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Howard Stern pays $15.1M for two apartments just below his penthouse unit in Manhattan’s Millennium Tower

excerpt from bergproperties.com:

It’s been widely reported in the past that Stern owns two units on the 54th floor of the Millennium Tower, which is at 101 W. 67th Street / 1992 Broadway in Manhattan. Indeed, public records show that Stern paid $4,755,000 in 1998 through his Mapp 1998 LLC company for a 3,138-square-foot unit, and he paid $995,000 in 1998 through that same company at the same time for an adjoining, 1,011-square-foot unit. So, the shock jock paid $5,750,000 in 1998 for his existing penthouse, and not the $5.9 million figure that has been widely reported and quoted over the years (including by us).
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Cabbie claims his "mother" found by the Stern show was a FAKE!!!!!!!!

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Rev Bob Levy got engaged..

to a white girl.

That's what I heard.

Beth Ostrosky stopping at a newsstand in NYC 12/28/07

Howard among highest paid celebs for second year in a row

Radio shock job Howard Stern, who topped last year’s list, ranks No. 3 this year thanks to the $82 million stock bonus he earned from his bosses at Sirius for boosting subscriptions for a second year in a row.
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Interview with Rev. Bob Levy by By PATRICK BERKERY of phillyburbs.com

PATRICK BERKERY: Are you wearing the leather jacket right now?
Rev Bob Levy: What do you think?


Tell us about the new comedy club - why the Ramada Inn in Levittown? What about the Days Inn in Gloucester City?
Gloucester City's not good for much - especially not comedy. I'd been looking to do something like this for a while. A friend of mine owns the room. I'm running the operation and booking the comedians. It's a really good location, and I swear, it's a really, really nice room. Classier than you think. You can get dinner there; they're going to have a really nice menu. We're going to have packages where you can see the show and spend a night in the hotel for one low, low price, too.


Will the comedians be staying at the hotel, too?
Oh, yeah.


So, will there be any extra charge for, say, Beetlejuice or the Iron Sheik accidentally banging on your door in a drunken stupor at 4:00 am?
On the house.


Can we expect some big names associated with the Stern show playing the room?
Yeah, but I can't talk about it yet. With the comedians associated with the Stern show and Kidd Chris, plus locals, we'll have a nice mix.


You've discussed pretty openly your desire to get off the road. I imagine running the club is a nice way to stay involved full-time in stand-up without the agony of flying out to Des Moines or Sacramento every other weekend.
Yeah, that's true. I mean, I've worked on the road a lot these last couple of years. And it's been great, so much fun and I've made some decent money. But it'll kill you. I'm trying to straighten my life out a bit. I've stopped drinking. I'm pitching on a couple of script ideas for TV shows. I feel great right now.


What can you tell us about the script ideas?
Well, one's animated, one's got real people. Both based on my life. Artie (Lange, Stern sidekick) is helping me shop it around to people. So far, so good.


Who's playing you? I'm thinking George Clooney, he's rakishly handsome, he has the salt and pepper hair, and he looks good in a leather jacket.
I'm thinking more like Bea Arthur.


You've helped organize the roasts on the Howard Stern show, and you serve as roast master. They haven't done a roast in a while. Can we expect another one soon?
Yeah, probably sometime in 2008. I think we've figured out that it works best when it's someone on the show. Andy Dick was funny, but you really need someone that's in the fabric of the Stern world. I guess (KKK member and frequent Stern show guest) Daniel Carver is, but that guy... you can't really insult him, so that's why that roast wasn't so great.


But that's what makes the Stern show what it is - there's no fear of failure. If something doesn't work, at least there's comedy to be gleaned from the failure.
Right, like, they've torn some of my song parodies to shreds. I'll run my ideas by Sal (Governale, Stern show member) and he goes, 'Great idea, great idea,' knowing, I think, that it's going to suck and everyone will have a laugh goofing on it.


It's funny that Sal's a comedic gatekeeper, of sorts.
For as much (grief) as he takes, he's a hard worker.


Kind of like you...
Right. People don't realize that as wild as things get sometimes, it's work.



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Interview with Fred Norris by Chris Serico/Suburbarazzi

Chris Serico/Suburbarazzi: You told me via e-mail that Stevie Wonder was your favorite musical guest ever to appear on Stern’s show. What about his music, either that day or just in general, really inspires you?

Fred Norris: You don’t realize just how great an artist like Stevie Wonder is until they sit down at the piano and until you compare them to everybody else that’s come into the studio. Everybody else that’s come in and played, you know, they’re good, but when he sits down and he starts singing, he just commands the room. You just sit there, your jaw drops, and you go, ‘Oh, yeah. That’s Stevie Wonder.’ That’s the guy who should be on a musical Mount Rushmore. He’s beyond words.

CS: When you first started with your partnership Howard Stern almost 30 years ago, did you think you’d still be with him on the air at this point?

FN: Absolutely not. I thought the most the show was going to go was three months and the general managers and program directors would get tired of it and say, ‘You guys are messed up,’ and kick us out. I don’t even know where I’d be right now, but, you know something, I’m glad to be where I am.

CS: Are you concerned about whether or not Howard re-signs with Sirius when his contract expires in three years?

FN: Three years from now is three years from now. You know what? I think he was thinking he was going to leave radio before he went to satellite. He could be a man of his word this time and walk away at the top, but I think he’d be sitting at home for six months and maybe wondering, ‘Hmm, maybe I could just do this show like once a week,’ and before you know it, who knows? We’ll see. The future remains to be seen.

CS: Have you heard from comedian Jim Florentine yet about your impression of him?

FN: I have not heard from Jim. I am kind of curious to see how that’s going to all go down when I do see him. I know he’s a comedian, so he probably knows it’s all meant all in good fun, and meant with love for all parties.

CS: Who’s one guest you’d kill to have on the show right now?

FN: One guest that I’d kill for right now. Wow. Wow. Wow. I’m trying to think of who would be the one; I don’t want to waste my guess/wish. So, let me see, I’m trying to think of like the person that we’d really—you know what? Brad Pitt. Because he so doesn’t want to do the show and he’s a big fan. And I’d like to know what it’s like to be going to bed with one of the sexiest women on the planet (former Sneden’s Landing resident Angelina Jolie)—even though she might be crazy and has too many tattoos for my liking. Brad Pitt.





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The Horror of Howard Stern by sterniq.com

This is what we are calling “The History of Howard Stern” that began on Monday, December 17, 2007 as a “treat” for Stern fans. Like Howard says about Don Imus, we defy anybody to listen to the first 15 minutes of this crap without ripping their ears off.

In the past, Howard has criticized other shows for playing loud background music, which makes it difficult to hear the actual content of the show. We agree; it is annoying, and now Howard has gone and perpetrated the sin himself!

This special show started out with 1950s music blaring over interviews. Our review came to an abrupt end when Howard, phoning-in his performance, spoke in a dreadful monotone as “Rock Around the Clock” blasted over him. As much as we would like to comment on the rest of the show, it’s not going to happen.

This show is unlistenable. This is probably the worst thing Howard has ever done.

Would the show have been worse without the blaring background music? Maybe, but at least you could have used it to help fall asleep. A boring show is better than an annoying show.

There is nothing better that Howard can put on his air than his own shows. Just playing re-runs would have been a million times better. (Artie-Era reruns, not Jackies, of course.)



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Merry Christmas!!

From the Howardshrine Mailbag: Merry Christmas from Red Peters

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Happy Holidays from Jackie the Jokeman

Jackie:

a few Holiday jokes & whatever

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A little old lady gets on an elevator, and she's all alone, so she rips a huge fart, and then sprays pine-scented air freshener. The elevator doors open at the 28th floor, a guy gets in, and he says, "Pee-yoo." She says, "What's wrong? Don't you like the air freshener?" The guy says, "Air freshener? It smells like somebody shit a Christmas tree."



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Santa Claus comes down the chimney and there's a beautiful girl in the living room in a sheer negligee.
She says, "Want to fool around, Santa?"
He says, "Ho, ho, ho, gotta go...gotta deliver these toys out in the snow."
She takes off the negligee and says, "Want to fool around now, Santa?"
He says, "Ho, ho, ho, gotta go...gotta deliver these toys out in the snow."
She takes off her bra and panties and says, "Want to fool around now, Santa?"
He says, "Hey, hey, hey, gotta stay...can't go up the chimney with my dick this way..."



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Holiday Fun
tell the next story to your family & friends
and insert one of your pal's names in the punch line!



Three midgets meet in front of The World Headquarters for The Guinness Book of World Records.
The first midget says, "I'm gonna go in and get into The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's smallest hands," and he goes in.
He comes out a few minutes later, and says, "I did it. I'm now in The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's smallest hands."
The second midget says, "I'm gonna go in and get into The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's smallest feet," and he goes in.
He comes out a few minutes later, and says, "I did it. I'm now in The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's smallest feet."
The third midget says, "I'm gonna go in and get into The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's smallest penis."
He comes out a few minutes later, and he's in tears.
The first midget says, "What happened?"
The third midget says, "I only got into The Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's second smallest penis...who the fuck is Larry King?"


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How can you tell the Jewish houses at Christmas time?
Parking meters on the roof.

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A guy's sitting at the dinner table
He says, "Mom, I'm gay."
She says, "Does that mean you suck men's cocks?"
He says, "Yeah."
She says, "Don't ever complain about my cooking."



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An old guy hasn't been able to hear for years. He finally goes to see a doctor, the doctor finds the problem, and he completely restores the old guy's hearing.
A month later the old guy goes back to the doctor, and the doctor says, "Your family must be really happy that you can hear again."
The old guy says, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to them talk. So far I've changed my will three times."


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Why did God give Europeans arms?
So their fingers wouldn't smell like their armpits.

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She yells back, "Tourettes. Now go fuck yourself, you piece of shit."

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Why do you put a midget in a blender feet-first?
So you can watch the expression on his face.

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Our next week's Joke Hunt, Episode 61, on January 8th, will be The Snack Hunt...jokes & stories about people who like to put their faces in other people's potty places...don't miss it!
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Howard Stern takes a Sirius look at his show's 'History' by David Hinckley

Howard Stern takes a Sirius look at his show's 'History'
By DAVID HINCKLEY
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Wednesday, December 19th 2007, 4:00 AM

Even if you aren't a Howard Stern fan, the exhaustive documentary running this week on his Sirius channels might explain why some of your friends are.

It's called "The History of Howard Stern," a project he has been putting together since he left CBS for Sirius in January 2006 and fought successfully for the right to take all his old tapes with him.

"History" is divided into five parts that started Monday. Each one repeats all day on Ch.100, so today is the third installment. When it's done it will rerun often, including this weekend and next weekend

It's a particular treat for Stern fanatics, because it includes material that never made it to the airwaves before. When he complained on terrestrial radio that he couldn't do his real show, this gives a flavor of what he was talking about.

But beyond that, the series reinforces Stern's longtime assertion that despite his reputation among people who don't listen, the show has always been about much more than talking dirty.

Sex is obviously a running motif, and you can't recap Stern's career without encountering the bimbo-esque likes of Jessica Hahn, but the clips here from such folks as David Letterman and Alec Baldwin are good reminders that Stern can simply make interesting conversation.

Tracing his evolution from WNBC to Sirius is also interesting, and this series won't resolve the debate about whether he did at some point lose his edge.

Like his show, "The History of Howard Stern" also won't appeal to everyone and, of course, it paints him in a favorable light. But it tells a story no one in contemporary radio can ignore.



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Magazine editor predicts Howard to return to terestrial radio and call it quits with BethO in 2008

"2008 PREDICTION: Howard Stern will go back to terestrial radio by June 2008 ... and Sirius will be no more. I also predict Howard Stern will break up with Beth Ostrosky by November 2008 over his not wanting to have children ... a real sticking point."

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Pics of Howard Stern's childhood home by Cocksucker Joey Boots

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From the Howardshrine mailbag: Season Greetings from Lonnie Hanover

UK DVD release of Beer League in January

Scanbox Entertainment have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Beer League on 21st January 2008 priced at £12.99. Artie Lange and Cara Buono star along with the Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio in this intentionally vulgar comedy which is also written by Lange (best-known as shock-jock Howard Stern's self-abusive sidekick on The Howard Stern Radio Show). It also features US porn star Keisha who it would see has a talent for firing ping pong balls, something which apparently features in the film.

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Radio Interview with Beth O by Sid Rosenberg

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Beth hometown news station interview

Page 71: Is Ivy Supersonic already cheating on Benjy Bronk?

Page 71, just like Page 69 only we dig deeper for the dirt.

Our sources tell us that these photos of Ivy Supersonic were taken at a recent party thrown for an old joke teller by the name of Jackie Martling. Ivy was seen at the party being very friendly and horsing around with a Gene Simmons wannabe. More as this apparent romantic triangle develops.

Howard Stern: "one of the most pro-gay media personalities in the country"

excerpt from gay.com:
He hired openly gay actor George Takei. He gave a rave on-air review to "Brokeback Mountain" a while back. He's an "L Word" fan and he's vehemently not a fan of anti-gay athlete Tim Hardaway. The most shocking thing about shock jock Howard Stern: He's not who you think he is.

Most people in the gay community -- at least those not familiar with Stern, and few have bothered to familiarize themselves -- believe him to be a loudmouth and a homophobe, a nothing-is-sacred Don Imus type who does nothing but make faggot jokes and exploits lesbians on air by reducing them to sexual objects.

But as a lesbian who's been listening to Howard daily for more than 20 years, I can say that this is so not true: Just take a look beneath his shtick, and you'll find one of the most pro-gay media personalities in the country.

Many lesbians can't stand Howard, who in the early '90s focused much of his air time to "Lesbian Dial a Date" and other questionable antics, and thus began his obsession with gay women. Some were enraged that they were being sexualized by Howard Stern, but I for one liked the idea that Howard was making lesbianism appear glamorous -- I could identify much more with that than the mainstream American image of lesbians as being man-haters who loathed sex and lumbered around in bad haircuts. Did he exploit the idea of the sexy lesbian? Sure -- but like it or not, he was also changing perceptions.

By the late '90s, one of Howard's standard interview tactics was to ask female guests if they'd ever had sex with women -- and you know what? I didn't care how late for work I was: Even if the lady on the hot seat was a C-list celeb like Daphne Zuniga, I wanted to know the answer! And not only was I interested back then, I'm still interested years after he found the balls to start asking the question. For the record, Lisa Marie Presley (she said yes), Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Kyra Sedgwick, Courtney Love, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Carol Alt and Pink are just a few of the many celebs who have been willing to respond.
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Artie Lange, why do you lie? by Chaunce Hayden

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Fired Scores waitress files harrasment suit, mentions Howardstern.com

The New York Daily News has a story about a former waitress who is suing Scores for harassment.

Among her claims:

"Scores managers repeatedly smacked Vargas on her rear end and accuses a manager identified only as Sammy of inviting her to give him oral sex for $500 if she wasn't happy with the money she was making."

"The harassment suit alleges that Scores manager Alex Gertz coerced Vargas into posing for sexy shots on HowardStern.com. The unauthorized pictures of Vargas holding a champagne bottle stayed up on the site from June to November 2006, says the complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court."



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In addition to tons of money, the waitress is also demanding a backrub from Ham Hands Bill and a hunting trip with Monty.

Merry Christmas from Yucko the Clown and The Damn Show

"How The Staples Stole Xmas" (NSFW)

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Happy Holidays!

Waco and Roger

Beth Ostrosky & Bianca Romijn-Stamos-O'Connell out for a walk in NYC on Monday 12/11

Miss Howard Stern in PENTHOUSE

PENTHOUSE

January 2008

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Full Frontal TV

High Drama Mama

The wait is over: Miss Howard Stern,
Andrea Owenby [Ownbey], finally has her
Very own reality show, available on
Howard TV On Demand.

By Jim Florentine

Andrea Owenby [Ownbey] was crowned Miss Howard Stern back in 2002, at 18, and she’s held the title in her unsteady hands ever since. With her high-pitched cartoon voice (which is not a put-on, by the way) and her hilarious train-wreck appearances on Stern’s radio show, she’s won legions of fans. Now the former exotic dancer from Dalton, Georgia, is starring in a reality show about her never-a-dull-moment life. We talked about her new show, her fling with former Stern producer K.C. Armstrong, and what it takes to get into her pants.

How did you like doing the reality show?
I loved it. I’m looking forward to seeing it. I hope it’s not lame.

How could it be? Your everyday life is too interesting.
A lot more interesting things have happened since they stopped taping.

Like what? Are you pregnant again?
Oh, no. I’m not pregnant, thank God.

What do you look for in a man?
I guess a connection. It’s hard for me to like someone for very long. I get tired of them pretty quick.

Do they have to have a big cock?
That’s always a good thing. But it really depends if he is good or not.

So a guy can have a small one as long as he’s good in bed?
Sure, I’ve been in that situation.

Cool, then maybe I have a shot.
Where would we go if we went out?
Drinking, of course. But I haven’t been having any sex lately.

Why not?
I’m not in the mood. I don’t want to get pregnant again.

What if he does you in the ass?
Well, I’ve never done that.

You won’t get pregnant that way.
I probably would because I got pregnant with my daughter when I was on birth control. I get pregnant easily.

Who do you think is a better mother, you or Britney Spears?
I know what Britney Spears is going through. I think she loves her kids, just like I love my kid. We probably both grew up too fast. I had my kid when I was 16, so I didn’t have much fun. I didn’t party then, but I did when I got older. I don’t think either one of us is doing anything wrong.

How would a guy like me get into your pants?
It is really up to me if I feel that with someone.

Well, I figured it would be up to you. But I wouldn’t want to piss off your ex lover
[former Stern associate producer] K.C. Armstrong, because he’s a friend of mine.
He wouldn’t get mad. We’re just friends. I love him, but I’m not in love with him. We wouldn’t work out as a couple.

Why not?
Because he wants me to straighten up, and maybe I don’t want to.

If you had the chance, would you sleep with Howard Stern?
I don’t think so. That would be a little bit weird. He’s like a father figure to me. I respect him as a role model.

What do you want this reality show to do for your career?
I always wanted to do a reality TV show. I want people to understand me more. If people enjoy it, I’ll be happy. I want people to know the truth about me.



THE MISS HOWARD STERN SHOW
HOWARD TV ON DEMAND

Andrea Owenby [Ownbey] comes to Howard TV in all her helium-voiced, hard-partying glory. Unlike mainstream reality shows, the Stern producers didn’t have to force conflict or stage situations – they just let the cameras roll on the wonder that is Ms. Owenby [Ownbey]. Watch her turn the pettiest argument ever into an all-night drama; see her discover “barbeque” – a term unknown to her even though she grew up in Georgia; and marvel as she drinks more whiskey than Shane McGowan at a wake. Plus: bubble baths, sexy photo shoots, and more. Available throughout December.

(Thanks to Bob Thorney for the info)

Howard's daughter dating Dad's Mimi-Me??

The New York Post had a funny little blog item about Howard at the Knicks basketball game the other night:

"December 10, 2007 -- Talk about double-teaming! That's not Howard Jr. with shock-jock Howard Stern and his gal pal, Beth Ostrosky, at the knick-76er game at the Garden. It's a friend of Stern's daugther, Ashley, 14 . Guess she's looking for a father figure."

Full link here: http://www.nypost.com/seven/12102007/news/regionalnews/howards_mini_me_at_msg_941273.htm

Bubba Back to Terrestial Radio...

Bubba is apparently doing a O&A deal where he does a show in terrestial and a show in Sirius, acording to this story on Tampa Bay.com:

"Nearly four years after earning what was then the highest single FCC indecency fine in history, shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge Clem is returning to free "terrestrial" radio in January, appearing on Cox Radio stations in Tampa and Jacksonville in a deal valued at seven figures.

On Jan. 8, Clem will take over morning drive time at WHPT-102.5 FM (The Bone) in Tampa and WFYV-104.5 FM in Jacksonville, hosting a show from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Then, he'll host a national show for Sirius Satellite Radio from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Combined, both radio deals are worth more than $3-million annually for Clem's production company."

Link to story:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/media/2007/12/bubba-the-love.html

Howard Stern X-Mas ornament courtesy of Martha Stewart

from the Sirius studio's lobby...

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Howard & Beth @ the Knicks game on Saturday

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Review of Fred Norris' Saturday night gig in Eastchester, NY

from Suburbarazzi
Fred Norris’ band, King Norris, rocked Mickey Spillane’s bar in Eastchester on Saturday night.

Howard Stern’s sound effects guru and King Norris’ guitar player was kind and conversational with fans and told jokes between songs, referencing new power couple Robin Quivers and Jim Florentine; frequent caller and New Rochelle resident Irish John, who was in the audience; and Jackie “The Jokeman” Martling.

The set list drew from classic, punk and current rock legends, including Lenny Kravitz, Jet, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Ramones and Green Day.

In the week ahead, I’ll post some quotes from my exclusive interviews with Norris, conducted before and after his sets. In the meantime, hooray for Fred!
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BethO on the news

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The History of Howard Stern coming soon to Sirius Satellite Radio

On December 17, Sirius Satellite Radio is kicking off an epic series on the life of Howard Stern. The History of Howard Stern will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Stern's life, career and achievements, beginning with Act I - The Early Years, spanning his birth through his days at WNBC/New York. It premieres on December 17 on Stern's Sirius channels, Howard 100 and Howard 101, and runs through December 21. Act I will debut in five separate parts, with one installment airing each day that week and replaying continuously. Sirius will replay The History of Howard Stern multiple times, including the weekends of December 22-23 and December 29-30.

Narrated by Jim Forbes, the voice of VH1’s Behind the Music, The History of Howard Stern features an array never-before heard audio footage and exclusive interviews and commentary from Stern, The Stern Show staff, friends, family, former colleagues, and celebrities such as David Letterman. Others who contributed interviews include Dave Grohl, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Walsh, Dee Snider and more.

"It’s a complete retrospective of stuff you’ve never heard - every piece of history of this show," said Stern. "The History of Howard Stern is an incredible listening experience. It’s the kind of radio that competes with television and that you’d never hear on terrestrial radio."

"There is only one Howard Stern, and he continues to make history on Sirius every day creating unrivaled, groundbreaking radio," added Scott Greenstein, Sirius' President of Entertainment and Sports. "The History of Howard Stern is the ultimate journey of the man who redefined broadcasting. You must know the past to know the future of radio."

The satcaster plans to air future acts of The History of Howard Stern, and Act II will pick up as Stern begins his legendary run at K-Rock

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Merger or Chapter 11?

Sirius: Merger or Chapter 11

This post was written by Douglas McIntyre of the blog 24/7 Wall Street:

Goldman Sachs hit Sirius and XM Satellite with serious downgrades today. It knocked down shares of both companies by 5%.

What analysts don't want to say is that the future of satellite radio in the U.S. could already be coming to an end. A merger between the two companies may be the only alternative they have to stay in business. Each company has well over a billion dollars in debt. Sirius had negative operating income last quarter of $106 million on $242 million in revenue. XM was in the red to the tune of $108 million on sales of $278 million. And XM shows only $275 million in cash on its balance sheet.

Sirius had 7.7 million subscribers at the end of last quarter and XM had 8.6 million, but those numbers no longer double year-over-year. That may be because other forms of entertainment have taken over in the car. When satellite radio was launched a decade ago the rear-seat entertainment device was not all the rage. The Apple iPod did not exist.

The market seems to forget that the shares of these two companies trade as if they were going out of business. In early 2000, Sirius traded close to $70. It is now lucky to see $3.50 on a good day.

Sirius and XM are lobbying the FCC to approve their merger on the basis that there is plenty of new digital competition and that a combined company would not be a monopoly. In the strictest sense, it is one, of course. The government licenses the rights to be in the business and, in a merger, there would be only one company with those rights.

But, the FCC may have a more practical reason to give a merger the green light. With limited cash on their balance sheet, tight credit markets, slowing subcriber growth, and huge quarterly losses, both companies could disappear.



Source

And a now a message from Stacy Rucker

Stacy:

Hey, Hey, Hey everyone!

The doctor's in the house...

Some music is up on this music page

I DON'T know if the four Howard Stern songs I wrote will go up or not, working on five now...


and pictures and stuff on this one...this one


Been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely,lonely time... Back in the saddle again...

Lots Of Love,
Stacy

Richard's One-Liner.....

Richard Christy has a cameo on the new Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.

Below is the movie trailer. His scene comes in at about 2:26 in the KKK scene.....but the whole thing is pretty funny...especially if you are a H&K fan..

Taco Tico Tax Troubles

Kansas State officials shut down Richard Christy's favorite Mexican restaurant in Kansas for delinquent taxes.

Stern listeners learned this week that Taco Tico, which boasts dozens of franchises in seven states, serves Christy's favorite "sanchos" -- a meat-and-vegetable burrito.

The joint owes about $73,000 in back taxes dating back to 2005, according to the Fort Scott Tribune.

Here's the rest of the story:

http://www.fstribune.com/story/1295491.html

Mary Carey selling her old implants on Ebay

You know you want them! Bid here...

Howard & his bitches out on the town last Thursday

ARTICLE HERE

Trouble at SFN

The site is down and this is currently posted at the site.

mutt:

OK, sorry for the site being down but someone has been up to no good. About 90% of all the threads on SFN have been deleted and several of the remaining threads have been bumped from on forum to another. It looks like a bunch of people were deaded as well. I'm not sure what the deal is yet but either we have a rogue staff member running wild, a staff member let their password slip out, or someone exploited a vulnerability in one of the mod tools. The site will be down until we can grab a backup of the DB and restore everything. Should be back up sometime today.
In the mean time, go do some holiday shopping. I've been real lucky with Deal News & Fat Wallet this season.

(update)

mutt:

OK, sorry for the site being down but someone has been up to no good. About 90% of all the threads on SFN have been deleted and several of the remaining threads have been bumped from one forum to another. It looks like a bunch of people were deaded as well. It appears that one of the mod's passwords was obtained thru their AOL account. Whoever it was did lots of damage in a short amount of time. The site will be down until we can grab a backup of the DB and restore everything. Should be back up sometime today.
UPDATE 6:44PM - Just spoke to my guy at cavecreek. he has a 6AM backup that he can use to get us back up and rolling. it appears that things went bad at 8AM.\ so we'll essentially lost nothing. If douche had already done some damage at 6AM, we'll roll back tot he midnight backup.

I'm not sure how long this will take but it will undo everything that was done today.

UPDATE 13:35PM - Cavecreek installed the backup but it wasn't back far enough. we're rolling back to midnight now. it'll take a little bit more time.

In the mean time, go do some holiday shopping. I've been real lucky with Deal News & Fat Wallet this season.

(update #2)

Mutt:

I've got good news & bad news. good news is, I'll get us up today. Bad news, we lost posts. There was an issue with the backup system and the most up to date backup is 4 months old.
So what's this mean? Most of the current threads outside of the Howard Stern forum are are OK. All of the accounts & all of the PMs are in tact. I'm merging the missing threads from the Howard Stern forum back in. When I'm all done, we'll be as rebuilt as possible.

Boots has taken back his AOL account but the person responsible has completely hijacked his Hotmail account and his paypal account.

if you have any information about this attack on the site, please email Mutt at SternFaNetwork@gmail.com.

UPDATE: The drama continues. Looks like they also wanted to read the posts in the ladies forum. This is going to take awhile to go thru it all.

(more on this continuing saga)

Mutt:

UPDATE: The drama continues. Looks like they also wanted to read the posts in the ladies forum. This is going to take awhile to go thru it all.

Not ready yet. I was letting the staff in to help clean. if you were one of the people who snuck in for a second, sorry to dick tease ya but i'm not ready for you yet.

UPDATE 4:30 MONDAY - Things are worse than they appeared. There's really alot missing. Additionally there was a root level attack on the server that exploited some venerability in the VB2 code we use. I'm not aware of what they did but it gave them access to the DB server. It's possible they were deleting our threads right from there. We're still trying to get to the bottom of it all. Cavercreek just upgraded the server OS and gave me a stern recommendation to upgrade SFN to VB3.6.

UPDATE 6:15PM MONDAY - I'm installing VB 3.68 right now. I'm going to get us back up and running and then worry about making it pretty / saving the old threads after the fact. Let's just get back on for now.

UPDATE 7PM - OK, here's the deal. VB 3.68 is uploading now. I'm doing a full upgrade of the site to avoid another security breach. I should be able to get it running today. I need to get the forums setup & get your user accounts imported. (they are intact) We'll what happens then. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to save. I'll get you all back in here ASAP.