The Jukebox: July 25, 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 25, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode)Special notes: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996)Callers aired and other show highlights:00:34 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)00:38 Unidentified male (“Kung Fu Fighting”)01:19 Sue/Working at Frontier Communications (formerly Rochester Telephone Corp.) (“Copacabana”)01:56 Reference to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy and first of a few “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases02:18 “Whoa, take a breath there!” — I’m not exactly sure what was being rattled off at the end of the prior commercial but it might’ve been one of those rapid-fire disclaimers on a car-dealer ad02:21 First of a few references to “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson02:45 Unidentified female (“Dreams”)03:24 Sue/Working at Genesee Hospital (Rochester) (“Dancing Queen”)04:15 “Keeping The ’70s Alive” plug04:33 Kim/Henrietta (“Low Rider”)05:00 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including references to “Wags” (“sister station” WBEE-FM DJ Dave Beck) and Seabreeze Amusement Park06:08 Unidentified female with incorrect contest answer and Roseland Park (Canandaigua) reference06:26 Dan/Rochester (contest winner) — including Dreamland Park (former name of Seabreeze Amusement Park) reference07:28 Kristin/Greece (“The Streak”)08:08 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle09:08 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor), “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon, “Legends of Motown” at Darien Lake, and “Motown Twin-Spin Weekend” references10:56 “Beauty and The Beast” prize-package (including Toronto Hilton overnight stay) drawing and Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) plugs11:48 “Beatle Brunch” and Denny’s (sponsor) references12:51 Barb/Elba (“Taxi” — dedication to husband, John, on his 50th birthday)13:14 Betty/Fulton (“Dedicated To The One I Love” —dedication to Jack)13:59 John (“Baby I Need Your Loving” — dedication to Jen)14:20 Venice/Henrietta (“Johnny Angel”)15:04 John/Rochester (“Saturday In The Park” —dedication to wife, Doris)15:26 Jen (with Laura) (“Walk Like A Man”)16:00 “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Doan Dodge and Buick/Greece (sponsor) references16:20 Rick (“Roses Are Red [My Love]” — dedication to wife, Lynn)16:40 Tammy (“Chapel Love” — dedication to Garrick)16:49 Tricia/Henrietta (“Penny Lane” — dedication to “Peabody”)17:13 Tracy/Fairport (“A Hard Day’s Night” — dedication to Brian)17:30 Donald (“Lean On Me” — dedication to Gilda)17:54 Andrea/Hamlin (“Lean On Me” — dedication to Laura)18:08 Liz/Driving to Canandaigua (“American Pie”)18:21 Jack/Canandaigua (“Happy Together” — dedication to Betty)18:41 Nancy (“True Love Ways” — dedication to Ron)19:03 Ray (“Maybe” — dedication to Wendy)19:35 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Maggie May”)20:17 Bill (“Without You” — dedication to wife, Debbie)20:50 Bill (follow-up): “You guys from WKLX are the greatest!” :-)21:30 Stacy/Working at Delphi (“Year Of The Cat” — dedication to Don)21:53 Justin (“When A Man Loves A Woman” — dedication to girlfriend)22:05 Edith (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to husband, George)22:30 Dave (“So Much In Love”)22:46 Andy (“Daddy’s Home” — dedication to her father)22:59 Another subtle, verbal legal ID (because it probably was at or already past midnight)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran