He was talking about the suicide of Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse who was on the receiving end of a prank call he made with co-host Mel Greig. He worked in other stations throughout the U.S. and spent the last 32 years at KMOD in Tulsa. Debut single out now! His family relocated to Broken Arrow when he was 10. 2. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Tulsa, OK, radio announcers Brent Douglas and Phil Stone created the character of Roy D. Mercer as a hillbilly variation on the Jerky Boys -- a comedian whose act is entirely based on prank phone calls. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. The ethical principle at the heart of this policy is simple: Do No Harm. At first, Roy phoned friends and family members of Stone and Douglas. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. In addition to creamy yogurt, put out bowls of crunchy granola, biscuits or other crunchy items to serve alongside the fruit. Sounds like you need to get off your ass and start booking some shows then. He said band director Paris York reinforced what his parents had been saying you can work hard to get an education and have fun at the same time. Part of HuffPost Comedy. Coming up this Sunday the 22nd at No Fun, my experimental prog project National Diet perform our full album. Rather, they erred in not letting the person who took the call know that the whole thing was a joke. Stone died the following month. Go directly to shout page. He hearted jazz band. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Roy D. Mercer is still selling, albeit downloads. For samples of Mercer calls, click on menus speed dial. Pack a cutting board to slice pieces wherever you end up lunching or slice ahead and wrap in parchment and twine for snacking any time of day. In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside. 2 cups cooked whole wheat orzo or other small pasta, 1 cup sliced, pitted kalamata or other olives. From their partnership came the fictional character Roy D. Mercer. Life after Roy D. Mercer: Catching up with Brent Douglas. Im not an expert in mental health, so Im not in a position to evaluate the extent to which the radio stations gag played a role in Saldanhas death. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Place the onions in a jar or plastic container. We got in touch with Patch Adams. Saldanha apparently felt so humiliated by falling for the ruse that she took her own life. Records showed he died of natural causes brought on by heart disease, according to a Tulsa World story. Regardless, a record deal was born. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voic read more Similar Artists Roy Wood Jr. 1,634 listeners Jim Florentine 8,275 listeners Tom Mabe 7,290 listeners Crank Yankers 5,352 listeners Whisk in the vinegar. Stone died later that year. From their partnership came the fictional character Roy D. Mercer and a record deal that introduced Roy to the world beyond the radio signal. Make sure that the file is a photo. A horribly broken toe and a bad tequila hangover are part of the origin story, according to Douglas. Media reports indicate that Stone died from heart disease. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. I got to be in one scene with him and I thought that was big, tall cotton, and it was," Douglas said. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? We were trying as hard as we could, so lets just be ourselves. You look around and all of a sudden you are an old man. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Everyone would have a good laugh, and no one was worse for the wear. Brent Douglas and Phil Stone, disc jockeys on KMOD-FM, a rock radio station, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, created the Roy D. Mercer character in 1993. Coming up quick! THE ETHICS GUY TALKS WITH ROY D. MERCER 16,197 views Dec 10, 2012 67 Dislike Share TheEthicsGuy 1.13K subscribers Recorded on 9/27/12 at the KMOD-FM studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you don't have a show booked here in Portland, OR - don't vandalize the site. His name is Brent Douglas, and his comic persona is a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. A system error has occurred. KMOD hosts Phil Stone and Brent Douglas, who created the lovable but cranky character Roy D. Mercer, have announced their reign will come to an end next month. 2. 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.. As of 2007, sixteen Roy D. Mercer compilations have been released on the Capitol and Virgin Records labels. News of the passing of long time Tulsa radio personality Phil Stone came as something of a shock last week. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. GREAT NEWS! -Nasalrod. The boy-who-became-Roy had his sense of humor shaped by variety shows and comedians of his formative years. Forty days later, on November 21, Phil Stone died from causes related to heart disease at the age of 57. His name is Brent Douglas, and his comic persona is a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. Please refer to our. 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. Who these rich pricks paying $30-$40 to see Fear and Murder City Devils on New Years??? Please enter your email and password to sign in. ). You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. For the grilled vegetables: Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise -inch thick. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. 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.. I have become this old curmudgeon. In a medium bowl, combine Dijon and vinegar. Wrap each half in plastic wrap, pressing into a flat disk. But at the very least, we can expect that they wont make us worse. With the Roy D. Mercer character, Douglas took the high road, and his comedy was the better for it. Heat water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in sugar. 3. Douglas, asked if Roy has other famous fans, doesn't want to sound like he's crowing, but he said the group includes just about anybody who worked with Thornton. In lieu of a gravy train, Douglas jumped on a pharmacy bandwagon. His final CD, Red, White and Bruised, will be released next month by Capitol Nashville/EMI. Weinsteins interview with Douglas and Stone. Roy became a national comedy star after landing a record deal. 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. Participants will be considered for paid roles in the shot-in-Oklahoma series. I didnt know what was going to come out of my mouth, until it did, 95% of the time because it was all dependent on what the caller was going to say.. They got me all fixed up, he said. I call upon radio hosts, producers and station owners in every country to formally adopt the Do No Harm principle in their employment policies, so that incidents like the royal hoax can be avoided. Disc jockey Michael Christian may be correct that prank calls are part and parcel of radio programs around the world. NOTE: To make hand pies, cut the dough into eight 4- to 5-inch circles, top with filling and a bit of butter, brush the edges with water then fold over and crimp with a fork. Jeff Kuykendall, along with Drew Laden and Kathryn Holsten, opened Nomad BBQ Deli in January in the Ranch Plaza shopping center near the inter. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Together with Brent Douglas on KMOD for 27 years. at Lollipop Shoppe on Sat Nov 26th!! 1 talking about this. Where Leroy Mercer belittles his victims and rarely let's them in on the "joke", Roy D. Mercer is mainly threatening -- but always letting the victim know what's going on. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. From the first track I was hooked and quickly worked my way through Mercer's entire recorded collection. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voic, 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. That song would be good for Portlandia or something, great songs! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Stir and serve. [1] Initially, they used the character on comedy sketches for the radio station. 2. Year should not be greater than current year. [2] Twelve Roy D. Mercer compilation albums have been released on the Capitol and Virgin Records labels. I watch too much news on TV. [4] Several notable people that Douglas and Stone had called were Bill Goldberg (Roy Vs. Goldberg), Chris Bray, production manager for Steppenwolf (Tragic Carpet Ride), and cinematographer Barry Markowitz, as suggested by Billy Bob Thornton (Yankee in a Strange Land). I feel both incredibly privileged and deeply saddened that his last on-air interview was with me. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. A retired Pryor police officer, Brent Crittenden, said he didnt give tickets when Roy was on the radio. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: rentalcrane.co.id, +912154550889 PT. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Douglas, who splits time between Broken Arrow and Beaver Lake in Arkansas, assures he is doing fine and is not failing retirement. Wherever he lived, he was always an avid Razorback supporter and fan. On October 12, 2012, the Phil and Brent Show ended its 27-year run with KMOD-FM radio. There are two days! I came across Mercer by accident. Roast the chicken and make the spiced yogurt up to two days ahead of when you need it. The last time Douglas was in anything resembling a fight came when he got the worst of a driveway basketball skirmish in the ninth grade. But there is a happy postscript of sorts. Add butter and pulse until pea-sized. We promise to never spam you. Entry ramp to OK-51 Eastbound from 14th St closed due to paving repairs. Phil Stone will be greatly missed by Tulsa radio listeners. Learn more about managing a memorial . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Radio personality Brent Douglas (middle) and KMOD partner Phil Stone (not shown) were honored with a Media Icon award in 2007 at the Tulsa Press Club. Roy was a breech birth., The inspiration for the character came from Douglas family. Need more streetpunk, 77 and 82 shows. Adapted from Susan Spungen/Organic Life magazin. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. Join KRMG and Mix 96.5 for a Women in Business Mixer. Punk in this town is dead. Verify and try again. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. I was ready to quit and circumstances just played out that way. Since 1993, Roy D. Mercer has made prank calls to Green Country. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show; by 1997, Capitol Records began issuing the sketches on compact disc. Shows aren't just for the weekend - hope to see y'out there! About the Artist. Treat yourself to a few hearty, good-natured belly laughs and tell your friends, too. This'll be less than a week after Chair's bday & 2 days before Mustin's, so it'll be our 'Leo trio' celebration. : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio. Can anyone confirm whether Brain Tourniquet & Hologram are playing Blackwater on Jul 3? We would just fall apart. Everyone has a good laugh, and no one was worse for wear. Im in the world of golf and grandkids.. Search above to list available cemeteries. : Tags and Band Bios Explained, FAQ/WTF?! Thats just what it seemed like.. 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. We sold some records, but we also made a difference in folks lives, Douglas said. Even if many people do X, if doesnt follow that X is right or good. Kinship was immediate. He tuned in every Saturday night for Mazeppa (it was an epiphany), a local TV show that provided a comedic forum for Gailard Sartain, Gary Busey and Sherman Oaks, alias Jim Millaway. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This will be our 2nd show back (since the pandemic). The two met in Fayetteville, before either of them moved to Tulsa. 4.7K views 2 years ago Brent Douglas and Phil Stone were radio partners for nearly 27 years at Tulsa radio station KMOD. Douglas was treated to a Mayberry moment during the making of "Daddy and Them." Bake until bubbling and golden, about 35 minutes, rotating sheets midway through. This coming WEDNESDAY!!! Together with Brent Douglas on KMOD for 27 years. That was when things started to happen. sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Christi confirmed Phil and Brent will air their last show on Oct. 12. That bit helped Phil and Brent become nationally known, and cemented their position on Tulsa's FM radio waves. Douglas assured his father he could get another pharmacy job immediately if necessary, but he had to give this radio thing a shot or he would always regret it. 4. Twelve Roy D. Mercer albums have been released, all on Capitol Records Nashville or Virgin Records Nashville. Add the olive oil and fluff with a fork; let cool. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Next Video Here are a few other classic prank calls from the infamous Roy D. Mercer Listen to excerpts of Mercer's calls by clicking on the telephone in his double-wide trailer or check out the compilation album, Greatest Fits. To make a drink, add ice to glasses. Set out an assortment of sliced and whole fruit, yogurt, granola and other breakfast favorites. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Stir until sugar has dissolved. That may sound grandiose, but it really happened. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Volume 6 Roy D. Mercer 59 Audio CD 23 offers from $5.29 Tulsa, Oklahoma radio announcers Brent Douglas and Phil Stone (KMOD-FM) created the character of Roy D. Mercer in the early 1990s. Success was not. I was thinking that what I needed to do in life was sit next to (trumpeter) Snooky Young and The Tonight Show band and life would be gravy, he said. Failed to report flower. Alternately, dilute the lemon mixture in a pitcher with 1 part lemon syrup and 2 parts water, or to your liking. They pretended to be Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II phoning King Edward VII Hospital in London to find out the condition of the Duchess of Cambridge, who had been admitted for a severe case of morning sickness. SHITTTTTTTT IS IT TOO LATE TO GO??? This account has been disabled. 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