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A familiar face from NBC stopped by the Channel 3 studios today. Jimmy Fallon, from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, was here to chat and we had a chance to sit down with him. He spoke about his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live and how he feels about taking over the iconic Tonight Show early next year. Click to watch his interview the Russ Mitchell and Kris Pickel:

Dave Lougee Dave Lougee, president of Gannett Broadcasting (parent company of WKYC-TV) was honored today by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) with a First Amendment Leadership Award. The award is given annually by the Radio Television Digital News Foundation to a leader who has made significant contributions to the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The award will be presented on Wednesday, March 12 in Washington, DC.  “From his experience leading a newsroom to his current role overseeing Gannett’s broadcast division, Dave has always been a strong leader and advocate for free speech. This award has been given to some of the most influential journalists of our time and shines a spotlight on the rights we hold dear. Dave, through his leadership, sets a terrific example for our broadcast journalists as they fight to protect First Amendment rights. I congratulate Dave on this important and well-deserved honor,” said Gracia Martore, G...

Starting this Saturday morning on Channel 3 News Today, a new feature titled "7 Minutes with Russ Mitchell" will make its debut. The purpose of "7 Minutes with Russ Mitchell" is to have Channel 3 News' main anchor and managing editor, Russ Mitchell, interview a news maker. Someone we think you'll find interesting, have a great conversation and give you something to think about the rest of the day. According to Mitchell, "These people are fascinating and we could spend hours talking to them, but they're busy and viewers are busy. So we came up with 7 minutes. I have seven minutes to talk to these folks and that is the trick. Condensing complicated or enlightening or entertaining subjects and people down into a seven minute interview." The inaugural interview is with Dr. Toby Cosgrove, President and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic. Be sure to tune in this Saturday at 9am as Russ and Dr. Cosgrove talk about the state of healthcare and ...

He's been a mainstay in local Cleveland television for years. Now, our beloved Del Donahoo is about to turn 90 years young in just a few days. Although he's long retired from Channel 3, we are still going to help him celebrate this milestone with your birthday cards and greetings. Please mail your birthday cards to: Mr. Del Donahoo WKYC-TV 3 1333 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44114 Or you can post your birthday notes on his Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/del.donahoo We'll deliver the cards we receive here at Channel 3 on his birthday. But, quiet - that part is a secret.

WKYC-TV announced today it will re-air the exclusive Dr. Phil interview with Michelle Knight this Saturday Night from 7 to 9 p.m. on Channel 3. The highly talked about and extremely emotional show is a two part special that aired this week on Tuesday and Wednesday on WKYC. The special is an exclusive one on one interview between Dr. Phil McGraw and "Miracle in Cleveland" survivor Michelle Knight about the 11 years of hell she endured at the hands of Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro and how she survived along with other survivors Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. Join us this Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m., an exclusive interview, you'll only see in Northeast Ohio on WKYC-TV. Other Saturday program changes:    Entertainment Tonight Weekend will air from 1:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. (Moved from 7 p.m.)    Saturday Night Live Special will air from 2:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. (Moved from 8 p.m.)...