The Jukebox: Radio Archive

The Jukebox: July 4, 1996

“All-Request Weekend”/“’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 July 4, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in (6 p.m.–midnight) on the holiday during an “All-Request Weekend” Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:13 First of multiple references to “All-Request Weekend” 00:48 Stacy/Fairport (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”) 01:21 Pat/Henrietta (“Shakin’ All Over”) 01:55 “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plug 02:21 Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) reference and first of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” teases 02:36 Whitney/Barre (“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald”) 03:07 Unidentified male (“The Cover Of ‘Rolling Stone’”) 03:30 Deb/Greece (“You Make Me Feel Brand New”) — including reference to Henrietta fireworks 04:53 Susan/Rochester (“Get Down Tonight”) 05:24 Brittany/Fairport (“Everlasting Love”) 06:00 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including Starlite Drive-In (Henrietta) reference 06:59 Sue/Gates (contest winner) 07:48 Unidentified female/Dansville (“The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”) 08:05 Cassette tape ran out :-( 08:08 Kevin/Brockport (“The House Of The Rising Sun”) 08:50 Unidentified female asking about Irondequoit fireworks 09:31 Unidentified male (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”) 10:00 First of a couple Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) and Gary the Happy Pirate references 10:30 Unidentified female (“Lookin’ Out My Back Door”) 10:48 Tom (“Secret Agent Man” — dedication to Sherry) 11:18 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 11:25 Jeanette/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”) 11:49 “Keep dancing [crunch SFX] … I’ll play more!” :-) 12:05 Reference to attending pancake breakfast at 12 Corners (Brighton) 12:29 Unidentified male (“The Ballad Of The Green Berets”) 12:41 Tanya/Driving to Brighton fireworks (“Jailhouse Rock”) 13:02 Mary Lou/Rochester (“Hello Mary Lou”) 13:22 First of multiple uses of fireworks SFX 13:30 Jim/Chili (“Bad Moon Rising” — dedication to Marie and Kathy) 14:38 Ben (“Donna The Prima Donna” — dedication to wife, Donna) 14:59 Michelle/Albion (“Hotel California” — dedication to her father) 15:31 Katie (“[Sittin’ On] The Dock Of The Bay”) 15:54 Ray (“Donna” — dedication to Donna) 16:18 Jamie/Rochester (“Baby Love”) 17:18 Unidentified female (“Amie” — dedication to daughter Amy) 17:51 Jeff/Working at Vets Club (Perry) (“Moonshadow”) 18:27 “What can be more American than the red, white and blue of the Bills?” :-) 18:47 Unidentified female (“I Got You Babe”) 19:27 Unidentified male (“Birthday” — dedication to Stephen on his birthday tomorrow) 19:40 Kristin (“Birthday” — dedication to Mike on his 16th birthday tomorrow) 20:40 Bill (“Nice To Be With You” — dedication to Mary) 21:07 April/Middlesex (“Space Oddity”) — including reference to Schweppes Ginger Ale TV commercial 21:51 Unidentified male (“Town Without Pity”) 22:20 “Backseat Memories” (partial imaging) 22:37 Jenny (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” — dedication to Josh) 22:48 Patty (“Me And Bobby McGee“) 23:30 Unidentified female (“Stairway To Heaven” — dedication to “The Wizard”) 23:34 Cassette tape ran out :-( 23:45 Jolanda (“G.T.O.” — dedication to father, Carlos) 24:25 Hal (“Beep Beep”) 25:06 Gail (“96 Tears” — dedication to Mike and Jen) 25:53 Carrie/Darien (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]”) — preceded by subtle, verbal legal ID All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

The Jukebox: June 29, 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 June 29, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:26 Unidentified male (“Playground In My Mind”) 01:10 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 01:19 Ed/Wellsville (“Bang A Gong [Get It On]”) 01:52 Kathy (“Dancing Queen” — dedication to husband, John, on their 10th anniversary) 03:04 First of multiple references to WKLX Family Picnic (June 30, 1996, Arena’s Party House/Webster) 03:38 Sharon/Walworth (“Amie”) 04:28 Tina/Rochester (“Billy Don’t Be A Hero”) 05:29 Linda (with children Matthew and Megan)/Farmington (“The Streak”) 06:05 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — including first of a few R.C. Shaheen (sponsor) references 06:34 Kara/Canandaigua (“Sugar, Sugar”) 07:10 “Superstars of the ’60s Weekend” reference 07:21 First of a couple “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and HCR Home Health (sponsor) references 08:01 Sharon (“Birthday” — dedication to son Brian on his 21st birthday) 08:48 Unidentified female (“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”) 09:24 Mary Lou/Rochester (“The Little Old Lady [From Pasadena]”) 09:57 “Canada Day”/Toronto getaway contest plug — including references to SkyDome Hotel, Crocodile Rock (Toronto nightclub), Ontario Place (entertainment venue), Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (sponsors) and fellow WKLX DJ Mike McKay 10:20 Cassette tape ran out :-( 11:20 Unidentified female (“Joy To The World”) 11:51 Anna and Robin/Brighton (“Black Water”) — the host’s next-door neighbors (“You can play it nice and loud … because nobody’s home next door — except for Dutch, he’s there, but he’s used to me playing my stereo loud anyway!” :-) 13:12 Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) reference 13:49 Unidentified male (“Beep Beep”) 14:18 Unidentified female (“Hey Jude”) 14:39 Unidentified female (“Then He Kissed Me” — dedication to Emily) 15:04 Kris/Macedon (“My Eyes Adored You” — dedication to Scott) 16:36 Unidentified male/Walworth (“Maggie May” — dedication to wife, Sharon) 16:59 Joanne (“I’ll Never Find Another You” — dedication to husband, Wayne) 17:35 “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plug 18:05 Calabrese Family/Driving home from Leicester to Canandaigua (“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”) 18:53 Tricia/Henrietta (“Ruby Tuesday” — dedication to Jeff) 20:08 Jessica/Charlotte (“One Summer Night” — dedication to Josh) 20:34 Unidentified female (“Venus”) 20:57 Kathy/East Rochester (“Stairway To Heaven” — dedication to husband, Ken) 21:35 Barb/Rochester (“Unchained Melody”) 22:26 Bob (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Nancy) 23:27 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Are You Lonesome Tonight?”) 23:59 Laura and Jen (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Rob) 24:51 Missy/Batavia (“If I Fell” — dedication to Sam) 25:12 Joe (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” — dedication to Sue) 25:42 “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references 25:52 Brian (“American Pie” — dedication to Jodi) 26:13 Kim (with Joe, Sarah and Alex)/Ontario (“Runaway”) 26:28 Julie (with Leanne and Tricia) (“Sixteen Candles” — dedication to Jenny on her birthday) 26:51 Cassette tape ran out :-( 26:55 Ashley/Sodus Point (“Runaround Sue”) 27:16 Unidentified male (“Dizzy” — dedication to Shirley) 28:05 Fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan and “Keeping The ’70s Alive” references 28:15 Unidentified female (“The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” — dedication to Jimmy) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

The Jukebox: June 28, 1996

“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight June 28, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode) Special note: Filling in on a Friday night during “Superstars of the ’60s Weekend” Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:26 Rob/Webster (“Do You Know What I Mean”) 01:01 Unidentified female (“Play That Funky Music”) 01:20 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 01:28 Sean/Clifton Springs (“The Ballroom Blitz”) — including Finger Lakes Ambulance reference 02:05 First of a couple plugs of upcoming “Super Hits of the ’70s” CD giveaway (including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy) 02:16 First of a few references to “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson 02:47 Desirée/Working at Clean-O-Rama (“Sylvia’s Mother”) 03:18 First of a few “’70s at 7,” “Jukebox Saturday Night” and R.C. Shaheen (sponsor) references 04:01 Patty/Stafford (“School’s Out”) 04:53 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including Hooters and Arrows restaurants, Judge’s Ford and University of Rochester River Road Residence and Laboratory references 06:36 John/Driving home (contest winner) — including St. Agnes High School (Brighton) reference (Note: St. Agnes was an all-girl school) 07:29 Marie/Webster (“The Hustle”) 08:05 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — including first of a few “Superstars of the ’60s Weekend” reference 08:40 “I hope I don’t fall asleep and crash the radio station!” (reference to working 4:30 a.m.–midnight — including morning traffic) 09:36 First of a couple Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) “Weekend Preview” and Sportworks/Macedon (sponsor) references 10:10 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 10:44 MG sportscars reference 12:47 Unidentified male (“Nights In White Satin”) 13:11 Jen (“One Fine Day” — dedication to Katie and Lisa) 13:37 Unidentified male/Working at Domino’s Pizza (Gates) (“A Summer Song”) 14:20 Brief in-studio visit by fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan :-) 14:36 Angela/Rochester (“Runaround Sue” — dedication to Kelly) 15:05 Geneseo Summer Festival (July 12–14, 1996) and Gary the Happy Pirate references 16:08 Brian/Walworth Garden Apartments (“Seasons In The Sun”) 16:41 Olivia/Churchville (“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”) 17:08 “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references 17:30 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“One Summer Night” — dedication to wife, Carol) 18:01 Kim/Henrietta (“Never My Love” — dedication to Kenny) 18:27 Lila (with Tina)/Henrietta (“Let’s Stay Together” — dedication Randy and Bill) 19:15 Rose (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” — dedication to fiance, Floyd) 19:27 Unidentified female (“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”) 19:44 Phillip/Rochester (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]” — dedication to Sonya) 20:10 Courtney/Rochester (“Dream Lover” dedication to sister Alex) 20:32 Jen (with Jen) (“Stand By Me” — dedication to Justin and Matt) 21:22 Ken/Calling from a pay phone (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to “The Guess Who Lady”) 21:42 Tracy/Working at Rochester General Hospital (“These Boots Are Made For Walking”) 22:01 Crystal (“Mrs. Robinson” — dedication to Phil) 22:10 Cassette tape ran out :-( 22:25 Unidentified male (“Strawberry Fields Forever” — dedication to Shannon and Sean) 22:58 Linda (“Last Kiss” — dedication to husband, Rod) 23:21 Dan (“Teddy Bear” — dedication to Chuck and Diane) 23:44 Tina/Henrietta (“Wedding Bell Blues” — dedication to Bill) 24:24 Donna (“Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” — dedication to her husband on their 29th anniversary) 25:23 Paula/Brighton (“Under The Boardwalk”) 25:42 Gabe (“Under The Boardwalk” — dedication to Colleen) 26:13 Laurie (“My Girl” — dedication to daughter, Ashley) 27:08 Candace (“Norwegian Wood [This Bird Has Flown]” — dedication to Justin) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

The Jukebox: June 22, 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 June 22, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:16 “It’s my turn!” :-) 00:28 Unidentified female (“Fernando”) 00:59 “School’s Out Edition” and first of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) 01:07 Unidentified female/Pittsford (“The Joker”) 01:52 Pam/Rochester (“I Will Survive”) 02:53 Unidentified male (“The Wonder Of You”) 03:33 Emily/Brockport (“Copacabana”) 03:58 First of a few indirect references to Rochester International LPGA golf tournament (June 20–23, 1996, at Locust Hill Country Club) 04:39 “Motown Weekend” reference 04:46 Kathy/Charlotte (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to fiance, Chris) — including Harborfest reference 05:17 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle 05:45 “Live from the Benjamin B. Forman Building!” 05:54 Unidentified female (“Do You Love Me”) 06:32 Congratulations Fairport High Class of ’96! 06:41 “www dot this!” (I can only speculate: Prior commercial might’ve overdone — to the point of annoyance — repeating a website) 07:15 Unidentified male (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 07:30 “It’s the most fun you can have with your radio on — shoes and shirt not required!” ;-) (This line — or a variation — later was commonly used, but this might’ve been one of its first occurrences; alternate versions: “No shoes? No shirt? Hey, no problem!” and “Clothing optional!”) 07:42 Tricia/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’”) 08:21 Patty/Canandaigua (“Birthday” — dedication to daughter Angelina on her 10th birthday) 09:16 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 09:42 Kevin/Holley (working at a pizza parlor) (“Summer In The City”) 10:12 “The only radio program that only good-looking people, like you, listen to!” — followed by prerecorded line, possibly from an old TV ad, “Anyone who doesn’t should have his face examined” ;-) 10:42 First of a couple “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plugs 11:18 Unidentified male (“Surfer Girl”) 11:39 Kim/Henrietta (“Mellow Yellow”) 12:05 Unidentified caller (“Wipe Out”) 12:54 Karen/Medina (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Nicole) 13:41 Unidentified male (“A Summer Song”) 14:25 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Maggie May”) 15:03 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol) 16:13 Kelly (“Bobby’s Girl” — dedicated to herself on her 8th birthday) 16:38 Phil (“For Your Love” — dedication to Angelo) 17:21 Julie/Geneseo (“True Love Ways” — dedication to Dave) — including Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop reference 18:03 Marty (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Christie) 18:29 Jennifer/Marion (“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 — dedication to Dan) 18:59 Unidentified male (“In The Ghetto”) 19:16 Johnny (“Crimson and Clover” — dedication to Kristen) 19:35 Elizabeth/Webster (“Angel Of The Morning” — dedication to her father) 19:54 Chris/Conesus (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to aunt Sandy) 20:42 Kim/Henrietta (“Real Love” — dedication to Kenny) 21:15 “Beatle Brunch” and “The Beatle Years” plugs 21:48 Robert (“When” — dedication to Avor) 22:02 Lindsey/Webster (“Low Rider” — dedication to Haley) 22:38 Call-in request from fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan (“He’ll Have To Go”) 24:15 Stephanie/Chili (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to Nikki on her birthday) 24:57 Dan (“Lollipop” — dedication to Ann Marie) 25:22 Unidentified female (“Wild Thing” — dedication to Richard and Sam) 25:38 Philip/Ontario, Canada (“Stairway To Heaven” — dedication to Sherry) 26:10 Ralph/Rochester (“Amie”) 26:57 “’70s at 7,” Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) and “Keeping The ’70s Alive” references 27:27 Phil (“My Heart Belongs To Only You” — dedication to wife, Carla) 28:08 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug 28:20 Melodie/Hilton (“Sugar, Sugar”) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

The Jukebox: June 15, 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 June 15, 1996. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:18 “It’s my turn to be on the radio tonight!” :-) 00:28 Unidentified female (“Werewolves Of London”) 00:55 Unidentified male (“Stuck In The Middle With You”) 01:20 Unidentified female (“Kung Fu Fighting”) 01:42 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) and upcoming concert-ticket giveaways to the Moody Blues, June 19, Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua) 02:20 Reference to “NewsSource 13” meteorologist Mike Brookins 02:56 Joe/Rochester (“Midnight At The Oasis”) 03:33 Laura/Rochester (“Rock The Boat”) 04:03 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge”/“Winners Weekend” with first of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets — including Arrows and Hooters restaurants and Judge’s Ford references 05:25 Carl/Pavilion (contest winner) 06:38 Unidentified male (“Ariel”) — including Zweigle’s hot dogs reference 07:08 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle 07:35 Donna/Walworth (“Mustang Sally”) 08:02 First of a few references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend” 08:12 Unidentified male (“Love Me Do”) 09:08 Shannon/Rochester (“Barbara Ann”) 09:35 WKLX989@aol.com plug 10:00 Unidentified male (“Mr. Lonely”) 10:18 Second of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets 10:57 Pat/Waterloo (contest winner) 11:45 Unidentified female (“Hit The Road Jack”) 11:58 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”) 12:31 Andrea/Canandaigua (“Runaround Sue”) 13:40 “Calder Cup Celebration Edition of ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’” (congratulations, Rochester Americans!) 13:49 Kim (with Morgan)/Rochester (“It’s My Party”) 14:20 First of a couple “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plugs 14:46 Robert (“Tossin’ And Turnin’”) 14:58 Third of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets 15:40 Tracy/Bergen (contest winner) — including Friendly’s restaurant reference 16:59 Karen/Webster (“Knock Three Times”) 17:30 Unidentified female (“Blue Moon” — dedication to nephew) 17:50 “Father’s Day Edition … of ‘Backseat Memories’” 17:55 Ken/Rochester (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to wife, Virginia) 18:24 Unidentified female (“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”) 19:39 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol) 20:08 Mary (“Baby I Love You” — dedication to Tom) 20:43 John/Gates (“Telstar” — dedication to workers at Wegmans General Merchandise distribution warehouse/Henrietta) 21:20 Unidentified caller (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”) 21:39 Fourth of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets 22:22 Laurie/Driving from Greece to Penfield (contest winner) 23:14 Unidentified female (“I Can See Clearly Now”) 23:40 Jen (with Katie, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“American Pie”) 24:12 Steve/East Rochester (“Sherry”) 24:30 Unidentified female (“Hello, I Love You”) 25:10 Dan (“My Special Angel” — dedication to Fran) 25:47 Kim/Henrietta (“Penny Lane” — dedication to Kenny) 26:01 Dave/Corn Hill (“Moondance”) 27:00 Jolene/Stanley (“Vincent” — dedication to Mike) 27:28 Rick (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to Barb) 27:43 Katie (with Jen, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”) 28:11 Unidentified caller (“Only The Lonely”) 28:37 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references 28:52 John (“Wouldn’t Be Nice” — dedication to Alissa) 29:09 Carolyn (“A Teenager In Love” — dedication to Casey) 29:45 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug 29:58 Dan (“I Need You” — dedication to wife, Eileen) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran