EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 28 MIN
The Jukebox: Feb. 17, 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 Feb. 17, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:18 “It’s my turn — I get to be on the radio!… :-) Live from the Benjamin B. Forman Office Building, high atop the soon-to be closed B. Forman store”00:44 Unidentified male (“Saturday Night”)01:12 Unidentified female (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”)01:38 First of multiple references to “Winners Weekend”: “Ain’t Misbehavin’” ticket giveaways02:12 “The ’70s at 7” (partial imaging)02:28 Becky/Pittsford (“Kung Fu Fighting”)03:19 Tom/Lima (“China Grove”)04:01 First of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre04:53 Harry/Rochester (contest winner)05:30 First of a few times the voice of fellow WKLX DJ Nick Evans is heard at beginning of commercial or promo05:53 Sharon/Walworth (“Chevy Van”)06:20 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:50 Unidentified caller (“For What It’s Worth [Stop, Hey What’s That Sound]”)08:12 Unidentified female (“I Got You Babe”) — including reference to Rep. Sonny Bono, then-congressman from California’s 44th U.S. House district (1995–1998)08:34 “The Beatle Years” with JJ Jackson, City Mattress (sponsor) and “Beatles By Request” with Tom Noonan references08:56 Unidentified male (“Leader Of The Pack”)09:07 Second of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre09:57 Dan/Rochester (contest winner)10:43 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle11:03 Kim/Henrietta (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]”)12:21 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Hair”)12:47 Unidentified female (“I’m A Believer”)13:02 Third of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre13:44 Mike/Rochester (contest winner)14:46 My Cousin Vinny’s Pizza Shop (Webster) reference15:03 Emily/Gorham (“My Girl” — dedication to Jeff)15:33 Unidentified female (“A Whiter Shade Of Pale”)16:02 Ken Sr. (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to Ken Jr.)16:33 First of a couple “Cabin Fever Reliever” contest plugs (including Universal Studios reference)17:21 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Maggie May”)17:50 Emily (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to Jeff)18:48 Ron (with Jeff) (“Chantilly Lace” — dedication to Elise and Christie)19:05 Fourth of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre19:35 Julie/Henrietta (contest winner)20:11 Lindsey/Rochester (“Angel Of The Morning”)20:36 Tricia/Henrietta (“I’ll Follow The Sun” — dedication to TJ)20:56 Mike/Greece (“In My Life”)21:24 “Mr. Bunny” (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to “Mrs. Bunny”)21:56 Jessica (with Patty, Carrie and Autumn)/Geneseo (“Another Saturday Night” — dedication to her dad)22:53 Jessica (“Reflections Of My Life” — dedication to Justin)23:07 Hal (“Have You Seen Her”— dedication to Yvonne)23:30 Unidentified female (“Light My Fire” — dedication to Matt)24:14 “Thank you to the Saturday night listening audience … for some gratifying ratings!… It’s kinda nice to see that we’re beating all three of my former Rochester stations!” :-)25:12 Susan (with Tamara) (“My Guy” — dedication to John and Sue)25:25 Kim/Henrietta (“Let it Be” — dedication to Brian)25:44 Fifth of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre26:18 Jim/Greece (contest winner)27:01 Robert/Working at Sports Delight (“When” — dedication to Teachers World)28:21 Samantha (“Sea Of Love” — dedication to Scott)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
What this episode covers
“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. 17, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:18 “It’s my turn — I get to be on the radio!… :-) Live from the Benjamin B. Forman Office Building, high atop the soon-to be closed B. Forman store”00:44 Unidentified male (“Saturday Night”)01:12 Unidentified female (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”)01:38 First of multiple references to “Winners Weekend”: “Ain’t Misbehavin’” ticket giveaways02:12 “The ’70s at 7” (partial imaging)02:28 Becky/Pittsford (“Kung Fu Fighting”)03:19 Tom/Lima (“China Grove”)04:01 First of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre04:53 Harry/Rochester (contest winner)05:30 First of a few times the voice of fellow WKLX DJ Nick Evans is heard at beginning of commercial or promo05:53 Sharon/Walworth (“Chevy Van”)06:20 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:50 Unidentified caller (“For What It’s Worth [Stop, Hey What’s That Sound]”)08:12 Unidentified female (“I Got You Babe”) — including reference to Rep. Sonny Bono, then-congressman from California’s 44th U.S. House district (1995–1998)08:34 “The Beatle Years” with JJ Jackson, City Mattress (sponsor) and “Beatles By Request” with Tom Noonan references08:56 Unidentified male (“Leader Of The Pack”)09:07 Second of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre09:57 Dan/Rochester (contest winner)10:43 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle11:03 Kim/Henrietta (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]”)12:21 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Hair”)12:47 Unidentified female (“I’m A Believer”)13:02 Third of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre13:44 Mike/Rochester (contest winner)14:46 My Cousin Vinny’s Pizza Shop (Webster) reference15:03 Emily/Gorham (“My Girl” — dedication to Jeff)15:33 Unidentified female (“A Whiter Shade Of Pale”)16:02 Ken Sr. (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to Ken Jr.)16:33 First of a couple “Cabin Fever Reliever” contest plugs (including Universal Studios reference)17:21 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Maggie May”)17:50 Emily (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to Jeff)18:48 Ron (with Jeff) (“Chantilly Lace” — dedication to Elise and Christie)19:05 Fourth of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre19:35 Julie/Henrietta (contest winner)20:11 Lindsey/Rochester (“Angel Of The Morning”)20:36 Tricia/Henrietta (“I’ll Follow The Sun” — dedication to TJ)20:56 Mike/Greece (“In My Life”)21:24 “Mr. Bunny” (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to “Mrs. Bunny”)21:56 Jessica (with Patty, Carrie and Autumn)/Geneseo (“Another Saturday Night” — dedication to her dad)22:53 Jessica (“Reflections Of My Life” — dedication to Justin)23:07 Hal (“Have You Seen Her”— dedication to Yvonne)23:30 Unidentified female (“Light My Fire” — dedication to Matt)24:14 “Thank you to the Saturday night listening audience … for some gratifying ratings!… It’s kinda nice to see that we’re beating all three of my former Rochester stations!” :-)25:12 Susan (with Tamara) (“My Guy” — dedication to John and Sue)25:25 Kim/Henrietta (“Let it Be” — dedication to Brian)25:44 Fifth of five live on-air “Winners Weekend” giveaways of tickets to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (starring The Pointer Sisters), Feb. 20, Auditorium Theatre26:18 Jim/Greece (contest winner)27:01 Robert/Working at Sports Delight (“When” — dedication to Teachers World)28:21 Samantha (“Sea Of Love” — dedication to Scott)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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