In Memoriam: Cathy Milton

January 2, 2017 Off By Eric O'Brien

Known for her 27 year career at WTAE-TV (4), Cathy Milton has died. Milton started her broadcasting career at WLOA (1550 Braddock) in 1956 and WEDO (810 McKeesport) as host of “The Date with Cathy Show”. She was the first female DJ and eventually director of women’s programming at WMCK (1360 McKeesport) before moving onto WJAS (1320) in 1967 as a general assignment reporter. When she went on to WTAE, she was a general reporter, the host of “Black Chronicle” and co-host of “Pittsburgh Dialogue” and “AM Pittsburgh”. She was the recipient of numerous professional and community awards.

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2 Comments

  • Mike McGann says:
    January 2, 2017 at 9:49 am

    We worked together for 10 years and you always knew she would smile when she saw you. Cathy was always upbeat …such a joy to be around.R I P Cathy

  • Joseph P. says:
    January 5, 2017 at 6:46 am

    Cathy Milton was a very classy personality. She did a great job on “AM Pittsburgh.”

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