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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. You are among the best in our business. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. 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. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. Gee, you don't think these are all cliche talking points among racist sports fans about black athletes vs. white athletes (which UM basketball has more of now than it did then)? I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. I also do not see how this is political. He does a great job describing the games. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. i doubt your grandmother has a 50,000 watt radio station or a facebook page, nor does she represent a university with a $5 billion endowment that has recently been through some issues with affirmative action. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. -M.W. 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. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Seems a tad fascist to me. 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. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. 2022 MGoBlog. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. They are nowhere near being racist? The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). 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. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. I don't think I'm on her good list.". 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. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. 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 Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? It's worked this long, why change it now?". He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. I don't follow your logic. Wow, fuck you buddy. You think he should have been fired for it? "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. Whoa! In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. 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. 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 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, 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. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. WJR-AM, the Detroit-based radio station where Beckmann spent most of his career, reported Sunday that he suffered from vascular dementia, a rare brain Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. ??. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. "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.' 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. Not too bad. Were they racist? Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. I watch this channel exclusively for news. "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 agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his 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. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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] Beckmann has none of this. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. Crain's wins Loeb award for business journalism, Crain Communications acquires Grand Rapids Business Journal, Roberta Jasina, longtime WWJ radio host, out: 'My heart was broken', Bedrock ready to demolish existing Wayne County jail site, In Sherwood Forest, freshened-up former 'heroin house' is ready for entertaining, Michigan's marijuana industry nearly shut down over new tracking system service provider fees, MSU to limit access to East Lansing campus buildings in wake of shooting, DTE seeks double-digit rate hike after setback in last case. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. Big fan of hers. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. and that people who do so aren't really black. 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. 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? The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? Everything is too black and white. I like Beckmanns voice for football. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. 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). Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". 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. I'll defend to the death the right to be an asshole. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. 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. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! Find out more about him in the article below. From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? 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. My point still stands. Symone coming on strong. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' But the man is entilted to his views. Your message has not been sent. Which, to me, fine. "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. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? 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. He had been a fixture there since 1972. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. Manage Settings If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. 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. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. Longtime WJR-AM radio host and University of Michigan football play-by-play man Frank Beckmann is in critical condition at an Oakland County hospice facility, his family said Friday. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. by chitownblue2. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? 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. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He suffered four more strokes since then. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. but only without a hint of sarcasm. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. 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? Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. I really enjoy the show. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. Its like all news stuff. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. I-90 Eastbound blocked from accident: Exit 51 to Rapid City, 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles portions of Montana, Big warmup: A 50 swing in temperatures expected this week, Watch Brants 10 PM forecast here: Winter Storm Bulletins issued, LIVE: Winter Storm bulletins issued for Thursday, Once in a 50,000 year comet greets the human race later this month, Winter Storm Bulletins Issued for late Sunday through Tuesday, Whats the best weather model? In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein 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!!!". He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Error, please try again. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. The on-air He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. 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. 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. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. 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. The disease is untreatable. All rights reserved. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. I have to agree with you on this one. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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). It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. 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. 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. 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. . Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . I've always thought he was overrated. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. I like news. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. ", 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. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? What, you've never said anything stupid? Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". 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". Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. 2023 www.freep.com. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? 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. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. 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