Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. 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. but only without a hint of sarcasm. 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. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. Not really racist, but just a bit. 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Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. Your message has not been sent. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. Click below to see everything we have to offer. 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 field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Manage Settings Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. "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. Frank Beckmann was 72. and that people who do so aren't really black. 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. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. 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. who I remember growing up listening to. 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. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Everything is too black and white. The disease is untreatable. 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'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. 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. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. It would run for 20 years. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. 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To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They are nowhere near being racist? A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. What can I tell you? The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. Wow, fuck you buddy.". Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein All rights reserved. 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. 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. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. If so, fair enough. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! 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. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). 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). 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 is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. My point still stands. History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. 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. His comments were stupid. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. I have to agree with you on this one. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Im watching oldDatelines. Never one to shy away from a good debate on the air, Beckmann famously took on fellow WJR host Mitch Albom for 30 minutes over Alboms support for Michigans film tax credits. 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. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. Before joining Crains Detroit Business, he reported in Iraq and China and for various publications in Michigan. That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. 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. . Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. But the man is entilted to his views. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. Sorrydon't agree. I have always liked Frank as an announcer, but he has made the decision to be a Political pundit, and in my mind, that disqualifies him as a UM announcer. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. 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. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. What, you've never said anything stupid? He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. 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 guy should be fired because he sucks. Have I? He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. Seems a tad fascist to me. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. 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. 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. Beckmann has none of this. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. 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.. 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. His comments about not liking the fab five, though, could be based on their arrogance andfeelingthat they were more important than the university they represented. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 2022 MGoBlog. 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. 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. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. 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. "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.". Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his Black Hills forecast Discussion: Clipper system prompts winter weather bulletins, Black Hills Weather: Winter storm bulletins now issued for portions of the Black Hills Region, LIVE: Potential Winter Storm for the Black Hills Region: Forecast Discussion with Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman, Fireball in the sky: Meteor breaks apart over western South Dakota, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch Fire estimated at 87 acres; 40 percent contained, UPDATE: Palmer Gulch fire estimated at 66 acres. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. I don't think I'm on her good list.". He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. 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. He suffered four more strokes since then. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Ignore this thread if you think its overkill. It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. 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. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" His bosses should consider the same. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. I like news. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. 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. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. 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". Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. His death comes just a year after he retired. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. Beckmann 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? Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. 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. 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