??. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? Were they racist? 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. He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years. 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. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? "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.". 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. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. Design by Human Element. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. Frank Beckmann was 72. Click below to see everything we have to offer. What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. I like news. But the man is entilted to his views. 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. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. 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. 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. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. During his time as the voice of Michigan, he also provided play-by-play for the basketball team, before stepping away from that sport when his duties at WJR expanded. 2022 MGoBlog. 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 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. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. 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. Big fan of hers. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. During Wednesday morning's broadcast,Dietz interviewed Macomb County public works commissioner Candice Miller, Oakland Country treasurerAndy Meisner, former WJR reporter Tom Corbett (who now resides in Hong Kong and talked about the massive protests underway there) and a former hit man again in trouble with the law. You are among the best in our business. . In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Beckmann was the only person to broadcast On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. I really enjoy the show. Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I just find it hypocritical. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. Seems a tad fascist to me. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Your message has not been sent. WebDenn schreiben will ich! Also he's done this for almost thirty years, In reply to I don't normally like to slam by evenyoubrutus. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. 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)? 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. With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Much of that was code language for uncouth inner city negroes. Beckmann then transferred to the sports department, eventually serving as Sports Director. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. I'm not expecting to hear from the attorney general. Wow, fuck you buddy. You think he should have been fired for it? 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. 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.. Beckmann announced his retirement in January, 2021, after a 48-year radio career with the News/Talk outlet. Not really racist, but just a bit. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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. UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. 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. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). And as for "Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that?" Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman answers this and more, LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Brant Beckman and what you need to know, Black Hills Winter Storm: Updated snow total forecast as details become clearer, Kelvin Helmholtz Instability in the Bighorns: Cloud making waves on social media, Black Hills Forecast Discussion: Potential storm next week targets South Dakota. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. 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 was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. 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. I know the whole lineup.. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. 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 I get Symone on the weekend. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. This is a serious subject that I approached through humor," Dietz wrote. 1:34. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Beckmann has none of this. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. 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. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. The two then swapped jobs, with Harwell taking over on the radio and Beckmann replacing Harwell on TV. -M.W. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). 2023 www.freep.com. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. 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 would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. 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.. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. I like Beckmanns voice for football. So calling someone racist makes you racist? Frank Beckmann was a professional broadcaster and talk radio host. 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. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. but only without a hint of sarcasm. From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. You know what they say: when people want to keep a thought to themselves, they put it on Facebook. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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? It might be time for you to grow the fuck up, and start looking at the reality of a situation. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. I don't think calling someone a racist necessarily makes you a racist. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. Privacy Policy 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. Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner Hosting a Weekend Show on WABC, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. His bosses should consider the same. Click link below to read more 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 calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. 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. Beckmann has hosted The Frank With the equanimity to moderate a panel discussion, the focus, and spontaneity to handle play-by-play, and the sharpened instincts of a reporter, he added. 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. Error, please try again. by chitownblue2. 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 loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. Wow, fuck you buddy.". Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. I watch this channel exclusively for news. 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. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. 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. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. Its like all news stuff. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. 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. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. That was followed by stints at WKNR-AM in Dearborn and WDRQ-FM in Detroit, before joining the WJR news staff in Detroit, where he covered the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, among other stories in his three years as a reporter. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. It's the most noticeable media plunge yet that the longtime Detroit broadcast journalist has taken since his abrupt departure from WDIV-TV earlier this summer. Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" If you want to dislike them both I can respect that, too. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. 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. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. What can I tell you? Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. 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 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. He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. 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. ", 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. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. 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. 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. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. 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've always thought he was overrated. 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). 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 tend to agree with 'some' of Beckmann's political views, yet i in no way share ANY of his moronic and misinformed opinions on the Fab 5. WebBrants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, running and visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. 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. Manage Settings He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. 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". - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. Everything is too black and white. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit See the snow from around the Black Hills! Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. 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. 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). The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. 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 don't see how comments on the Fab 5 can translate to being 'political.' Im watching oldDatelines. Beckmann enjoyed an extensive career behind the microphone lasting 48 years. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. 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