The disease is untreatable. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. who I remember growing up listening to. Beckmann just wasn't quick enough, imo. WebView latest articles, news and information about what happened to Frank Beckmann, American broadcaster, that died on Sunday February 13th 2022at age 72 The most memorable moment of that tenure was in 1997 when the Wolverines won the national championship. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I like Beckmanns voice for football. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. In reply to I think a rich old white by El Jeffe. 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. He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. The station finished December with a 4.6 rating, the 10th-highest ranked station in the market, according to Nielsen data. Frank Beckmann was 72. Longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Frank Beckmann has died. This past Election Day, Nov. 3, Beckmann interviewed Trump, who expressed his confidence in winning re-election and complimented Beckmann's show. Perhaps you were just evening up the ledger since you perceive there to be more defense of Jalen's side. 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. Basically,many people are slamming a guy they don't like for slamming something he doesn't like. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. I was in the band in 2004 when Bo came and talked to us. He had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. . I get Symone on the weekend. Its like all news stuff. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. Ufer and Beckmann were the only two radio voices for Wolverine Football for 65 years. Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. "As a play-by-play announcer, Frank electrified audiences with his memorable style of calling all the action. 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. He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. 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. It seems like he'd be better suited for a school like, ummm, well Duke. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. 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. 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. 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. His death comes just a year after he retired. Your message has not been sent. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing CLARKSTON, Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). . However, I'm sure there have been racists who in fact called others racist, so it's not logically impossible. 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. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. I thought Beckmann's call of the bball game was awful. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. i suggest that anymore beckmann discussion happen on his talk show's facebook page. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. However, with bball, you've got to be quicker and more on your toes. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. Apparently someone has struck a nerve with you! In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. 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( Neal Rubin The Detroit 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. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. They werestupid thoughts then, too, but at least I canunderstanda young man not being very wise. They are nowhere near being racist? "Frank Beckmann is a radio legend who became a legend because he does everything 'full throttle,'" Finateri said. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. In reply to You didn't "say that Beckmann by Voltron Blue. 1:34. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? 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. Beckmann stepped back from the mic calling Michigan games after the 2013 season. Beckmann was serving as the radio voice for the Tigers when Ernie Harwell was brought back. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. "I'll be doing the exact same thing I've always done," he said. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? 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. That's proof that he was a tough guy that he could survive AA as a conservative. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Taylor woman and special needs daughter struggle without power for 7 days, Would it be possible to have another electricity company choice in Metro Detroit, Emotional testimony heard as Michigan House committee holds hearing on gun reform bills, 2 suspects linked to around 900 car thefts busted by Detroit police, DTE and Consumers Energy offers credit for extreme outages - here's how to apply, General Motors laying off 500 white collar positions, Corktown Music Festival, Astronomicon, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, No suspects in custody a month after rappers found murdered in abandoned Highland Park apartment. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. He's not expected to make it through the weekend.https://t.co/BiqHpEbPit, Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) February 11, 2022. As a midday talk personality, he prides himself on having the 'best informed audience' and always delivers on that promise to them.". 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? The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. Who lives and dies with this team and puts more out there than anyone on this little anonymous blog. 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. I watch this channel exclusively for news. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds: 313-222-6427 or jhinds@freepress.com. By DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Beckmann, who lives in Rochester Hills, retired from WJR last March, when his contract ended. 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. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. Having Beckmann compared to Keels, almost makes us look amateurish. The 72-year-old longtime media personality has beensuffering from vascular dementia, a rare and untreatable brain disease. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. 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)? 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. For his work behind the mic, Beckmann received many honors, including being awarded the NFF Chris Schenkel Award from the College Football Hall of Fame. I tune out on the weekend. Not all snow is made the same: Snow ratios, Thanksgiving travel: Quiet weather making for less stressful Thanksgiving plans. WDIV-TV reporter Kevin Dietz says he was terminated over comment about black reporter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Anyone who works is exploited by their company. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. I also do not see how this is political. 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. I've always thought of him as a good radio guy, but those comments should not be tolerated for the home team announcer. 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. Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? It makes him a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to deploy the English language properly. The Detroit News was the first to report his death, citing his wife, Karen. Design by Human Element. 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). WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. Theyre fascinating!, Potential winter storm next week? RR guys andCarr guys, too. ??. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. I loved them at the time, but watching that documentary was more like watching Titanic for me. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. on the "have I?" 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. It's worked this long, why change it now?". He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? his comments make me suspect he is well aware of the hate thrown at those kids when they were there. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. I really enjoy the show. "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. Plus who exactly is a fan of the Frank Beckmann show Facebook page? 2023 www.freep.com. His bosses should consider the same. 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. Im watching oldDatelines. Also, should people really be fired because you don't agree with their politics? 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. FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. I have always liked Frank as an announcer, but he has made the decision to be a Political pundit, and in my mind, that disqualifies him as a UM announcer. In reply to So calling someone racist by evenyoubrutus. 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. Wow, fuck you buddy.". He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. 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. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. Seems a tad fascist to me. I know the whole lineup.. . What can I tell you? He suffered four more strokes since then. Play by the rules or go pro. Beckmann announced UM football games for 33 seasons Retirement represents latest change for Detroit station Frank Beckmann started at WJR in 1972. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. 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