EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 30 MIN
The Jukebox: June 15, 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 15, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:18 “It’s my turn to be on the radio tonight!” :-)00:28 Unidentified female (“Werewolves Of London”)00:55 Unidentified male (“Stuck In The Middle With You”)01:20 Unidentified female (“Kung Fu Fighting”)01:42 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) and upcoming concert-ticket giveaways to the Moody Blues, June 19, Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua)02:20 Reference to “NewsSource 13” meteorologist Mike Brookins02:56 Joe/Rochester (“Midnight At The Oasis”)03:33 Laura/Rochester (“Rock The Boat”)04:03 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge”/“Winners Weekend” with first of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets — including Arrows and Hooters restaurants and Judge’s Ford references05:25 Carl/Pavilion (contest winner)06:38 Unidentified male (“Ariel”) — including Zweigle’s hot dogs reference07:08 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle07:35 Donna/Walworth (“Mustang Sally”)08:02 First of a few references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend”08:12 Unidentified male (“Love Me Do”)09:08 Shannon/Rochester (“Barbara Ann”)09:35 [email protected] plug10:00 Unidentified male (“Mr. Lonely”)10:18 Second of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets10:57 Pat/Waterloo (contest winner)11:45 Unidentified female (“Hit The Road Jack”)11:58 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)12:31 Andrea/Canandaigua (“Runaround Sue”)13:40 “Calder Cup Celebration Edition of ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’” (congratulations, Rochester Americans!)13:49 Kim (with Morgan)/Rochester (“It’s My Party”)14:20 First of a couple “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plugs14:46 Robert (“Tossin’ And Turnin’”)14:58 Third of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets15:40 Tracy/Bergen (contest winner) — including Friendly’s restaurant reference16:59 Karen/Webster (“Knock Three Times”)17:30 Unidentified female (“Blue Moon” — dedication to nephew)17:50 “Father’s Day Edition … of ‘Backseat Memories’”17:55 Ken/Rochester (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to wife, Virginia)18:24 Unidentified female (“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”)19:39 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol)20:08 Mary (“Baby I Love You” — dedication to Tom)20:43 John/Gates (“Telstar” — dedication to workers at Wegmans General Merchandise distribution warehouse/Henrietta)21:20 Unidentified caller (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”)21:39 Fourth of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets22:22 Laurie/Driving from Greece to Penfield (contest winner)23:14 Unidentified female (“I Can See Clearly Now”)23:40 Jen (with Katie, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“American Pie”)24:12 Steve/East Rochester (“Sherry”)24:30 Unidentified female (“Hello, I Love You”)25:10 Dan (“My Special Angel” — dedication to Fran)25:47 Kim/Henrietta (“Penny Lane” — dedication to Kenny)26:01 Dave/Corn Hill (“Moondance”)27:00 Jolene/Stanley (“Vincent” — dedication to Mike)27:28 Rick (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to Barb)27:43 Katie (with Jen, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”)28:11 Unidentified caller (“Only The Lonely”)28:37 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references28:52 John (“Wouldn’t Be Nice” — dedication to Alissa)29:09 Carolyn (“A Teenager In Love” — dedication to Casey)29:45 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug29:58 Dan (“I Need You” — dedication to wife, Eileen)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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“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 15, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:18 “It’s my turn to be on the radio tonight!” :-)00:28 Unidentified female (“Werewolves Of London”)00:55 Unidentified male (“Stuck In The Middle With You”)01:20 Unidentified female (“Kung Fu Fighting”)01:42 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) and upcoming concert-ticket giveaways to the Moody Blues, June 19, Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua)02:20 Reference to “NewsSource 13” meteorologist Mike Brookins02:56 Joe/Rochester (“Midnight At The Oasis”)03:33 Laura/Rochester (“Rock The Boat”)04:03 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge”/“Winners Weekend” with first of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets — including Arrows and Hooters restaurants and Judge’s Ford references05:25 Carl/Pavilion (contest winner)06:38 Unidentified male (“Ariel”) — including Zweigle’s hot dogs reference07:08 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle07:35 Donna/Walworth (“Mustang Sally”)08:02 First of a few references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend”08:12 Unidentified male (“Love Me Do”)09:08 Shannon/Rochester (“Barbara Ann”)09:35 [email protected] plug10:00 Unidentified male (“Mr. Lonely”)10:18 Second of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets10:57 Pat/Waterloo (contest winner)11:45 Unidentified female (“Hit The Road Jack”)11:58 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)12:31 Andrea/Canandaigua (“Runaround Sue”)13:40 “Calder Cup Celebration Edition of ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’” (congratulations, Rochester Americans!)13:49 Kim (with Morgan)/Rochester (“It’s My Party”)14:20 First of a couple “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plugs14:46 Robert (“Tossin’ And Turnin’”)14:58 Third of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets15:40 Tracy/Bergen (contest winner) — including Friendly’s restaurant reference16:59 Karen/Webster (“Knock Three Times”)17:30 Unidentified female (“Blue Moon” — dedication to nephew)17:50 “Father’s Day Edition … of ‘Backseat Memories’”17:55 Ken/Rochester (“The Wonder Of You” — dedication to wife, Virginia)18:24 Unidentified female (“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”)19:39 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol)20:08 Mary (“Baby I Love You” — dedication to Tom)20:43 John/Gates (“Telstar” — dedication to workers at Wegmans General Merchandise distribution warehouse/Henrietta)21:20 Unidentified caller (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”)21:39 Fourth of four live on-air giveaways of Moody Blues concert tickets22:22 Laurie/Driving from Greece to Penfield (contest winner)23:14 Unidentified female (“I Can See Clearly Now”)23:40 Jen (with Katie, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“American Pie”)24:12 Steve/East Rochester (“Sherry”)24:30 Unidentified female (“Hello, I Love You”)25:10 Dan (“My Special Angel” — dedication to Fran)25:47 Kim/Henrietta (“Penny Lane” — dedication to Kenny)26:01 Dave/Corn Hill (“Moondance”)27:00 Jolene/Stanley (“Vincent” — dedication to Mike)27:28 Rick (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]” — dedication to Barb)27:43 Katie (with Jen, Laura and Lisa)/Penfield (“You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”)28:11 Unidentified caller (“Only The Lonely”)28:37 “’70s at 7” and Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) references28:52 John (“Wouldn’t Be Nice” — dedication to Alissa)29:09 Carolyn (“A Teenager In Love” — dedication to Casey)29:45 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug29:58 Dan (“I Need You” — dedication to wife, Eileen)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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