FOX 2 - Longtime WJR host and University of Michigan football announcer Frank Beckmann passed away Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston. "I'm not planning on doing anything different. Frank has had plenty of time to mature, but it doesn't seem like he's learned all that much. WWJR program director Mike Wheeler said that Dietz's role at the station right now is occasional subbing. First of all, I like Jalen Rose, but his comments were stupid. 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? The Fab Five were entitled and generally whiny(at the time). 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I thinkall of this is hypocritical BS. Beckmann calling him racist for it was likewise stupid. "As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers game. Beckmann has hosted The Frank Theyre fascinating! bbeckman@newscenter1.com 605-355-0024 ext 41 Articles Potential winter storm next week? Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. I agree with Brian's reference to the moron Beck and would be happy to see this guy get canned. 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.. 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. He would later go on to do play-by-play for the University of Michigan Football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. He died Saturday night at a hospice center in Clarkston, according to reports. 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.. He says, Dont worry, well be seeing them win championships before long as well. I'm surprised he didn't mention the word "GRIT!" Frank Beckmann, who spent nearly 50 years with Detroits WJR-AM radio station, told listeners Wednesday morning that hes retiring next month. WebFrank Beckmann Death - Obituary - Dead - Passed Away : . Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. Both guys said stupid things, but one guy is lauded and protected and the other is hammered. According to Wheeler, WJR looks for high-profile, thoughtful figures who know the city to serve as on-air fill-in hosts. 1:34. I don't see how this should affect his standing as a play-by-play man. 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. 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. Brant believes in order to be a good meteorologist, you have to be able to visualize what youre communicating to people. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. he's apathetic, narrow-minded moron who's incapable of understanding what the Fab Five represented. Symone coming on strong. Those who play the "racist" card first are fair game. What, you've never said anything stupid? 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)? In reply to I like Beckmanns voice for by dothepose. Make sure you are aware of the new rules! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Although Dietz is a TV veteran, Wheeler said that he shows "a lot of potential" on radio. My company makes a lot more off of my work than they pay me. 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. 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. 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. I have to agree with you on this one. My question is, why are we all obligated to love the Fab 5? -M.W. By 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. 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. The original accusation made was of both, so I was defending each one individually. Doesn't Frank want people to learn and grow as they mature? Unsettled weather next week: How do we know anything this far out? 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. 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? Second, he's supposed to be the Michigan broadcast guy. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station. He was eventually named as the main substitute for legendary WJR morning host J.P. McCarthy. The on-air Karen Beckmann, his wife, told The Detroit News thatdoctors give him days to live. With fball, you can be a bit slower and have a big verbal burst in conjunction with the occassional big play. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. Having begun his broadcasting career in 1989, he had been active in the industry for more than 5 decades. He would later evolve into a conservative talk show host. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. He, of course,is not 18 and should know better. 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. In reply to "IF he was saying what he felt like as a 18-19 year old kid" by Voltron Blue. Finateri lauded Beckmann's accomplishments in the release. The Pistons' fourth quarter rally almost was enough to take down the Bulls. 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. 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". Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Honeyour Tahoe is at the bottom of Sheridan Lake! So calling someone racist makes you racist? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I didn't have huge problems with his comments until he got to the part about racism. Isn't use of the phrase "Uncle Tom" inherently racist towards white people? He suffered four more strokes since then. In reply to Beckmann's a great announcer by Bodogblog. Others who must be great because they have done something for 30+ years: In reply to The 30 years argument is solid by chewieblue. Beckmann began his career at WJR in 1973, starting as a sports talk show host. However, Beckmanns career stretched beyond sports. His comments were clearly alluding to somethimg more than what was written, and I think what the OP assumes that something is a general annimostity toward outgoing african american players that became bigger than Michigan that aren't going to behave as old white men would want them to. Have you ever actually stopped to read historical markers along the road? Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. Words cannot express how happy I am to be here as a historian, as a scientist, and as a lover of nature. 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. The doctors said they dont expect him to last until Monday, his wife said. As for Brian's "analysis".how is the fact that every single verb Jimmy and Jalen used on the topic being in past tense considered "analysis"? 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. Along with his diagnosis, Beckmann suffered a stroke in October; hospitalizing him for 35 days. at a time when the U is making a careful rapprochement with the Fab 5. Personally, I would MUCH rather see Brando retire. His politics is not of my concern unless he runs for office which is not going to happen. Experiencing these storms in person is critical to holistic forecasting. Enjoy! 2022 MGoBlog. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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. Have I? Manage Settings WJR has described Beckmann as a "sports Not sure if that obviates the point of the rest of your post or not As for "I canunderstanda young man not being very wise" or "youthful and ignorant".how about jealous and bitter, as Jalen admitted himself? Beckmann had vascular dementia and recently suffered several strokes. Aber Anne Frank war nicht nur eine hellwache und beraus reife Chronistin ihres Alltags. Steve Finateri, vice president and marketing manager for Cumulus Detroit, said the station has begun a search for his replacement. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. In reply to The comments are racist like by Wolverine318. Detroit Radio Legend Frank Beckmann Dead at Age 72. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. 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. 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 had just come from a George W. Bush rally, where he was one of the speakers. Frank Beckmann was 72. "I regret the fact that it happened, and apologize to anyone I might have offended," he wrote. He would call Wolverines games for 33 seasons. Ihr grter Wunsch war es, Schriftstellerin zu werden, ein 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. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. Where did I say that Beckmann deserved anything that Jalen didn't? If you're a fat old rich white dude from the suburbs, you probably do find poor black kids from Detroit abhorrent. He began his career as a one-man news staff in Alpena before moving to WPON in Pontiac. During his time on the air, he also broadcast Detroit Lions from 1979 to 1988 and the Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 2003. The disease is untreatable. "I'm more conservative, but I've always welcomed all those views," he said. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. On behalf of Whitey, it is very, very dicey territory to start calling a bunch of poor urban black 19-year-old kids racist. I personally will stand with the latter and tell Beckmann to STFU. Bball just has a higher baseline announcing intensity than fball does. 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. The answer is because he used a word that went beyond "not liking" the Fab Five. 0:40 Frank Beckmann, the play-by-play voice of Michigan football for 33 years who also had long stints calling games for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, has died at Were they racist? In reply to They are nowhere near being by BRCE, "They are nowhere near being racist? 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). attitude that is too prevelant today - from liberals and conservatives, btw. Brant earned his bachelors degree in history from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March. His comments were stupid. I dont think theres much difference there.. I like Beckmanns voice for football. DETROIT Longtime broadcaster and WJR host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports. Whoa! He started with WJR in 1973 as the newsroom's youngest-ever reporter. Don't expect any special changes to the show as it winds down. 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