The Jukebox: June 22, 1996

“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 22, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:16 “It’s my turn!” :-)00:28 Unidentified female (“Fernando”)00:59 “School’s Out Edition” and first of a couple references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)01:07 Unidentified female/Pittsford (“The Joker”)01:52 Pam/Rochester (“I Will Survive”)02:53 Unidentified male (“The Wonder Of You”)03:33 Emily/Brockport (“Copacabana”)03:58 First of a few indirect references to Rochester International LPGA golf tournament (June 20–23, 1996, at Locust Hill Country Club)04:39 “Motown Weekend” reference04:46 Kathy/Charlotte (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to fiance, Chris) — including Harborfest reference05:17 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle05:45 “Live from the Benjamin B. Forman Building!”05:54 Unidentified female (“Do You Love Me”)06:32 Congratulations Fairport High Class of ’96!06:41 “www dot this!” (I can only speculate: Prior commercial might’ve overdone — to the point of annoyance — repeating a website)07:15 Unidentified male (“Magic Carpet Ride”)07:30 “It’s the most fun you can have with your radio on — shoes and shirt not required!” ;-) (This line — or a variation — later was commonly used, but this might’ve been one of its first occurrences; alternate versions: “No shoes? No shirt? Hey, no problem!” and “Clothing optional!”)07:42 Tricia/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’”)08:21 Patty/Canandaigua (“Birthday” — dedication to daughter Angelina on her 10th birthday)09:16 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle09:42 Kevin/Holley (working at a pizza parlor) (“Summer In The City”)10:12 “The only radio program that only good-looking people, like you, listen to!” — followed by prerecorded line, possibly from an old TV ad, “Anyone who doesn’t should have his face examined” ;-)10:42 First of a couple “WKLX Summer Fun Guide,” available at Tops Friendly Markets, plugs11:18 Unidentified male (“Surfer Girl”)11:39 Kim/Henrietta (“Mellow Yellow”)12:05 Unidentified caller (“Wipe Out”)12:54 Karen/Medina (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Nicole)13:41 Unidentified male (“A Summer Song”)14:25 Carolyn/Henrietta (“Maggie May”)15:03 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“Image Of A Girl” — dedication to wife, Carol)16:13 Kelly (“Bobby’s Girl” — dedicated to herself on her 8th birthday)16:38 Phil (“For Your Love” — dedication to Angelo)17:21 Julie/Geneseo (“True Love Ways” — dedication to Dave) — including Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop reference18:03 Marty (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Christie)18:29 Jennifer/Marion (“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 — dedication to Dan)18:59 Unidentified male (“In The Ghetto”)19:16 Johnny (“Crimson and Clover” — dedication to Kristen)19:35 Elizabeth/Webster (“Angel Of The Morning” — dedication to her father)19:54 Chris/Conesus (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to aunt Sandy)20:42 Kim/Henrietta (“Real Love” — dedication to Kenny)21:15 “Beatle Brunch” and “The Beatle Years” plugs21:48 Robert (“When” — dedication to Avor)22:02 Lindsey/Webster (“Low Rider” — dedication to Haley)22:38 Call-in request from fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan (“He’ll Have To Go”)24:15 Stephanie/Chili (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to Nikki on her birthday)24:57 Dan (“Lollipop” — dedication to Ann Marie)25:22 Unidentified female (“Wild Thing” — dedication to Richard and Sam)25:38 Philip/Ontario, Canada (“Stairway To Heaven” — dedication to Sherry)26:10 Ralph/Rochester (“Amie”)26:57 “’70s at 7,” Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo/Greece (sponsor) and “Keeping The ’70s Alive” references27:27 Phil (“My Heart Belongs To Only You” — dedication to wife, Carla)28:08 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug28:20 Melodie/Hilton (“Sugar, Sugar”)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran