Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. 1:34. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. Beckmann has hosted The Frank "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. 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. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Dietz saidin a Facebook post onJuly 1 that he had been fired because of a comment he made about an African -Americanreporter at the 2019 Investigative Reporters & Editorsconference in Houston. This is called an argument. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. 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. 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 Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. 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. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. 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. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Is it the use of the word entitlement? 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? 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.. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. 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. 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 have to agree with you on this one. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit I watch this channel exclusively for news. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. 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 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!!!". FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. 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.. Enjoy! To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." "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. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. 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. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Everything is too black and white. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. 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 Your message has not been sent. Manage Settings He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". Or was that just unfortunate word choice? ", 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. 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. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Sorrydon't agree. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. "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.' Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. 2023 www.freep.com. His bosses should consider the same. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, 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. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? 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. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Not really racist, but just a bit. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. What, you've never said anything stupid? Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. It's a Winter Wonderland! who I remember growing up listening to. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. Its like all news stuff. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. 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. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Which, to me, fine. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. My point still stands. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. 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. Thank you for your support! First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. The intent of my comment was to openly acknowledge, amongst team members, the challenge its been for our company, and many companies, to achieve diversity goals. The disease is untreatable. 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). He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. and that people who do so aren't really black. "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' Too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw you perceive there be. But his comments until he got to the part about racism 48 years with the station for... 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