Any Stern Fans on this Forum?

[sydney dog]

I found the "Joe Pesci" stuff annoying as well.
I miss Artie

I deleted the whole day from my stiletto. The Joe Pesci thing made me want to throw it out the car.

I miss Artie too.

 

[maddhatir]

Where the heck are they today??

 

[Sherry E]

Where the heck are they today??

I'm not sure, but it's getting on my nerves. They just had a week off right before George Takei came in. And then they had two weeks off before that, at the beginning of July. Any chance they get to NOT have to work, the better for them, apparently.

To me, it's very clear that Howard's mind and heart are not into doing the show anymore. Or it is at least very obvious that he wants to take long breaks - like he'd probably prefer a year-long break, but that would be tough to swing if he had a new contract. When he is on the air, as we have said in this thread before, he rushes through things when he starts getting testy and wants to leave. Half the time he will ask a question and not even let someone answer because he gets impatient. He takes more vacation than anyone I have ever heard of with a radio show (and as much as he rags on Oprah for that - in her defense, she has a network TV show - all network TV shows go on hiatus), and he only works for 5 hours a day (IF we are lucky), 4 days a week anyway.

And on top of all this, he is totally losing touch with what's funny and entertaining. I absolutely detest long, drawn out bits where people are doing impressions. 'Less is more' where impressions are concerned (for me). Just do a few minutes of it and be done with it. So to have Jim Breuer on for an entire day, pretending to be Joe Pesci, was a huge bore. How could Howard think that would be hilarious? I normally agree with Jerry O'Connell's comments about the show, but the fact that he encouraged having Jim in to do these impressions on a regular basis is ridiculous.

And then, also, I am just getting tired of Howard being so cranky and whiny. I think I am just outgrowing that aspect of the show. He is so miserable and he is not evolving much as he ages. Stop complaining about doing the foreword for Greg's book, Howard. Be flattered that Greg looks at you as a hero of sorts, and either agree to do it and shut up or tell him you won't do it.

I also don't like the fact that whenever anyone tries to ask about Artie, Howard quickly dismisses the topic and moves on to something else. Artie was a beloved, integral part of that show for over 8 years, basically. The whole dynamic of the show changed (for the better) when Artie joined, and changed again (for the worse) when he 'left' last December. I want people to talk to us about Artie when someone asks about him, and not pretend like he barely exists.

 

[twokids0204]

As much as today sucked with Best Of - it was still good to hear Artie's voice.

 

[sydney dog]

I also don't like the fact that whenever anyone tries to ask about Artie, Howard quickly dismisses the topic and moves on to something else. Artie was a beloved, integral part of that show for over 8 years, basically. The whole dynamic of the show changed (for the better) when Artie joined, and changed again (for the worse) when he 'left' last December. I want people to talk to us about Artie when someone asks about him, and not pretend like he barely exists.

I think the only reason he does this is to protect Artie and his family.

 

[maddhatir]

I think the only reason he does this is to protect Artie and his family.

Howard does do a very good job of keeping things hush-hush when he needs to. I can only imagine what he has in the vault.

I am still wondering what in the world could be so bad (or should I say "who") that he feels the need to attend synagogue.

 

[Sherry E]

You never know - Artie could be the reason Howard began to pray and go to synagogue! It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility.

I got the feeling that if Artie were doing 'well,' someone would have been more willing to speak. And when I say that Howard brushes off the subject of Artie, I don't mean that he needs to get into specific details of Artie's nightmare. I don't expect that. I just mean, talk to us about Artie. Don't dismiss the subject of him. Acknowledge that he is sorely missed. Show that you miss him.

Honestly, I don't think Howard's motive for brushing off a subject is altruistic enough that he is protecting anyone. Howard just doesn't like to talk about what Howard doesn't like to talk about. He's impatient, bored, he cuts people off - if it's not on his agenda, he doesn't like to get into it. He would rather listen to a whole show of Jim Breuer doing Joe Pesci impressions. (Yawn!) And Howard will pretty much admit all of this stuff about himself, too, so it's not like it's untrue!! The man is miserable, self-centered and he should really be the 34 on the narcissism scale!

Now if it were Gary or Robin that received a question about Artie and then brushed it off, I would think they was genuinely protecting Artie and his family. But I also think they would say they were protecting him and therefore, couldn't speak about it rather than just dismissing the subject.

 

[maddhatir]

Now if it were Gary or Robin that received a question about Artie and then brushed it off, I would think they was genuinely protecting Artie and his family. But I also think they would say they were protecting him and therefore, couldn't speak about it rather than just dismissing the subject.

Did you hear that Gary talked to Artie for about 1/2 hour while they were on vacation last week? That is all they said- no discussion.

 

[Sherry E]

Did you hear that Gary talked to Artie for about 1/2 hour while they were on vacation last week? That is all they said- no discussion.

I heard Howard say that Gary talked to Artie on vacation, and that Artie was "better"...and then he quickly changed the subject! (And only because a caller asked about Artie, as I recall - not because Howard wanted to let the listeners know that Artie was better.)

I think if Gary were asked directly - independent of Howard - about Artie, he would either delicately say whatever he was allowed to say, OR he would be clear that he was not getting into it because he was protecting the family. But I think he is really genuinely interested in keeping in touch with Artie, reaching out and making sure he is okay. I think Gary and Robin have a little more compassion towards people than Howard does (which Howard admits), and you can tell that in their voices and the way they say things, and the way they interact with people.

 

[Sherry E]

You know what I thought of the other day? I was wondering whatever became of that new girlfriend (was her name Adrian or Adrienne or something?) of Artie's. Well, she was 'new' in that she hadn't been in his life for that long and maybe hadn't been exposed to the darkest parts of his personality yet. I wonder if she stuck by him after the suicide attempt in December. Is she still around? I wonder if Artie broke up with her to not put her through any more madness and turmoil.

I also wonder if Dana rushed to Artie's side when hearing about the December incident. You know Dana and Artie will always love each other, and I bet it absolutely devastated her that he did that to himself. Maybe, in a weird way, it will even bring them back together - if he can get himself together.

 

[twokids0204]

Just got back from WDW with no access to DISboards, or Sirius.

What where the Stern highlights from last week.

 

[Sherry E]

Just got back from WDW with no access to DISboards, or Sirius.

What where the Stern highlights from last week.

Hmmm...highlights....well, I don't think you missed too much!

There was more of Howard complaining about the Iron Man gift that Jon Favreau sent to him, and then Jon called in again - and also called in to The Wrap-Up Show to try to assure Howard that what he gave him is pretty unique, even though Howard still complained.

Howard only briefly talked about the Emmy Awards last week, but he likes Jimmy Fallon and thinks that Jimmy Fallon's recent appearance on America's Got Talent (doing impressions) was great.

Beth let it slip that Howard has "been getting a lot of offers" for what to do after the contract ends in December, but Howard is not supposed to talk about the offers he is receiving.

Finally, towards the end of the week, Howard pretty much admitted that he will be continuing on with some sort of radio show after December, like he has already made that decision, BUT that "it won't be from here." Now, what that means is up in the air. When he says "it won't be from here," to me that could mean that he will still be doing something for Sirius but just not from their studios?? He could be doing it from a different location. Or, it could mean no more Sirius. He might very well be doing an Internet-based show or some sort of Podcast.

Personally, I think Sirius-XM should be scrambling to do whatever they can to hang on to Howard. Even though I think Howard really would prefer to retire or take a long vacation, I think Sirius-XM will lose a lot of its subscribers when Howard leaves, as many of us only have Sirius for his show. For one, I have Sirius at home (boombox), not in a car, so I could get rid of it very easily just by making a phone call. I only got Sirius for Howard, and even though there are other things I listen to on there, I could do without the extra bill every month. If Howard moves to an Internet-based show and there is a fee for that, I won't be paying for Sirius too.

Howard also indicated that he had already decided that he won't be working as many days each week at this new show (that "won't be from here"). So that means no more 4 days a week. But he didn't indicate if it would be 2 days a week or 3. Plus, I can also see him cutting the hours down too, like maybe making it a 3-hour show...and probably making it start an hour or two later.

 

[kaseycamille]

Just got back from WDW with no access to DISboards, or Sirius.

What where the Stern highlights from last week.

They had a surprise call in guest Monday...Jerry Seinfeld! That was a pretty good interview. I'm sure you'll here it on a "best of" in the future.

Also, Dave Lambert and Little Lupe are have both agreed to be on the show together.

Shuli went out to the Emmys and told a hilarious story about his plane ride home.

 

[Sherry E]

They had a surprise call in guest Monday...Jerry Seinfeld! That was a pretty good interview. I'm sure you'll here it on a "best of" in the future.

Also, Dave Lambert and Little Lupe are have both agreed to be on the show together.

Shuli went out to the Emmys and told a hilarious story about his plane ride home.

I totally forgot about Jerry Seinfeld calling in! Now that you mention it, it reminds me that Gary also said that Jerry "might not be the most famous person calling in" during last week. So apparently Gary was working on someone else famous to call in - and they never called in. And we never found out who it would have been. Who has a movie or CD out now? Who is promoting something now? Is there anyone out on press junkets this month? Who's been on Regis and Kelly's show?

 

[twokids0204]

Sherry and Kasey thanks for the updates.

I too will be cancelling my Subscription if Howard were to leave.

 

[maddhatir]

Finally, towards the end of the week, Howard pretty much admitted that he will be continuing on with some sort of radio show after December, like he has already made that decision, BUT that "it won't be from here." Now, what that means is up in the air. When he says "it won't be from here," to me that could mean that he will still be doing something for Sirius but just not from their studios?? He could be doing it from a different location. Or, it could mean no more Sirius. He might very well be doing an Internet-based show or some sort of Podcast.

I remember way back when Artie was still on the show- Howard mentioned that they can all do the show from their homes Not sure how that would work out.

Just got back from WDW with no access to DISboards, or Sirius.

Welcome back- hope you had a great trip

 

[johnsonet]

I wonder if Howard resents that Rosie does the show from right outside her house? I don't know whether Sirius built her a studio or whether they just lease a nearby house or what - but I can see him perhaps wanting that kind of set-up. BTW, anybody know what the deal is with HER show? Is she quitting and taking it to TV?

Much as I love him, I'm torn over the future of "Howard". I want him to go out at the top and this may be the time... I miss Artie and I think it's very odd that there is no info on him. I think Howard doesn't mention him much b/c of how serious the situation became but also b/c his ego is such that he has to maintain his King role and not acknowledge that anyone isn't expendable. It's a slippery slope.

DH and I feel differently about Sirius. Since having it for 7 or 8 years or whatever it's been, we like it a lot and would NOT get rid of it.

I think the Beth comment on what she said in her FOX interview was a plant. They probably "wrote" that whole "bit", just to scare the Sirius people. Maybe terrestrial radio has courted him but Howard has NEVER gotten the respect in Hollywood that I would've thought. I doubt he's getting "tons" of offers. I think he has gone about as far as he can go, given his age and the length of his career. He's come full circle from unhappily married working stiff to uber-wealthy, sensitive, chess-playing, neurotic pet owner, married to the homecoming queen (as he constantly mentions).

 

[sydney dog]

So what does everyone think of schimmel? I just heard this morning on my way to work. I couldn't believe it. I mean after beating cancer and now waiting for a liver, he dies from complications from a car accident!!! Really sucks. Now he was funny!!! F---ed up but funny.

 

[johnsonet]

I know It really sucks. I loved that guy.

 

[maddhatir]

Sad.

It didn't sound good when Lisa G reported about Bob a few weeks ago.