Michaels tells KRMG his longtime colleague "was a great guy he loved his kids, he was a great dad. For the grilled vegetables: Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise -inch thick. I feel both incredibly privileged and deeply saddened that his last on-air interview was with me. 1. John Bean's "Leroy Mercer" character of the 1980s, "Roy D. Mercer he's the Jerky Boys' country cousin", "allmusic ((( Roy D. Mercer > Biography )))", "Roy D. Hangs On; Owen Bradley to Be Honored; Kentucky Hall of Fame Set", "Frankly Speaking: Country comedy, like country music, tries to keep up with the times", "Former 'Phil and Brent' morning show host Phil Stone dies", "Tales of Bean More anecdotes of John Bean's sly sense of humor", "John Bean's Leroy Mercer discovers YouTube", "Somebody's Fixin' to Get Their Ass Whupped: The life and death of the true Picasso of prank phone calls, John Bean", "Prank calls that spread around world now on CD", "CMT: Videos: Roy D. Mercer: How Big'a Boy Are Ya", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roy_D._Mercer&oldid=1111821336, Fictional characters from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 September 2022, at 03:29. Toss with olive oil and salt in a large bowl. @FAQ/WTF?! why are bands who play d-beat/hardcore accepted when they sound exactly the same/boring/unoriginal/rifoff/cliche as 1000's of other bands?????? He remembers how the Morning Zoo team of Phil and Brent first came together. Douglas accepted an offer for $3,000 less than his pharmacy gig to slide into Tripplehorns spot on the KMOD roster. Is making people laugh just about the best thing you can do for others? Brent Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank calls. Other celebrity fans of the character are Dusty Hill of ZZ Top and John Kay of Steppenwolf. Resend Activation Email. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Armed with a license, Dr. Douglas practiced at a Tulsa hospital and worked at Ross Drug in Broken Arrow before taking a pharmacist position at Safeway (later Homeland) in Catoosa. Douglas, the man behind the infamous Roy D. Mercer, retired from Tulsa radio in October. Galettes, or free-form pies, are a great way to showcase in-season fruit in a delicious, rustic form. Douglas, who performed Mercer's voice, used the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performed prank calls. "Brent was calling in bits. What would the world be like if we couldnt be confident that people we encounter will not harm us, and that they will be punished if they willfully do so? After Mercers popularity mushroomed (Charlie Daniels provided vocals for a How Big A Boy Are You song and video), it became increasingly difficult to find phone targets who hadnt heard of Roy. Lobster meat makes an amazing filling for these sandwiches, but feel free to substitute with shrimp or langoustines. Together they did many Roy D Mercer skits on air for many years along with the equally hilarious Greek theater. : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio. Cox Media Group. Who these rich pricks paying $30-$40 to see Fear and Murder City Devils on New Years??? Spread olive paste on bottom crust, then add peppers. Watch excerpts from my keynote speech about ethical intelligence here. 1 large loaf ciabatta, sliced through the middle horizontally, cup prepared black olive paste, store-bought or homemade, 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, 12 ounces assorted sliced Italian deli meats (such as sopressata, salami, capocollo and mortadella), A few handfuls arugula, rinsed and patted dry. English I have become this old curmudgeon. "He was a hardcore Arkansas Razorback fan, we had that in common. 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8 to 10 lemons). Some argue that pain is the essence of comedy -- someone else's pain, that is. Together with Brent Douglas on KMOD for 27 years. Layer the meats over the vegetable mixture. There will be a celebration of Phil's life held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. Our friend DJ Mottavader will be spinning tunes throughout the night as well. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. I watch too much news on TV. Phil Stone will be greatly missed by Tulsa radio listeners. Need more streetpunk, 77 and 82 shows. In 2005, I was listening to a Larry the Cable Guy album on the (legal) version of Napster and saw a sidebar prompting me to try another example of what the service referred to as "country humor." The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Bruce Weinstein. Add butter and pulse until pea-sized. Keeping fruits separate, instead of tossing them all together in a fruit salad, prevents any fruit juices that are released from turning delicate berries soft. Go directly to shout page. Douglas said his father was skeptical: I bought you books and sent you to school and you have got a degree and you are going to do this?. No one would want to leave home, and as we learn from CNN daily, too many folks around the world live in such fear. Coming up quick! We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. It sounds like a typical prank call played by shock jocks across the country, but Douglas raised this to a level of comedic art, and he did what few if any of his colleagues ever do: he didn't hurt or humiliate anyone. Make sure that the file is a photo. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. If Douglas made you laugh, maybe paybacks youre rooting for him to enjoy life. Douglas, who performed Mercer's voice, used the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performed prank calls. 2023 Cable News Network. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. It's simple stuff. Crumble the feta in an even layer over the top. The announcement was a top local news story, and two months after the duo left the air, Phil Stone died of a heart attack. Initially, they used the character on comedy sketches for the radio station. Gradually whisk in oil, followed by water. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. About the Artist. He looked at us and kind of shrugged his shoulders and went on. I saw a bunch of skinheads outside of Twilight Cafe and Bar on the weekend. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This'll be less than a week after Chair's bday & 2 days before Mustin's, so it'll be our 'Leo trio' celebration. Uh, hell yeah it is! You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge in a sealed container or jar for up to two weeks. Alternately, dilute the lemon mixture in a pitcher with 1 part lemon syrup and 2 parts water, or to your liking. He owned it. Posing as Mercer, Douglas called people at work and complained about some bizarre problem he claimed they'd caused. Still, the fact that some or even a lot of people intentionally cause harm every day does not mean that Do No Harm is an unrealistic guideline for living responsibly. Divide in half. Thats how I grew up. Everything you love about krmg.com and more! The two met in Fayetteville, before either of them moved to Tulsa. Let guests assemble sandwiches with desired toppings. The difference is that we know Curly isn't really suffering, but the victims of many prank phone calls do experience real pain, and it's hard to muster a good-natured laugh at the expense of another person's humiliation. To build the salad, add 3 or 4 tablespoons of the dressing into the bottom of each jar. Roast the chicken and make the spiced yogurt up to two days ahead of when you need it. Roy D. Mercer: albums, songs, playlists | Listen on Deezer Sign up for Deezer for free and listen to Roy D. Mercer: discography, top tracks and playlists. Try again later. Roy D. Mercer 271fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums 2013 Capitol Records Nashville 01-01-2013 People in Florida get it. Its actually better when made a day ahead, so the vinaigrette has time to seep through and flavor the layers. It was difficult for them to keep their composure during calls. Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. This Mediterranean spin on the classic Mexican seven-layer dip is your friend. Lets go back and start at square one, which in this case is the Broomcorn Capital of the World. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy , Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. With the Roy D. Mercer character, Douglas took the high road, and his comedy was the better for it. Hoaxed first gig since the release of their Relapse Records debut "Two Shadows". @J - This site is alive as people want it to be since it's a WIKI that anybody can post to. Oklahoma-born record executive and producer Scott Hendricks (the nicest guy in the world) was introduced to a Roy album while in Arkansas for a relatives wedding. tracking shows and keeping the info updated but The Guide now has to rely on awesome homies like Schwartz/No Fun/ ++YOU++ to make use of the WIKI functionality to put the word out here. Outside candidates. He and Douglas had retired from their show less than six weeks prior to his death. If, during those years, you pulled up to a stoplight and someone in the car next to yours was singing along to the radio, they could have been listening to any station. He worked in other stations throughout the U.S. and spent the last 32 years at KMOD in Tulsa. Im like all those old people I used to laugh about that are going to write an angry letter to the editor. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He is survived by his mother, June Riddle, and his sister, Patty Riddle McClellan, both of Fayetteville. Sorry! "Sadness, disappointment and a huge burden to have to comment on the departure of Tulsa's most iconic morning show ever,"Operations Manager of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Don Christi said in an email toNews On 6. A meeting was arranged. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Douglas, who splits time between Broken Arrow and Beaver Lake in Arkansas, assures he is doing fine and is not failing retirement. (A particularly nasty example of this is a stunt pulled by two St. Louis radio "personalities" who had a fellow break up with his girlfriend on the air and then took intense pleasure as the woman was shamed into tearful misery.) Origi, Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The cast of Billy Bob Thorntons 2001 movie Daddy and Them included Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Kelly Preston, John Prine, Ben Affleck, Jamie Lee Curtis and Griffith. Brent Douglas (left) and Phil Stone, shown in 1997, spent nearly 27 years together as radio partners on KMOD. All Rights Reserved. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Douglas was invited to be in the flick because Thornton is a Roy D. Mercer fan. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. When ready to serve, remove from plastic wrap and slice into servings. Put the chicken in the prepared roasting pan and roast until golden and cooked through, about 45 minutes, turning halfway through and basting the chicken with the pan juices. Hide this. SHOW-BOT i at my show cant wait to meet you ok, go bot i meet you there ok looking forward to meet you ok i be there at that time show i we be waiting to meet you ok and my fans see you there ok, NASALROD is excited to finally be playing again! Stone died later that year. This coming WEDNESDAY!!! Rental Crane Indonesia - PT. "They got their record deals by truck drivers who would stop here at the truck stops and they would record those Roy D. Mercer things, and they would swap those tapes," he says. -Nasalrod. Brand new pdx venue Lollipop Shoppe has just opened at SE Grand & Morrison. That may sound grandiose, but it really happened. Tulsa morning radio is going to see a major change for the first time in almost three decades. Brent Douglas is the only person in the world qualified to supply an answer because he is, or was, Roy. Email is on their Instagram page. Caller ID technology was an added complication. Chill 30 minutes. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Discography Filter Album + Compilation Other + Spokenword Showing official release groups by this artist ( Show official various artist release groups) Stone, real name Phil Riddle, had co-hosted the "Morning Zoo" show in Tulsa for some 27 years with Brent Douglas, familiar to listeners as the creator of a character named Roy D. Mercer.. Phil and Brent became a morning show team in 1986. Roy D. Mercer Format: Audio CD 75 ratings $426 See all 5 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 $7.99 Listen with our Free App Audio CD $4.26 8 Used from $4.25 Audio, Cassette $20.00 4 Used from $20.00 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page 1 of 4 How Big'A Boy Are Ya? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Douglas said he and his classmates started running into doors and doing really bad Mazeppa imitations. They got me all fixed up, he said. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Add the chopped grilled vegetables, then the tzatziki. His latest book is Ethical Intelligence: Five Principles for Untangling Your Toughest Problems at Work and Beyond., Nurse killed herself after she fell for Australian DJs' hoax call to Kate Middleton, Bruce Wienstein: Radio pranks are here to stay, but DJs can soften the humiliation, One radio show played hilarious pranks, he says, but later let the patsy in on it, Weinstein: Principle of "Do No Harm" should guide us in our dealings in jobs, life, Australian disc jockey Michael Christian told an interviewer that Prank calls are made every day on every radio station in every country around the world, and they have been for a long time, and no one could have imagined this to happen.. Scoop out the dip with a big spoon and serve with the pita chips. Updated Tix, Yooooooo I grew up on this website - moved away but I'm coming back to town with my band Agouti on 9/30 to play the Firkin, would love to see you there. The Phil and Brent show on KMOD was a morning staple for years. 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