safe?  What are they doing now, if they have to move on sooner than later?

So, I  recommend people read the rest of this post because it’s more relevant than it was a few days ago, no matter who you are.

This morning, I read an excellent commentary on Current.org titled: Applying for a Station Job? Do your Homework, by Jim Russell.

Everyone wishing to improve their television news career should read Jim’s short commentary and take it to heart.

Russell is right that most people do not prepare for a job interview. In his commentary, Russell notes how easy it is to research a potential employer via the internet. I’ve put his piece on my Blog, since Russell’s commentary has sound advice.

Applying for a Station Job? Do Your Homework.

http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2014/08/applying-for-station-job-do-your_12.html

I see this all the time when new Talent Clients sent me cover letters to rewrite/pitch stations with. Rarely, does anyone add a station news brand name, in their initial cover letter. That suggests that they didn’t go on the potential employer’s website to see what the station is doing or even calls its News product.

This also suggests they don’t know the difference between a straight news format and a talent driven one. Not good, if you want their attention.  However, all this explained and fixed for them.

More and more I am hearing senior news management people complaining that few, particularly their younger Talent, know much if anything about their stations’ news brands. They say their news brand often isn’t reflected in their new hires’ work. But, the new people still want to work there. Doesn’t make a lot of sense, does it?

I have noticing this for some time about many Talent, regardless of their time and grade in this business. Many simply are not working very hard to get ahead.

Few are students of the business, which does hurt their careers in both the short and long term. They just don’t put in the time to learn how any of this works.

I have detected a lethargic attitude to how many people do about anything from improving their work to finding a great job.

 

Most just sit there, really doing nothing to advance their career. And, that is very dangerous, as I said earlier.. 

The few ambitious ones spend time on improving their presentation and learning this business. These are the people who rise quickly, passing people more tenured than themselves. I am seeing it now.

June to around October is when most personnel changes are made.  Check the Trades. Talent are being hired, promoted and demoted across many markets.

Until about five or six years ago, ambitious young Talent were being hired in markets they never dreamed of.

Today these same people are in the late 20’s or early 30’s and still on the move, where they work or want to be employed.

I’ve been following what I call the hiring season, which we are in now, and noticed at least 80 of these folks moving up again, either internally or externally.

They deserve their success, since they have had their noses to the grind stone since they got into Television.

The generation starting in the business now, has few like them. This isn’t just my opinion. It’s what many News Directors are saying about job candidates or recent hires. They feel few are trying and many lacking ambition. Their read is that this group doesn’t care and feels entitled. Very dangerous way to embark on a career in this business.

This is very good news for the more tenured late 20’s to 30’s crowd, who fast tracked their careers. Now, they don’t have to worry about younger Talent displacing them. In fact, this age group are continuing to get better jobs.

People get jobs after college, believing their education will continue. No it will not. This is a sink or swim business. Veteran Talent are not going to train or help you. Why would they help someone take their jobs?

News Directors don’t have time to continue your education, but they do have time to criticize and fire you. This is a for profit business, for crying out loud.

Young people are so on their own these days. Due to a lack of direction they do what they think is best in their current job or when looking for another. Most don’t bother to figure out industry standards for reels and written materials.

One thing I have noticed too is a fairly large number of Talent, with postgraduate degrees, still sitting in smaller markets much longer than they probably thought they would. A postgraduate degree does not include street smarts about this business.  You have to learn how it works, even if you have a Ph.D. in Journalism.

Common sense dictates that reels, showing you in heavy jackets or video from another job, states; Not Current. Crummy protection quality says you don’t care or maybe don’t know what’s good or bad.  Not knowing what’s expected will hold you back.

There are Talent in their late 20’s and 30’s who are no better. They have gotten to a 60 something market, but just sit there, doing little or nothing to advance themselves internally or externally.

You see growing numbers of them on LinkedIn. The cut line is new job, but this new job is freelancing. This would not have happened if they had worked on their presentation and learned this business.

Don’t get me wrong. I have many good friends in the majors who are well paid anchors and reporters. But, they worked on their craft, learned Television, studied their markets and got along with their bosses. These guys are not sensitive to criticism and get how this works.

Years ago, Stations hired Consultants to work with their News Departments. The useful Consultants spent time on Anchors, reporters and producers, in addition to advising News Directors and General Managers.

Stations don’t hire Consulting Firms, as they did in the past. Why? It’s all about the bottom line these days, is many stations won’t hire Consultants to work with you. You are on your own, unless to find a Consultant yourself to work with you.

Some like me are also agents. Know this; The standard Talent Agent is not going to work on your presentation or teach you anything about the business.

They want you ready made and then look for opportunities for you. That assumes they will take you on as a client.

My model is totally different. If you are new or been around for seven to ten years, you most likely will need help with your presentation, voice, look etc. Once that is done, I will market you, first to people I have known or worked with, during my 35 years in the business.

One of my Anchor Clients recently went on a job website and was appalled at the resume reels she saw, wondering how many of those people expected to get a better job.

She said the video was disjointed, sloppy production values and many of the candidates’ overall look was just bad.

Here’s the deal. It is a tax deduction whether you hire someone like me or one of the Consulting firms, you will get investment back. Personal services are deductions. So, wouldn’t you invest in your career, now that you know this?

Whatever you decide, don’t just sit there and do your homework, as Jim Russell recommended.

Millennium Media Entertainment

Below is a service outline. This list is designed around individuals and isn’t a Consultation Template, because no two clients are the same.

• Anchoring and Reporting Performance Consultation: Pace, Delivery, Voice Tonality, Voice Overs and developing a Conversational Presentation Style or Brand. Your Brand is your unique presentation signature and how viewers identify with you/your work.
• Daily Performance critiques based on Client provided Links. Feedback via email and/or Skype. At least one status review per week, via Skype.
• Appearance... i.e.…Clothing, Colors, Makeup and Hair
• Health/dietary programs to improve overall health, look and increase performance energy
• Producing, writing and packaging
• Performance Training that fits with Station or Network Brands, industry trends and Strategic Career Planning
• Provide leads, posted job openings and job hunting focusing on the quality companies like Hearst and NBC, avoiding the problematic companies, as I explained yesterday.
• Access to O & O’s, Major Groups and Networks. (Representation Only)
• Demo Development and Consultation.
• Provide Marketing Material Templates...i.e. Stationary, Generic Cover Letters and Bios.
• Consultation Pertaining to New Employment Opportunities.
• Advice for Negotiating New Employment Deals and Contracts. (Consultation Only)
• Contract Negotiations (Representation Clients Only)
• Suggested Tax Write Offs...Such as all Costs Associated with MME Services. (Also cable and computer, phone...Etc.)
• MME will provide receipts for payment for Tax Purposes

President and Chief Executive Officer John Sheehan has over 30 years of Senior Television Management Experience, Consulting Television Station Group Heads, Network Executives, Syndication Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, General Managers, Sales Managers, News Directors and Creative Services Managers about almost every aspect of the Television Business.

 

 

Sheehan was Chief News Consultant for Group W Television, later The CBS Owned and Operated Stations in 12 Major US Markets, from 1991 to 1999, responsible for News Content Development, Station Branding and Talent Development.

Besides News, Sheehan consulted several Nationally Syndicated TV Shows including: Win, Lose or Draw, with Burt Reynolds, A Current Affair, The Gail King Show, and Evening Magazine.

 

Sheehan started Millennium Media Entertainment as a News Program Syndication and Consulting Company in 1999, after being President of the Clemensen Sheehan Rovitto & Company since 1991.

While with CSR, Sheehan worked closely with the CEOs and managements of Allbritton Communications, Anchor Media, CBS Owned and Operated Television Stations, Group W Television (Westinghouse), New World, 20th TELEVISION, Group W Productions, Granite Broadcasting, and CBS’s EYEMARK ENTERTAINMENT.

Sheehan was President and General Manager of Audience Research & Development, from 1988 to 1991. As president, he directed a staff of nearly 60 highly skilled television professionals, providing broadcast research and consulting services to over 120 stations, broadcast and cable networks and syndication clients.

Prior to that, he managed AR&D’s sales and marketing from 1985 to 1988, as Vice President of Client Development. During his time with AR&D, Sheehan increased revenues by over 100%, quadrupling the company’s client base.

Before joining AR&D in 1985, Sheehan was Executive Vice President of SRI Research Center, now The Gallup Organization. He started as Production Manager for SRI in 1978 and within two years, was named Executive Vice President, overseeing all market research and financial operations with a staff of more than 80 people.

Prior to SRI, Sheehan served in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1978 in the South Pacific. He spent his first year in the region as Director of the Solomon Islands’ Information and Broadcasting Department overseeing a weekly newspaper and the national radio station. He was responsible for each medium’s content, staff development and sales.

 

In 1974 he was assigned to Kingdom of Tonga as general manager of Tonga Feeds the country’s only source of livestock feed. Sheehan managed all aspects of the company including accounting, inventory, pricing, importing/exporting products, new product development, a farm, government relations, staff development and negotiating foreign aid packages.

When Sheehan left Tonga Feeds, nearly bankrupt when he arrived, the company was earning a 30% profit and influenced 25% of the Kingdom’s economy. Sheehan was offered senior management positions by both the New Zealand and Kingdom of Tonga Governments. He returned to the US in 1978.

Sheehan earned a BA in Journalism from Creighton University. He fluently speaks Tongan, Melanesian, with a working knowledge of Cebuano and Tagalo.

Sheehan also served in The United States Marine Corps.

Below is a partial list of the stations and companies that Sheehan has had working relationships, during his 35 plus year career:

Station Groups, Production, and Programming Syndication Companies

Allbritton Communications

Anchor Media

ABC News

Belo

Buena Vista Television

CBS News

CBS Television Stations

Cox Communications

EYEMARK Entertainment

Gannett Television

Group W Productions

Group W Television

Granite Broadcasting

Guy Gannet Broadcasting

Hearst Argyle Television

NBC Universal

New World Television

Storer Television

20^th TELEVISION (FOX)

United/Cris-Craft Television

Television Stations

Television Stations

Waga Atlanta

Wjz Baltimore

Wbz Boston

Wsbk Boston

Wbbm Chicago

Wjw Cleveland

Koaa Colorado Springs

Wdtn Dayton

Whio Dayton

Kdfw Dallas

Kcnc Denver

Kcci Des Moines

Wdiv Detroit

Wjbk Detroit

Wtvx Ft. Pierce

Wlbt Jackson

Kctv Kansas City

Wdaf Kansas City

Kcbs Los Angeles

Kcop Los Angeles

Wfor Miami

Wtvj Miami

Witi Milwaukee

Wcco Minneapolis

Wsmv Nashville

Wcbs New York

Wesh Orlando

Week Peoria

Kyw Philadelphia

Kpho Phoenix

Ksaz Phoenix

Kdka Pittsburgh

WTAE Pittsburgh

Katv Portland, OR

Wgme Portland, MA

Wtvr Richmond

Wset Roanoke

Wrex Rockford

Kovr Sacramento

Kutv Salt Lake Cit

Ksbw Salinas

King Seattle

Kmol San Antonio (Woai)

Knsd San Diego

Kpix San Francisco

Wggb Springfield

Wtvt Tampa

Wtsp St. Petersburg