This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Second, it reveals that he does not grasp the notion of "past tense". Have you? 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Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. Which, to me, fine. I don't think I'm on her good list.". The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. 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. 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Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. "That's one I'll never forget," Beckmann said. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. So calling someone racist makes you racist? This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. 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. "I think the key to doing a good radio show is listening to all sides. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. It's sad to know that it is simply cheap political hackery anymore. Play by the rules or go pro. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? On 27 January 1945 Otto Frank was liberated from Auschwitz by Russian soldiers. but only without a hint of sarcasm. You are among the best in our business. Cold Air Funnels spotted Thursday near Hermosa: What are they? Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. Beckmann's retirement represents more change at the venerable Detroit radio station. 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. Will Canyon Lake Elementary be permanently closed. 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. topicthat I also appreciate my relative *advantages* well enough that I respect those that reach maturity and success without them, as well. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. Stupid comments built on youth and ignorance. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. Thank you for your support! ): Raleigh/Triangle Alumni Club Hurricanes vs Red Wings Event. Enjoy! Find a good Michigan "homer" who feels the same way that we do about Michigan football with no political subtext. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" Wow, fuck you buddy.". WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . UDPATE: I-90 reopened in Spearfish after semi removal. The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. Last March, as he closed his final show on Detroit radio station WJR, Frank Beckmann told his You know it's the offseason when people begin calling the Michigan play-by-play guy a racist for comments that are nowhere near being racist. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. "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(? 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 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. Shep just seems to understand bball better and give a better picture of what's going on. 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 was surreal for me to actually have been able to do that". Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Find out more about him in the article below. 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. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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". Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. 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. 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. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. 2023 www.freep.com. 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. 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. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" 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. That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. 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. Keels used to do U-M games in the 80's, if I'm not mistaken. I said that it was wrong to call Jalen racist just like it was wrong to call Beckmann racist. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. 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. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. 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". He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. Brants hobbies include hiking, photography, storm chasing, traveling, runningand visiting historical sites, of which the Black Hills area has many. 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. 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. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. His bosses should consider the same. Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. I don't agree with Beckmann's politics AT ALL, and his columns in the DetNews are really poorly written and reasoned. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. Check out this home tucked away in the woods of Sturgis. 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. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. The disease is untreatable. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. ", "I will be forever grateful to WJR for helping all of my boyhood dreams to come true," he said. 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)? He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. Saw this was basically covered in an earlier front-page post today. I grew up listening to him calling Michigan games. Not really racist, but just a bit. My point still stands. Regardless, his comments were no more racist than Rose's were, and the quick jump to him being an old white racist by many of those here is ridiculous. In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. His death comes just a year after he retired. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. by chitownblue2. 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. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. The disease is untreatable. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? He suffered four more strokes since then. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? Big fan of hers. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? A wise man once told me, once the other man begins hurling personal insults in a debate, he's lost the argument. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. Im watching oldDatelines. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. His comments were stupid. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. My betyou've not walked an inch in those shoes. 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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. Sad to report that the longtime voice of Cumulus Media's WJR-AM/Detroit, the legendary Detroit sports broadcaster Frank Beckmann, died Saturday night at the age of 72. First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. The guy should be fired because he sucks. 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. EDIT: btw Bo was outspokenly political, and I doubt his opinions were similar to yours. I just find it hypocritical. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? See the snow from around the Black Hills! In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. Just an awful radio play-by-play guy. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. 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. As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? 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. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. Privacy Policy 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). Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to 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. Click link below to read more He does a great job describing the games. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. I like Beckmanns voice for football. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The station's offices are located at the top of the Fisher Building in Midtown Detroit. I've always thought he was overrated. 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. Every situation creates opportunity for personal growth, and that is how I view this event in my life.". Crain's wins Loeb award for business journalism, Crain Communications acquires Grand Rapids Business Journal, Roberta Jasina, longtime WWJ radio host, out: 'My heart was broken', Bedrock ready to demolish existing Wayne County jail site, In Sherwood Forest, freshened-up former 'heroin house' is ready for entertaining, Michigan's marijuana industry nearly shut down over new tracking system service provider fees, MSU to limit access to East Lansing campus buildings in wake of shooting, DTE seeks double-digit rate hike after setback in last case. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. 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. He succeeded Bob Ufer as the voice of Michigan football in 1981 when Ufer became too ill to continue broadcasting the games. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. WJR's ratings have fluctuated in the past few years. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. 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 watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. He had been a fixture there since 1972. 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.. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. Sorrydon't agree. Frank Beckmann was 72. His play by play is pretty good but his obsequious byplay is obnoxious. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. 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 was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. "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.". 2022 MGoBlog. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. Error, please try again. -M.W. his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. 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