Liz Richards

Liz came down to Tampa Bay to work at Ch 10 as Producer of the John Eastman Show. She had attended Kent State University, and was there during the student riots that claimed 4 lives in 1970.

She started her career working radio in Cleveland, and then went on to do TV.

Shortly after taking over producing duties on the Eastman show, Liz became the host of her own TV show on Ch 10.

After leaving TV, Liz went to work as a weekend Talk Show Host at Newsradio 970 WFLA. She was a hit, and soon became a regular host doing the mid day slot. Liz was controversial in her approach, and always loved unloading on men. Her marriage had been a disaster to a Cleveland radio man, and she felt all men were like her ex. The gimmick worked, she developed a loyal following.

After a tumultuous stint that had her dueling it out with Bob Lassiter on the air, Liz ran into trouble at the station. She was sent to work the overnight shift. That was the last of her days at WFLA. She left the station on sour terms in 1989.

In 1991 Liz filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the station and several employees. The case lasted over 4 years in the courts before being settled. She was featured on ABC’s 20 – 20 program.

Liz left radio and attended law school at Stetson. Today she has a very successful law practice in St. Petersburg, Florida.