Why is Frank Beckmann leaving?
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. Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station.
What happened to Beckmann?
Sports broadcaster and conservative talk show host Frank Beckmann is retiring from WJR AM 760 after 48 years with the Detroit radio station. The final day for “The Frank Beckmann Show” is scheduled for March 26, WJR owner Cumulus Media announced Wednesday.
Is Frank Beckmann retiring?
To the dismay of millions of listeners, Frank retired from WJR on March 26, 2021, as he desired to spend more time with his loving family and close friends. Frank’s versatile career covered all four Detroit professional sports teams (Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons).
How old is Beckmann?
72 years (1949–2022)Frank Beckmann / Age at death
How old is Frank Beckmann on WJR?
72
He was 72, had multiple strokes and suffered from vascular dementia prior to his death.
Where is Kevin Dietz?
Former WDIV-TV (Detroit) reporter Kevin Dietz, who has been hosting the 9 a.m. to noon slot on WJR-AM (Detroit) since June 1, has been named permanent host for the time slot. He replaces longtime WJR personality Frank Beckmann, who retired in March.
Who is replacing Frank Beckmann WJR?
Kevin Dietz
Kevin Dietz named Frank Beckmann’s replacement on WJR.
Is Frank Beckmann married?
Frank Carl Beckmann (November 3, 1949 – February 12, 2022) was a German-born American broadcaster and talk radio host on WJR in Detroit, Michigan….
| Frank Beckmann | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Karen Beckmann ( m. 1973) |
| Children | 2 |
Where is WJR?
Detroit
WJR (760 AM) is a commercial radio station in Detroit, Michigan, owned by Cumulus Media, with a News/Talk format. Most of WJR’s broadcast studios, along with its newsroom and offices, are in the Fisher Building in Detroit’s New Center area.
What happened to Koco McAboy?
Detroit TV news rising star Koco McAboy is leaving WDIV (Local 4) for the West Coast. The Central Michigan University alumna worked in Grand Rapids at WOOD-TV before joining the Local 4 news staff in 2016. Working in TV news has been her goal since, well, forever.
What happened to Kevin Dietz from Channel 4?
Kevin Dietz, an investigative reporter for WDIV-TV, said he was abruptly fired from the news station for a racial joke he made at a recent journalism conference in Houston.In a long Facebook post late Monday night, Dietz said he huddled for a photo with a group of journalists when he jokingly said, We are probably …
Where is Guy Gordon now?
Veteran Detroit TV newsman Guy Gordon is ringing in the new year with a new job. Gordon said Tuesday that he’s leaving his on-air role at WDIV-TV (Channel 4) to launch an afternoon news-oriented talk show on WJR-AM (760). Wednesday will be his last day with Channel 4.
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