Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). 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? If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. 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. Thank you for your support! I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The disease is untreatable. Seems a tad fascist to me. "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.' Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. It would run for 20 years. Which, to me, fine. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Beckmann has hosted The Frank Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. 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 just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. on the "have I?" Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? 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!!!". WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. BREAKING: Frank Beckmann, longtime Detroit radio personality who called UM football, #Tigers and #Lions games, is in hospice care, his wife has told The News. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. Have I? Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. 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Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. I would say the difference is that I ascribe justification to Jalen's point of viewI understand where he's coming from and so I put them into a context and "forgive" him (for lack of a better wordit implies a right to pass judgment from me on to Jalen that I don't intend). We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. 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. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? "I'm not planning on doing anything different. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. Not too bad. 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. 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. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. 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 In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". 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. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. Click link below to read more He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. By The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. I tune out on the weekend. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Design by Human Element. SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told Morning Joes Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. . I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. 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. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. 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. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. See the snow from around the Black Hills! 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. 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. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. 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"? 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. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Im watching oldDatelines. The on-air He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. He suffered four more strokes since then. 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. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Your message has not been sent. Error, please try again. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? So calling someone racist makes you racist? Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. I don't know that firing Beckmann is the best idea but making him apologize and discuss why his statement was so wrong would at least get his "fans" to hear a message and not go all conspiracy theory. 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. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. 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. 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)? 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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. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. I really enjoy the show. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. 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. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? 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 snow has stopped, why cant I travel? In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. What can I tell you? His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. "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.". In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". Wow, fuck you buddy. ??. 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 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". at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Privacy Policy Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. 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.. ( Neal Rubin The Detroit Sorrydon't agree. 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