Brush the crust with water and sprinkle with sugar before baking. They got me all fixed up, he said. 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. Outside candidates. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. He'll tell you mini strokes are not mini strokes if you're the one having them. D.I.T. Updated Example: Roy sometimes told callers he was going to knock a lung loose., Said Douglas, I heard that from the time I was born. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Alternately, dilute the lemon mixture in a pitcher with 1 part lemon syrup and 2 parts water, or to your liking. Saturday 12/10 HWM, space rock and prog rock with LiquidLight, Ghost Frog and National Diet! He contacted Douglas and Stone and asked them if they would like to make a million dollars. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Does anybody know where I can download or find vinyl of their songs? I feel both incredibly privileged and deeply saddened that his last on-air interview was with me. 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. Stoked to play with Bad Optics, and Plume (again). Heat water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in sugar. Let guests assemble sandwiches with desired toppings. Regardless, a record deal was born. : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. I think that was a prerequisite for working on one of his movies, he said. 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. A recurring segment, Greek Theater was speckled with entendres and flatulence sound effects. Tix available now! To each jar, add in about 2 tablespoons cheese, cup chickpeas, 2 tablespoons roasted peppers, cucumbers and olives; a handful of fresh sliced tomatoes, some pickled red onions and fresh herbs. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or, ideally, overnight. He also attended the University of Arkansas.Phil began a life-long career as a radio D.J. Manage Cookie Preferences | Do Not Sell My Information. @J - This site is alive as people want it to be since it's a WIKI that anybody can post to. In addition to creamy yogurt, put out bowls of crunchy granola, biscuits or other crunchy items to serve alongside the fruit. Top with the chopped olives. Stone died later that year. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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.". 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. 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. 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]. Perhaps she was so troubled that the slightest upset would have brought about her tragic choice. THE AVENGERS + NASALROD + BAD SEX at Mississippi Studios: Wed Sept 28th!! We were trying as hard as we could, so lets just be ourselves. He finds bad golf to be more relaxing than good golf. Chill 30 minutes. I am so going if he is. Featured New Releases . Add cup of the lemon mixture and cup water. GREAT NEWS! A new issue of Tulsa World Magazine explores Oklahomas lakes, resorts and more. Galettes, or free-form pies, are a great way to showcase in-season fruit in a delicious, rustic form. New Releases. The show concluded with a seven-song encore. All Rights Reserved. By 1997, Capitol Records Nashville began issuing the sketches on compact disc. Douglas began writing some bits for the station, and he phoned in entertainment reports on Friday mornings as Fernando. Spread olive paste on bottom crust, then add peppers. That song would be good for Portlandia or something, great songs! Roy D. Mercer is still selling, albeit downloads. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. It wouldnt have been the same. Don't miss a beat. Roy was a breech birth., The inspiration for the character came from Douglas family. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Is making people laugh just about the best thing you can do for others? 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. Do you know if Justin Bieber is coming to Portland? Outside candidates. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account. "Brent was calling in bits. 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. CEO, Institute for High-Character Leadership, The funniest man in America is someone you've probably never heard of. Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA. The Very Worst of Roy D. Mercer: Roy D. Mercer: Producer, Composer . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. 4 (1-pound) cooked lobsters or 4 lobster tails or 1 pounds lobster meat, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 inner celery stalks and leaves, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, Sliced sandwich bread, toasted if desired, Mayonnaise and flaky sea salt, for serving. Kinship was immediate. SAVE THE DATE!!! When Phil passed, that was the end of him. During a Bad Joke Wednesday on KMOD, Douglas called the station and threw a curveball. Douglas, who splits time between Broken Arrow and Beaver Lake in Arkansas, assures he is doing fine and is not failing retirement. Layer the meats over the vegetable mixture. 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 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. 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. One was certified gold. Make dough: Pulse flours, salt and sugar in food processor to combine. 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. 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. Im watching too much TV. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. We have set your language to 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. Together they did many Roy D Mercer skits on air for many years along with the equally hilarious Greek theater. Spread the hummus in the bottom of a 2-quart glass bowl or small trifle dish. A Warner Bros. Roy became a national comedy star after landing a record deal. From the first track I was hooked and quickly worked my way through Mercer's entire recorded collection. His name is Brent Douglas, and his comic persona is a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. Chairman (of THE CHAIR PROJECT & NASALROD). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Brush crust with water and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. From that day on, it was like, OK., Douglas said he and Stone were at Smiths cabin on Lake Eufaula when the Roy D. Mercer idea arrived in the early 1990s. I watch too much news on TV. Wrap each half in plastic wrap, pressing into a flat disk. His name is Brent Douglas, and his comic persona is a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. He worked in other stations throughout the U.S. and spent the last 32 years at KMOD in Tulsa. Listen to Roy D. Mercer in unlimited on Qobuz and buy the albums in Hi-Res 24-Bit for an unequalled sound quality. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Spread butter over each piece (The butter will help prevent moisture from getting into the bread). I cover pop culture and work as a feature writer at the Tulsa World. 1. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101098240/phil-wayne-riddle. Station manager Jim Smith appreciated their work, according to Douglas, but he came in one day, shut the door and said, Tell me about this bit, Greek Theater. Douglas, the man behind the infamous Roy D. Mercer, retired from Tulsa radio in October. Initially, they used the character on comedy sketches for the radio station. 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. A system error has occurred. By 2000, Roy had sold six million units, according to Douglas. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 7:46 PM EST, Mon December 10, 2012. Roy's complaint: She recommended a pesticide and Roy lost a whole crop of Christmas trees. An undated family photograph of Jacintha Saldanha, the Indian-origin nurse who died after being hoaxed by an Australian radio show trying to reach Prince William's wife in London, is shown to journalists in Shirva town, some 400 kilometres (250 miles) from the southern Indian city of Bangalore, on December 8, 2012. His final CD, Red, White and Bruised, will be released next month by Capitol Nashville/EMI. Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Song Highlights Highlights All Songs AllMusic Quiz That bit helped Phil and Brent become nationally known, and cemented their position on Tulsa's FM radio waves. 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. 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