I've always thought he was overrated. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. 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. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. 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". I don't follow your logic. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' He suffered four more strokes since then. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Also, I read Brian's posts but although I respect his work with this blog and his enthusiasm as a Michigan fan, I don't blindly believe his analysis like many of the sycophants. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. All rights reserved. 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). Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. What happens if your vehicle falls through the ice? Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. Frank Beckmann was 72. Radio stations across the country are dealing with the financial strain of COVID-19 and declined advertising revenue. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. I-90 Eastbound blocked from accident: Exit 51 to Rapid City, 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles portions of Montana, Big warmup: A 50 swing in temperatures expected this week, Watch Brants 10 PM forecast here: Winter Storm Bulletins issued, LIVE: Winter Storm bulletins issued for Thursday, Once in a 50,000 year comet greets the human race later this month, Winter Storm Bulletins Issued for late Sunday through Tuesday, Whats the best weather model? They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. Enjoy! Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? I get Symone on the weekend. Click below to see everything we have to offer. My point still stands. . What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? WebDenn schreiben will ich! Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. "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.' Im watching oldDatelines. i don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Is it the use of the word entitlement? "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. The guy should be fired because he sucks. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. Seems a tad fascist to me. 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"? (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Beckmann has hosted The Frank If so, fair enough. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? I also do not see how this is political. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? It's a Winter Wonderland! Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. 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). Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. By 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. Manage Settings I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. 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. I have to agree with you on this one. If you can stomach the images, here's a bite of how good he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1dFu6zV8M. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. Design by Human Element. 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. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. 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. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. 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). Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Not really racist, but just a bit. 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. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. Wow, fuck you buddy. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. If he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid, fine. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. According to the Detroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station.. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. The disease is untreatable. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. 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). For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. 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. Beckmanns time in the booth included the Wolverines' last national championship in 1997. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. 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. I watch this channel exclusively for news. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball. by chitownblue2. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . 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 We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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 had been a fixture there since 1972. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? 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? 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. It would run for 20 years. 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. Not too bad. I like news. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. "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. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. 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Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. . 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. RR guys andCarr guys, too. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. 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. 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According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Have you? The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. 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. "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.". The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. 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. -M.W. 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EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Hey Frank, keep private thoughts private, especially when they rip of former Michigan players. 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 DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. 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. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Big fan of hers. 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