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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Jukebox: Aug. 3, 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 Aug. 3, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:29 Unidentified male (“Woodstock”)00:49 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)01:14 Linda/Rochester (“Smokin’ In The Boys Room”)01:39 Wendy/Lyons (“Stayin’ Alive”)02:20 First of a few references to WOKR-TV (Channel 13) meteorologist Dr. Paul Mroz02:54 “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon reference03:03 Unidentified female (“Y.M.C.A.”) (Note: Playback of this phone call here almost certainly was a mistake)03:17 Kelly (with Michelle and Andrea)/Perry (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]”)03:47 “Traveling Oldies Show” to Watkins Glen International 1996 “Race Fever” festival, Aug. 6, 1996, at Frontier Field and High Falls plug04:25 Unidentified female/Silver Lake Drive-In (Perry) (“Saturday Night”)05:21 Mark/Middleport (“Dead Skunk” — dedication to Joan)06:10 Unidentified female (“Pinball Wizard”)06:50 First of a couple “The Beatle Years” with JJ Jackson and City Mattress (sponsor) references07:32 Kim/Rochester (“Living Next Door To Alice”)08:13 Carrie Anne (“Carrie-Ann”)08:58 “Beatle Brunch” and Denny’s (sponsor) references09:31 Jenelle/Irondequoit (“Beep Beep”)10:04 “Celebrity Birthdays” with Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) plug10:16 Cassette tape ran out :-(10:56 Unidentified male (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)11:11 Unidentified male (“Soul Deep”)12:05 “Backseat Memories” and Batavia Downs (sponsor) references12:31 Mike (“Gimme Some Lovin’”)13:03 Paula (“Hey Paula” — dedication to Jason)13:47 Unidentified male (“This Boy”) — including caller’s question about where I went to high school (and Brighton Barons reference)15:05 Tricia/Henrietta (“Ruby Tuesday”)15:31 Roger (“Oh, Pretty Woman” — dedication to wife, Diane)16:21 Unidentified female (“The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”)16:38 Randy/Working at Kodak (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to wife, Rebecca, on her 24th birthday)17:24 Tammy (“Chapel Of Love”)17:42 Phil (“To Sir With Love” — dedication to Ruth)18:20 “Wheels For Wishes” motorcycle run, sponsored by Make-A-Wish Foundation, Aug. 10, 1996 (featuring Buffalo Sabres players, including Rob Ray, and band Eastbreak), plug18:53 Unidentified female (“Where The Boys Are”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel19:39 Gigi/Spencerport (“Precious And Few” — dedication to Joey)20:06 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol)20:33 Venice (“If I Fell” — dedication to David)20:43 Jessi (with Tammy) (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to Kristin)21:24 Rick (with Karen)/Brighton (“Young Love” — dedication to Judy and Carlie on their 37th anniversary)21:58 Margie (“Just My Imagination [Running Away With Me]” — dedication to Stan)22:30 Pete/Webster (“Mr. Blue” — dedication to MJ)22:46 Jessica/Geneseo (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Dave)23:20 7-Eleven (Monroe Avenue) reference23:36 Kevin (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to girlfriend)24:01 Donna (“Do You Love Me” — dedication to Gary)24:34 Rar (“Radar Love” — dedication to Tricia)25:18 Second of a couple references to Park Avenue Summer Art Festival — including mentions of fellow WKLX DJs Tom Noonan, Chuck McCoy and Abby Rhodes25:42 Unidentified male (“The Twist”)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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