Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. 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. -M.W. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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. The disease is untreatable. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast "I'm not planning on doing anything different. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. During his time as the voice of Michigan, he also provided play-by-play for the basketball team, before stepping away from that sport when his duties at WJR expanded. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. 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. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. His death comes just a year after he retired. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. 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. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday DETROIT (AP) A heralded broadcaster who served as the voice of Michigan Wolverines football for 33 years and also called games for top professional teams has died. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? 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). "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? If I have to work on a saturday and miss the game, his voice is what I want to hear. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. I know the whole lineup.. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? 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. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. 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. The disease is untreatable. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' . 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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. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. "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.". You think he should have been fired for it? Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Is it the use of the word entitlement? Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. 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. 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. Did you not watch the documentary, or have you not been reading Brian's posts on this blog, or are you having the same problem with past tense verb conjugation that anyone else who believes Jalen feels the same way today? 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.. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His bosses should consider the same. They are nowhere near being racist? In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. 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. Beckmann died in the evening on February 12, 2022, in hospice care at Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. [1] [8] He was 72, had multiple strokes and suffered from vascular dementia prior to his death. [1] [5] [13] On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Not too bad. 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I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. What can I tell you? 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". Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. 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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. 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 died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. See the snow from around the Black Hills! Frank Beckmann was 72. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. ", 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. 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. 2022 MGoBlog. 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? Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Manage Settings 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 Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? 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. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. I don't think I'm on her good list.". It's worked this long, why change it now?". FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. ??. Have you? Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. 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