“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 Feb. 26, 2000.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:45 Chris (“Barbara Ann”)
00:59 “The Beach Boys: An American Family” miniseries (aired Feb. 27-28, 2000, on ABC); and 42nd Annual Grammy Awards (Feb. 23, 2000) references
01:21 First of a few references to record-setting high temperature (66°) earlier that day in Rochester
01:55 Unidentified female/Ontario, Canada (“Proud Mary” — two versions!)
02:58 Nate/Working at Kwik Fill (Henrietta) (“Heart of Gold”)
03:44 Eric (“Susan”)
04:52 First of a couple plugs for my “Super Tuesday” (March 7, 2000) endorsements next week
05:21 Jan/Henrietta (“Patches”)
05:44 Patrick/Rochester (“Solitary Man”)
06:02 Pam/Driving to Medina from Ellicottville (“Mrs. Robinson”) — including Holiday Valley Resort and Buffalo Southtowns references
07:38 Anita/Brockport (“Abraham, Martin And John” — dedication to son Matt)
08:36 Kristin/Working at S&K Menswear (The Mall at Greece Ridge Center) (“Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly”) — including reference to S&K TV pitchman and former baseball star, Johnny Bench
09:46 Dick (“The Happy Organ”)
10:38 Dave (with son Matthew)/Irondequoit (“Life Is A Rock” and “Hot Rod Lincoln”) — including Dinosaur Bar-B-Q and Barrel of Dolls (Rochester, strip club formerly known as Barrel of Fun) references ;-)
13:44 You should listen to “The Jukebox” loud because: “It’s good for your vestibular system and your hypothalamus, too!” :-)
14:02 Rich/Canandaigua (“Rock ’N’ Roll Music”)
15:07 Reference to people golfing today in Rochester!
15:17 Peggy/Warsaw (“Indiana Wants Me”)
15:42 Another commentary about Greater Rochester International Airport (why does it advertise?) — including reference to Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle
16:08 Nate/Working at Kwik Fill (Henrietta) (“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”)
16:46 Reference to TV and radio commercials touting 1% and skim milk — but they’re not for me: “Maybe you should try pouring water on your cereal in the morning — that would be about the same thing, in my opinion…! Not me — I’m sticking with the whole milk, or maybe 2%!”
17:25 Cheryl (with Donna and Phil)/Chili (“Wooly Bully”)
18:12 Dave/Penfield (“The Twist” and “Peppermint Twist”) — including references to parent company, Entercom (“a big conglomerate,” a company now known as Audacy) and WEEI (Boston); and the host’s opinion about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“There’s about three companies that own every station in America these days!”)
19:26 Sue/Fairport (“Beep Beep”) — plus, caller answers the question about why the airport advertises: “It’s cheaper to go out of Buffalo or Toronto”; and another reference to my being quoted recently in Brighton-Pittsford Post (and, apparently, Fairport-Perinton Post) about “Beep Beep” being the most-requested song on “The Jukebox” :-)
22:37 Unidentified female/Fairport (“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” — dedication to daughter Katherine for her 16th birthday) — “We own Fairport tonight!”
23:57 Dave/Rochester (“Magic Carpet Ride”)
24:56 Tamara/Lakeville (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”)
25:53 Cindy/West Irondequoit (“Fun, Fun, Fun”) — including references to fellow 99 BBF DJ Mike Vickers and the Beach Boys’ recent appearance on “Donny & Marie” syndicated TV talk show; plus, caller agrees with me about skim milk! :-)
27:12 “‘Everything in moderation’ is the secret to long life and happiness…. So, drink your whole milk — and don’t feel guilty about it!”
29:08 Cliff/Buffalo (“Bits And Pieces”)
29:58 Tammy (“Twistin’ The Night Away” — dedication to “Sweet Tottles”)
31:23 Unidentified male (“Knock Three Times”)
31:55 Dan (with Rick, Kim and Tim) (“Moondance” and “Dancing In The Moonlight”)
33:05 John/Rochester (“The Stroll”)
34:33 Rose (“A Lover’s Question”) — dedication for her 49th birthday
All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
