Beloved WLS-TV Personality Harry Porterfield Dies at 95
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
Harry Porterfield, a longtime WLS-TV personality, has passed away at the age of 95 after a short illness. Known for his decades-long segment called "Someone You Should Know," Porterfield made a remarkable impact on Chicagoland and beyond. He started his broadcast career in Michigan before joining WBBM and later returning to WLS-TV. His departure from WBBM sparked a boycott and brought attention to the lack of diversity in newsrooms. Porterfield, who also had degrees in chemistry and law, received numerous awards for his journalism and was an accomplished violinist.