On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. 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. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. 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). In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. He had been a fixture there since 1972. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. I know the whole lineup.. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. by chitownblue2. He suffered four more strokes since then. Its like all news stuff. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Ive been given an opportunity to forecast some of the most diverse and wide-ranging weather on the planet, in one of the most beautiful places in the country. 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. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? 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. 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. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. 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. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. 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. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. 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.. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. 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. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. Design by Human Element. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? 2022 MGoBlog. Find out more about him in the article below. 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. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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. 2023 www.freep.com. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. His comments were stupid. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. Wow, fuck you buddy.". Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Taylor woman and special needs daughter struggle without power for 7 days, Would it be possible to have another electricity company choice in Metro Detroit, Emotional testimony heard as Michigan House committee holds hearing on gun reform bills, 2 suspects linked to around 900 car thefts busted by Detroit police, DTE and Consumers Energy offers credit for extreme outages - here's how to apply, General Motors laying off 500 white collar positions, Corktown Music Festival, Astronomicon, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, No suspects in custody a month after rappers found murdered in abandoned Highland Park apartment. who I remember growing up listening to. I don't think I'm on her good list.". 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. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. and that people who do so aren't really black. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. 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. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. Black Hills forecast Discussion: Clipper system prompts winter weather bulletins, Black Hills Weather: Winter storm bulletins now issued for portions of the Black Hills Region, LIVE: Potential Winter Storm for the Black Hills Region: Forecast Discussion with Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman, Fireball in the sky: Meteor breaks apart over western South Dakota, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch Fire estimated at 87 acres; 40 percent contained, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch fire estimated at 66 acres. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. I watch this channel exclusively for news. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. 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). I tune out on the weekend. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. So calling someone racist makes you racist? DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. 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. 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. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. I've always thought he was overrated. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Manage Settings He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. 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. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. 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. "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(? Whoa! I don't follow your logic. By If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. 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. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. It's a term used when one black person wants to accuse another of "acting white" or "assimilating into white culture"as if all white people are one single homogenous group where one person doesn't deviate from another. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. 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. 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. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. 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. 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". on the "have I?" "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? Not too bad. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. But the man is entilted to his views. I get Symone on the weekend. 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He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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. ", 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. All rights reserved. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. 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. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. but only without a hint of sarcasm. The guy should be fired because he sucks. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. Sorrydon't agree. ??. As for Brian's "analysis".how is the fact that every single verb Jimmy and Jalen used on the topic being in past tense considered "analysis"? Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. "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 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. Error, please try again. His bosses should consider the same. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his WebDenn schreiben will ich! Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. 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. He does a great job describing the games. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. 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. The disease is untreatable. The on-air Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. Enjoy! The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? Have you? Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. 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. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? That's pretty cut and dry, to me. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. 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). 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 station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. 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. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio It's a Winter Wonderland! 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. He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. I also do not see how this is political. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years.. 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. 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". Frank Beckmann was 72. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Privacy Policy 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. 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