"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.' If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. 0:40 Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play voice of Michigan football for 33 years who also had long stints calling games for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, has died at "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. 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. 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. His death comes just a year after he retired. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. That's up from a low of 2.6 reported in June 2019 but down significantly from the 6.7 rating it achieved in December 2017. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. 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. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. Not really racist, but just a bit. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Beckmann also has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund: Dutton Farm, WJR said on its website. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. 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 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. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. Is it the use of the word entitlement? Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? Enjoy! Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I watch this channel exclusively for news. 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. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. With the equanimity to moderate a panel discussion, the focus, and spontaneity to handle play-by-play, and the sharpened instincts of a reporter, he added. Continue with Recommended Cookies. I remember 760 as this bastion of informative interesting radio that actually provided a service to the entire state of Michigan as well as most of the country on good nights. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. Regardless, his comments were no more racist than Rose's were, and the quick jump to him being an old white racist by many of those here is ridiculous. who I remember growing up listening to. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Symone coming on strong. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his -M.W. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein 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. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. The guy should be fired because he sucks. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. Not sure if that obviates the point of the rest of your post or not As for "I canunderstanda young man not being very wise" or "youthful and ignorant".how about jealous and bitter, as Jalen admitted himself? Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. Have I? The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? Sorrydon't agree. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). 2023 www.freep.com. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. The family revealed Friday to the Detroit News that Beckmann had been placed in hospice care after being diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2021 and suffering a severe stroke in October that left him hospitalized for more than a month. 1:34. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. "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. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. 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. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. He also helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund and Dutton Farm. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a The family asks for donations to be made to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which is creating the Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism, instead of flowers. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? All rights reserved. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. 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. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. ??. All rights reserved. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. WebDenn schreiben will ich! 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. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. His bosses should consider the same. on the "have I?" The man who lives there, Mark Perkins, was also arrested the following day after he allegedlycharged at DePetro with a lawnmowerwhile DePetro was live-streaming. I like news. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Find out more about him in the article below. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. I dont think theres much difference there.. 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. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. I know the whole lineup.. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Beckmann began in the station's "News Talk" in 1972 before taking over for Bob Ufer as the University of Michigan football play-by-play announcer in 1981. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. RR guys andCarr guys, too. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. Its like all news stuff. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Beckmann has none of this. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. It's a Winter Wonderland! FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, Privacy Policy Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. 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