Phil and Brent became a morning show team in 1986. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. based on information from your browser. Chemistry is important in pharmacy and radio. Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Jim Inhofe looks back on his career: 'I really wanted to make a difference, and I did', State superintendent questions whether Oklahoma students should attend state colleges and universities, 'They don't make them like her anymore': Historic 1914 bungalow in The Heights restored with love, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching, Bed Bath & Beyond to close two stores in Tulsa, Gov. Sprinkle in ice water, pulsing until crumbs form. Douglas, who performed Mercer's voice, used the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performed prank calls. His name is Brent Douglas, and his comic persona is a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. Roy made phone calls to demand compensation for fictional and often implausible injustices. In a medium bowl, combine Dijon and vinegar. 1. 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. Sorry! : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Wrap each half in plastic wrap, pressing into a flat disk. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." !Phil Stone will be greatly missed by Tulsa radio listeners. But I do have proof that its possible for disc jockeys to play a practical joke on someone without anyone getting hurt. Records showed he died of natural causes brought on by heart disease, according to a Tulsa World story. 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. For 30 years and until very recently, Douglas and his late partner Phil Stone were the morning DJ's at KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Douglas cited other pinch-me experiences from his career, including the day the record contract was signed and the day (ask for details) he saw Levon Helm in his tightey whiteys. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}. Douglas, the man behind the infamous Roy D. Mercer, retired from Tulsa radio in October. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Stoked to play with Bad Optics, and Plume (again). We played him the one we had run that day, Douglas said. Failed to delete memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA. ", He and Stone had a lot in common, besides their roots in Arkansas. As of 2007, sixteen Roy D. Mercer compilations have been released on the Capitol and Virgin Records labels. Rental Crane Indonesia - Jasa Sewa Crane berbagai jenis Crane, Mobile Crane, Rough Terrain Crane Hannah Giles (left) accepted for the late Jim Giles. Since then, new Roy D. Mercer albums and collections have been released on a regular basis, building a comedy powerhouse that continues to thrive with more than 3.5 million albums sold to date. Top with the artichoke hearts. He used a voice patterned after Billy Crystals Fernando Lamas character on Saturday Night Live. Instead of telling jokes, Douglas riffed on different topics. One was certified gold. Travel Agency These can be baked a day ahead. Add a video, Do you know any background info about this track? Annotation Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by Brent Douglas & Phil Stone, radio announcers of station KMOD in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by radio hosts Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. That may sound grandiose, but it really happened. I used to spend a few dozen hours per week (!) : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Phil Wayne "Phil Stone" Riddle I found on Findagrave.com. [7][8][9][10][11] John Bean died from cancer in his early 30s in 1984; Stone and Douglas said that they originally invented their Roy D. Mercer character in 1990 before his official creation in 1993, and that part of the name and lines used in Roy D. Mercer's recordings was copied from John Bean.[12]. About the Artist. Roy phoned famous people like Bill Goldberg, but one of his favorite calls was to a female arborist. The series finales of "M*A*S*H," "The Fugitive," "Cheers" and "Seinfeld" are among the most-watched final chapters in TV history. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. This is a carousel with slides. Phone: 918-581-8389. For samples of Mercer calls, click on menus speed dial. Douglas shared on social media that he is recuperating from a recent health setback, a blockage of a carotid artery. To make a drink, add ice to glasses. History. Life after Roy D. Mercer: Catching up with Brent Douglas. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Roy D. Mercer: Producer, Composer : 2012 : Ultimate Fits! This will be our 2nd show back (since the pandemic). Need more streetpunk, 77 and 82 shows. 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. 2. A new issue of Tulsa World Magazine explores Oklahomas lakes, resorts and more. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Lobster meat makes an amazing filling for these sandwiches, but feel free to substitute with shrimp or langoustines. Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m., Cain's Ballroom will host a memorial service for Stone who died at the age of 57 November 21. In a bowl, whisk together the warm water, sugar and salt until the sugar and salt dissolve. Set out an assortment of sliced and whole fruit, yogurt, granola and other breakfast favorites. He'll tell you mini strokes are not mini strokes if you're the one having them. In most of the sketches, Mercer will demand that the recipient of a call pay him money for some incident, and if the recipient refuses, he will threaten them with violence. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. 2. Douglas said he and Stone loved hearing stories from listeners about, for instance, a dad who was battling cancer and their material was the only thing that made him laugh. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101098240/phil-wayne-riddle. Part of HuffPost Comedy. "Awards too numerous to mention, their universally-known character Roy D. Mercer, skits like Greek Theatre and cutting-edge humor to generations of Tulsa radio listeners cannot be measured in a simple statement or quote.". Brent Douglas (left) and Phil Stone, the KMOD radio partners who created Roy D. Mercer, hosted the Spot Music Awards at the Brady Theater in 2001. Does anybody know where I can download or find vinyl of their songs? THE AVENGERS + NASALROD + BAD SEX at Mississippi Studios: Wed Sept 28th!! Douglas said they "kind of laid low" initially because their ratings sucked. Brent Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank calls. Several hours after my on-air conversation with Douglas and Stone, the team announced their retirement and gave no reason why they were leaving their post after three decades. Participants will be considered for paid roles in the shot-in-Oklahoma series. Drag images here or select from your computer for Phil Wayne "Phil Stone" Riddle memorial. He was whupping ass the last time I saw him as he rode into the sunset, Douglas said. Roy D. Mercer 271fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums 2013 Capitol Records Nashville 01-01-2013 @J - This site is alive as people want it to be since it's a WIKI that anybody can post to. Brent Douglas and Phil Stone, disc jockeys at rock music radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma, created the Roy D. Mercer character in 1993. But this sad story should be a wake-up call for radio hosts around the world to follow the Roy D. Mercer model of prank calls: Let the person in on the joke before things spiral out of control. Learn all about Brent Douglas on AllMusic. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Whether this would have prevented Saldhanas suicide is hard to say. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Hey all! On our own Mandy Morgan's b-day we're gonna play our 1st show in like 2 & 1/2 freakin years! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He once was "sentenced" to the cafeteria for acting goofy during a school assembly. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy , Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. A system error has occurred. Double or triple the recipe for serving a crowd. Put 2 tablespoons of the pan juices in a bowl with the yogurt, then mix well and season to taste. People around the world get it.. Layer the meats over the vegetable mixture. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Douglas said he and his classmates started running into doors and doing really bad Mazeppa imitations. 4. Dave "Wavy Davy" Michaels of KRMG sister station Rock 103 knew Phil for decades. Stir until sugar has dissolved. ). NASALROD & GAYTHEIST will perform a co-headline show there together on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26th!! https://daggerpoints.bandcamp.com/releases. When video games first came out we'd sit up all night and would play Atari games.". Both bands have STRINGS, cool! This browser does not support getting your location. He and Douglas had retired from their show less than six weeks prior to his death. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Everyone would have a good laugh, and no one was worse for the wear. 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. Make filling: Combine berries, cup sugar, flour, salt, zest and juice in a large bowl. 6. Don't miss a beat. Caller ID technology was an added complication. Im in the world of golf and grandkids.. Kinship was immediate. Pre-internet, they took requests for additional victims via fax. 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. 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?. He predicted he will be playing bad golf again by mid-October. To serve, drizzle the yogurt over the chicken and scatter with parsley. He owned it. 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