The Jukebox: July 24, 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 July 24, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode)Special notes: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996); beginning of show is clippedCallers aired and other show highlights:00:08 Debbie/Rushville (“Hey Deanie”)01:07 Ed/Wellsville (“Me And You And A Dog Named Boo”)01:31 Greg/Penfield (“Smiling Faces Sometimes”)02:08 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases02:28 First of a few references to “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson02:58 James/Avon (“Crocodile Rock”)03:29 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)03:39 “CBS This Morning” theme song, by Carly Simon, premiering Aug. 12 reference (more: https://www.networknewsmusic.com/cbs-this-morning-1996-1999-theme/)03:56 Owen/Penfield (“Sharing The Night Together”)04:22 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including Rochester Raging Rhinos (original name of former professional soccer team) and Frontier Field references05:27 Ken/Webster (contest winner) — including Rochester Lancers (former NASL team) and Holleder Stadium references06:36 Judy/Webster (“Without You”)06:56 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle07:30 “Beauty and The Beast” prize-package (including Toronto Hilton overnight stay) plug08:03 Fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy and City of Rochester “Noontime Concerts,” featuring Lisa George and Focal Point (with WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee), July 25, 1996, at the Liberty Pole references08:46 “The usual … T-shirt and sneakers” (sharing usual attire worn for my radio shift ;-)09:00 First of a couple “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Doan Dodge and Buick/Greece (sponsor) references10:11 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) and “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon references11:10 Samantha/Rochester (“Stop! In The Name Of Love” — dedication to her father)11:33 Betty/Fulton (“I Say A Little Prayer” — dedication to Jack)11:53 Carol/Canandaigua (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to son, Gary, and Ruth)12:22 Unidentified female (“Crimson And Clover”)12:37 Doug (“Rainy Night In Georgia” — dedication to Patty)12:58 Unidentified female (“Spooky”)13:54 Andrea (with Rick and Jamie)/Palmyra (“Seasons In The Sun”)14:13 Rick (“Rock And Roll Lullaby” — dedication to wife, Lynn, and daughter Erin)14:40 Erin (“Temptation Eyes” — dedication to Rick)15:32 George/Caledonia (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to wife, Helen)15:53 Laura/Hamlin (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Chuck)16:18 Bob/Rochester (“Beth”)16:44 Nancy (“Sukiyaki” — dedication to husband, Ron)17:01 Edith/Rochester (“Cupid”)17:20 Matt (“Play Me” — dedication to Denise)17:57 Ashley/Rochester (“Bobby’s Girl” — dedication to Bobby) — including calling out a love-songs request-show host (on a competing radio station) for recently telling a listener to go to bed ;-)19:20 “More fun on ‘Memory Boulevard’”— whenever I would say or use a variation on this line, it usually was a subtle, good-natured dig at my then former (and future) station, WRMM (“Warm 101.3” ;-)19:34 Unidentified male (“Stand By Me”)19:50 Erin/Greece (“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”) — no dedication … so, “we’re gonna have to do something about that, Erin … if I have to come over there myself!” ;-)20:23 Mike/Rochester (“I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” — dedication to Don)21:13 Amy (“Build Me Up Buttercup” — dedication to mother, Bethany)21:25 Bob (“Strawberry Fields Forever” — dedication to Anita)22:15 “Boomer” (“Oh, Pretty Woman” — dedication to Mandy)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran