Photo © Chet Roberts / WJW TV 8
Chuck Schodowski
“ Big Chuck” Schodowski began his television career as an engineer at KYW Channel 3 in 1960, but quickly moved to a temporary position at WJW TV8, which lasted for 47 years.
Schodowski appeared in humorous sketches with Ernie “ Ghoulardi” Anderson on the late-night TV show Shock Theater and eventually took over as co-host with Bob “ Hoolihan” Wells, and later alongside Lil' John Rinaldi on The Big Chuck & Lil' John Show. He is the recipient of two-dozen local Emmys, numerous television and film awards, and a Grammy nomination. Schodowski retired from television in 2007 but continues to make public appearances and host the annual Ghoulardifest.
Chuck Schodowski's Web Site:
- Big Chuck & Lil' John: www.bigchuckandliljohn.com
- GhoulardiFest: www.theghoulardifest.com
Books by Chuck Schodowski
Big Chuck!
My Favorite Stories from 47 Years on Cleveland TV
by Chuck Schodowski | Tom Feran
Tune in as Cleveland TV legend “Big Chuck” Schodowski tells hundreds of funny and surprising stories from a lifetime in television—in his familiar, good-natured, Cleveland-to-the-bone style. . . . [Read More]