I also do not see how this is political. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. While I don't think he "needs" to be fired for his comments, I think they should give Frank a reason to consider if he's still up for the job. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. You didn't "say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't", you merely spent a long post defending what he said without similarly backing up Jalen's. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? Update: Rest in peace, Frank. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. For his work behind the mic, Beckmann received many honors, including being awarded the NFF Chris Schenkel Award from the College Football Hall of Fame. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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.. Click below to see everything we have to offer. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. Sad to report that the longtime voice of Cumulus Media's WJR-AM/Detroit, the legendary Detroit sports broadcaster Frank Beckmann, died Saturday night at the age of 72. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. Along with documenting storms and tornadoes on the Great Plains, his passion for storm documentation and understanding meteorology has led him on expeditions into the eyes of hurricanes Irma, Harveyand Nate, cataloging important data and experiencing firsthand the power of nature. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. Beckmann, 71, told Crain's his retirement coincides with the end of his contract and rather than deal with the renewal negotiations, the time was right to sign off after half a century on the air. By 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. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. And if by "walked and inch in his shoes" you mean growing up a poor black kid in a single parent family in inner city detroit then rising to national fame because of my basketball ability, then no, I have not. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. "While attending a social event during the conference, we took a WDIV team photo and I jokingly said to the group'We are probably going to have to crop the black reporter out of the photo.' "That's where we draw our future talents," said Wheeler, noting that former Detroit TV anchor Guy Gordon spent a couple of years subbing for Smith before starting his 3-5 p.m. show on WJR. Wow, fuck you buddy.". I don't think I'm on her good list.". He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded. You're kind of creating a straw man by defining Jalen quite so narrowly (Detroit, national fame, basketball ability), but I can say that I grew up with enough adversity and relative disadvantage that I absolutely carried a chip on my shoulder that motivated me and continues to motivate me to achieve success in my chosen field. Everything is too black and white. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? Personnel issues such as this are respectfully private and we will have no further comment., In his July 1 comments on Facebook, Dietz apologized for the incident. I have to agree with you on this one. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. 2022 MGoBlog. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). I don't normally like to slam people for their opinions but you really have to be a moron if you think that Beckmann is "amateurish" or just not very good at radio play-by-play. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" WBB B1G tourney preview - first 2 rounds 22-23, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Elite 8, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Sweet 16, OT: Wednesday evening mens hoops comments, OT(? Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. . Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. According to Dietz, the black reporter involvedsaid he was not offended andcame to his defense, but that WDIVhas a zero-tolerance policy aboutracially insensitive statements. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. Frank Beckmann retires after nearly 50 years - Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard Acceptable registrations in the queue through December 31, 2022 at 9:30a ET have now been activated. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. Frank Beckmann was 72. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? His bosses should consider the same. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. 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). If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. 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. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Never one to shy away from a good debate on the air, Beckmann famously took on fellow WJR host Mitch Albom for 30 minutes over Alboms support for Michigans film tax credits. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. I get Symone on the weekend. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. . I tune out on the weekend. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. The guy should be fired because he sucks. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. by chitownblue2. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. Also, I read Brian's posts but although I respect his work with this blog and his enthusiasm as a Michigan fan, I don't blindly believe his analysis like many of the sycophants. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. Privacy Policy If so, fair enough. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. Kevin Dietz, the veteran investigativereporter whose26-year career withWDIV-TV (Channel 4) ended this summer in controversy, is returningto the airwaves this time as afill-in host for WJR-AM (760). I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. It would run for 20 years. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a i tend to agree with 'some' of Beckmann's political views, yet i in no way share ANY of his moronic and misinformed opinions on the Fab 5. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. Thank you for your support! The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. . 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. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. I know the whole lineup.. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. So calling someone racist makes you racist? Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. I've always thought he was overrated. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. However, old white men judging young black men, and praising our current white dominated basketball team while hoping that we never have an all black basketball team again seems very racistso do comments by other old white men saying "I'm so glad that you said this" and "finally someone said it," and other things like that. I dont think theres much difference there.. 1:34. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. and that people who do so aren't really black. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" 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. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. He does a great job describing the games. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. on the "have I?" Heres what we know, Winter Returns: Watching potential storm for next week, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman covers encroaching winter storm, We can rely on Punxsutawney Phil to be wrong, UPDATE: I-90 Eastbound is now open. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio Beckmann In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. This is called an argument. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. Design by Human Element. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. Its like all news stuff. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. 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The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. 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. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. More:WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, The station released a statement on July 1 that framed Dietz's departure as a resignation:Kevin Dietz has resigned from WDIV effective immediately. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. 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. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! 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. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? He spent 48 years on "The Great Voice of The Great Lakes", 33 years calling U of M football games, and the last 17 years of his career hosting "The Frank Beckmann Show". I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I watch this channel exclusively for news. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. To me -- and I don't give a shit if anyone calls me out for being political -- it is just Beckmann revealing his true colors if you've ever listened to his radio show. And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. "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.". I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. It's a Winter Wonderland! 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. , I 'm not planning on doing anything different retired in March 2021... 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