The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. 2022 MGoBlog. Have I? 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. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports 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. Wow, fuck you buddy. 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. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. Click below to see everything we have to offer. So calling someone racist makes you racist? 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? What can I tell you? UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! "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.". He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. by chitownblue2. Click link below to read more Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Were they racist? I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. His death comes just a year after he retired. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. 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. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Error, please try again. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. Former WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz fills in on Detroit's WJR radio On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. 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'll defend to the death the right to be an asshole. ", 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. 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. 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. 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. Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. I like Beckmanns voice for football. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Beckmann has none of this. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Whoa! and that people who do so aren't really black. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. I dont think theres much difference there.. If so, fair enough. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. Not too bad. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. 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. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Wow, fuck you buddy.". I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. Its like all news stuff. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay 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. Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. 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. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? 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). 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. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. 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. His comments were stupid. Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. 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. 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. "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.' I like news. 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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 past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. By The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. 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. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. 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. Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. 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. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. I don't follow your logic. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. It's a Winter Wonderland! Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. "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. I get Symone on the weekend. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. 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 Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. 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. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. What, you've never said anything stupid? In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. 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. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. 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. 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. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. 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. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. 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. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. 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.. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. This is called an argument. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Sorrydon't agree. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. 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. Frank Beckmann was 72. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! 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. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. 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. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. 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. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. Big fan of hers. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. See the snow from around the Black Hills! Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. I really enjoy the show. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" . However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. 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. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. 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. I know the whole lineup.. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. All rights reserved. He had been a fixture there since 1972. 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)? Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The on-air He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. His bosses should consider the same. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Seems a tad fascist to me. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. I have to agree with you on this one. 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". he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. -M.W. 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. 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. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. It would run for 20 years. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. The guy should be fired because he sucks. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his 1:34. I don't think I'm on her good list.". Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Find out more about him in the article below. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. Thank you for your support! You are among the best in our business. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. 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