Remembering Jim Thistle

Jim Thistle: his name is synonymous with Boston television. During his 30 years in broadcasting, Thistle worked at various times as News Director at three network affiliates in the Hub — WBZ, WCVB, and WHDH — and at WLVI, Channel 56.

Since 1982, he's been teaching at Boston University. He ultimately became director of its broadcast journalism program there.

Jim Thistle died yesterday after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 66.

He was a pioneer in Boston broadcasting and a mentor to many in the local scene. Among them: Susan Wornick. She's co-anchor of the Midday newscast on WCVB Channel 5, where she's also a member of the station's investigative unit.

Susan Wornick joins WBUR's Deb Becker in remembering Jim Thistle.

A wake will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Funeral Home in Winthrop. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett. Both are open to the public.