Mel Busler
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Melvin J. Busler | |
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| Born | January 10, 1959 Watertown, New York, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Immaculate Heart Central School |
| Alma mater | Jefferson Community College |
| Occupation | Journalist, television host |
| Known for | Host of Whiz Quiz |
Melvin J. Busler (born January 10, 1959) is an American journalist,[1] and the current host of Whiz Quiz, returning after hosting season 44.[2]
Early life and education
Born in Watertown, NY[3], Busler graduated from Immaculate Heart Central School in 1977 and enrolled at Jefferson Community College.[4]
Career
In 1978, Busler was hired by WATN radio as a broadcaster.He was hired by WWNY Channel 7 in 1982 as a sports anchor, becoming full-time in 1984.[5] He awards the Athlete of the Week segment to a high school athlete in the Watertown area.[6]
Busler is involved in many community events, and has raised money for Disabled Persons Action Organization, Meals on Wheels, American Cancer Society and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.[1] He collaborated with Coyote Moon Vineyards to release Busler's Beauties Blush, a wine, with all proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society.[7] In 2022, Bulser was awarded the Israel A. Shapiro Citizenship Award for his community involvement.[8]
Busler was selected as the host for season 44 of Whiz Quiz in October 2024, returning as the current host for season 45 in October 2025.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Busler, Mel. "Mel Busler". www.wwnytv.com. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Whiz Quiz | WPBS | Serving Northern New York and Eastern Ontario". Whiz Quiz. WPBS. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ [email protected], CHEYANNE (2022-12-15). "WWNY-TV's Mel Busler receives Shapiro Citizenship Award". NNY360. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Editorial — Rooted in community: Mel Busler honored as this year's winner of Shapiro Award". NNY360. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ "SUNY Canton to honor longtime Watertown sportscaster with Distinguished Citizen award". North Country Now. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ [email protected], CHEYANNE (2022-12-15). "WWNY-TV's Mel Busler receives Shapiro Citizenship Award". NNY360. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Busler's Beauties Blush – Coyote Moon Vineyards". Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ "Editorial — Rooted in community: Mel Busler honored as this year's winner of Shapiro Award". NNY360. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
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