They are nowhere near being racist? Update: Rest in peace, Frank. According to theDetroit Free Press, the former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. Wow, fuck you buddy. 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. He would nurse the novices through their nervousness.. In reply to (Letterman awkward collar by BRCE. By Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. Frank Beckman speaks at the annual Michigan / MSU tailgate presented by the Detroit Sports Media Association in 2013. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. I actually never knew he did politics until today, because of my general preference to avoid the field entirely. Prayers for Frank and his family, and thanks for decades of memories. Sorrydon't agree. . In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? He wasessentially saying that the more affluentplayerslike Grant Hill were somehow less black than he was. Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. over Frank Beckmann's comments is kind of funny. 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. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. 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Why can't this guy just notlike the fab five and leave it at that? 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. 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). Radio guys should paint the picture by loading your ears with facts and being as descriptive and quick as possible. First, he made a stupid post on Facebook. Weve had a long relationship with Kevin and we wish him well. His death comes just a year after he retired. The snow has stopped, why cant I travel? 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. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? To me -- and I don't give a shit if anyone calls me out for being political -- it is just Beckmann revealing his true colors if you've ever listened to his radio show. This was made on facebook, and not even to the general public. He also helped raise tens of millions of dollars for local charities such as the Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund and Dutton Farm. Find out more about him in the article below. - Anne Frank 2016-02-03 Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank ist weltberhmt als Dokumentation des unmenschlichen Alltags unter der Nazi-Herrschaft in den Niederlanden. Enjoy! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. What can I tell you? So in your view, both of their comments were stupid, and even though Beckmann's came from someone that wasn't a disadvantaged youth, he deserves the long defense of his point of view, but Jalen doesn't? Weather ambassador from Canada: What is a clipper system? Error, please try again. I like news. Anyway, I'm not trying to be a jerk. The comments are racist like my Grandma's subtle racism when she refers to those of African-american decent as colored people. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein Living in OH I often catch bites of tOSU's call man Paul Keels. 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. Everything is too black and white. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. What is the general feeling on Beckmann as Michigan's play-by-play man after this? 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? Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. This is called an argument. 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. 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. and his masters degree in broadcast meteorology at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. That's pretty cut and dry, to me. Legendary Detroit broadcaster Frank Beckmann died Saturday in a hospice following a battle with vascular dementia, he was 72. Or was that just unfortunate word choice? Beckmann's show shared air time with syndicated shows by other conservative personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Adam Bold and Mark Levin. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. Im watching oldDatelines. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? Make sure you are aware of the new rules! His passion for Byzantine and Russian history brought him overseas to study the lands of Turkey, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. 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. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? 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. . 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. If this is what gets him fired so they can bring in someone better then it will be worth it. If I tell someone to expect 60 mph winds, I better darn well know what that looks like and what its capable of. 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!!!". Frank Beckmann, the retired radio host and University of Michigan announcer, has died as a result of vascular dementia. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Ufer would die of cancer on October 26, 1981, before the season ended. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. 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. Beckmann was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame among numerous honors. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. BROADCASTING veteran Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72. 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. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. WJR talk radio host Frank Beckmann was diagnosed with an illness called Vascular Dementia. Because it couldn't be more clear that this "if" is indeed the case. In reply to all of the above plus by MGlobules. 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. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June of last year. Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? 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. 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-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? I dont think theres much difference there.. All rights reserved. If so, fair enough. 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. I really enjoy the show. He knew how to press the professionals, so they didnt disassemble or reflect, WJR host Guy Gordon told the paper. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. And I'm one of the most obnoxious guys I know. Along with documenting storms and tornadoes on the Great Plains, his passion for storm documentation and understanding meteorology has led him on expeditions into the eyes of hurricanes Irma, Harveyand Nate, cataloging important data and experiencing firsthand the power of nature. College athletes more or less have a part time job which pays them 15 to 20 thousand dollars a year. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. In fact, after living with many blacks and interacting with them on a daily basis, it's quite the opposite(in many cases). The next month, he started exhibiting behavior unusual for him. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. I don't think I'm on her good list.". 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 might be in the minority, but I've never been a big fan of our play by play tandem (even before his Facebook comments). "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.' 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. The guy should be fired because he sucks. His bosses should consider the same. Beckman also wrote columns for the Detroit News for ten years. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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