Subscribe to 102.3 KRMG newsletter(Opens a new window), 102.3 KRMG facebook feed(Opens a new window), 102.3 KRMG twitter feed(Opens a new window), 102.3 KRMG instagram feed(Opens a new window). Roy phoned famous people like Bill Goldberg, but one of his favorite calls was to a female arborist. The announcement was a top local news story, and two months after the duo left the air, Phil Stone died of a heart attack. I remember it was on their myspace. 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. These can be baked a day ahead. To build the salad, add 3 or 4 tablespoons of the dressing into the bottom of each jar. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Place each disk on a parchment-lined baking sheet. With our buds from Seattle, Wild Powwers! Make sure that the file is a photo. For the grilled vegetables: Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise -inch thick. Chemistry is important in pharmacy and radio. Treat yourself to a few hearty, good-natured belly laughs and tell your friends, too. 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. 5. Need an appetizer thats unique, delicious and able to feed a crowd? New Releases. He hearted jazz band. 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. 6. Brent Douglas and Phil Stone were radio partners for nearly 27 years at Tulsa radio station KMOD. Twelve Roy D. Mercer albums have been released, all on Capitol Records Nashville or Virgin Records Nashville. Loved the Beatles; we could sit and talk about the Beatles and play guitars, we'd play Beatles music. The first was titled How Big a Boy Are Ya?, Volume 1, in reference to one of Mercer's catch phrases. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. He was busy at certain times of his shift but otherwise had time to kill. Lane closed due to incident on I-44 Eastbound at Exit 211 OK-33. Drizzle with half of the remaining dressing, then drizzle the last bit of dressing over the top half of bread. Stone, a practical joker, loved slapstick humor and Douglas was equipped to engage him in conversations about, for instance, the Three Stooges. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? GREAT NEWS! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A meeting was arranged. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 1. That song would be good for Portlandia or something, great songs! Rather, they erred in not letting the person who took the call know that the whole thing was a joke. 4. Example: Roy sometimes told callers he was going to knock a lung loose., Said Douglas, I heard that from the time I was born. Learn more about merges. 3. We promise to never spam you. Hey 10 year ago I used pc pdx a lot to find local shows. 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8 to 10 lemons). Want It, Drinking For Free! Toss with olive oil and salt in a large bowl. 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. UNTO OTHERS + ETERNAL CHAMPION + HOAXED AT DANTE'S SATURDAY DECEMBER 17TH - UO only headliner this year in pdx, EC coming up from philly and Texas for their first pdx show. A horribly broken toe and a bad tequila hangover are part of the origin story, according to Douglas. Roy D. Mercer is still selling, albeit downloads. One was certified gold. Let cool, then coarsely chop. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Douglas was born there (Lindsey, Oklahoma). He's. Hardcore, post-punk both suck as well. The Mercer character has developed a huge following across the country through CDs sold at truck stops, but Id never heard of him until a music subscription service recommended him after I listened to an album by Larry the Cable Guy. Im like all those old people I used to laugh about that are going to write an angry letter to the editor. Phil and Brent's on air show was on Oct 12 of 2012.Phil and Brent had a fantastic listener base. Got lotsa new tunes for ya! 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. 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 Douglas and Phil Stone were morning show partners rascals, really on Tulsa rock station KMOD for nearly 27 years. Bake until bubbling and golden, about 35 minutes, rotating sheets midway through. [1] Initially, they used the character on comedy sketches for the radio station. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show; by 1997, Capitol Records began issuing the sketches on compact disc. D.I.T. History. That may sound grandiose, but it really happened. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Roy made phone calls to demand compensation for fictional and often implausible injustices. We finally decided to hell with it, he said. Both bands have STRINGS, cool! Open that place up already! Makes 2 cups of lemon syrup, enough for 8 drinks. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Heat oven to 400 degrees. 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. I am so going if he is. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Dave "Wavy Davy" Michaels of KRMG sister station Rock 103 knew Phil for decades. "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. 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. NASALROD & GAYTHEIST will perform a co-headline show there together on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26th!! Email is on their Instagram page. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). But I do have proof that its possible for disc jockeys to play a practical joke on someone without anyone getting hurt. I'll be doing my bass & vocal solo thing (THE CHAIR PROJECT) with my pals MASONIQUE & THTB. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. TOMORROW Friday AUGUST 12th Should be a fun one! Phil started laughing and I couldnt stop from laughing. Media reports indicate that Stone died from heart disease. The series finales of "M*A*S*H," "The Fugitive," "Cheers" and "Seinfeld" are among the most-watched final chapters in TV history. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." 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. Set aside or chill until cooled. Since 1993, Roy D. Mercer has made prank calls to Green Country. [1] Initially, they used the character on comedy sketches for the radio station. KMOD Tulsa's 27-Year Morning Hosts 'Fading Into The Sunset', Oklahoma Sports Moments: Nebraska 7, Oklahoma 3 - 1988, Oklahoma's Sports Moments: Jason White Highlights (Part 2), Disaster Emergency Declared In Norman, Storm Debris Removal Operations To Begin Monday, Wrong-Way Driver Stopped By OHP Troopers On The Turner Turnpike, Thursday Morning Forecast With Alan Crone. Phil Stone and Brent Douglas, during their long tenure as KMOD radio personalities, posed with their gold record for a Roy D. Mercer album. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Kinship was immediate. If all you know about Douglas is what you heard on KMOD, you might assume he was a class clown. 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. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Stir until sugar has dissolved. 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.. Featured New Releases . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I feel both incredibly privileged and deeply saddened that his last on-air interview was with me. -Chairman. 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.. People in New York get it. Participants will be considered for paid roles in the shot-in-Oklahoma series. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. FU!!!! Roy D. Mercer Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening guide - Rate Your Music Roy D. Mercer Born 1993 Currently Tulsa, OK, United States Also Known As Brent Douglas Genres Prank Calls Share Tweet Follow 22 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 15 Album Showing all (12) Issues Average Ratings Reviews Title / Release Date 2.89 5 A system error has occurred. Rontoms is booking bands for November and December Sunday Sessions. I mean I can only think of one other name other than Brent and Phil that's truly a legend, and that's John Erling.". Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. We quit by the end of October.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Plus, they'll have Hector from THE ZEROS on bass! Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. 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. Keeping this lemony mixture separate from ice and water until ready to serve reduces the potential for diluted drinks out in the hot sun. For packing, transfer the lemon syrup to a bottle or sealable jug, and include some bottled still or sparkling water for serving. ", He and Stone had a lot in common, besides their roots in Arkansas. Whatever happened to Roy? Who these rich pricks paying $30-$40 to see Fear and Murder City Devils on New Years??? Coming up quick! Douglas roommate was majoring in pharmacy. You may be offline. Everything you love about krmg.com and more! This will be our 2nd show back (since the pandemic). The ethical principle at the heart of this policy is simple: Do No Harm. There will be a celebration of Phil's life held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. Ive got so much blood going to my brain Im probably three times as obnoxious as I ever have been.. Hide this. 7:46 PM EST, Mon December 10, 2012. 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. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil. Forty days later, on November 21, Phil Stone died from causes related to heart disease at the age of 57. Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Meet the 2023 Mr. Inside/Mr. NASALROD + WILD POWWERS at a RONTOMS SUNDAY SESH on JULY 31st! In addition to creamy yogurt, put out bowls of crunchy granola, biscuits or other crunchy items to serve alongside the fruit. Wherever he lived, he was always an avid Razorback supporter and fan. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sign up for my free weekly newsletter here. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account. Success was not. "He was a hardcore Arkansas Razorback fan, we had that in common. 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. Entry ramp to OK-51 Eastbound from 14th St closed due to paving repairs. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank telephone calls. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. Im in the world of golf and grandkids.. For example, in the 2000-Year-Old Man, Mel Brooks states, "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. It looks like I made a pretty good decision, he said. Brush the crust with water and sprinkle with sugar before baking. Douglas said they sold 1,200 in 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. 2. Together they did many Roy D Mercer skits on air for many years along with the equally hilarious Greek theater.Published: November 28, 2012Phillip Wayne Riddle, son of Elmer Lawrence Riddle and June McCuistion Riddle passed away on Nov. 21, 2012, in Tulsa, Okla. Phil was born on July 30, 1955, in Fayetteville, Ark. But really, he was a band kid who found a nice balance. Hed call unsuspecting folks in the community and tell them theyd committed some injustice against him, such as selling him a burrito that created stomach trouble at the christening of his grandniece. There are two days! Weve updated the security on the site. In 2012, news popped that Phil, Brent and KMOD were parting company. Twelve Roy D. Mercer albums have been released, all on Capitol Records Nashville or Virgin Records Nashville. Douglas and Stone parted company with the station in 2012. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please post the bands on the listings so people can find + search. That meeting finally happened last year; you can listen to the interview here. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Lets revisit that later. Roy D. Mercer was a fictional character created by American disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are several times when we cracked up, Douglas said. Thats what program director Charlie West (who I owe everything to) wanted to know. 1 talking about this. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Roy, voiced by Douglas, sized up confrontations by asking this during calls: How big a boy are you? 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. Next Video Here are a few other classic prank calls from the infamous Roy D. Mercer Clear Channel management told News On 6, "it's fair to say that we could not reach a mutual agreement on a contract extension," and details for the new morning show will be announced soon. People in California get it. Outside candidates. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He and Douglas had retired from their show less than six weeks prior to his death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Travel Agency Cook on a grill pan over medium-high heat, turning, until tender, about 8 minutes. Discography Filter Album + Compilation Other + Spokenword Showing official release groups by this artist ( Show official various artist release groups) Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Better known there as "Phil Stone," he and his partner, Brent Douglas, created the popular Roy D. Mercer comedy routine. They thought they could make a buck or two locally off the albums and, when they showed up to sell them at Brads Auto Parts, the line stretched around the building. Remove the meat from the lobsters, chopping any large chunks into bite-size pieces. Resend Activation Email. Douglas was fortunate that he and his partner had similar backgrounds (Stone was from Fayetteville, Arkansas) and were born two months apart, which means they grew up watching the same stuff, including "Mazeppa." User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World File. Guest hosting on Good Morning Oklahoma. Tulsa, OK, radio announcers Brent Douglas and Phil Stone created the character of Roy D. 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