My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. Click below to see everything we have to offer. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. . 2023 www.freep.com. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. "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(? 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. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? 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". He said, with absolutely no basis, that the Fab Five didn't play hard, were selfish (both completely untrue) and had a sense of entitlement. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. Im watching oldDatelines. Nationally, on air advertising revenue at radio stations in the U.S. was projected to fall 11 percent year over year to $12.8 billion in 2020, according to market researcher BIA Advisory Services. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The on-air I dont think theres much difference there.. Were they racist? Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. 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. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Controversial celebrities such as Michigan rocker Ted Nugent also frequented Beckmann's show, but his highest-profile interview recently was with outgoing President Donald Trump. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. Frank Beckmann, Veteran WJR Radio Host, Dies Aged 72 Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. His wife, Karen Beckmann, has revealed that the 72-year-old died as a result of the untreatable condition on Saturday. His comments were stupid. I just find it hypocritical. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. All rights reserved. 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. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Everything is too black and white. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. I like Beckmanns voice for football. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Just because "entitlement" happens to be "racially charged buzz-word" for the whiny liberal sect of our population, doesn't mean that there are no entitlement minded black people anymore. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. My point still stands. 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. I might be in the minority, but I've never been a big fan of our play by play tandem (even before his Facebook comments). Make sure you are aware of the new rules! The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? If so, fair enough. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. 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 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 of entitlement, respects opponents, and no racistsWe should thank Jalen Rose for reminding everyone why we never want another group like the Fab 5 at Michigan, or any other school!!!". Asked aboutDietz's controversial departure from local TV and whether it affected the decision to put him on the air, Wheeler said, "High-profile, smart, connected to Detroit, those are all the things I'm looking for. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. Wow, fuck you buddy.". He has also worked at WIBW-AM in Topeka KS, earning the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) award for Major Market enterprise reporting in 2016. You are among the best in our business. WebDenn schreiben will ich! I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. This is called an argument. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. It's worked this long, why change it now?". According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. He would go on to be the only broadcaster to call games for all four of Detroit's professional sports, according to a news release. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". 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. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. I thought I was dreaming, he said. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. 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. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Not really racist, but just a bit. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. He does a great job describing the games. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. ??. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. I watch this channel exclusively for news. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. Frank Beckmann was 72. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 "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.". Kurt Nagl is a reporter covering manufacturing particularly the automotive industry's transition to electrification, the impact on the supply base and what it means for the state as well as the business of law. It would run for 20 years. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his Sorrydon't agree. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. 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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 you listen carefully, he is usually a good three seconds behind the roar of the crowd or stammering to figure out the best way to describe what just happened. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". His bosses should consider the same. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio 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". For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. You know it's the offseason when people begin calling the Michigan play-by-play guy a racist for comments that are nowhere near being racist. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. I tune out on the weekend. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! 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. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? 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. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. Enjoy! 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. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. WJR has had a long history serving as the radio home for Detroit sports teams, but after the Lions decided to drop their broadcasting rights deal with WJR this year, 97.1 The Ticket will be the flagship station for all four of the city's pro teams. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. 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. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. 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. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. 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. Dietz saidin a Facebook post onJuly 1 that he had been fired because of a comment he made about an African -Americanreporter at the 2019 Investigative Reporters & Editorsconference in Houston. According to the Detroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station.. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. The guy should be fired because he sucks. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. If I have to work on a saturday and miss the game, his voice is what I want to hear. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. Play by the rules or go pro. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. 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He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. who I remember growing up listening to. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, 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. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. 1:34. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. 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. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. I don't think I'm on her good list.". It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". 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