Marty Bass Biography and Wiki
Marty Bass is a television news reporter and weatherman for CBS affiliate WJZ 13 in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been with WJZ for 35 years and is known for his loud accent and upbeat personality.
He started his career in broadcasting while still in high school, working part-time as a disc jockey at a local radio station in the Louisville, Kentucky area, where he grew up. His interest in broadcasting grew stronger over time.
His first gigs were in radio, but professional journalists urged him to make the leap to television. He listened to their advice and worked in television markets east of the Mississippi before joining the WJZ family in 1977.
Marty has the distinction of anchoring Baltimore’s first early morning newscast, which helped to define early morning news for the broadcast industry. Marty invented the idea of “Just the Fax, Internet, and E-mail,” enabling people to provide comments and opinions during live morning newscasts.
This viewer contact only served to strengthen the audience’s relationship with WJZ’s morning show and helped establish the “Don and Marty” combination as a model for other stations to follow.
Marty Bass Age
Bass has not disclosed any information on his age and date of birth. It is Not Known When Baas celebrates his birthday.
Marty Bass Height and Weight
Bass stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to His surroundings, are anything to go by.
Marty Bass Education
Bass graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a degree in radio/television.
Marty Bass Wife
Marty is married to his loving wife, Sharon Bass. In their marriage, Marty and his wife have been blessed with two wonderful children.
Marty Bass’s Salary and Net Worth
WJZ’ Bass receives an annual salary of $90,000 from his career as a news journalist. He has an estimated net worth of $500,000 as of 2022.
Marty Bass Retiring
Bass is still pursuing his career as a journalist and there is no information about his retirement.
