The Jukebox: May 31, 1996

“’70s at 7”/“All-Request Weekend,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 31, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in on a Friday night during an “All-Request Weekend”Callers aired and other show highlights:00:22 First of a few references to show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece)00:32 Jeff/Henrietta (“Ariel”)00:46 Custom Tom Snyder (“The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder” host) imaging liner01:14 Emily/East Irondequoit (“The Streak”)01:50 Caitlyn/Irondequoit (“That’s The Way [I Like It]” — dedication to Matt)02:19 Reference to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy and upcoming “Super Hits of the ’70s” CD giveaway02:42 First of a few references to “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson03:13 James/Niagara Falls (“Waterloo”)04:06 Margarita/Gates (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”)04:28 Live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD05:46 Unidentified caller (who gave incorrect answer to contest question) — including references to Two M’s and Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips restaurants06:12 Linda/Rochester (contest winner) — including references to Arrows and Hooters restaurants07:06 Laura (“Play That Funky Music” — dedication to Tommy)08:21 “All-Request Weekend” imaging (Note: I think I was laughing due to uncertainty, at end of weather forecast a few seconds earlier, about what to say before closing jingle — because I was accustomed to referencing “Jukebox Saturday Night” :-)08:31 Unidentified male (“If You Wanna Be Happy”)08:54 “Dashboard DJ” with Mike McKay and Castle Fireball Fuel-Injector Cleaner (sponsor) references09:17 Carla/Penfield (“You Really Got Me”) — including Radisson Hotel reference10:13 Reference to my MG sportscar :-)10:37 Western New York MG Car Club vintage car show, June 2, at Victor High School reference10:46 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle/“All-Request Weekend” imaging11:02 Judy/Corfu (“That’ll Be The Day”)11:53 “All-Request Weekend” imaging12:03 Unidentified male (“Shakin’ All Over”)12:38 Sarah/Rochester (“Who Put The Bomp [In The Bomp-Sha-Bomp]”)13:43 “All-Request Weekend” imaging13:53 Unidentified caller (“Yellow Submarine”)14:23 Laurie/Palmyra (“Rock Me Gently” — dedication to husband, Chip)14:44 Sam/Driving from Mount Morris to Buffalo (“Wonderful! Wonderful!” — dedication to “Susie Q”)15:14 Jen (“Cathy’s Clown” — dedication to her mother)15:38 Mark/Canandaigua (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Eileen)17:07 Erin/Irondequoit (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Andrea)17:41 Buddy (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Amanda)18:11 Tammy/Fairport (“Put Your Head On My Shoulder” — dedication to Billy)18:47 Barry/Irondequoit (“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” — dedication to Joe)19:50 Jill/Rochester (“Oh How Happy” — dedication to Mike)20:19 “Technical Difficulties” SFX ;-)20:27 Nancy/Penfield (“Sara”)20:53 Doug/Cohocton (“Last Kiss”)21:23 Unidentified female (“Maggie May” — dedication to George and Maggie)22:04 Wondering aloud if “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) meteorologist Bill Peterson ever hears me and minds that I sometimes refer to him as “The Big Guy”? ;-)22:26 “WKLX, WKLX” imaging22:55 Unidentified male (“The Weight”)23:31 Pat/Irondequoit (“Soldier Boy” — dedication to sister Theresa)24:24 Jason (“Roses Are Red [My Love]” — dedication to Rachel)24:34 Darlene/Batavia (“Band Of Gold”) — including references to Pizza Hut, Pontillo’s Pizzeria and my having once lived in Batavia26:05 “Better a ‘Band Of Gold’ than a … you know what I mean!” ;-)26:26 Bob (“Puff The Magic Dragon” — dedication to brother-in-law Rory on his birthday)27:40 Barb/Rochester (“Let’s Stay Together” — dedicated to herself on her birthday)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran