Jodi Applegate
Jodi Applegate | |
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Born | Broadcast journalist | May 2, 1964
Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | WPXI, Pittsburgh WPIX, New York City WNYW, New York City MSNBC NBC News |
Spouse(s) |
(prev.) Rob Nikoleski |
Children | 2 |
Jodi Applegate (born May 2, 1964).
Life and career
Applegate was raised in
Before turning to newscasting, Applegate briefly worked as an actress. In 1986, she appeared in a television version of the classic children's book A Pocket for Corduroy as the mother. In 1987, Applegate appeared in a television version of the Mercer Mayer children's book There's a Nightmare in My Closet, also as the main character's mother.
In the early 1990s, Applegate was a host of Close Up on
In 1996, Applegate was the first face seen on the cable network
In mid-2001, Applegate joined
As of May 2020, Applegate has been seen hosting infomercials for Westmore Beauty Body Coverage.
Career in New York City
Applegate joined WNYW as co-anchor of the station's morning program, Good Day New York, in 2005. She remained there for three years and was replaced in the role by Rosanna Scotto in 2008.[4] Applegate left the station shortly thereafter. On May 28, 2008, Applegate made a one time only appearance in the Broadway musical Chicago.[5]
In 2009, Applegate began work as a fill-in anchor on all-news
Applegate made a return to television news in September 2009 when she joined
Personal life
Applegate married
On November 21, 2012, it was announced that Applegate was expecting a baby, which was conceived by way of a gestational surrogate. She subsequently announced her departure from WPIX. Applegate left WPIX on December 19, 2012.[8] In January 2013, her daughter, Caledonia, was born.[9] In November 2014, her son, Charles, was born.[10]
She and her family reside in Greenwich, Connecticut.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Anchor Jodi Applegate Shares a Secret" nypost.com.
- ^ CatfishMac (January 14, 2011). "KRON 1992 Metro Traffic story.mpg". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- Boston Globe. October 10, 2004. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
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- ^ "'Chicago': Jodi Applegate takes her bow on Broadway". Playbill. May 29, 2008. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
- ^ Huff, Richard (October 8, 2010). "WPIX news anchor Jodi Applegate steps in as veterans Jim Watkins and Kaity Tong leave posts". Daily News. New York.
- ^ Abrahams, Matthew (February 15, 2011). "Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay marries news anchor Jodi Applegate". New York Post.
- ^ Starr, Michael (November 21, 2012). "Channel 11 anchor having baby with Yankee broadcaster husband". New York Post.
- ^ Starr, Michael (January 23, 2013). "Applegate, Kay proud new parents". New York Post.
- ^ "Michael Kay on Twitter". Twitter.
- ^ "See ya!!! Michael Kay spotted at Gabriele's in Greenwich". greenwichtime.com. Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC. December 13, 2014.
External links
- Jodi Applegate at IMDb
- Appearances on C-SPAN