Well, the time has come to say good-bye. I am retiring! After almost 19 years at Q13 (18 years on the morning show!), it’s time to move on and get more sleep! I think my last day will be October 1st. BUT, I may be on air a little on October 4-6 as I train our new morning meteorologist, Brian MacMillan. He is currently working at FOX 12 in Portland, but he and his wife are both natives of Western Washington and their families are here. With 2 young children, he’s thrilled to be closer to his kids’ grandparents.
Meanwhile, I will spend my last 2 weeks here reminiscing about my time at Q13. Here are a couple of photos of our morning anchor team! I consider these colleagues my friends and, over the years, we have shared some amazing times!
Shirley J Gunter • September 29, 2021
I loved her jackets.I couldn’t wait to see what she would wear for the day.Her fancy fridays were the best.You my dear will really be missed very much by me.Enjoy yourself kid,you deserve it.
Curt Russell • September 24, 2021
MJ,
Sooo glad you made it to retirement!
Alot of people (at your station) didn’t want you to make it. And it showed!
But you showed them! Ha ha!
Now enjoy your “now” time! 🙂
Tam Rose • September 24, 2021
Congarts MJ on your retirement. Will miss Pizza Fridays with you and Adam. Wishing you all the best.
Carrie McNamara • September 24, 2021
Loved to watch M.J. in the mornings, her and Adam cracked me up! Since COVID hit they were part of “my alarm” and helped me start my day, lots of laughs for sure! Oh and PIZZA FRIDAY’S for ever!! Congratulations and enjoy sleeping in.
Jean Teigen • September 24, 2021
Well…Rich Marriott has been on King 5 forever.
Tracy Connors • September 23, 2021
Will miss her in our mornings..professional, warm, always a clear view of the upcoming weather, good luck in your retirement..!! You always made us smile!!
jack • September 20, 2021
I was at channel 11 when mj was learning her on camera chops on a kids show with a puppet.
Jason Remington • September 20, 2021
There was the Ranger Charlie show on Channel 11. At least three different people portrayed Ranger Charlie. Charlie Burd, former radio and Channel 11 personality, Robin Lee Noll was the second ranger and MJ McDermott followed. A. Winslow Barger was the voice of Roscoe the raccoon. Robin Lee Noll went on to Hollywood and among other roles played Nurse Berman and two other characters on King of Queens.
Martin R. Howell • September 20, 2021
She was one of a kind and always made the weather report fun and worth watching. I do wonder though if the M.J. stood for Marilyn Jane.
Brandon • September 20, 2021
M.J. stands for Mary Jean.
T.K. • September 20, 2021
She certainly had Mary Jane on the mind when this happened: https://youtu.be/Kk8Ym2TrR-I
kjrol • September 20, 2021
Amazing that a weather person can last so many years at a TV station, these days. Just ask any ex-KING TV meteorologist.
Louis • September 20, 2021
I always liked MJ and wish her only the best. I am glad she was able to leave on her own terms. She was good at what she did, always happy and upbeat, and very personable.
In today’s environment Seattle TV is more concerned with how tight a weather a readers clothes are……..
Amy J Teigen • September 24, 2021
Louis. I agree. Most of the women’s clothes are too tight. They look uncomfortable as heck