Symone coming on strong. It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years.. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. -M.W. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. Not too bad. Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. Design by Human Element. Im watching oldDatelines. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. The University made money on the backs of the poor starving kid, blah blah blah, they still cheated (Webber the most obviously, but it is a little arrogant to think that none of them knew about him or were receiving anything themselves). He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. Ive been given an opportunity to forecast some of the most diverse and wide-ranging weather on the planet, in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. If so, fair enough. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Over the illustrious history of 760 WJR, Frank Beckmann was second only to J.P. McCarthy in his legedary status at the 50,000-watt blowtorch. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. The intent of my comment was to openly acknowledge, amongst team members, the challenge its been for our company, and many companies, to achieve diversity goals. That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. See the snow from around the Black Hills! He said he was glad to see "no racists" on this current team unlike the Fab Five -- I don't need to even go into that one. 2023 www.freep.com. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. Dietz also said in the post, "It is important to include the fact that alcohol was provided at this event and, according to management, was a factor in my termination. Six years ago, he was jailed under Michigan's "super drunk" law after being cited for driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17% or higher, according to Michigan Secretary of State records. He suffered four more strokes since then. That was followed by stints at WKNR-AM in Dearborn and WDRQ-FM in Detroit, before joining the WJR news staff in Detroit, where he covered the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, among other stories in his three years as a reporter. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Pity the fool didn't watch the documentary because if he spouts such drivel after seeing how much hate those kids had to play through at the time then if he still comes out with this. Everything is too black and white. As for jealous and bitter vs. youthful and arrogantI'll concede the point that I was putting meaning on to your words that perhaps you didn't mean. ", Beckmann continued: "I even got a text this morning from Jocelyn Benson and that meant a lot to me because sure, I've got my views, and they may be different than somebody else's, but you have to listen to them. Play by the rules or go pro. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. His comments were clearly alluding to somethimg more than what was written, and I think what the OP assumes that something is a general annimostity toward outgoing african american players that became bigger than Michigan that aren't going to behave as old white men would want them to. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. I also do not see how this is political. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Were they racist? SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told Morning Joes Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. ??. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! Beckmann was the only person to broadcast I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman answers this and more, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman and what you need to know, Black Hills Winter Storm: Updated snow total forecast as details become clearer, Kelvin Helmholtz Instability in the Bighorns: Cloud making waves on social media, Black Hills Forecast Discussion: Potential storm next week targets South Dakota. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. Freedom 96.9 is teasing the addition of Dana Loesch to the lineup as well to enhance the rebrand further as the station begins a new chapter as it provides news/talk to the residents. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. Black Hills forecast Discussion: Clipper system prompts winter weather bulletins, Black Hills Weather: Winter storm bulletins now issued for portions of the Black Hills Region, LIVE: Potential Winter Storm for the Black Hills Region: Forecast Discussion with Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman, Fireball in the sky: Meteor breaks apart over western South Dakota, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch Fire estimated at 87 acres; 40 percent contained, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch fire estimated at 66 acres. I don't follow your logic. During Wednesday morning's broadcast,Dietz interviewed Macomb County public works commissioner Candice Miller, Oakland Country treasurerAndy Meisner, former WJR reporter Tom Corbett (who now resides in Hong Kong and talked about the massive protests underway there) and a former hit man again in trouble with the law. So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? I like news. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. He had been a fixture there since 1972. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. This is called an argument. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. by chitownblue2. Click link below to read more Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. but only without a hint of sarcasm. "You really have a great show, and it's an honor to talk to you," Trump told Beckmann at the end of the eight-minute interview.". It's the most noticeable media plunge yet that the longtime Detroit broadcast journalist has taken since his abrupt departure from WDIV-TV earlier this summer. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. I think a rich old white suburban dude like Beckmann calling a poor young black kid from Detroit "racist" doesn't make him (Beckmann) racist. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. I watch this channel exclusively for news. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. I didn't learn about this until reading Brian's Beckmann-referencing post, but for those still not in the loop, Beckmann said this on his Facebook page Sunday: "I got called off vacation to broadcast the Michigan hoops games in CharlotteM/Duke should be greatThis M team is the antithesis of the Fab 5, unselfish, always plays hard, no sense Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. His comments about not liking the fab five, though, could be based on their arrogance andfeelingthat they were more important than the university they represented. Which, to me, fine. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). 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