The Jukebox: Radio Archive

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“Scoped” classic radio airchecks from “The Jukebox,” hosted 1995–2000 by Mike Saffran on “Oldies 98.9” WKLX — later known as “99 BBF” — in Rochester, N.Y.

  1. 7h ago ·  Bonus

    The Jukebox: July 24, 1996

    “’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 24, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special notes: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996); beginning of show is clipped Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:08 Debbie/Rushville (“Hey Deanie”) 01:07 Ed/Wellsville (“Me And You And A Dog Named Boo”) 01:31 Greg/Penfield (“Smiling Faces Sometimes”) 02:08 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases 02:28 First of a few references to “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson 02:58 James/Avon (“Crocodile Rock”) 03:29 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 03:39 “CBS This Morning” theme song, by Carly Simon, premiering Aug. 12 reference (more: https://www.networknewsmusic.com/cbs-this-morning-1996-1999-theme/) 03:56 Owen/Penfield (“Sharing The Night Together”) 04:22 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including Rochester Raging Rhinos (original name of former professional soccer team) and Frontier Field references 05:27 Ken/Webster (contest winner) — including Rochester Lancers (former NASL team) and Holleder Stadium references 06:36 Judy/Webster (“Without You”) 06:56 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 07:30 “Beauty and The Beast” prize-package (including Toronto Hilton overnight stay) plug 08:03 Fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy and City of Rochester “Noontime Concerts,” featuring Lisa George and Focal Point (with WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee), July 25, 1996, at the Liberty Pole references 08:46 “The usual … T-shirt and sneakers” (sharing usual attire worn for my radio shift ;-) 09:00 First of a couple “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Doan Dodge and Buick/Greece (sponsor) references 10:11 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) and “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon references 11:10 Samantha/Rochester (“Stop! In The Name Of Love” — dedication to her father) 11:33 Betty/Fulton (“I Say A Little Prayer” — dedication to Jack) 11:53 Carol/Canandaigua (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to son, Gary, and Ruth) 12:22 Unidentified female (“Crimson And Clover”) 12:37 Doug (“Rainy Night In Georgia” — dedication to Patty) 12:58 Unidentified female (“Spooky”) 13:54 Andrea (with Rick and Jamie)/Palmyra (“Seasons In The Sun”) 14:13 Rick (“Rock And Roll Lullaby” — dedication to wife, Lynn, and daughter Erin) 14:40 Erin (“Temptation Eyes” — dedication to Rick) 15:32 George/Caledonia (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to wife, Helen) 15:53 Laura/Hamlin (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Chuck) 16:18 Bob/Rochester (“Beth”) 16:44 Nancy (“Sukiyaki” — dedication to husband, Ron) 17:01 Edith/Rochester (“Cupid”) 17:20 Matt (“Play Me” — dedication to Denise) 17:57 Ashley/Rochester (“Bobby’s Girl” — dedication to Bobby) — including calling out a love-songs request-show host (on a competing radio station) for recently telling a listener to go to bed ;-) 19:20 “More fun on ‘Memory Boulevard’”— whenever I would say or use a variation on this line, it usually was a subtle, good-natured dig at my then former (and future) station, WRMM (“Warm 101.3” ;-) 19:34 Unidentified male (“Stand By Me”) 19:50 Erin/Greece (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”) — no dedication … so, “we’re gonna have to do something about that, Erin … if I have to come over there myself!” ;-) 20:23 Mike/Rochester (“I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” — dedication to Don) 21:13 Amy (“Build Me Up Buttercup” — dedication to mother, Bethany) 21:25 Bob (“Strawberry Fields Forever” — dedication to Anita) 22:15 “Boomer” (“Oh, Pretty Woman” — dedication to Mandy) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    The Jukebox: July 23, 1996

    “’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 23, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996) Callers aired and other show highlights: 0023: Show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) reference 00:34 Unidentified male (“Frankenstein”) 01:16 Penny (“Julie, Do Ya Love Me”) 01:55 Unidentified male (“The Things We Do For Love”) 02:30 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases — including first of a few references to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy 03:13 Rose (“Dancing Queen”) 03:35 Mark (“Chevy Van”) 03:54 First of a couple “Beauty and The Beast” prize-package (including Toronto Hilton overnight stay) drawing and Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) plugs 04:26 Mark/Webster (“Let’s Stay Together”) 04:45 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including George Beahon (Channel 13) reference 05:45 Unidentified female (with father)/East Rochester (contest winner) — including Ron DeFrance (“The Kingpin”) and “Bowling For Dollars” (Channel 13) references 06:23 Cassette tape ran out :-( 06:27 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 07:38 City of Rochester “Noontime Concerts,” featuring Lisa George and Focal Point (with WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee), July 25, 1996, at the Liberty Pole plug 08:48 Subtle reference to much later Eddie Money song (featuring Ronnie Spector) – “Take Me Home Tonight” 09:29 “I get two blank pages from the boss!” :-) 10:40 Mike (“Precious And Few” — dedicated to Meg) 11:11 Lisa/Greece (“Tears On My Pillow”) 12:02 Don (“Honey” — dedication to Jeannie) 12:57 Andrea (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Laura, Don and Randy) 13:31 Brian (“Love Hurts” — dedication to Sonia) 13:46 “Don’t die on us … we need the listeners!” ;-) 14:17 “Celebrity Birthdays” with Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) and The Paper Store, Southtown Plaza/Henrietta (sponsor), plug 14:40 Erin (“Dedicated To The One I Love” — dedication to Ben) 14:54 Rick (“At Seventeen” — dedication to wife, Lynn) 15:32 Dana/Fairport (“Sugar, Sugar” — dedication to Eddie) 15:49 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“I Love How You Love Me” — dedication to wife, Carol) 16:20 Mary (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Barbie) 16:41 “Mr. Blue”/Oswego (“Only The Lonely”) 17:06 Becky/Rochester (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to mother) 17:22 Donald (“Midnight Train To Georgia”) — dedication to Gilda) 17:55 “… speaking of great backseat memories” ;-) 18:00 Full “Backseat Memories – WKLX” jingle 18:09 George/Caledonia (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to wife, Helen) 18:21 Laura/Hamlin (“Lean On Me”) 18:38 Erin/Greece (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”) 19:28 “Traveling Oldies Show” with Mike McKay, July 27, 1996, at Sugarcreek (Spencerport Road) — including “Blue Jays and The Beast” getaway contest plug 19:58 Unidentified male (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to Junior, Chris and Tom) 20:31 Candy (“Teddy Bear” — dedication to Cory) 20:42 Unidentified male (“I’d Love To Change The World”) 21:13 Laurie/Sodus (“I’m Into Something Good”  — dedication to William) 22:06 Rose (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” — dedication to Floyd) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  3. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    The Jukebox: July 22, 1996

    “’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 22, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:24 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 00:33 Unidentified male (“Love Will Keep Us Together”) 01:12 Michelle/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”) 01:53 Brian/Rochester (“Fooled Around And Fell In Love”) 02:29 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases (including one of many references to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy) 03:07 Debbie/Greece (“You Make Me Feel Brand New”) 03:45 First of a couple City of Rochester “Noontime Concerts,” featuring Lisa George and Focal Point (with WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee), July 25, 1996, at the Liberty Pole plugs 04:26 Jim/Rochester (“Love To Love You Baby” — dedication to Marcy) 04:55 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD 06:01 Unidentified male with incorrect contest answer and reference to Simeon Smith (Channel 13) 06:10 Andreas/Penfield (contest winner) — including references to former Channel 13 sportscaster George Beahon (and his signature sign-off, “And that’s as far as I go”) and The Times-Union 06:50 Corinne/Rochester (“When Will I See You Again”) 07:09 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 10:09 “Celebrity Birthdays” with Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) and The Paper Store, Southtown Plaza/Henrietta (sponsor), plug 10:47 Tom (“Honey” — dedication to Ellie and Pat) 11:13 Tammy (“Put Your Head On My Shoulder” — dedication to Billy) 11:37 Rick/Arriving at work at General Motors (“Tiny Dancer” — dedication to Judy) 12:18 Cassette tape ran out :-( 12:30 Nancy (“Julie, Do Ya Love Me” — dedication to Julie, working at Wegmans Pharmacy) 12:58 Trevor (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Jennifer) 13:18 “Traveling Oldies Show” with Mike McKay, July 27, 1996, at Sugarcreek (Spencerport Road) — including “Blue Jays and The Beast” getaway contest plug 14:05 Erin/Greece (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”) 14:51 Mark (“In The Ghetto” — dedication to wife, Charlene) 15:12 Frances (“In The Ghetto”) — including listener thanks for birthday card, signed by the WKLX on-air staff, she received and reference to WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee 15:49 Buddy (“Cherish” — dedication to Amanda) 16:07 Casey (“Baby I Need Your Loving” — dedication to Heather) 16:21 Unidentified male (“Vehicle”) 16:33 Stephanie (“Stand By Me” — dedication to Chris) 16:53 Unidentified male (“Hello, I Love You”) 17:46 Betty (“You Make Me Feel Brand New” — dedication to Jack) 18:17 Justin (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” — dedication to girlfriend) 18:38 “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Doan Dodge and Buick/Greece (sponsor) references 19:02 Jason (“[You’re My] Soul And Inspiration” — dedication to Mindy) 19:18 Bob/Driving home (“[You’re My] Soul And Inspiration — dedication to wife on their 30th anniversary) 19:48 Josh (“Dream Lover” — dedication to Jen) 20:01 Marty (“Real Love” — dedication to Christie) 20:18 Missy (“Strawberry Fields Forever” — dedication to Jesse) 20:50 Josh (“My Girl” — dedication to Julia) 21:23 Erin (“Love Theme From ‘Romeo And Juliet’” — dedication to Stephen) 21:38 Subtle, verbal legal ID and Ruby Tuesday restaurant (Perinton) reference 22:21 Tom (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to Melanie) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  4. 3d ago

    The Jukebox: July 20, 1996

    “Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 20, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:22 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 00:31 Unidentified male (“Brick House”) 01:04 Unidentified male (“Hooked On A Feeling”) 01:21 Former Rochester Red Wings slugger Jim Fuller, old ballpark Silver Stadium and 1971 Red Wings (Governor’s Cup champions) reunion weekend references 01:42 Jackie/Rochester (“The Cover Of ‘Rolling Stone’”) 02:15 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases 02:55 Former Rochester Red Wings radio play-by-play announcers Joe Cullinane and Pete Brown references 03:03 Sharon/Driving on Route 31F to Hill Cumorah Pageant (“Seasons In The Sun”) 03:44 “Celebrity Birthdays” with Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) and The Paper Store, Southtown Plaza/Henrietta (sponsor), plug 04:09 Michelle/12 Corners (“Knock Three Times”) 04:19 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge”/“Winners Weekend” live on-air contest giveaway of “Legends of Motown,” July 28, 1996, at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center tickets (including another reference to 1971 Rochester Red Wings reunion weekend) 05:29 Jerry/Rochester (contest winner) — including references to former Red Wings manager Joe Altobelli and player Don Baylor 06:31 Unidentified male (“Hot Rod Lincoln”) 06:55 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 07:24 Lou (“Sugar, Sugar”) 08:51 Vickie (“Proud Mary” — dedication to husband, Al) 09:18 Unidentified female (“You Never Give Me Your Money”) 09:32 Second of five “Winners Weekend” live on-air contest giveaways 10:14 Tina (contest winner) 10:50 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 11:16 Laura (with brothers Dan and Tony)/Gates (“Rock The Boat”) 12:40 Katie/Working at The Country Store (Webster) (“Chain Gang” — dedication to Rick) 12:51 “Mike Saffran ‘Name Shout’”/“Roll that beautiful bean footage” (Bush’s Baked Beans commercial-audio snippet)/Dog barks (host’s dog, Dutch) custom “Jukebox Saturday Night” imaging jingle :-) 13:06 Maggie (“Brand New Key”) 13:40 Third of five “Winners Weekend” live on-air contest giveaways 14:29 Russ/Penfield (contest winner) 15:04 Frank/Driving taxi cab to Penfield (“The Streak”) 16:02 Unidentified male (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood”) 16:35 Vickie/Elba (“I Just Can’t Help Believing” — dedication to husband, Alf) — including host’s memory of driving “Miss Tiny Tot Genesee County” in Elba Onion Festival (Aug. 8, 1986) 17:34 Carmen (with Jessica, Carmen, Saundra and Brandon) (“Donna” — dedication to Donna) 18:01 Carol/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to husband, Cory) 19:20 Hal/Greece (“Summer In The City”) 19:48 Avor (with Robert) (“I Think We’re Alone Now” — dedication to Christina) 20:21 The Wire Wheel (Rochester foreign-auto repair shop) reference 20:47 Katie (“Bridge Over Troubled Water” — dedication to Evan) 21:15 Fourth of five “Winners Weekend” live on-air contest giveaways 21:37 Tara/Rochester (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Mike) 22:36 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (contest winner) 23:11 Carrie/Geneva (“Nights In White Satin”) 23:44 Unidentified male/Canandaigua (“Dream Lover”) — including Sea Breeze and Roseland amusement-parks references 24:27 Casey (with Alicia) (“Chevy Van” — dedication to Jamie and Jeremy) 25:31 Brian/Working at Carbone’s Pizzeria (North Greece) (“Spirit In The Sky”) 26:04 Becky (with Danielle) (“Last Kiss” — dedication to Zach and William) 26:30 Unidentified female (“He’ll Have To Go”) 27:06 Call-in request from fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan (“Him”) 28:12 Marie (“Stand By Your Man” — dedication to Tom) 28:55 Fifth of five “Winners Weekend” live on-air contest giveaways 29:48 Matt/Greece (contest winner) 30:20 Alicia/Penn Yan (“Low Rider” — dedication to Jeremy) 31:06 Unidentified female (“Roses Are Red [My Love]” — dedication to Linda) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast–all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  5. Jul 15

    The Jukebox: July 13, 1996

    “Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 13, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:17 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) and “Top 100 of the ’70s” countdown 02:18 Alicia (“Disco Inferno” — dedication to Monroe Middle School teacher Mrs. Mahar) 02:51 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 03:15 Mary/Rochester (“Whenever I Call You Friend”) 03:54 Canandaigua Arts Festival reference 04:28 Full “Oldies 98.9” closing-weather jingle (bit of a rarity) 04:48 Kim/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’”) 05:14 Eugene (with daughter Jamie)/Rochester (“Beep Beep”) 05:52 “Keep dancing [crunch SFX] … I’ll play more!” :-) 06:09 Anna and Nellie/Brighton (“Johnny B. Goode”) — the host’s next-door neighbors :-) 06:49 “Beatle Brunch,” “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references 07:02 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”) 07:43 Anne Marie (“Surfer Girl” — dedication to Capt. Bill Kelly on his 50th birthday) — including reference to July 11, 1996, Beach Boys concert at Frontier Field 08:37 “Everywhere I go, people stop and ask me … what’s that secret mix of oldies and fun that makes ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ so much fun to listen to? Well … I’ve shared that secret formula of great oldies and fun with only one other soul, and he’s not talking!” — followed by “Roll that beautiful bean footage” (Bush’s Baked Beans commercial-audio snippet :-) 09:13 Fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan: “Hey, roll that beautiful bean footage — pizza, pizza!” :-) 09:53 Avor/Gates (“Splish Splash” — dedication to daughter, Christina) 10:33 Sarah/Palmyra (“Little Sister” — dedication to sister Robin for high-school graduation party) 11:41 “Traveling Oldies Show” with Ellis B. Feaster, July 14, 1996, at Schaller’s restaurant (West Henrietta Road) plug 12:32 Amy/Kendall (“American Pie”) 12:42 Second of a couple “Top 100 of the ’70s” countdown plugs — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel 13:08 Jenny/Irondequoit (“He’s So Fine” — dedication to Jason) 13:40 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol) 14:20 Full WKLX “Backseat Memories” jingle 14:34 Brenda/Chili (“P.S. I Love You” — dedication to husband, Rich) 15:07 Andrea (“Till There Was You” — dedication to Bob) —making it a Beatles “triple-spin”! 15:39 Unidentified male (“Unchained Melody”) 16:20 Cheyenne/Rochester (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to Brian) 16:32 Rick (“Suspicious Minds”) 16:55 Crystal/Livonia (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to Nicole) 17:32 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“Patches” — dedication to wife, Marianne) 18:04 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references 18:49 Elizabeth/Greece (“Lean On Me” — dedication to sister) 19:11 Paul (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to wife, Patty) 19:34 Unidentified female (“Dream Lover”) 19:48 Geneseo Summer Festival (final day, July 14, 1996) reference 20:17 Dan (“For What It’s Worth [Stop, Hey What’s That Sound]” — dedication to Lisa) 20:46 Robert (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to Jan) 21:09 Chrissy (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” — dedication to Valerie) 21:43 Craig/Chili (“Chantilly Lace” — dedication to Laura) — including reference to host’s answering-machine message :-) 22:44 Arnie/Farmington (“Jean” — dedication to Olivia) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  6. Jul 8

    The Jukebox: July 6, 1996

    “Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 6, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:23 Unidentified male (“The Ballroom Blitz”) 00:59 Karen/Honeoye Falls (“Right Back Where We Started From”) 01:45 Unidentified male (“Take This Job And Shove It”) 02:06 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 02:45 Ed/Wellsville (“Sundown”) 03:27 Debbie/Avon (“You’re So Vain”) 04:05  First of multiple references to “All-Request Weekend” 04:09 Kelly/East Rochester (“The Candy Man”) 05:03 Frank/Rochester (driving taxi cab) (“The Streak”) 05:31 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — including first of multiple R.C. Shaheen (sponsor) references 06:02 Unidentified male (“If I Can’t Have You”) 06:56 Unidentified male (“Honky Tonk Song”) 06:59 Cassette tape ran out :-( 07:01 “350,000 listeners” — I don’t recall what this was in reference to, but possibly a station sales promo airing just prior 07:12 Kim (“ Where The Boys Are”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel 08:07 “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plug 08:35 Unidentified male (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”) 08:46 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”) 09:18 Annie (with David)/Spencerport (“The Cover Of ‘Rolling Stone’”) 10:50 Adam (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” — dedication to Anita) 11:17 Chris/Driving to Victor (“Beep Beep”) 11:52 Unidentified male (“Build Me Up Buttercup”) 12:24 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references 13:02 Steve/Palmyra (“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald”) 13:17 Michelle/Greece (“Suspicious Minds” — dedication to Johnny) 13:39 Carl/Macedon (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby” — dedication to Mary Jane) — including “FM99” reference 14:16 Lynn (“Tracy” — dedication to Jack) 14:24 Unidentified male (“Precious And Few”) 15:02 Unidentified female (“My Girl”) 15:24 Patty (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to husband, David, on their fifth anniversary) 15:49 Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) reference 16:13 Adam (“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” — dedication to Allison) 16:38 Jamie (“Please Mr. Postman — dedication to Stephanie) 16:48 Unidentified male (“Rockin’ Robin” — dedication to parents, Mike and Robin) 17:15 First of a couple references to “After-Work Party: Hot Rockin’ Hots” (July 11, 1996, Manhattan Square Park), Ruby Shooz, Power Company (oldies bands) and fellow WKLX DJ Abbey Rhodes (Note: Even though Abbey supposedly was to host the event, I actually ended up hosting — and had a great time! :-) 17:51 Tim (“Chantilly Lace” — dedication to Laura) 18:00 Unidentified female (“Lean On Me”) 18:11 Unidentified male (“These Boots Are Made For Walking” — dedication to Lacy and Amber) 18:40 Elizabeth/Wayland (“Paint It Black” — dedication to Jeremy) 19:18 Kim/Henrietta (“If I Fell” — dedication to Kenny) 19:27 Unidentified male (“American Pie”) 20:17 Rose (“A Lover’s Question” — dedication to Raymond) 20:34 Dan (“Abraham, Martin And John” — dedication to Eva) 21:15 Mel (“Last Kiss” — dedication to John) 21:26 Robert (“Little Sister” — dedication to sister Jan) 21:37 Unidentified female (“If You Wanna Be Happy”) 21:51 Robert (“Rhapsody In The Rain”) 22:11 Christie (“Runaway”) 23:28 Cassette tape ran out :-( All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  7. Jul 6 ·  Bonus

    The Jukebox: July 5, 1996

    “All-Request Weekend”/“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 5, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in on a Friday night during an “All-Request Weekend” 00:18 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 00:27 Unidentified male (“Mr. Big Stuff”) — including reference to Burger King “Whopper” commercial featuring the song 01:17 Unidentified male (“Kung Fu Fighting”) 01:37 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” teases — including “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD reference 02:16 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Daniel”) 02:50 Unidentified male (“Timothy”) — including listener thanks for birthday card, signed by the WKLX on-air staff, he received 03:33 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD 04:42 Unidentified male with incorrect contest answer and reference to Joel Loy (Channel 13) 04:57 Debbie/Greece (contest winner) — including references to Bob Mills (and his signature line, “Have a happy!”), Tom Decker and Mort Nussbaum (Channel 8) 05:47 Hal (“Macho Man”) 06:24 Tommy (“You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” — dedication to fiancee, Debbie, who said “yes” tonight!) 06:52 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 07:00 Unidentified female (“Leader Of The Pack”) 07:54 Tricia/Henrietta (“Little Sister”) — including “slightly modified” version of  “Jukebox Saturday Night” jingle ;-) 08:50 “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plug 09:04 Unidentified male (“Indiana Wants Me”) 09:49 First of a few “Backseat Memories: First Love Friday” teases (including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Nick Evans) 10:10 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 10:16 Katie/Hamlin (“Cecilia”) 10:45 “Beatle Brunch” and “The Beatle Years” plugs 11:30 Unidentified female (“Summertime”) 11:52 Katie/Rochester (“Beep Beep”) 12:42 “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Castle Fireball Fuel-Injector Cleaner (sponsor) references 12:59 Jane/Greece (“Louie, Louie”) 13:34 Ben (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to wife, Donna) 14:16 Mona/Driving from Batavia to Albion (“Killing Me Softly With His Song”) 15:18 Gus (“Stuck On You” — dedication to Jackie) 16:22 Sarah(“Johnny Angel” — dedication to John) 16:36 Cassette tape ran out :-( 16:49 Marta/Sodus (“Fantasy”) 17:17 Ralph (“Cherish”) 17:55 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references 18:31 Laurie (“Angel Baby” — dedication to Patrick) 19:00 Unidentified male (“Afternoon Delight”) 19:29 Kim/Henrietta (“Love Is All Around”) 19:51 Unidentified male (“Telstar”) 20:11 EmilyDriving on the State Thruway from Geneva (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” — dedication to brother Evan) 20:59 “Backseat Memories” (partial imaging) 21:17 Unidentified male (“Saturday In The Park”) 21:40 Unidentified female (“Don’t”) 21:46 Alex/Rochester (“Dream Lover” — dedication to Julie) 22:09 Karen/Kendall (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Tim) 22:43 Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) reference 23:11 Katie (“I Can’t Stop Loving You” — dedication to Glenn) 23:36 Unidentified female (“Cupid” — dedication to Alex) 24:05 Joseph (“Amie”) 24:55 Unidentified female/Geneseo (“Greenfields” — dedication to Rick, Craig and Pam) 25:39 Pete (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to wife, Pam) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

  8. Jul 3 ·  Bonus

    The Jukebox: July 4, 1996

    “All-Request Weekend”/“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 p.m.–Midnight July 4, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in (6 p.m.–midnight) on the holiday during an “All-Request Weekend” Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:13 First of multiple references to “All-Request Weekend” 00:48 Stacy/Fairport (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”) 01:21 Pat/Henrietta (“Shakin’ All Over”) 01:55 “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plug 02:21 Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) reference and first of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” teases 02:36 Whitney/Barre (“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald”) 03:07 Unidentified male (“The Cover Of ‘Rolling Stone’”) 03:30 Deb/Greece (“You Make Me Feel Brand New”) — including reference to Henrietta fireworks 04:53 Susan/Rochester (“Get Down Tonight”) 05:24 Brittany/Fairport (“Everlasting Love”) 06:00 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including Starlite Drive-In (Henrietta) reference 06:59 Sue/Gates (contest winner) 07:48 Unidentified female/Dansville (“The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”) 08:05 Cassette tape ran out :-( 08:08 Kevin/Brockport (“The House Of The Rising Sun”) 08:50 Unidentified female asking about Irondequoit fireworks 09:31 Unidentified male (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”) 10:00 First of a couple Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) and Gary the Happy Pirate references 10:30 Unidentified female (“Lookin’ Out My Back Door”) 10:48 Tom (“Secret Agent Man” — dedication to Sherry) 11:18 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 11:25 Jeanette/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”) 11:49 “Keep dancing [crunch SFX] … I’ll play more!” :-) 12:05 Reference to attending pancake breakfast at 12 Corners (Brighton) 12:29 Unidentified male (“The Ballad Of The Green Berets”) 12:41 Tanya/Driving to Brighton fireworks (“Jailhouse Rock”) 13:02 Mary Lou/Rochester (“Hello Mary Lou”) 13:22 First of multiple uses of fireworks SFX 13:30 Jim/Chili (“Bad Moon Rising” — dedication to Marie and Kathy) 14:38 Ben (“Donna The Prima Donna” — dedication to wife, Donna) 14:59 Michelle/Albion (“Hotel California” — dedication to her father) 15:31 Katie (“[Sittin’ On] The Dock Of The Bay”) 15:54 Ray (“Donna” — dedication to Donna) 16:18 Jamie/Rochester (“Baby Love”) 17:18 Unidentified female (“Amie” — dedication to daughter Amy) 17:51 Jeff/Working at Vets Club (Perry) (“Moonshadow”) 18:27 “What can be more American than the red, white and blue of the Bills?” :-) 18:47 Unidentified female (“I Got You Babe”) 19:27 Unidentified male (“Birthday” — dedication to Stephen on his birthday tomorrow) 19:40 Kristin (“Birthday” — dedication to Mike on his 16th birthday tomorrow) 20:40 Bill (“Nice To Be With You” — dedication to Mary) 21:07 April/Middlesex (“Space Oddity”) — including reference to Schweppes Ginger Ale TV commercial 21:51 Unidentified male (“Town Without Pity”) 22:20 “Backseat Memories” (partial imaging) 22:37 Jenny (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” — dedication to Josh) 22:48 Patty (“Me And Bobby McGee“) 23:30 Unidentified female (“Stairway To Heaven” — dedication to “The Wizard”) 23:34 Cassette tape ran out :-( 23:45 Jolanda (“G.T.O.” — dedication to father, Carlos) 24:25 Hal (“Beep Beep”) 25:06 Gail (“96 Tears” — dedication to Mike and Jen) 25:53 Carrie/Darien (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]”) — preceded by subtle, verbal legal ID All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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