“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Dec. 11, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:20 “It’s my turn to be on the radio!” :-)
00:48 Leslie (“Hooked On A Feeling”)
02:23 Doreen (“Candy Girl”)
03:06 Tom/Canandaigua (“Splish Splash”)
03:32 Katie (“Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”)
03:51 First of multiple references to show-sponsor DSW Shoe Warehouse
04:44 Doug (“Bottle Of Wine”)
05:27 Reference to partying in Geneseo the previous night — and getting a request for “The Jukebox Party Montage” :-)
05:48 Jodie/Holley (“Chantilly Lace”)
06:33 First of a couple references to Volunteers of America (Lake Avenue) holiday fundraiser
07:22 Colleen (with Logan, Rebecca and Ed)/Pizza Paul’s (Geneseo) (“Joy To The World,” “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Tighten Up,” and “The House Of The Rising Sun” )
09:15 Tricia/Pizza Hut (Winton Road, Henrietta) (“Here Comes My Baby”)
11:05 Sure sign the holiday season has arrived: Chia Pet commercials are back on the air! (Plus, going on record: “I’m dreaming of a green Christmas … everybody doesn’t want a white Christmas!”)
11:54 John (with wife, Amy, and father-in-law) (“Light My Fire,” “Ain’t No Woman [Like The One I’ve Got]” and “Donna The Prima Donna”)
13:12 Bob (“Duke Of Earl”) — including reference to doo-wop special that aired earlier in the week on WXXI-TV (PBS/Channel 21)
13:36 Confession: I didn’t make a donation to WXXI while watching the doo-wop special (“The begging was a little excessive!” ;-)
13:50 Cassette tape ran out
14:24 Another reference to partying in Geneseo the prior night — and to driving through Avon (where the holiday decorations looked great!) to get there :-)
14:50 Rush/Batavia (“Hanky Panky”)
15:53 Christina/Geneseo (“Runaway” and “Eight Miles High” — “DJ’s Choice”)
18:09 Playing Mitch Miller and the Gang’s “Must Be Santa” — “The Jukebox” exclusive :-)
18:51 Hannah/Medina (“Build Me Up Buttercup”)
19:16 Reference to receiving cookies in the mail (for my birthday and Christmas) from my sister
19:33 Julie/St. John Fisher College (“Build Me Up Buttercup”)
20:23 Unidentified male (“Garden Party” — dedication the Johnny Deere/Alexander)
21:00 Joe/Rochester (“Along Came Jones”)
21:26 “Elvis Only” with Jay Gordon, Borg Imaging and Volunteers of America (sponsors) references
21:48 New York Giants at Buffalo Bills (Dec. 12) reference
22:13 Laurie/Irondequoit (“Midnight Confessions”)
22:53 References to Mars Polar Lander being lost in space (more: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-polar-lander-deep-space-2/); to recently sitting in on first-in-the-world RIT Space Tourism Development class, taught by Dr. Clinton J. Wallington; and to future Motel 6 or Red Roof Inn on Mars ;-)
24:09 Unidentified male (“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”)
25:53 Pat/Carter Lake (“Party Doll”)
26:33 DSW Shoe Warehouse/Turning Stone Resort Casino getaway contest reference
27:34 Unidentified male (“Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”)
27:56 Dominic/Gates (“Hang On Sloopy”)
28:22 Unidentified female/Spencerport (“American Pie”)
29:00 Beth (“Do You Love Me”)
30:11 Julie/Rochester (19th Ward) (“Magic Carpet Ride”)
All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
