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The Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 27, 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 Jan. 27, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:26 Ed/Wellsville (“Good Times Roll”)01:27 Unidentified female (“The Show Must Go On”)02:41 Kristin/Rochester (“The Joker”)03:22 “Cabin Fever Reliever” contest plug (including Universal Studios and USAir references)03:47 “’70s at 7 Flashback” — “These are the songs that were great back when you used to party at Art Stock’s Playpen North on Scottsville Road!”04:15 Amy/Brockport (“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald”)05:04 Unidentified male (“Low Rider”)
2026-01-2829 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 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 Jan. 20, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:35 Unidentified male (“Thunder Island”)01:28 Unidentified female (“Stayin’ Alive”) — including snippet of parody song, “Table Five” (sung by Homer Simpson on “The Simpsons”)02:18 Christine/Rochester (“Spiders & Snakes”)03:41 Unidentified female  (“You’re So Vain”)04:06 “’70s at 7 Flashback” — “Here on the program playing the songs that were great back when you did your grocery shopping at Star Supermarkets!”: Introducing 1979 clip of Tom Noonan (then of WVOR-FM) saying “Star” backwards spells “rats” (line...
2026-01-2131 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 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 Jan. 13, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:17 “It’s my favorite night of the week, because broadcasting live from the Benjamin B. Forman Building, the Saturday ‘’70s at 7’ — simulcast across Heritage Media Corp. stations from Rochester to Terre Haute, Ind. — is on the air! So, fire up those ‘simultinis’!” ;-)00:42 Unidentified male (“Little Willy”)01:19 “Poopers” (“You Sexy Thing” — dedication to “Froggy”)01:49 Charles/Rochester (“Chevy Van”)02:53 Amy/Brockport (“Love Will Keep Us Together”) — including references to Toni Tenni...
2026-01-1430 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 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 Jan. 6, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:12 For a while, I used snippet of The Cars – “Good Times Roll” as part of intro to the Saturday edition of “’70s at 7”00:23 B. Forman Office Building reference00:35 Unidentified female (“Mr. Big Stuff”)00:50 Wearing three layers — including “long johns” — due to frigid, sub-zero weather (prior night: minus-8)01:19 Christine (“Saturday Night”)01:45 Unidentified male (“[Last Night] I Didn’t Get To Sleep At All”)02:36 WAXC and WBBF referenc...
2026-01-0728 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 1, 1996New Year’s Day/“All-Request Weekend,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 a.m.–Noon Jan. 1, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Starting with this week’s podcast episode, we’re jumping ahead to Jan. 1, 1996 (a Monday — thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes call-in requests as part of an “All-Request Weekend”); plus, returning to regular weekly posting — in celebration of the 30th anniversary of shows from calendar year 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:10 Full “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle00:29 First of many references to “All-Request Wee...
2025-12-3118 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 27, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 27, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:23 Unidentified male (“Fernando”)01:03 Unidentified female (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]”)01:12 “FM 99” (station’s prior moniker — when it was WHFM-FM) reference01:43 Unidentified male (“Who Do You Think You Are”)02:39 Unidentified female (“The Night Chicago Died”)03:23 First of a couple Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest and Mike McKay weekday morning-show plugs04:05 Unidentified female (“I Will Survive”)04:17 First of a few “Cars and Cash” promoti...
2025-12-2425 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 24-25, 1995“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 10–11 p.m. May 24–25, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in (8–11 p.m.) on a couple weeknights (“Backseat Memories,” 10–11 p.m., segments only).00:09 Start of May 24 segment00:22 First of a few references to show-sponsor Beers of the World00:27 Gloria (“Time In A Bottle” — dedication to Mark)00:57 Jim (“That’ll Be The Day” — dedication to Stephanie)01:21 Unidentified female (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”)01:55 “The Dancing Man” (“Louie, Louie” — dedication to Jenny)02:50 Cassette tape ran out :-(03:03 Unid...
2025-12-1916 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 20, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 20, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:23 Unidentified female (“Tiny Dancer”)01:16 Unidentified male (“Little Willy”)01:44 Unidentified female (“How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”)02:10 First of a few 1995 Lilac Festival references02:18 First of a couple 1995 Rochester Hamfest references02:51 Unidentified male (“Cat’s In The Cradle”)03:19 Unidentified female (“Colour My World”)03:44 “Traveling Oldies Show” with Mike McKay, May 25, at Webster Chrysler Jeep (Empire Boulevard) plug (including Delta Air Lines and...
2025-12-1727 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 13, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 13, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:23 Unidentified female (“Sylvia’s Mother”)00:53 First of many references to changed request line: 222-298901:07 Unidentified male (“Jungle Boogie”)01:31 Unidentified female (“Heart Of Glass”)02:04 First of multiple references to “Winners Weekend” and upcoming “Grease” tickets giveaways02:39 Unidentified female (“Joy To The World”)03:00 Unidentified male (“Rock The Boat” — dedication to Brenda and Diego)03:19 First of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of two tickets to “...
2025-12-1029 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 12, 1995“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 8–11 p.m. May 12, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in, again, on a weekday evening (8–11 p.m.); thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes “Winners Weekend” contest winners and “Backseat Memories” call-in requests.00:50 First of a multiple references to 1995 Lilac Festival and “Winners Weekend”01:05 Cassette tape ran out :-(01:25 First of many references to changed request line: 222-298901:29 First of three live on-air “Winners Weekend” contest giveaways of four passes to WKLX “Summer Picnic Warmup Party,” featuri...
2025-12-0517 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 6, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 6, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:24 Unidentified male (“Chevy Van”)01:07 Unidentified male (“Have You Seen Her”)01:36 Unidentified female (“Seasons In The Sun”)02:37 Unidentified male (“Superstition”)03:07 Unidentified female (“Why Can’t We Be Friends?”)03:31 The ’70s were great (well, not counting Watergate and, later, Jimmy Carter, that is! ;-)04:01 Unidentified male (“Kiss And Say Goodbye”)04:20 First of a couple “30-Thousand Dollar Free-Money Buzzer” contest plugs04:32 Unidentified mal...
2025-12-0321 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 4, 1995“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6–11 p.m. May 4, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in, on a weekday evening (6–11 p.m.), for Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”); thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes “’70s at 7” and “Backseat Memories” call-in requests.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:30 Reference to filling in for Nick Evans (who, apparently, was in for Denny Alexander on the preceding afternoon-drive shift — and who was dressed in a tuxedo!)01:35 “Good Time Oldies Party” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) contest...
2025-11-2819 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 29, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 29, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:19 “This truly is ‘EIB,’ you know what I mean?” ;-) (Note: “EIB” — standing for “Excellence in Broadcasting” — was a common self-descriptor used by then-popular conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh)00:27 Unidentified female (“ABC”)01:11 Unidentified female (“Wishing You Were Here”)01:35 Unidentified female (“One Tin Soldier [The Legend Of Billy Jack]”)02:31 Unidentified female (“How Deep Is Your Love”)02:56 Unidentified female (“Moonshadow”)03:21 Unidentified female (“Waterloo”)04...
2025-11-2622 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 22, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night: ’70s at 7,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7–8 p.m. April 22, 1995.Special note: “’70s at 7” only this week — because on this particular night, Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”) broadcast live, 8 p.m. to midnight, from the Garage Door (local bar).Callers aired and other show highlights:00:25 Unidentified female (“Bennie And The Jets”)01:18 Unidentified female (“Beautiful Sunday”)01:49 Unidentified female (“Kung Fu Fighting”)02:55 Unidentified female (“Chevy Van”)03:14 “Keeping The ’70s Alive” plug03:23 Unidentified male (“Seasons In The Sun”)03:56 Unidentified female (“Bill...
2025-11-1905 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 17-18, 1995“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 10–11 p.m. April 17–18, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in a couple nights, 8–11 p.m., for Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”); but these are “Backseat Memories” (10–11 p.m.) segments only — including call-in requests.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:08 Start of April 17 segment00:21 Mark/Rochester (“All I Have To Do Is Dream” — dedication to Laurie)00:50 Drew (“To Sir With Love” — dedication to Annie)01:17 Jean (“Then He Kissed Me” — dedication to Bill)01:48 Jim/Holley (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedicatio...
2025-11-1217 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 15, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 15, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:26 Unidentified male (“Saturday Night”)01:13 Unidentified female (“Starting All Over Again” — dedication to Tim)01:53 Unidentified female (“Telephone Man”)02:46 Randy (“The Loco-Motion”)03:16 Unidentified female (“Pick Up The Pieces”)03:48 Unidentified male (“Lonely Boy”)04:25 Unidentified male (“Sky High”)05:03 1970s-era Rochester Top-40 radio station WAXC-AM (1460) and former DJ Ferdinand J. Smith references05:24 Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest plug06:01 Dave (“Hooked On A Feel...
2025-11-0526 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 13, 1995“’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 April 13, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in, on a weekday evening, for Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”); thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes “’70s at 7” and “Backseat Memories” call-in requests.Callers aired and other show highlights:01:52 First of a few “Traveling Oldies Show” with Denny Alexander, April 15, at Lechmere (The Mall at Greece Ridge Center) plugs; including Cancun, Mexico, vacation prize and child photo button with the Easter Bunny references02:34 First of a few ref...
2025-10-2921 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 8, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 8, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:28 Unidentified female (“Maggie May”)01:19 Unidentified male (“Wildfire”)01:48 Unidentified female (“Me And Mrs. Jones”)02:50 Unidentified male (“Everybody Plays The Fool”)03:22 Unidentified male (“Shannon”)03:39 Gold Circle and Big N (past Rochester-area department stores) references04:39 Unidentified female (“Clap For The Wolfman”)05:35 Unidentified female (“Bridge Over Troubled Water”)06:17 Unidentified caller (“Blue Moon”)07:01 Unidentified male/Rochester (“Beep Beep”)07:46 Unidentified female (“I G...
2025-10-1525 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 1, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 1, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:34 Anne Marie (“Silly Love Songs”)00:56 First of a couple references to show-sponsor JF Jones Jewelers (then located at 660 W. Ridge Road, Greece)01:24 Mike/Webster (“Indiana Wants Me”)01:56 Unidentified female (“You’re So Vain”)02:49 Unidentified male (“More Than A Feeling”)03:21 Unidentified male (“How Sweet It Is [To Be Loved By You]”)04:38 Chesha/Rochester (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”)05:20 Tina (“The Lion Sleeps Tonig...
2025-10-0125 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 25, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 25, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:08 Full WKLX “’70s at 7” show open01:29 Unidentified male (“Guitar Man”)02:19 Unidentified male (“Werewolves Of London”)02:53 Unidentified male (“Rock The Boat”)04:02 Unidentified male (“The Ballroom Blitz”)04:37 Unidentified male (“Who Do You Think You Are”)05:11 Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest and Mike McKay weekday morning-show plugs05:58 Unidentified male (“Telephone Man”)06:35 Sarah/Lima (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to her dad)07:56 Unidentified...
2025-09-1722 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 18, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 18, 1995.Special note: Due to poor audio quality on the original cassette tape of this aircheck, the first approximately one minute is not included in this version (although the song request is indicated below); audio quality, though still below average, improves slightly as the recording progresses.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:00 Unidentified male (“Heart Of Gold”) (Note: Not included due to poor audio quality)00:21 Unidentified male (“Silly Love Songs”)01:11 Unidentified male (“Cruisin’”)
2025-09-0322 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 11, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night: ’70s at 7,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7–8 p.m. March 11, 1995.Special note: “’70s at 7” only this week — because on this particular night, Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”) broadcast live, 8 p.m. to midnight, from the Garage Door (local bar).Callers aired and other show highlights:00:25 Unidentified female (“Chick-A-Boom [Don’t Ya Jes’ Love It]”)01:06 Unidentified male (“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”)01:35 Tammy (“Show And Tell”) — plus, a compliment: “… from the great station, WKLX — keep the hits comin’! :-)02:36 Unidentified female (“Hooked On A F...
2025-08-2005 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 4, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 4, 1995.Special note: Audio quality is slightly lower starting at around 07:30 mark.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:25 Unidentified male (“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”)01:12 Unidentified female (“Cat’s In The Cradle” — dedication to husband)01:49 Unidentified male (“Lonely Boy”)03:12 Unidentified female (“The Night Chicago Died”)03:42 Unidentified female (“Take A Chance On Me”)04:09 Unidentified female (“Crocodile Rock”)05:10 Unidentified female (“Saturday Night”)05:54 Unidentified male (“A Hard Day’s Night”)
2025-08-0626 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 25, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb. 25, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:24 Unidentified caller (“I Shot The Sheriff”)00:57 Unidentified male (“Philadelphia Freedom”)01:35 Unidentified male (“Shannon”)02: 27 Unidentified male (“Radar Love”)03:03 Unidentified male (“Chevy Van”)03:30 First of a multiple references to “Your Ticket To Ride: The Movies” contest for a chance to win one of five Orlando, Fla., vacations from USAir, Universal Studios Florida and the Florida Division of Tourism04:02 Unidentified female (“Stayin’ Alive”)05:10 Unidenti...
2025-07-1621 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 18, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb. 18, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:24 Unidentified male (“Bridge Over Troubled Water”)01:09 Unidentified male (“You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”)01:39 Unidentified female (“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”)02:37 Unidentified male (“Seasons In The Sun”)02:56 Unidentified male (“Witchy Woman”)03:36 “Lakefield In the Morning” (weekday morning show) and Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest plug04:06 Unidentified male (“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”)04:52 Bob (“There Is A Mountain”)06:03 Un...
2025-07-0221 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 11, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb. 11, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:21 Unidentified female/Rochester (“Hotel California”)00:56 Unidentified male/Macedon (“Diamond Girl”)01:31 Unidentified female (“Long Tall Glasses [I Can Dance]”)02:35 Unidentified female (“Year Of The Cat”)02:49 Cassette tape ran out :-(03:01 Unidentified female (“Drift Away”)03:35 First of a couple references to “Your Ticket To Ride: The Movies” contest for a chance to win one of five Orlando, Fla., vacations from USAir, Universal Studios Florida a...
2025-06-1821 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 4, 1995“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb. 4, 1995.Special notes: Though the prior week (Jan. 28, 1995) was my first as regular Saturday night host, this was my first full show since being named “Jukebox Saturday Night” permanent host — beginning with “’70s at 7” (7–8 p.m. — featuring classic ’70s-era TV-show theme-song music beds) and ending with “Backseat Memories” (11 p.m.–midnight — including “crickets” background SFX ). I’m guessing I was using VoxPro for listener phone calls more (though not entirely); and, to my ear, it sounds as though I might’ve had mild cold.Callers aired...
2025-06-0423 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 1, 1994“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 1, 1994.Special notes: This show, once again, began with “’70s at 7” (7–8 p.m.) and ended with “Backseat Memories” (11 p.m.–midnight). Interestingly, although I was still around three months away from assuming the role of permanent host, I made no on-air references, as I typically would, to filling in for Nick Evans (aka “Nick at Night”) — which leads me to speculate, today, if Nick, by then, already had been easing out of the role (because he worked full-time in sales and, as I recall, had be...
2025-05-2120 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 9, 1994“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 p.m.–Midnight April 9, 1994.Special notes: I previously shared (Jan. 28, 2025) my first show — from Jan. 28, 1995 — after becoming the regular host of “Jukebox Saturday Night.” Prior to being named the new host, however, I had “guest-hosted” the show a few times (for then-host Nick Evans — “Nick at Night”) on the station then known as “Oldies 98.9” WKLX (where I started working in October 1993). This show (April 9, 1994) was my first time. Although “The Jukebox” would later routinely run 7 p.m.–midnight, on this night it ran 6 p.m.–midnight. Little did I know...
2025-04-1616 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 25, 2000“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 March 25, 2000.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:28 “Kinda day when traffic signals are hanging sideways!” ;-)00:52 Lenny/Rochester (“Here Comes My Baby”)01:47 “How unusual for a Saturday night that I’m here playing requests on the radio!” ;-)01:52 Maria/Rochester (“Temptation Eyes”)02:35 Douglas/Rochester (“Tallahassee Lassie”)03:05 Nick (with daughter Shannon)/Rochester (“[We’re Gonna] Rock Around The Clock”)04:09 Adrienne (with father, John)/Williamson (“Summer In The City”)05...
2025-03-2629 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 18, 2000“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 March 18, 2000.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:46 Lenny and Jessie/Rochester (“Time Of The Season”)01:26 Erin/Rochester (“Splish Splash”) — including first of multiple references to Democrat and Chronicle article, earlier in the week, about your “Jukebox” host! :-)02:55 Tom/Canandaigua (“Joy To The World”)03:37 Julie (with Lisa)/Driving to Starbucks (Monroe Avenue) (“Crimson And Clover”)04:45 Jim (with nephew)/Rochester (“Tallahassee Lassie”)05:11 First of a few references to promotional appearance...
2025-03-1940 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 4, 2000“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 March 4, 2000.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:16 Rare backsell of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) 00:44 Erin/Rochester (“Jailhouse Rock”)01:23 First of a few references to upcoming “Super Tuesday” endorsements01:56 Rich/Canandaigua (“Black & White”)02:47 Donna (“If I Fell” — dedication to son)03:21 Tom/Canandaigua (“Sweet Pea”)04:12 Jen and Jenny (“Mellow Yellow”) — including reference to Gap TV commercial05:03 “Boy, could I go for a Genny now...
2025-03-0535 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 12, 2000“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. 12, 2000.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:08 First recorded mike break might not be the actual first mike break of the night — as tail end of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) and typical show introduction are not heard. (Had I not yet, for some unknown reason, put the cassette tape into the aircheck deck?)00:37 First of multiple references to upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend giveaways of “Fonzie’s Make Ou...
2025-02-1238 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 5, 2000“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 (“...
2025-02-0529 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 22, 2000“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 Jan. 22, 2000. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:50 Sharon (“Hot Rod Lincoln” — dedication to husband and roommate) 01:31 First of multiple references to upcoming contest giveaways of tickets to Rochester Boat Show, Feb. 2-6, at Rochester Riverside Convention Center 02:13 Lowell/Newark (“Splish Splash”) 02:35 Tricia and Carolyn (with Kim)/Henrietta (“Mighty Quinn [Quinn The Eskimo]”) — including reference to Mendon Ponds Park “Suicide Hill” 03:50 Dee — asking about sock-hop fundraiser, benefiting Mercy Flight Central, tonight at the H...
2025-01-2230 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 8, 2000“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 9:30 p.m.–Midnight (shortened show) Jan. 8, 2000. Special note: Due to apparent technical difficulties in the studio, this week’s show (and aircheck) began approximately 2-1/2 hours past the usual 7 p.m. start time. I do not specifically recall what the issue was; however, it would seem to be computer-related (possibly concerning the VoxPro software used on a Mac computer for recording phone calls/requests). Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:23 First on-air reference to technical difficulties tha...
2025-01-0822 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 1, 2000“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 Jan. 1, 2000. Special note: For unknown reasons, the aircheck for this show begins, mid-sentence, with the mike break going into the approximately 7:22 p.m. commercial stopset; also, I get the overall sense that I was truly tired for this show — whether from having hosted an extra-long New Year’s Eve request show the prior night, partying afterwards or some other cause (I can hear it both in my voice and from the small handful of minor technical errors during the...
2025-01-0128 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Dec. 31, 1999“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. 31, 1999. Special note: As in past years, this special New Year’s Eve edition of “The Jukebox” ran for an extra hour — until 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000 :-) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:20 “Special New Year’s Eve edition of the all-request ‘Jukebox’!” 00:45 Brenda (“Burning Love”) 01:16 Debbie/Irondequoit (“My Sweet Lord”) 01:58 Reference to the early-morning New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 1999) stabbing of Beatles member George Harrison (Note: Harrison survived the stabbing; more...
2024-12-2540 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Dec. 11, 1999“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” :-)
2024-12-1130 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 20, 1999“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. 20, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:55 Quoting “sister station” WBEE-FM DJ “Big Daddy” Dave Beck (to me — arriving at the last minute for tonight’s show): “That’s cutting it a little bit closer than I like to see!” 01:05 Carrie Ann/Driving to the movies to see “American Beauty” (“Carrie-Anne”) 01:38 Sherrie (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 02:39 Al/Rochester (“The Little Old Lady [FromPasadena]”) 03:09 Frank (with daughter and daughter’s friend Christina)/Driving to see...
2024-11-2032 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 13, 1999“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...
2024-11-1334 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 6, 1999“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. 6, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:33 Brandi (“Birthday” — dedication to Kristie and Andrea on their 19th birthday) 01:20 First of multiple references to show-sponsor Greater Rochester’s Promise 01:25 Reference to Yoko Ono’s touring show, “Music for the Eyes: The Artwork of John Lennon” (hosted at the Sheraton Four Points in Rochester) 02:15 Jimmy/Irondequoit (“Drag City”) 03:10 Jackie/Rochester (“Hound Dog“) 04:01 Mary Beth/Holley (“Runaway”) 04:35 First references to upcoming...
2024-11-0628 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 30, 1999“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 Oct. 30, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:09 Tail end of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) is heard 00:20 First of multiple references to “Special Halloween Weekend Edition” 00:43 Unidentified male (“Monster Mash”) 01:20 Nancy/Livonia (“Do You Know What I Mean”) 02:14 First reference to upcoming contest giveaway of T-shirts featuring the artwork of John Lennon and qualification for limited-edition framed silkscreen of John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to...
2024-10-3034 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 16, 1999“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 Oct. 16, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:45 Unidentified female (“Lucille”) 01:53 Matt/Pittsford (“Sweet Pea” and “Mony Mony”) 02:12 “Upon further review …” ;-) 03:05 Unidentified male/Driving someplace (“Walk Away Renee”) 03:44 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and SUNY Brockport (sponsor) references 04:30 Mike (“American Pie”) 04:59 Unidentified male (“Love [Can Make You Happy]”) 05:20 “Elvis Only” with Jay Gordon, SUNY Brockport and Pillsbury (sponsors) references 06:04 Dave (“Liar”) 06:17 MG convertible re...
2024-10-1631 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 9, 1999“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 Oct. 9, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:28 John/Rochester (“Maybe Baby”) 02:06 Doug (“Bend Me, Shape Me”) 02:43 Reference to Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen performance last week at Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (Rochester) 03:40 Lee (“Lightnin’ Strikes”) 04:08 One of a few references to both the Yankees and Mets reaching the MLB postseason (and hopes for a “Subway Series”! :-) 05:20 Dave/Kendall (“I Got A Line On You”) 05:47 Larry/Phelps (“...
2024-10-0932 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 2, 1999“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 Oct. 2, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:22 Seemingly new station branding: “Cool FM” (used throughout the show) 00:51 Evelyn/Gates (“Everybody Plays The Fool”) 02:03 Tom/Canandaigua (“Hot Rod Lincoln”) 02:49 Kristin/Rushville (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to Amanda) 03:32 “99 BBF Name Game” promotion plug 03:49 New “two-punch” top-of-the-hour live imaging (“Rochester’s number one oldies station!”) and jingle 04:20 Kim/Rochester (“Yellow Submarine”) 05:06 Doug (“Shout! Shout! Knock Yourself Out”) — i...
2024-10-0232 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 25, 1999“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 Sept. 25, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:48 A rare “miscue” … 01:12 … followed by placing the blame squarely where it belonged: On the DJ (Chuck McCoy) who was on the air before me for changing a normal setting on the board/console! ;-) (Guarantee: I was genuinely annoyed at him in this moment!) 01:27 Becky/Roberts Wesleyan College (“American Pie”) 02:36 First of multiple references to upcoming on-air giveaway of tickets to 99 BBF’s Oldies Show featurin...
2024-09-2534 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 11, 1999“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 Sept. 11, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:42 Chuck/Working at Dollar Tree (The Marketplace) (“Day After Day”) — and a question about the show’s opening “theme song” by Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night” 02:31 Tom/Canandaigua (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to wife, Rita) 03:29 Stacy/West Bloomfield (“Sweet Caroline”) 03:37 “Sister station” WBEE-FM DJ “Big Daddy” Dave Beck briefly pops into the studio 05:15 Lauren/Rochester (“Respect”) 05:53 Joe/Manchester (“Look Through...
2024-09-1132 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 4, 1999“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 Sept. 4, 1999. 01:20 “AccuWeather forecast” (Note: This would seem to be a new intro for the hourly weather forecast) 01:50 Erica/Brockport (“Raindrops”) 02:51 Lauren/Driving to Wegmans, Holt Road (Webster) (“I’m Henry The VIII, I Am”) 03:18 Benefit of working in radio: “I get all my T-shirts for free!” :-) 04:36 Kristin/Chili (“Sweet Pea”) (Host to caller: “certain voices get to me … and you’ve got one of those voices!” ;-) 05:37 Bobby (with others)/Irondequoit...
2024-09-0432 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Aug. 28, 1999“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 Aug. 28, 1999. Special note: Audio quality is, again, less than perfect (slightly “crackly”); also, for the second consecutive week, the tape of this show does not include any weather forecasts (as speculated last week, it might be because I didn’t roll tape for forecasts; or, possibly more likely, they were unscheduled due to their “two-punch” requirement — for open and close jingles — for which the new audio console, or board, might not yet have been configured) Callers aired and other sho...
2024-08-2822 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Aug. 21, 1999“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 Aug. 21, 1999. Special note: Audio quality is somewhat lower (slightly “crackly” and hissy compared with tapes of other shows); this might be related to the upgraded studio — being used, by me, for the first time, it seems, during this show. More specifically: Although I cannot recall with certainty, it’s possible I was using something other than the normal “skimmer” (such as, possibly, an old audio boom box) to record the aircheck; another indication (in addition to the lower audio quality...
2024-08-2133 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Aug. 14, 1999“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 Aug. 14, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:47 Emily/Chili (“Last Kiss”) — including a reference to Pearl Jam’s 1999 cover of the song 01:21 First of multiple plugs of “Count the Music for Free Money” weekday promotion 02:17 Sal/Fairport (“Come Go With Me“) 03:00 Robert (“Sally, Go ’Round The Roses”) 03:24 Judy (“[’Til] I Kissed You”) 04:31 Tom/Canandaigua (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to Rita) 05:33 Jamie (“Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”) 05:52 Her...
2024-08-1429 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Aug. 7, 1999“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 Aug. 7, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:52 Chuck/Working at Dollar Tree (The Marketplace) (“Judy In Disguise [With Glasses]”) 01:13 Friendly’s (The Marketplace) waitress Ruthie (I fell in love ;-) and fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan references 02:36 Dave/Shortsville (“Wild Thing”) 03:08 Unidentified male/Brockport (“The Happy Organ”) 03:36 Frankie/Macedon (“You Beat Me To The Punch”) 04:13 “I was just having a discussion up here with my buddy [referring to sister-stat...
2024-08-0728 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 31, 1999“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 July 31, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:57 Jim/Rochester (“Knock Three Times” — dedication to Jackie) 02:07 Larry/Avon (“Jenny Take A Ride!”) 02:54 Lorraine/Greece (“Two Faces Have I”) 03:17 References to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages 03:40 “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” and “Mellow Yellow” referenced as ‘my songs’ (due to the songs’ lyrics ;-) 03:56 Tony/Charlotte Beach (“Band Of Gold”) 04...
2024-07-3131 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 17, 1999“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 p.m.–Midnight July 17, 1999. Special note: This week’s radio shift began an hour earlier (6 p.m.) than usual; however, “The Jukebox” request show ran 7 p.m.–midnight, as normal. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:53 “I didn’t check the temperature, I confess” ;-) 01:38 Travis/Rochester (“Beep Beep”) 02:18 Monroe Community Hospital “Harvest Craft Faire” reference 02:54 “Here’s Nino!” (Note: This refers to Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night” — which, at some point, I star...
2024-07-1728 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 10, 1999“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 July 10, 1999. Special note: As most listeners, I’m sure, could sense, I always had a blast hosting “The Jukebox,” taking their calls and talking to them on the phone, and then playing requests on the radio! But every so often, a particular show stands out as my having an especially good time. I can tell, listening back, that this was one of those nights! :-) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:14 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ...
2024-07-1028 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 9, 1999“The Friday Night All-Request Party,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 9, 1999. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in again on the “Friday Night All-Request Party” (so, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox”; but the only differences were the use of an alternate background bed and no coin-into-slot SFX before requests) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:41 “The Countess” (“Black Magic Woman”) 01:54 Cindy/Penn Yan (“The Rain, The Park & Other Things” — dedication to daughter Beth, with reference to Gentry Hair Salon, Eastview Mall) 02:57 Unidentified ma...
2024-07-0528 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 3, 1999“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 July 3, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:21 First of a couple references to anticipated possible Emergency Alert System (EAS) automated messages about thunderstorm watches or warnings; the alerts were set to automatically interrupt programming (which sounded terrible on the air — but, unfortunately, there was nothing I could do about it) 00:53 Tim/Driving to a graduation party in Buffalo (“Sweet Pea” and “Spirit In The Sky”) 02:27 J.R. (with Jack)/Working at J&J Newsstand (Greece...
2024-07-0325 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: June 26, 1999“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 June 26, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:44 Unidentified female (“The Little Old Lady [From Pasadena]” — dedication to mother, Antoinette, on her 65th birthday, from her children, Debbie, Jimmy and Joanne) 02:06 First of many references to Rochester Harborfest 02:34 Cliff/Buffalo (“Alley-Oop”) 02:48 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 03:08 “Playing more great oldies than Abbott’s has custard!” :-) 03:18 Jess/Avon (“Yellow Submarine”) 04:33...
2024-06-2630 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: June 19, 1999“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 June 19, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:22 First of multiple references to show-sponsor Jim Barnard Chevrolet (Churchville) 00:48 Ray/Driving someplace (“Indian Reservation [The Lament Of The Cherokee]”) 01:37 First of many references to Father’s Day (tomorrow) 01:58 “Alternate lyrics on that song by Tommy James & The Shondells, ‘Mony Mony,’ allowed … but only in the privacy of your own homes, OK?” ;-) 02:10 Cliff/Buffalo (“[’Til] I Kissed You”) 02:19 Reference to Buffalo Sabr...
2024-06-1925 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: June 12, 1999“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 June 12, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:21 Reference to “sister station” WBEE-FM DJ “Big Daddy” Dave Beck (and to recently shaving off my beard!) 00:51 Roger/Rochester (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”) 01:44 First of multiple references to LPGA Tour Wegmans Rochester International, June 10–13, at Locust Hill Country Club (final round coming up the next day; tournament was won by Karrie Webb; more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wegmans_Rochester_International) 02:12 Connie/Greece (“California D...
2024-06-1224 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 29, 1999“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 May 29, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:44 Doug (“[We’re Gonna] Rock Around The Clock”) 02:09 Unidentified female (“Unchained Melody”) 02:20 “Slow dance … your one and only!” 02:39 Bob/Gates (“Summertime”) 03:15 BONUS: After the listener phone call (and signature coin-into-slot SFX), a longer-than-normal (almost 30 seconds) beginning of the requested song is heard. As this segment was close to the end of a cassette-tape side, I surmise that knowing, at the time, the cassette was nearing...
2024-05-2925 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 22, 1999“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 May 22, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:21 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan 00:46 Chuck (with Maria)/Dollar Tree (The Marketplace) (“My Maria”) 02:07 Kristin/Rushville (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]”) 02:32 Stephanie/Irondequoit (“Mellow Yellow”) 03:07 “Matchmaker Oldies Party” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 03:34 Gary/Canandaigua (“Keep On Dancing”) 04:11 Heather/Fairport (“The House Of The Rising Sun”) 05:18 Doug/Rochester (“Tallahassee Las...
2024-05-2225 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 15, 1999“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 May 15, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:18 Reference to my headphones being too big due to a recent buzz cut! :-) 00:42 Tom/Canandaigua (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to Rita) 01:23 First of multiple references to the ongoing Lilac Festival (and “Kodak Town” mention) 02:01 Unidentified female (“Hawaii Five-O”) 02:22 Cliff/Driving on “The Youngmann” (I-290/Buffalo-Niagara Falls) (“Which Way You Goin’ Billy?”) 03:08 “Matchmaker Oldies Party” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequ...
2024-05-1525 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 7, 1999“The Friday Night All-Request Party,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 7, 1999. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in for Chuck McCoy on the “Friday Night All-Request Party” (thus, technically this isn’t a “Jukebox”; but the only differences were the use of an alternate background bed and no coin-into-slot sound effects before requests). Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:23 Jerry/Clarkson (“The Rapper”) 01:36 Becky/Roberts Wesleyan College (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to college-roommate Cory) 01:57 “I didn’t know girls were named Cory — I just lea...
2024-05-0320 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 1, 1999“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 May 1, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:11 New station positioning statement: “Oldies FM!” (Referring to the station as “The All-New” was retired — a little more than a year after changing to “99 BBF” from “Oldies 98.9 WKLX”) 00:46 Tom/Charlotte (“Dead Man’s Curve”) 01:34 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan 02:05 Lindsey/Geneseo (“Do You Want To Dance”) 02:34 Danny/Greece (“Just Dropped In [To See What Condition My Condition Is In]”) 03:19 “Matchmaker Oldies Par...
2024-05-0124 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 24, 1999“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 April 24, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:52 Robert (with Debbie) (“Respect”) 01:43 New weather-forecast spoken close: “At your official FM weather station!” 02:00 Marge (“Glad All Over”) 02:32 Unidentified male (“Teddy Bear”) 03:21 Jim/Honeoye (“For Your Love”) 03:59 Robert (“Joy To The World”) 05:01 Joan (“Louie, Louie”) 05:28 “More great oldies than Frontier has telephone poles!” 05:45 Larry (“Jailhouse Rock” — dedication to Carol) 06:02 “God forbid it sounds like ‘Warm Nights’ around here!”...
2024-04-2420 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 17, 1999“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 April 17, 1999. Special notes: Weather-forecast spoken introduction (following jingle open) changed as of this week (previously, random area town names were mentioned); audio quality is occasionally ‘muddy’/‘warbly’ sounding at times Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:25 Brooke/Rochester (“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”) 01:52 Charles/Driving from Webster to Irondequoit (“Beep Beep”) 02:27 “Matchmaker Oldies Party” (with 99 BBF’s Nick Evans) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 03:00 Rita/Irondequoit (“On Broadway”) ...
2024-04-1721 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 10, 1999“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 April 10, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:50 Geri/Rochester (“Spirit In The Sky”) 01:22 First of many references to “Double-Play Weekend” (featuring “twin spins”) marking Rochester Red Wings home opener earlier the same day (Rochester lost 3-0 to the Syracuse Sky Chiefs in front of around 12,000 fans at Frontier Field) 02:12 Julia/Hamlin (“Twist And Shout”) 02:53 First of multiple references to Kaufmann’s sponsorship 02:59 Kathy/Webster (“Old Time Rock & Roll”) 03:31 Sharon...
2024-04-1025 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 3, 1999“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 April 3, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:48 Ann/Webster (“Needles And Pins”) 01:09 Abbott’s Frozen Custard reference 02:24 Lacey/Pittsford (“[Just Like] Romeo And Juliet”) 02:49 First of many references to clock or watch on-air giveaway, from Images and Time (Village Gate Square), to mark “spring forward” (start of Daylight Saving Time) 03:23 Tina (with her husband, Bob) (“Mighty Quinn [Quinn The Eskimo]”) 04:10 Ray/Driving on I-490 (“Indian Reservation [The Lament Of...
2024-04-0322 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 27, 1999“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 March 27, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:44 Katie (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 00:58 “Where the ‘BBF’ stands for ‘Benjamin B. Forman’!” 01:27 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Bobby Reed 02:06 Mike/Brockport (“Paint It Black”) 02:22 “We play more great oldies than Rochester has sunny days … well, a lot more than that, actually!” 02:36 Joanie/Hilton (“Dance To The Music”) 03:01 Unidentified caller (“Old Time Rock & Roll”) 03:26 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Nick Evans...
2024-03-2725 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 20, 1999“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 March 20, 1999. Special note: The host was on vacation, in South Florida, March 10–18 (Bobby Reed filled in March 13 on “The Jukebox”) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:17 “Mike Saffran — tanned and rested … more like burned and rested!” (subtle reference to my Florida vacation :-) 00:45 “More great oldies than Kodak has ‘moments’!” 00:53 Venice/Henrietta (“A Teenager In Love”) 01:25 First of many references “First Hits Weekend” (featuring bands’ debut songs) in celebration of the arrival of spring...
2024-03-2025 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: March 6, 1999“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 March 6, 1999. Special note: This week’s radio shift began an hour earlier (6 p.m.) than usual; however, “The Jukebox” request show ran 7 p.m.–midnight, as normal Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:18 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Mike Vickers 00:39 State of Emergency (Monroe County) and Winter Storm Warning references (repeated multiple times throughout the show) 01:23 First of two “Blizzard of ’99 Horror Story” on-air contests to qualify to win an Ariens Snow Blower fr...
2024-03-1332 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 27, 1999“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 27, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:39 Ann/Webster (“Needles And Pins”) 01:55 Dick/Geneseo (“Bo Diddley”) 01:59 Shoutout to Gus, proprietor of Geneseo Family Restaurant (Note: I never got my free meal! ;-) 02:40 Star Markets (former Rochester grocery chain) reference 02:51 Dori/Rochester (“Telstar”) 03:31 First of many references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend,” upcoming Beatles-album poster on-air giveaway and beatlefest.com 04:06 Kathy/Driving in Chili (“Teddy Bear”) 05:07 Dougla...
2024-03-0628 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 20, 1999“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. 20, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:51 Curtis (“Hello Stranger”) 02:07 Mark/Driving to Rochester from Dansville (“Jailhouse Rock”) 02:53 Jenny/Irondequoit (“If I Fell”) 04:14 Larry (with Dutch)/Clyde (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 04:32 Reference to hosting “The Jukebox” since January 1995 05:26 Jackie/Rochester (“Knock Three Times” — dedication to brother-in-law Jimmy) 06:08 Subtle reference to “Turn! Turn! Turn!” lyrics taken from the Book of Ecclesiastes 06:56 Desiree/Brockport (“War”) 07:24 Refer...
2024-02-2822 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 13, 1999“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. 13, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:52 Debbie/Greece (“Birthday” — dedication to Sue for her 40th birthday) 01:24 First of many references to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan 02:05 First of multiple reference to “Fonzie’s Make Out Music” CD and Ozzie’s Restaurant (Monroe Avenue) certificate weekend prizes 02:43 Tizzie/Irondequoit (“Walkin’ After Midnight” — dedication to husband, George) 02:53 Reference to AT&T TV commercial featuring Patsy Cline song 03:37 Marge (“There’s A Kind O...
2024-02-2129 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Feb. 6, 1999“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. 6, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: Special note: This episode begins with “DJ crosstalk” between Tom Noonan and Mike Saffran during the final segment of Noonan’s shift (that preceded the start of “The Jukebox,” a few minutes later, at the top of the 7 o’clock hour). Tom commonly referred to Mike as “Mikey, my little bro’!” 00:10 Tom Noonan-Mike Saffran “DJ crosstalk,” including references to Monica Lewinsky, the Democrat and Chronicle editorial page, “sister station” WBE...
2024-02-1428 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 30, 1999“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 Jan. 30, 1999. 00:50 First of multiple references to “Pretend It’s Summertime Weekend” 01:01 Tom/Avon (“Runaway”) 02:15 Frank/Dansville (“Hot Rod Lincoln”) 02:44 Earl (with Karen — making quiche)/Rochester (“P.S. I Love You”) 04:42 Patty (“Surfin’ Bird”) 04:47 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar formerly known as the Garage Door) reference 05:46 Cliff/Buffalo (“Sugar Town”) 06:15 “You guys in Buffalo can handle anything!” :-) 06:42 Reference to fellow 99 BBF...
2024-02-0728 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 23, 1999“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 Jan. 23, 1999. Special note: Audiotape is briefly ‘warbly’ at around two minutes in (for about 30 seconds) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:34 Mary Lou/Sodus Point (“Old Time Rock & Roll”) 01:05 References to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan and former DJ Abby Rhodes 01:51 Kevin/Driving someplace (“Spirit In The Sky”)  02:16 Chris/Passenger in a car (driven by his dad, Bob), on the State Thruway, going to Batavia for a hockey game (“Yellow Subm...
2024-01-3123 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 16, 1999“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 Jan. 16, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: Special note: Audiotape is intermittently ‘warbly’ for around the first 90 seconds 00:21 Winn/Rochester (“Sweet Soul Music”) 01:23 Beverly/Stafford (“Knock Three Times”) 02:49 Don/Stafford (“Wipe Out”) 03:45 Fred/Rochester (“Rebel-’Rouser”) 03:50 Sharing ‘inside knowledge’: “Rebel-’Rouser” is the first track on the designated “WBBF Panic CD” (for use in the event of technical difficulties); and reference to station’s chief engineer, David Lane (“Stay home — you’re not...
2024-01-2429 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 9, 1999“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 Jan. 9, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:56 First of multiple references to “Uncle Ralph’s Steakout” and “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) 01:56 Andy/Chili (“Book Of Love”) 02:24 Diane/Greece (“Summer Rain”) 03:48 Rick/Canandaigua (“Sugar Shack” — dedication to Barb) 04:15 John/Fairport  (“Are You Lonesome Tonight [Laughing Version]”) 04:45 “Elvis Presley Birthday Bash Weekend” and “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson references 05:38 Stacy/Greece (“Sweet Pea”) ...
2024-01-1724 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Jan. 2, 1999“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 Jan. 2, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:37 Dixie/Rochester (“Lucille”) 01:05 “No requests for NFL officials tonight!” — on account of their horrendous performance working the Bills-Dolphins NFL Wild Card playoff game (won by Miami 24-17), Jan. 2, 1999 — including taking away two Bills touchdowns (but five Bills turnovers also didn’t help! ;-) 02:23 Tom (“At The Hop”) 03:14 Gina/Gates (“Rock Me Gently”) 03:20 “I don’t think there are any female [NFL] officials. Maybe we need a...
2024-01-1026 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Dec. 26, 1998“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. 26, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:36 Beth/Pavilion (“Sweet Talkin’ Guy”) 01:47 Desiree/Brockport (“It’s Not Unusual”) 02:33 Steve/Driving from Rochester to Clarkson (“Hey Jude”) 03:02 “99BBF Matchmaker” reference 03:22 Jim/Shelby’s Jewelry Store (LeRoy) (“Rainy Night In Georgia”) 03:55 Another lesson in pronouncing “LeRoy” (actually … it can go either way! ;-) 04:36 Doug (“Day Tripper”) 06:40 Julia/Hamlin (“Love Is Strange”) 07:13 Tony/Rochester (“Unchained Melody”) 07...
2023-12-2723 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 28, 1998“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. 28, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:36 Heidi/Greece (“A Teenager In Love”) 01:06 First of many references to upcoming “sing-along with Mitch” (Mitch Miller and the Gang’s “Must Be Santa”) and Beach Boys Christmas CD giveaway 01:57 Rose (“A Lover’s Question”) 02:33 “Bulldog”/Rochester (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 03:19 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) references 03:49 Ken/Rochester (“Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town”) 04:44 “Frolic” (“Lil’...
2023-11-2927 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 14, 1998“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. 14, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:31 Larry/Avon (“Susan”) 01:12 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan (with thanks for providing me with the current temperature!) 01:32 First of many references to “Fall Harvest Weekend” 01:40 Rick/Canandaigua (“Kodachrome”) 02:35 Russ/Batavia (“Somebody To Love”) 03:14 References to fellow 99 BBF personality Dee Dee Sharp and Dorschel Automotive Group’s used-car sale and upcoming remote broadcast 04:00 Carrie/Pittsford (“Since I Don’t Have Y...
2023-11-1524 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Nov. 7, 1998“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. 7, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:20 James/Irondequoit (“Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?”) 01:50 Ricky/Rochester (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]”) 02:25 Ashley/Spencerport (“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”) 03:00 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) references 03:41 Doug (“Conquistador”) 04:11 Avor (“96 Tears”) 04:50 Thanks to fellow 99 BBF DJs Chuck McCoy and Tom Noonan for filling in the past two weeks 06:05 Diane...
2023-11-0823 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Bonus Clip“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 Oct. 17, 1998 (Bonus Clip). Special note: For the first time since starting as “The Jukebox” host on Jan. 28, 1995 — nearly three years and nine months earlier — Mike Saffran, on Oct. 24, 1998, missed a regularly scheduled, weekly, all-request call-in show so he could attend a cousin’s out-of-town wedding. Then, the following week, Oct. 31, 1998 (Halloween), fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan hosted a Halloween radio special during the normal time slot for “The Jukebox” (7 p.m.–midnight Saturday). So, again this week, in place of a...
2023-11-0101 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Bonus Clip“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. 7, 1998 (Bonus Clip). Special note: For the first time since starting as “The Jukebox” host on Jan. 28, 1995 — nearly three years and nine months earlier — Mike Saffran, on Oct. 24, 1998, missed a regularly scheduled, weekly, all-request call-in show so he could attend a cousin’s out-of-town wedding. Then, the following week, Oct. 31, 1998 (Halloween), fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan hosted a Halloween radio special during the normal time slot for “The Jukebox” (7 p.m. until midnight Saturday). So, for the next two weeks...
2023-10-2501 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Oct. 3, 1998“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 Oct. 3, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:25 New York Yankees-Texas Rangers MLB postseason reference 01:18 Phil/Leaving work at Rural/Metro Ambulance (“Secret Agent Man”) 01:39 First of many references to “One Hit Wonder Weekend” 01:53 Fred/Rochester (“Rebel-’Rouser”) 02:08 Reference to “sister-station” DJ “Big Daddy” (Dave Beck), who hosts a Saturday-night request show on WBEE-FM 02:36 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 02:59 Roy/Basom (“Sweet...
2023-10-0428 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 26, 1998“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 Sept. 26, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:37 Carl/East Rochester (“Magical Mystery Tour”) 01:52 J.J./Greece (“I Can’t Help Myself [Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch]”) 02:18 Dave/East Rochester (“Angel Of The Morning”) 02:55 Barb/Honeoye (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” – dedication to her son Scott) 03:12 Reference to the host’s streak hosting “The Jukebox” since January 1995 05:02 Cassandra/Rochester (“American Pie” — dedication to Maria on her 14th birthday) 05:30 Amber/Geneseo (“M...
2023-09-2727 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 12, 1998“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 Sept. 12, 1998. Special note: Audio quality improves after initial 35 seconds Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:42 Joe/McDonald’s in Perinton (waiting for his brother and sister) (“In The Ghetto”) 02:09 “Rated ‘G’ — all ages welcome” (“Tom Noonan is gone!” ;-) 02:21 Sandy/Rochester (“Runaround Sue”) 03:04 Gloria/Rochester (“Old Time Rock & Roll”) 03:27 Zweigle’s hot dogs reference 04:02 Jennifer (with her brother David)/Greece (“Shotgun” — birthday dedication to her dad) 05:20 Frank/Webster...
2023-09-1326 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Aug. 8, 1998“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 Aug. 8, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:43 Chris/Rochester (“Brown Eyed Girl”) 01:23 First of many references to “Summer Cruisin’ Weekend” 02:17 Mike/Cruisin’ on North Greece Road (“Hot Rod Lincoln”) 03:02 Christian (“Mrs. Robinson”) 04:09 Kenny/East Rochester (“The Twist”) 04:53 Kim/Greece (“Judy’s Turn To Cry”) 05:35 Volatile week for the stock market reference 06:18 Al (“Jimmy Mack”) 06:41 Morgan/Rochester (“Hey Jude”) 07:37 First reference to next week’s “Elvis Ha...
2023-08-0925 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 25, 1998“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 July 25, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:48 First of many references to “Twin-Spin Weekend” (and upcoming on-air contest giveaways) 01:46 James/Irondequoit (“The ‘In’ Crowd”) 02:17 Betty/Honeoye (“Summer Breeze”) 03:10 Laura/Fairport (“Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly”) 03:57 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 04:30 Tom/Macedon (“Go All The Way”) 05:23 Al (“Grazing In The Grass”) 05:55 Genesee Valley Antique...
2023-07-2629 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: July 18, 1998“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 July 18, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:45 James/Irondequoit (“Theme From ‘A Summer Place’”) 02:00 Billy/Chili (driving home from softball tournament) (“Splish Splash”) 02:27 Jerry/Rochester (“Another Saturday Night”) 03:29 Rochester Music Fest reference 04:00 Linda/Someplace on the thruway between Jamestown and Syracuse (“Bobby’s Girl”)  04:44 Ron/Mt. Morris (“Rockin’ Robin”) 05:20 Host’s impressions of Frontier Field after recently attending his first baseball game at the Rochester Red Wings home (and a compar...
2023-07-1928 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: June 27, 1998“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 June 27, 1998. Special note: Apologies for audio’s lower quality (particularly on the second half of tape) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:19 B. Forman Office Building, Rochester, sixth-floor studio reference (along with tongue-in-cheek reference to the fifth floor, where station’s business and sales offices are located ;-) 00:44 Becky/Brighton (“Go Now!”) 01:57 John/At his “stag” party (“Runaround Sue” and “My Boyfriend’s Back”) 03:07 John/Hilton (“Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly M...
2023-06-2827 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 30, 1998“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 May 30, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:32 Steve/Rochester (“Dream Lover” — dedication to Michelle) 00:47 One of the most-requested songs on “The Jukebox” (“American Pie”) and the most-requested oldie of all time (“Hound Dog”) references 01:18 Wegmans Rochester International LPGA tournament, at Locust Hill Country Club, reference 01:46 Chris (with nephew Mike and his friend EJ)/Driving on Route 96 to Eastview Mall (“Rock Me Gently”) 02:26 Dina/On her way to Seabreeze (“Let’s Stay Together”...
2023-05-3123 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: May 23, 1998“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 May 23, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:30 Jeanette/Walworth (“In The Midnight Hour”) 01:07 First of multiple references to the second week of Rochester’s annual Lilac Festival 01:33 Rick/Charlotte (“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends”) 02:01 Val/Springwater (“I’m Into Something Good”) 02:18 Zweigle’s hot dogs, Wegmans and Tops supermarket references 03:11 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) ref...
2023-05-2421 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 18, 1998Live radio show, hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 p.m.–Midnight April 18, 1998. The first live Saturday-night show following a hiatus during which the station was rebranded as “The All-New 99 BBF.” On this particular night, the show was, strictly speaking, not “The Jukebox”; however, listener phone calls and plugs for the following week’s show (April 25, 1998) — marking the official return of “The Jukebox” — were aired. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:36 First plug for new request-line phone number (222-9999) 01:33 “We’re doing it again!” liner 02:34 Irondequoit Spring...
2023-04-1912 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: April 5, 1997“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 5, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:01 James (“Green-Eyed Lady”) 01:26 Emily/Rochester (“Jailhouse Rock”) 01:46 Evan (“The House Of The Rising Sun”) 02:17 WKLX Day at Seneca Park Zoo, Rocky Coast exhibit and coloring contest references (multiple times throughout the show) 02:40 Jamie (“He’s A Rebel”) 03:14 Samantha/Fairport (“I Want You Back” — dedication to Jenny, Michelle and Calvin) 03:41 Lissa/Henrietta (“Me And Bobby McGee”) 04:00 Thanks to Kay Wilde of Macedon for sending coo...
2023-04-0519 minThe Jukebox: Radio Archive
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Radio Archive (Trailer)Trailer for “The Jukebox: Radio Archive” podcast, featuring “scoped” classic radio airchecks from “The Jukebox,” hosted 1995–2000 by Mike Saffran on “Oldies 98.9” WKLX — later known as “99BBF” — in Rochester, N.Y. (Note: “Scoped” means only the DJ’s “mike breaks” — when the DJ’s microphone was turned on — were recorded. So, with most of the music, jingles and commercials removed, podcast episodes, each featuring an entire five-hour show, typically will be less than 30 minutes long.) After initially posting a succession of show recordings from March–April 1997, classic airchecks from April 1998 and later featuring audio from the former weekly all-request listener call-in show will be sh...
2023-03-1204 min