“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 Nov. 13, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:13 “It’s my turn to be on the radio!” :-)
00:39 First of multiple references to show-sponsor Greater Rochester’s Promise
00:46 Connie/Nunda (“Itchycoo Park” — dedication for her 45th birthday)
01:31 First of multiple references to upcoming “Get Ready for Winter Weekend” contest to qualify for a Hall’s Winter Survival Kit (including skis from Muxworthy’s Ski Loft, overnight stay at Serenity Bed & Breakfast, Regal Cinemas movie passes and season’s supply of Hall’s vitamin C supplement drops)
02:17 Kathryn (“Do Wah Diddy Diddy”)
02:57 Jackie (“Sugar, Sugar”) — I received the cookies you sent me! :-)
03:40 Reference to promotion to win Rochester Club tickets to New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills game (Nov. 28) and $200 cash for making a sign saying, “Go, Bills!” and “99 BBF” — and submitting a photo of it to the station
05:03 “’BBF Belly Dancer” (“Stop Stop Stop”)
06:06 Mary (“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”)
07:18 Linda/Churchville — driving home from Walden Galleria (Cheektowaga) (“Photograph” — “DJ’s Choice”)
08:39 Danielle (“Palisades Park” — dedication to grandmother Laura)
10:20 First of a couple live on-air “Get Ready for Winter Weekend” contests to qualify for a Hall’s Winter Survival Kit (including skis from Muxworthy’s Ski Loft, overnight stay at Serenity Bed & Breakfast, Regal Cinemas movie passes and season’s supply of Hall’s vitamin C supplement drops)
11:08 Erin/Geneseo (“American Pie”) — including passing reference to my dog, Dutch :-)
12:16 Blake/Burger King (Fairport) (“Surfin’ Bird” and “Venus”) — with reference to local controversy over McDonald’s (Pittsford) repainting
13:15 First of a few references to Monroe Community Hospital “Harvest Craft Faire” (Nov. 19-20)
13:41 First of a few references to Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills game (Nov. 14)
14:12 Caroline/Geneseo (“Hang On Sloopy”) — with reference to the drinking game “Mexican Dice” (or simply “Mexican”)
15:28 Asking (for the second week in a row): Who are Mike and Kristin Peca … and “Why should I shop at Tops Friendly Markets because they say so?” (and hello to the cute girl in line in front of me today in the Tops bottle-return line! ;-)
16:16 Tom/Canandaigua (“Joy To The World” and “Splish Splash”)
17:07 John — answering the question about who are Mike and Kristin Peca: He’s a Buffalo Sabres captain … and she should be a supermodel (if she isn’t already! ;-) (Tip-offs that he was a Sabres hockey player: Sabres jersey he was wearing … and “when he shot that can of tuna fish into the cart!” :-)
19:32 Lisa/Greece (“Count Me In”) — with Jukebox989@aol.com email plug (2024 update: The email address is still active 25 years later! :-)
20:12 First of a couple times admitting I was wrong about last week’s Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins game (and “Squish the Fish!” tomorrow!)
20:42 Juan/Driving on North Clinton Avenue (“Come On, Let’s Go”)
21:40 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Borg Imaging (sponsor) references
22:30 Mitch Miller with the Eastman School of Music’s Eastman Philharmonia concert (Nov. 19) at Eastman Theatre; and The Brasserie (Rochester restaurant) references
23:25 Kathy/Canandaigua (“Love Me Like A Rock”)
24:25 “This is not ‘Warm Nights’!” — so, I won’t play Commodores – “Three Times A Lady” ;-)
24:54 Sally/Driving home to Wyoming, N.Y. (“Mustang Sally”)
26:50 Teri/Henrietta (“Rockin’ Robin”)
27:28 Kim (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”)
27:49 Maureen/Clarendon (“Don’t Be Cruel”)
29:42 Martha/Farmington (“Hello, I Love You” — “DJ’s Choice” — dedication, from their neighbor, to newlyweds Amy and Ray, who got married today at Finger Lakes Racetrack)
30:48 “The Ed Sullivan Show” TV special reference
32:09 Unidentified male (“Sweet Little Sixteen”)
33:05 “Elvis Only” with Jay Gordon and Borg Imaging (sponsor) references
33:27 “I don’t have to fumble with that little contraption in the back then, if she’s come ‘undone’!” ;-)
34:12 Kris/Gates (“Bernadette”)
All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
