The Jukebox: Radio Archive

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 25, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:48 First of many references to “Twin-Spin Weekend” (and upcoming on-air contest giveaways) 01:46 James/Irondequoit (“The ‘In’ Crowd”) 02:17 Betty/Honeoye (“Summer Breeze”) 03:10 Laura/Fairport (“Devi...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 18, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:45 James/Irondequoit (“Theme From ‘A Summer Place’”) 02:00 Billy/Chili (driving home from softball tournament) (“Splish Splash”) 02:27 Jerry/Rochester (“Another Saturday Night”) 03:29 Rochester Music...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 11, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:41 Mike/Greece (“Spanish Harlem”) 01:58 Jim/Gates (“Lightnin’ Strikes”) 02:29 Tom (“Tobacco Road”) 03:12 1998 Corn Hill Arts Festival reference 03:50 Scott/Rochester (“Spooky” — dedication to dog Spo...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 4, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:40 First of many references to “Pool Party Weekend” (and upcoming on-air contest giveaways) 00:49 Caitlyn/Greece (“Johnny Angel”) 02:33 Linda/Rochester (“She’s A Lady”) 03:39 Jim/Fairport (“Puff The M...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight June 27, 1998. Special note: Apologies for audio’s lower quality (particularly on the second half of tape) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:19 B. Forman Office Building, Rochester, sixth-floor studio reference (along with tongue-in-cheek reference...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight June 20, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:43 Carolyn/Honeoye (“In The Year 2525”) 01:05: First of many references to All-request Father’s Day Weekend 01:15 Dan (“[The Man Who Shot] Liberty Valance”) 02:52 Unknown male (“Light My Fire”) 03:31...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight June 13, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:22 First reference to show’s new sponsor: Simply Ostrich (but what is it? ;-) 00:42 Will there be more computer woes this week (as last week)? Note delayed song start after coin-into-slot SFX (and wh...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight June 6, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:22 Rose/Henrietta (“Unchained Melody”) 01:10 Cedric/Rochester  (“Do You Want To Know A Secret”) 02:18 First of a few references during this week’s show about contending with new-computer woes! 02:28 U...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 30, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:32 Steve/Rochester (“Dream Lover” — dedication to Michelle) 00:47 One of the most-requested songs on “The Jukebox” (“American Pie”) and the most-requested oldie of all time (“Hound Dog”) references 01...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 23, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:30 Jeanette/Walworth (“In The Midnight Hour”) 01:07 First of multiple references to the second week of Rochester’s annual Lilac Festival 01:33 Rick/Charlotte (“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/Wi...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 16, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:14 Ann Marie/Rochester (“Sweet Pea” — dedication to Donna for her 50th birthday) 02:05 First of numerous references to Rochester’s annual Lilac Festival (currently underway) 02:33 Rick/Fairport (“[Sit...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 9, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:44 James (“Grazing In The Grass”) 01:56 Kelly/Greece (“Come And Get It”) 02:55 Daryl/Hilton (“Keep On Dancing”) 03:59 Unidentified male (“Never Be Anyone Else But You — dedication to wife, Carol) 04:28...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 2, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:31 Colin/Rochester (“Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?”) 00:15 Reference to Petula Clark song “Downtown” featured in an episode of “Seinfeld” 01:31 James/Irondequoit (“Grazing In The Grass”) 02:2...

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. The first all-request “Jukebox” show of the “99 BBF ” era. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 25, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:38 Cory/Ontario, Canada (“Do It Again”) 01:33 Reference, at end of weather forecast, to Benjamin B. Forman Building (more commonly known as...

Live radio show, hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6 p.m.–Midnight April 18, 1998. The first live Saturday-night show following a hiatus during which the station was rebranded as “The All-New 99 BBF.” On this particular night, the show was, strictly speaking, not “The Jukebox”; however, listener phone calls and plugs for the following week’s show...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 12, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:01 Cory/Ontario, Canada (“Shakin’ All Over”) 01:25 Judy (“Judy In Disguise [With Glasses]” — dedication to John at Kodak) 02:00 Frontier Field grand opening and Rochester Red Wings home opener references 02:1...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 5, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:01 James (“Green-Eyed Lady”) 01:26 Emily/Rochester (“Jailhouse Rock”) 01:46 Evan (“The House Of The Rising Sun”) 02:17 WKLX Day at Seneca Park Zoo, Rocky Coast exhibit and coloring contest references (multiple...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 29, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:29 Jason/Rochester (“Daydream Believer”) 01:15 Connie (and daughter Shannon)/Churchville (“Barbara Ann”) 01:31 James (“Crocodile Rock”) 01:55 Jolene/Stanley (“Yellow Submarine”) 02:30 Tracy (“Hot Fun In The S...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 22, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:41 Helen’s Diner (Irondequoit) reference 00:46 Edison Tech Class of ’64 reference 01:50 Unidentified female/Prometheus Training (Brighton) (“Five O’Clock World”) 02:04 Jenny/Rochester (“Me And Bobby McGee”) 0...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 15, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:34 Bob/Webster (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 01:43 Mary/Country Pride Bakery (Batavia) (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to Pat) 02:13 Dave (“Come Saturday Morning”) 03:27 Caitlin/Irondequoit (“Love Potion...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 8, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 01:02 Neil/Driving to Buffalo (“Runaway”) 01:18 Susan (“Downtown”) 01:55 Steve/Gates (“Till There Was You”) 02:14 “Rock, Roll & Remember” with Dick Clark reference 02:40 Steve/Chester Cab Pizza (Rochester) (“...

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight March 1, 1997. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:31 Sally/Livonia (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to son Wayne) 01:30 Morgan/Shortsville (“Yellow Submarine”) 01:55 Unidentified female (“Reflections”) 02:16 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Rose and C...

Trailer for “The Jukebox: Radio Archive” podcast, featuring “scoped” classic radio airchecks from “The Jukebox,” hosted 1995–2000 by Mike Saffran on “Oldies 98.9” WKLX — later known as “99BBF” — in Rochester, N.Y. ( Note: “Scoped” means only the DJ’s “mike breaks” — when the DJ’s microphone was turned on — were recorded. So, with most of the music, jingles and commercials removed, podcast episodes...