Everything is too black and white. They are nowhere near being racist? In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. 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.. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. I don't think I'm on her good list.". You think he should have been fired for it? If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. He said, with absolutely no basis, that the Fab Five didn't play hard, were selfish (both completely untrue) and had a sense of entitlement. 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.. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. 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. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? Have I? 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!!!". Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. 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. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. 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I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. Its like all news stuff. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. Find out more about him in the article below. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. Frank Beckmann, Veteran WJR Radio Host, Dies Aged 72 Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. His wife, Karen Beckmann, has revealed that the 72-year-old died as a result of the untreatable condition on Saturday. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. He had been a fixture there since 1972. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Big fan of hers. 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. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. 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. So calling someone racist makes you racist? The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. 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The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Click below to see everything we have to offer. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. All rights reserved. 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. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. 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. 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] 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. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Beckmann has none of this. You are among the best in our business. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. 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. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' 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. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. who I remember growing up listening to. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. 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Not really racist, but just a bit. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. Frank Beckmann was 72. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. 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. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. 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. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. Whoa! I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. What can I tell you? Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. 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? i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. 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. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. The guy should be fired because he sucks. I like Beckmanns voice for football. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. All rights reserved. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. 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