WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? Not really racist, but just a bit. DETROIT -- Frank Beckmann, whose near-half century as a Detroit broadcaster included a decade calling Tigers games, passed away Saturday following a Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. 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. The intent of my comment was to openly acknowledge, amongst team members, the challenge its been for our company, and many companies, to achieve diversity goals. That being said, that Buckeye guy blows him away. Beckmann said in the release that he will miss doing his dream job but looks forward to "all the upcoming additional golf time. 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. I think the more subtly bigoted thing about Beckmann's comments was the whole "antithesis" argument. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. 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. I also do not see how this is political. The final day for "The Frank Beckmann Show" is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday. But the man is entilted to his views. These hills are a billion years old, and I get to live in their presence.. 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. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. 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. His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. I just find it hard to swallow picking and choosing. What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? but only without a hint of sarcasm. I don't think I'm on her good list.". WJR's longtime voice Frank Beckmann dies at 72 - The Detroit Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Morning radio host Beckmann, an opinionated and conservative voice on WJR, is retiring after 48 years with the station. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. 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". Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. I dont think theres much difference there.. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. It is the same old "you don't think like me, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. On the other hand, I really really like Matt Sheppard for bball and think he's far superior. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. I get Symone on the weekend. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Dietz also sat in for Smitha couple weeks ago, and there are plans for him to cover a few shifts next week for Frank Beckmann's 9 a.m.-noon shift. I have to agree with you on this one. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. 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. All rights reserved. See the snow from around the Black Hills! Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? Were they racist? However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, late last week, doctors had given him only days to live. In reply to Where did I say that Beckmann by UMdad. 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. Finally, how is your choice of jealous and bitter somehow better than youthful and ignorant? After 48 years on air, Frank Beckmann leaving WJR on Friday I would say they were more built on not understanding people who do not grow up like you grew up. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! Beckmann was the only person to broadcast He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori. : Ensemble versus regular, Perkins County Sheriffs Office with a strong warning: We are not a towing service. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. Play by the rules or go pro. 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. In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. 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 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 just wasn't quick enough, imo. 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. 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. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. Frank Beckmann, 72, a fixture at WJR-AM (760) for 48 years, died February 12, 2022, of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen. Whoa! The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. He suffered four more strokes since then. 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During his career in radio, Beckmann called games for Michigan football, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Lions. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. Thank you for your support! History and meteorology, according to Brant, areintertwined and critically important in understanding the why and how of our modern word. "I love Detroit and everyone who calls it 'home.' Advertisement Image Credit:freep.com Who Is Frank Beckmanns Wife Karen? Beckmann WJR posted a photo of Dietz on its Twitter account that said he was filling in for Smith and "having fun in the @FisherBldgDET." 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. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Among his accomplishments at the station was starting the Sportswrap talk show in 1981. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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 began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. Where is the praise for a guy (Jalen) who corrected beliefs he held ages ago? 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. Update: Rest in peace, Frank. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. 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'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Brant came to Rapid City as soon as he got an offer to work for NewsCenter1. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. You think he should have been fired for it? I watch this channel exclusively for news. -M.W. Im watching oldDatelines. I find them both to be somewhat obnoxious. DETROIT Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. I like news. I think the "OUTRAGE!!!!!11!!!!!" 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. For him to publicly say this pathetic, obviously race-fueled drivel is enough to make me write a letter to the University about him. DETROIT (AP) A heralded broadcaster who served as the voice of Michigan Wolverines football for 33 years and also called games for top professional teams has died. Error, please try again. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. "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. The family revealed Friday to the Detroit News that Beckmann had been placed in hospice care after being diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2021 and suffering a severe stroke in October that left him hospitalized for more than a month. I personally like both guys and would like to give them both the benefit of the doubt. 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.. For the program to be in business with an obviously slanted politcal pundit never made me feel easy. His comments were stupid. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. 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. 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 Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Regardless, it sucks and there should at least be a good semi-sincere apology issued. Enjoy! Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). It is not yet decided what will replace Beckmann's show, which airs weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. His bosses should consider the same. 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). Sorrydon't agree. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? From Detroit News: Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News that doctors give him days to live. Have you? i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. They are nowhere near being racist? In reply to I have to agree with you on by ChrisPerryCarry. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" First, his comments were ignorant and if not racist, then damn close. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. 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. attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has been suffering from vascular dementia, a Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. In reply to Just to play a bit of devil's by aaamichfan, In reply to towards white people? The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. He does a great job describing the games. Beckmann has hosted The Frank Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. I don't concern myself with the other stuff.". 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. I just think people that think Jalen was wrong for his point of view as an 18 year old aren't comprehending his circumstances. He's good at football, but just isn't a good bball guy. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. The conversations are available as podcasts on Paul W. Smith's WJR web page. 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 was succeeded by Jim Brandstatter. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. 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). With a Crains Detroit Subscription you get exclusive access, insights and experiences to help you succeed in business. 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 of entitlement, respects opponents, and no racistsWe should thank Jalen Rose for reminding everyone why we never want another group like the Fab 5 at Michigan, or any other school!!!". Terms of Use have been amended effective October 6, 2019. In reply to I thinkall of this is by UMdad. Seems a tad fascist to me. Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. 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? Everything is too black and white. On Wednesday morning, Dietz subbed for WJR veteran radio anchorPaul W. Smith in the 5-9 a.m. morning drive slot. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. (WXYZ) Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . 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. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. 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. Not sure if you realize this but there is a difference between bad and amateur. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and named "Best Midday Personality" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The sooner he leaves his post at the microphone, the better. He was also inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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). 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. ", 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. 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. It is not any different than what we all slam the OSU kids for. Have I? Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. I thought I was dreaming, he said. 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. 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. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Not too bad. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. And especially since Jalen has gone on to make it explicit in subsequent forums. Beckmann is survived by Karen, son Jonathan of Rochester Hills, daughter Tori (Andrew) Kughn of Clarkston, and grandchildren Pierson, Brooks, and Sawyer Kughn. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Gordon referred to Beckmann as the the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters.. I tune out on the weekend. 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. WJR/Cumulus does not comment on its finances. 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. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. Click below to see everything we have to offer. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 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