“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. 5, 2000.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:47 Ron/Pittsford (“Chantilly Lace”) — including references to WBBF-AM (950), longtime morning-show host/DJ Jack Palvino and newscaster Dick Tobias
02:16 Larry/Avon (“True Love Ways”)
02:49 Subtle reference to Arby’s “Five for Five” promotion — and TV and radio ads featuring Ray Charles
03:02 Gary/Canandaigua (“Keep On Dancing”)
04:27 Robert/Rochester (“Black & White” and “Joy To The World”)
05:21 Chris/Greece (“Spirit In The Sky”)
06:35 Jessica/Rochester (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”) — the playful interaction with the young caller regarding the name of the artist on the song likely was prompted, in part, by the popularity, at the time, of the ABC prime-time game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
07:43 Mark/Rochester (“Beep Beep” — dedication to daughter Michelle) — including reference to the song being the most-requested on “The Jukebox”
08:14 Reference to Rochester native Mitch Miller, who was slated to receive a Grammy “Lifetime Achievement Award” (2000)
08:39 Jess/Penfield (“Respect”)
09:23 Wegmans Pharmacy lip-balm sales supporting The Arc of Monroe County plug
10:30 Derrick/East Rochester (“Sunshine Superman”)
11:03 Reference and thanks to Brighton-Pittsford Post reporter Matt Ried for coming to the studio last week for my five-year anniversary show as host of “The Jukebox”; and for his story (which ran, with a photo, this week) — including a tongue-in-cheek remark about the photo ‘blowing my cover’ by revealing what I look like — which is “against FCC regulations … because we’re sworn to uphold the mystique of radio!” ;-) — and plugs for Wegmans and Tops Friendly Markets
12:21 Debbie/Hamlin (“Magic Carpet Ride”)
12:43 Robin and Katy (“Build Me Up Buttercup”)
13:56 “Elvis Only” with Jay Gordon and Borg Imaging (sponsor) references
14:30 Jimmy (“Roadhouse Blues” — “DJ’s Choice”)
15:40 Jackie (“Get Together”)
16:14 Robert (“Slip Slidin’ Away”)
17:40 Carrie/Teen Center (Pittsford) (“Mellow Yellow”)
18:14 Eileen/Fairport (“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”)
18:56 “’70s at 7,” with Chuck McCoy, plug — including reference to “’70s at 7” and “The Jukebox” as “the most popular shows on this radio station!” :-)
19:12 Matt/Pittsford (“Downtown”)
19:29 Reference to sixth-floor radio studio, in the Benjamin B. Forman Office Building, at Broad Street and Clinton Avenue (in Downtown Rochester)
20:39 Rich/Canandaigua (“Rock ’N’ Roll Music”)
21:01 Pat and Stephanie/Greece (“Who Put The Bomp [In The Bomp-Sha-Bomp]”)
21:44 Rich/Canandaigua (“Life Is A Rock”)
23:14 Sandy (with Josh, Dan and Jim)/Newark (“Brown Eyed Girl”)
23:49 Mary (“Daydream Believer”)
24:11 Bill/Rochester (“Rock On”)
25:15 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson reference
26:08 Doug (“Nowhere Man”)
26:47 Mark/Brockport (“Poison Ivy”)
27:16 Bill/Rochester (“Something”)
27:53 Unidentified female (“Yellow Submarine”)
28:45 Rich/Canandaigua (“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends”)
All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
