- Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. 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". Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, 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. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Freedom 96.9 is teasing the addition of Dana Loesch to the lineup as well to enhance the rebrand further as the station begins a new chapter as it provides news/talk to the residents. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. 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. 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. It was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. Black Hills Blizzard: Additional snow accumulations possible through Friday, Is the storm over? who I remember growing up listening to. 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. ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. All rights reserved. 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. WebLeggi After the Annex Anne Frank, Auschwitz and Beyond di Bas von Benda-Beckmann disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. I absolutely love Frank Beckmann as he is part of the Michigan tradition for me. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. 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That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Have I? Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. My point still stands. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. 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. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. It's worked this long, why change it now?". The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. He was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Longtime news director Dick Haefner retired last month after 51 years at the station. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? Beckmann, 71, told Crain's his retirement coincides with the end of his contract and rather than deal with the renewal negotiations, the time was right to sign off after half a century on the air. The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. So calling someone racist makes you racist? I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. Im watching oldDatelines. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. 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. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. 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. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. I get Symone on the weekend. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. It would run for 20 years. 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. Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. 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In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. I also do not see how this is political. Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. Beckmann has hosted The Frank According to reports, longtime Detroit radio personality Frank Beckmann has entered hospice care and he is not expected to make it through the weekend. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. 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. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. By 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 know the whole lineup.. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. 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. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. "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.' Which, to me, fine. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. 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. 1:34. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. Not too bad. Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? He had been a fixture there since 1972. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. In my opinion, he definitely comes across as racist, though I am sure that he doesn't believe that he is. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. 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. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a What can I tell you? He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? 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? "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" WBB B1G tourney preview - first 2 rounds 22-23, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Elite 8, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Sweet 16, OT: Wednesday evening mens hoops comments, OT(? To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. 2023 www.freep.com. 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? 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. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. 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. 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