He used a voice patterned after Billy Crystals Fernando Lamas character on Saturday Night Live. Instead of telling jokes, Douglas riffed on different topics. The announcement was a top local news story, and two months after the duo left the air, Phil Stone died of a heart attack. 2. Both bands have STRINGS, cool! DRY WEDDING is psyched to be playing with FRANTARTICA & garage rock greats LO FIVES at The Six this Saturday the 24th. Media reports indicate that Stone died from heart disease. Outside candidates. Douglas was treated to a Mayberry moment during the making of "Daddy and Them." Mercers outrageous demands for retribution quickly led to threats of an a**-whuppin, but just as the person on the receiving end was about to blow his stack, Douglas and co-host Phil Stone let the patsy in on the joke. 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? We quit by the end of October.. 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. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. Introduced in 1993, Mercer soon earned Stone and Douglas a major-label recording deal and led to 17 live albums, millions in sales and a regular place on Billboard Magazine's comedy charts. Please enter your email and password to sign in. You can opt-out at any time. In 1993, morning radio personality Brent Douglas from KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma, began posing as a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Douglas said he and his classmates started running into doors and doing really bad Mazeppa imitations. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. But I retired man. punk/post-punk/noise. Limited vinyl copies at the shows. Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From the first track I was hooked and quickly worked my way through Mercer's entire recorded collection. SHITTTTTTTT IS IT TOO LATE TO GO??? FU!!!! Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! Im 65, and I cant believe thats the number. Please reset your password. 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. That song would be good for Portlandia or something, great songs! I'll be doing my bass & vocal solo thing (THE CHAIR PROJECT) with my pals MASONIQUE & THTB. Rontoms is booking bands for November and December Sunday Sessions. Layer the dip in a clear plastic bowl for serving on the water or in a glass trifle dish for dinner back at the lake house. 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 family requests that donations in Stone's honor be made to either: The Child Abuse Network, 2829 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74129 or, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1021 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville, AR 72703. I FORGOT ABOUT THIS!!!!! but when are which bands playing? Mercer has been described as speaking with "a mush-mouthed Southern drawl" and his style of comedy has been described as "not exactly obscene [but] border[ing] on offensive". 4. Top that with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked orzo. Douglas said they sold 1,200 in two days. In 2012, news popped that Phil, Brent and KMOD were parting company. Let cool, then coarsely chop. 2. "It was such an honor.. Simply hover over any band you're interested in and we'll pull up a bio and some links for you. Hannah Giles (left) accepted for the late Jim Giles. A Virgin Records Nashville executive noted that Mercer's early albums managed to sell between 250,000 and 300,000 copies, primarily due to word of mouth, without any promotion to consumers or radio airplay of the album tracks.[3]. Sorry! 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. You look around and all of a sudden you are an old man. 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. It wouldnt have been the same. 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 When Phil passed, that was the end of him. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. I feel both incredibly privileged and deeply saddened that his last on-air interview was with me. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. Guest hosting on Good Morning Oklahoma. You have permission to edit this article. Now, he doesnt keep score. Alternately, dilute the lemon mixture in a pitcher with 1 part lemon syrup and 2 parts water, or to your liking. 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. I have had different (opportunities) kind of run by me on this, that and the other. Annotation Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by Brent Douglas & Phil Stone, radio announcers of station KMOD in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I couldnt have been luckier.. There was a problem saving your notification. Mercer rose from obscurity in 1997, when he graduated from a featured bit on the duo's radio show to a contract with Capitol Records. 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. The first was titled How Big a Boy Are Ya?, Volume 1, in reference to one of Mercer's catch phrases. I am so going if he is. 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. Douglas began writing some bits for the station, and he phoned in entertainment reports on Friday mornings as Fernando. 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. Chill 30 minutes. Douglas liked related subjects, so, what the heck, he chose the same path. (I couldn't have alienated my fiance too much, because she married me anyway.) Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." 1. Lets revisit that later. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. I saw a bunch of skinheads outside of Twilight Cafe and Bar on the weekend. Discovery Company. Keeping this lemony mixture separate from ice and water until ready to serve reduces the potential for diluted drinks out in the hot sun. 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?????? NASALROD + GAYTHEIST (co-headline!) He was a pharmacist in Broken Arrow, and he was calling in bits on the morning show, and they decided 'hey this is the guy we need to get to be Phil's partner.". Stir and serve. There was an error deleting this problem. "He owned it. Have your jars ready to go and have everything chopped and prepared before assembly. Double or triple the recipe for serving a crowd. There will be a celebration of Phil's life held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. All Rights Reserved. He remembers how the Morning Zoo team of Phil and Brent first came together. In a small mixing bowl, mix the spices with the olive oil, honey, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper. 1. 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. We sold some records, but we also made a difference in folks lives, Douglas said. The Australian DJs mistake was not the making of the call, which done artfully might indeed have been funny. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. Michaels has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of Tulsa radio, having worked in the market for decades. 14 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces. Coming up quick! Former KMOD radio personality Brent Douglas, the voice of Roy D. Mercer, participates in a past Jim Thorpe Tournament of Champions Golf Classic at the Golf Club of Oklahoma. Who these rich pricks paying $30-$40 to see Fear and Murder City Devils on New Years??? You may be offline. Douglas roommate was majoring in pharmacy. 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. 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. He also attended the University of Arkansas.Phil began a life-long career as a radio D.J. Adapted from Susan Spungen/Organic Life magazin. 7:46 PM EST, Mon December 10, 2012. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Phil Riddle (101098240)? Pre-internet, they took requests for additional victims via fax. With our buds from Seattle, Wild Powwers! Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Maybe there was even a Mazeppa-influenced fight that was staged in front of Spanish class. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Set out an assortment of sliced and whole fruit, yogurt, granola and other breakfast favorites. [6] There are many parallels and similarities to the calls, with Roy D. Mercer using many of the former Leroy Mercer's lines. 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8 to 10 lemons). Howdy! "Today, doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision," Sizemore's manager said in a statement. Plus, they'll have Hector from THE ZEROS on bass! 2. If you don't have a show booked here in Portland, OR - don't vandalize the site. Bake until bubbling and golden, about 35 minutes, rotating sheets midway through. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. When ready to serve, remove from plastic wrap and slice into servings. 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