Continue with Recommended Cookies. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. 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. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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 final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. 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. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. 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 sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. I get Symone on the weekend. Click link below to read more 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. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. Everything is too black and white. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. WebDenn schreiben will ich! WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. I don't follow your logic. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. 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. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? 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] Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play announcer for Michigan football for 33 years and long time announcer for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers died in hospice care at the age of 72. 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. 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. 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. 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". His death comes just a year after he retired. 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. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. You think he should have been fired for it? Is it the use of the word entitlement? 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. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. 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. 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. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. 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. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" I don't know about that aOSU announcer and don't really care because I've heard a lot of radio play-by-play voices and Beckmann's has to be up there as one of the bestas far as excitement goes. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. 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 on-air The guy should be fired because he sucks. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. "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.' Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. 1:34. ??. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. 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. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. I tune out on the weekend. 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. All rights reserved. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. RR guys andCarr guys, too. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. 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 reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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. Not too bad. 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. 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. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. by chitownblue2. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Frank Beckmann was 72. He had been a fixture there since 1972. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. and that people who do so aren't really black. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. 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. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? 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. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Have you? Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Your message has not been sent. Born in Germany, he grew up on the east side of Detroit, before moving to Warren where he attended Cousino High School because it had a radio station. I have always liked Frank as an announcer, but he has made the decision to be a Political pundit, and in my mind, that disqualifies him as a UM announcer. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? 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. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. 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 I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. 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He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. I like news. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. 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.. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. Wow, fuck you buddy. I don't know that firing Beckmann is the best idea but making him apologize and discuss why his statement was so wrong would at least get his "fans" to hear a message and not go all conspiracy theory. Beckmann has hosted The Frank And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. All rights reserved. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. I dont think theres much difference there.. Big fan of hers. What, you've never said anything stupid? By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. 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. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. 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 original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. 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. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. 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. "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(? Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? I thought I was dreaming, he said. 2023 www.freep.com. Click below to see everything we have to offer. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. 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So calling someone racist makes you racist? 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 Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. 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. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? 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. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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. 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. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. Caring about the weather is caring about people., Brant is a huge sports fan among other things, claiming that the Cubs winning the World Series was one of the best moments of [his]life.The Chicago Bears football team and the New York Islanders Hockey team are next on his list of championships hes waiting to witness.

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