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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Jukebox: April 27, 1996

from The Jukebox: Radio Archive · host Mike Saffran

“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 27, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:25 Unidentified male (“Play That Funky Music”)01:04 Barb (“Rock Me Gently”)01:21 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug01:45 Michelle/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”)02:03 Cassette tape ran out :-(02:36 Ron (“The Things We Do For Love” — dedication to Nicole) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel03:32 Cynthia/MCC (“Dancing Queen”) — including reference to Alpha Sigma Sigma dance contest04:19 Bill/Chili (“Kung Fu Fighting”)04:55 First of a few “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon plugs05:21 Unidentified male (“Indiana Wants Me”)05:39 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:04 Pete (“And When I Die”)07:15 Melissa/Fairport (“Mustang Sally”)07:42 Reference to fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan and new studio computers08:15 Pat (“Indian Reservation [The Lament Of The Cherokee]”)08:55 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Doan Dodge and Doan Buick/Greece (sponsor) references09:19 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)09:51 Rebecca/Spencerport (“Beep Beep”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Mike McKay10:45 Reference to the host marking 66 straight weeks hosting “Jukebox Saturday Night”: “One of the few things you can count on on your radio!” :-)11:34 Nicole/Macedon (“Leader Of The Pack”)12:17 “Jukebox Saturday Night” ramp jingle (partial)12:32 Tim/Greece (“Spirit In The Sky” — dedication to wife, Donna, and daughter Samantha)13:23 “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references13:41 Unidentified female (“Splish Splash”)14:14 Darlene/East Rochester (“When A Man Loves A Woman” — dedication to Ron)14:46 Dave (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to sister Sarah)15:11 Kim/Henrietta (“Here Comes My Baby” — dedication to Brian)16:17 Brianne/Rochester (“Seasons In The Sun”)17:00 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“Cherish” — dedication to wife, Marianne)18:26 Laurie/Penfield (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby”) — including reference to receiving a birthday card signed by the WKLX staff19:09 Tricia/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’” — dedication to Michael)19:28 Unidentified male (“There Is A Mountain”)20:06 Mary Lou/Rochester (“Sylvia’s Mother” — dedication to sister Sylvia)20:25 Carol/Fairport (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to the host)21:29 Morgan/Marion (“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”)21:57 Julie/Hilton (“Last Kiss”)23:22 Alan/Kendall (“Wildfire” — dedication to wife, Alice)24:04 Venice (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]”)24:35 Laurie (“I’m Into Something Good” — dedication to William)25:14 Robert (“Soul Finger” — dedication to Avor)25:40 Tricia/Hilton (“Love Potion Number Nine”)26:26 Dave/Greece (“Donna The Prima Donna”)26:41 Christine/Greece (“A White Sport Coat [And A Pink Carnation]” — dedication to her sister)27:00 Cassette tape ran out :-( (Note: Rare instance in which final segments of the show were missed/not recorded)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

“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 27, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:25 Unidentified male (“Play That Funky Music”)01:04 Barb (“Rock Me Gently”)01:21 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug01:45 Michelle/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”)02:03 Cassette tape ran out :-(02:36 Ron (“The Things We Do For Love” — dedication to Nicole) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel03:32 Cynthia/MCC (“Dancing Queen”) — including reference to Alpha Sigma Sigma dance contest04:19 Bill/Chili (“Kung Fu Fighting”)04:55 First of a few “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon plugs05:21 Unidentified male (“Indiana Wants Me”)05:39 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:04 Pete (“And When I Die”)07:15 Melissa/Fairport (“Mustang Sally”)07:42 Reference to fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan and new studio computers08:15 Pat (“Indian Reservation [The Lament Of The Cherokee]”)08:55 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Doan Dodge and Doan Buick/Greece (sponsor) references09:19 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)09:51 Rebecca/Spencerport (“Beep Beep”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Mike McKay10:45 Reference to the host marking 66 straight weeks hosting “Jukebox Saturday Night”: “One of the few things you can count on on your radio!” :-)11:34 Nicole/Macedon (“Leader Of The Pack”)12:17 “Jukebox Saturday Night” ramp jingle (partial)12:32 Tim/Greece (“Spirit In The Sky” — dedication to wife, Donna, and daughter Samantha)13:23 “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references13:41 Unidentified female (“Splish Splash”)14:14 Darlene/East Rochester (“When A Man Loves A Woman” — dedication to Ron)14:46 Dave (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to sister Sarah)15:11 Kim/Henrietta (“Here Comes My Baby” — dedication to Brian)16:17 Brianne/Rochester (“Seasons In The Sun”)17:00 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“Cherish” — dedication to wife, Marianne)18:26 Laurie/Penfield (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby”) — including reference to receiving a birthday card signed by the WKLX staff19:09 Tricia/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’” — dedication to Michael)19:28 Unidentified male (“There Is A Mountain”)20:06 Mary Lou/Rochester (“Sylvia’s Mother” — dedication to sister Sylvia)20:25 Carol/Fairport (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to the host)21:29 Morgan/Marion (“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”)21:57 Julie/Hilton (“Last Kiss”)23:22 Alan/Kendall (“Wildfire” — dedication to wife, Alice)24:04 Venice (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]”)24:35 Laurie (“I’m Into Something Good” — dedication to William)25:14 Robert (“Soul Finger” — dedication to Avor)25:40 Tricia/Hilton (“Love Potion Number Nine”)26:26 Dave/Greece (“Donna The Prima Donna”)26:41 Christine/Greece (“A White Sport Coat [And A Pink Carnation]” — dedication to her sister)27:00 Cassette tape ran out :-( (Note: Rare instance in which final segments of the show were missed/not recorded)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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