I get Symone on the weekend. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. 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. 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. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. 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. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. 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. I know the whole lineup.. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. I dont think theres much difference there.. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. His bosses should consider the same. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. 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. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Symone coming on strong. 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. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday 1:34. 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. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. 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. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. ", 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. 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 : . An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. 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. 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). 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. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Click below to see everything we have to offer. 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. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. I have to agree with you on this one. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. The disease is untreatable. WJR has had a long history serving as the radio home for Detroit sports teams, but after the Lions decided to drop their broadcasting rights deal with WJR this year, 97.1 The Ticket will be the flagship station for all four of the city's pro teams. You are among the best in our business. 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 just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Wow, fuck you buddy. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Privacy Policy Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. They are nowhere near being racist? Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" Everything is too black and white. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. 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 next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. Have I? He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. 2023 www.freep.com. Heres what we know, Winter Returns: Watching potential storm for next week, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman covers encroaching winter storm, We can rely on Punxsutawney Phil to be wrong, UPDATE: I-90 Eastbound is now open. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". I tune out on the weekend. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. Have you? Over the illustrious history of 760 WJR, Frank Beckmann was second only to J.P. McCarthy in his legedary status at the 50,000-watt blowtorch. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. Your message has not been sent. I don't follow your logic. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. 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 would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. Beckmann has hosted The Frank Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. His death comes just a year after he retired. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Design by Human Element. 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). Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". 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. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. His comments were stupid. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. He suffered four more strokes since then. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. 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. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. 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 Frank Beckmann was 72. I also do not see how this is political. It's the most noticeable media plunge yet that the longtime Detroit broadcast journalist has taken since his abrupt departure from WDIV-TV earlier this summer. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. What, you've never said anything stupid? The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. 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I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. 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've always thought he was overrated. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. 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"? It's a Winter Wonderland! Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. 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. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein 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. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. Is it the use of the word entitlement? I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. 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. 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. He also helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund and Dutton Farm. RR guys andCarr guys, too. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? As for jealous and bitter vs. youthful and arrogantI'll concede the point that I was putting meaning on to your words that perhaps you didn't mean. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. 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. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). and that people who do so aren't really black. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. 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". This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. By Big fan of hers. 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)? Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. Continue with Recommended Cookies. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. 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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 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. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Find out more about him in the article below. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. 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. 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. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. All rights reserved. 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 Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. So calling someone racist makes you racist? Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. 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