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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Jukebox: June 1, 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 June 1, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:19 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)00:28 Unidentified female (“I Will Survive”)01:02 Kim (“Copacabana” — dedication to Amna on her 18th birthday) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel01:23 Cassette tape ran out :-(01:39 Ed/Allegany County (“Radar Love”)02:57 Kacey/Hamlin (“Y.M.C.A.”)03:37 Peter/Driving to Rochester (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]” — dedication with marriage proposal to Amy)05:33 Amy (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”) — saying “Yes”! :-)06:08 “Crunch” SFX (“Go ahead, keep dancing … I’ll play more!” :-)06:11 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:37 Mike/Greece (“Smoke From A Distant Fire”)07:22 “I’m in a great mood … because I’m three for three on the elevator here in the B. Forman Office Building!” ;-)08:18 Unidentified female/Kendall (“Hurdy Gurdy Man”)08:49 Allison/Fairport (“Splish Splash”)09:56 Mark (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)10:07 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle10:35 Nancy/Fairport (“Kung Fu Fighting”) — including kudos to Fairport HS varsity lacrosse on sectional championship (from #46’s mom :-)11:23 Chelsea/Going to Abbott’s Frozen Custard (Webster) (“Help!” — dedication to Emily)12:24 Sports Car and Vintage Auto Festival (sponsored by the Western New York MG Car Club and Victor Lions Club), June 2, at Victor High School reference13:14 Kim/Irondequoit (“Sugar, Sugar”)13:48 Anne/Fairport (“Shout” — dedication to Ned and Stanley)14:49 Regan/York (“Brown Eyed Girl”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Nick Evans and “Oldies Night” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug16:00 Carl/Driving on the State Thruway from Buffalo to Rochester (“I Only Want To Be With You” — dedication to Midge)16:17 Debbie/Bennington (“American Pie”)16:43 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl”)17:21 Haley/Irondequoit (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby” — dedication to Phyllis)18:17 Kevin/Webster (“Mack The Knife” — dedication to father on his birthday)18:45 Dawn/Rochester (“Come A Little Bit Closer”)19:24 Julie/Geneseo (“Love Me Tender” — dedication to Dave)19:58 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“I Saw Her Standing There” — dedication to wife, Marianne)20:37 Jeremy (“In My Life” — dedication to Stacy and Sarah)21:12 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson, “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references21:43 Carolyn/Gates (“In The Still Of The Nite” — dedication to Casey)22:05 Rick/Geneseo (“I’m Sorry” — dedication to Diane)22:34 Dennis/Union Spring (“Crying In The Chapel”)23:08 Unidentified female (“New York Mining Disaster”)23:27 Unidentified male (“Patches”)24:05 Kate (“Doctor My Eyes” — dedication to Brian)24:28 Mary/Belmont (“Bridge Over Troubled Water“)24:58 Candy/Morton (“Chevy Van” — dedication to Chip)25:18 Wendy/Auburn (“Light My Fire” — dedication to father)25:40 Kathy (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Elissa)25:48 Reference to number-one song on recent “Top 500 Oldies of All Time” countdown25:58 “Traveling Oldies Show” (and “Super Cruise Night”) with Denny Alexander, June 5, at Ricky G’s Hollywood Diner (Scottsville Road) plug27:01 Brian/Auburn (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoyAll 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 June 1, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:19 First of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)00:28 Unidentified female (“I Will Survive”)01:02 Kim (“Copacabana” — dedication to Amna on her 18th birthday) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel01:23 Cassette tape ran out :-(01:39 Ed/Allegany County (“Radar Love”)02:57 Kacey/Hamlin (“Y.M.C.A.”)03:37 Peter/Driving to Rochester (“Escape [The Pina Colada Song]” — dedication with marriage proposal to Amy)05:33 Amy (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”) — saying “Yes”! :-)06:08 “Crunch” SFX (“Go ahead, keep dancing … I’ll play more!” :-)06:11 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle06:37 Mike/Greece (“Smoke From A Distant Fire”)07:22 “I’m in a great mood … because I’m three for three on the elevator here in the B. Forman Office Building!” ;-)08:18 Unidentified female/Kendall (“Hurdy Gurdy Man”)08:49 Allison/Fairport (“Splish Splash”)09:56 Mark (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)10:07 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle10:35 Nancy/Fairport (“Kung Fu Fighting”) — including kudos to Fairport HS varsity lacrosse on sectional championship (from #46’s mom :-)11:23 Chelsea/Going to Abbott’s Frozen Custard (Webster) (“Help!” — dedication to Emily)12:24 Sports Car and Vintage Auto Festival (sponsored by the Western New York MG Car Club and Victor Lions Club), June 2, at Victor High School reference13:14 Kim/Irondequoit (“Sugar, Sugar”)13:48 Anne/Fairport (“Shout” — dedication to Ned and Stanley)14:49 Regan/York (“Brown Eyed Girl”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Nick Evans and “Oldies Night” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug16:00 Carl/Driving on the State Thruway from Buffalo to Rochester (“I Only Want To Be With You” — dedication to Midge)16:17 Debbie/Bennington (“American Pie”)16:43 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl”)17:21 Haley/Irondequoit (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby” — dedication to Phyllis)18:17 Kevin/Webster (“Mack The Knife” — dedication to father on his birthday)18:45 Dawn/Rochester (“Come A Little Bit Closer”)19:24 Julie/Geneseo (“Love Me Tender” — dedication to Dave)19:58 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“I Saw Her Standing There” — dedication to wife, Marianne)20:37 Jeremy (“In My Life” — dedication to Stacy and Sarah)21:12 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson, “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references21:43 Carolyn/Gates (“In The Still Of The Nite” — dedication to Casey)22:05 Rick/Geneseo (“I’m Sorry” — dedication to Diane)22:34 Dennis/Union Spring (“Crying In The Chapel”)23:08 Unidentified female (“New York Mining Disaster”)23:27 Unidentified male (“Patches”)24:05 Kate (“Doctor My Eyes” — dedication to Brian)24:28 Mary/Belmont (“Bridge Over Troubled Water“)24:58 Candy/Morton (“Chevy Van” — dedication to Chip)25:18 Wendy/Auburn (“Light My Fire” — dedication to father)25:40 Kathy (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Elissa)25:48 Reference to number-one song on recent “Top 500 Oldies of All Time” countdown25:58 “Traveling Oldies Show” (and “Super Cruise Night”) with Denny Alexander, June 5, at Ricky G’s Hollywood Diner (Scottsville Road) plug27:01 Brian/Auburn (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoyAll content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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