It was back on June 30, 1954, that Rick Beckett entered this world. If I remember correctly, Rick was the youngest and last child Mr. and Mrs. Beckett had. Hmm, I wonder if there is a reason they stopped having kids after Rick was born? (READ MORE)
June 27, 2000: Rick’s Audition Tape
When you apply for a job in radio, not only do you need to send a resumé, but you need to send them some audio of just what you do on the air. On June 27, 2000, Rick happened to find an audition tape of his from years prior. (READ MORE)
Ventriloquism on the Radio
While going through some old audio tapes recently, I stumbled upon this gem… It’s a classic radio moment when Jerry Mahoney visited “Rick, Darla, and Scott” on WGRD back in the Fall of 1995. Ventriloquism on the radio worked for the likes of Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, and Jimmy Nelson…I guess it could work just as well for Rick Beckett. At least the audience never saw his lips move! (READ MORE)
April 18, 2020: Morning Show Reunion
On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, several of the former WKLQ and WGRD Morning Show cast members gathered on Zoom for a reunion. (READ MORE)
April 12, 2006: Bruce Grant Interview
On April 12th, 2006, WOOD Radio’s “The Rick & Scott Show” got radio legend Bruce Grant out of retirement and “on the air” in West Michigan one final time. (READ MORE)
January 28, 2000: The Rick and Scott Show – Rovin’ Ralph’s Upcoming Wedding
Back in 2000, Rovin’ Ralph was soon to be married to Trixie and Rick explained to Ralph how his life was going to change…
January 15, 2007: The Rick and Scott Show
What were Rick Beckett and Scott Winters talking about on WOOD Radio on January 15th, 2007? Here is the entire “Rick and Scott Show” from Newsradio WOOD 1300 AM from that date.