Any Stern Fans on this Forum?

[Brocktoon]

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/stern_sidekick_in_suicide_try_5m9Hwhn1OvpONlzbsiW3oJ

Troubled comic Artie Lange landed in the hospital after stabbing himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, sources told The Post. Lange's frantic mom called 911 Saturday morning after she entered his Hoboken apartment and found the bloodied funnyman, a law-enforcement source said. Lange sustained six "hesitation wounds" and three deep plunges. A source close to Lange's management team confirmed that the Howard Stern sidekick stabbed himself, adding that his mother had come to visit him that day to drop off food. Surgeons managed to save Lange despite heavy bleeding. "We all have our demons," Stern said on-air this week, referring to Lange's past battles with addiction. "Artie has given this show tremendous moments of great comedy. He's a tremendous contributor. He is a good man. Don't forget how great he is."

I'm more of an O&A fan than a Howard fan, but I still listen to Howard now and again, and have always liked his crew/staff. I always thought that Artie just needed to hit rock-bottom before he could actually get help, but was never allowed to bottom as his friends and co-workers may have been covering for him and enabling. Now I'm not so sure ... It sounds like he may just continue until he succeeds in self destructing or finally ending his own life. I really hope this is his bottom, but I don't how much councelling can help when someone is that far gone.

 

[maddhatir]

Hey Brock! Thanks for the info- the stabbing is more believable than the bleach. You knew the story would not be able to stay underwraps for very long.

I have a feeling Artie will not be back for a long time, or maybe not at all, if it was that bad

I have to say I think they should put Benjy out there more. He is a PITA some times, but when he does those interviews and starts screaming I PMSL! Does anyone remember the one with Donald Trump? The Donald looked scared for his life

 

[maddhatir]

Listening to the West Coast feed of the show- Howard is talking about Artie a little and it sounds like the article that Brock posted is true. He did mention again how the people in the SFN are scumbags.

 

[Sherry E]

I don't think Artie will return to the show in any real capacity at all. I am sure eventually he will call in with some watered-down version of events and tell the tale in a comedic way, but, sadly, I think his presence from the show has ended. Not only is that bad for the show - as I said in my earlier post, I think Artie was the best thing to happen to the Howard Stern show in the last ten years, and he kept me tuning in at times when Howard himself was just boring - but it will be also be bad for Artie, because I think he really needs to embrace some sort of stability and continuity, and surround himself with the love of his co-workers and friends. Yesterday, I was wondering what Dr. Drew must be thinking because I think he genuinely likes Artie and is concerned for his well-being. He could probably see this coming from a mile away.

Why does it not surprise me that Robin (who has a tender and caring heart) is the one who stepped up to contact Artie and see how he is doing, while Howard has not made any contact with him? I know Artie is not Howard's responsibility nor problem to deal with, but often times I have felt like Artie really wanted Howard to 'care' more (he really looks up to Howard), and Howard seemed to be avoiding dealing with that. Like it or not, I think Howard needs to accept the fact that he is an integral part of Artie's life, and he should be on the phone or at his bedside offering support! Come on, Howard, step up! This is serious business! I would bet that George Takei and Brad have already contacted Artie.

I tell you, I still listen to the Howard Stern show because I have been listening since 1991 and I feel like they are my family or my friends, in a way, having gotten me through some tough times in my life. But I find that I am getting increasingly annoyed with Howard himself (what Beth must have to put up with at home! Yikes!) and much prefer everyone else on the show!

 

[maddhatir]

I don't think Artie will return to the show in any real capacity at all. I am sure eventually he will call in with some watered-down version of events and tell the tale in a comedic way, but, sadly, I think his presence from the show has ended. Not only is that bad for the show - as I said in my earlier post, I think Artie was the best thing to happen to the Howard Stern show in the last ten years, and he kept me tuning in at times when Howard himself was just boring - but it will be also be bad for Artie, because I think he really needs to embrace some sort of stability and continuity, and surround himself with the love of his co-workers and friends. Yesterday, I was wondering what Dr. Drew must be thinking because I think he genuinely likes Artie and is concerned for his well-being. He could probably see this coming from a mile away.

I wonder if Dr Drew will paying a visit to Artie while in town?? It would be a good idea. I am sure he can help Artie and his family with some good advice as to where might be the best place for him to go to get the right help.

Why does it not surprise me that Robin (who has a tender and caring heart) is the one who stepped up to contact Artie and see how he is doing, while Howard has not made any contact with him? I know Artie is not Howard's responsibility nor problem to deal with, but often times I have felt like Artie really wanted Howard to 'care' more (he really looks up to Howard), and Howard seemed to be avoiding dealing with that. Like it or not, I think Howard needs to accept the fact that he is an integral part of Artie's life, and he should be on the phone or at his bedside offering support! Come on, Howard, step up! This is serious business! I would bet that George Takei and Brad have already contacted Artie.

Robin is usually the one who steps up. Remember when Tom (Chiusano) had cancer. I believe Robin kept in touch with him during that time. Howard- IMO feels uncomfortable in these situations. He is always worried about what to say and what to do. He is good on the air about some things, but in his personal life- it seems like he has issues communicating with people and he just steps back and does nothing. I think his way of reaching out to the person is in an e-mail.

Wasn't there a time when Artie called Howard "Bro" and Howard kind of got freaked out and made Artie feel like an ***hole?

I tell you, I still listen to the Howard Stern show because I have been listening since 1991 and I feel like they are my family or my friends, in a way, having gotten me through some tough times in my life. But I find that I am getting increasingly annoyed with Howard himself (what Beth must have to put up with at home! Yikes!) and much prefer everyone else on the show!

ITA- I am not sure if believe him when he says he is therapy a few days a week. But it does feel like you are just hanging out with friends when you turn on his show.

I Hope Artie comes back to the show- he is so funny

This might make Howard happy- DH just told me that Hanes dropped Charlie Sheen Maybe they can replace Charlie with Howard- just let's pray he does not have to put on the underwear Let's keep that mess hidden!

 

[goofeyken]

Hopefully this is the bottom that causes him to get some real help.

 

[maddhatir]

Darn. Howard is getting his cat today and they are off tomorrow- I want to hear him talk about it. You know he will have stories about this.

 

[Nom]

Wasn't there a time when Artie called Howard "Bro" and Howard kind of got freaked out and made Artie feel like an ***hole?

No, it was the other way around- Howard called Artie his bro, and Artie was really hostile, saying he's not his bro, and kind of mocking Howard for saying he cared. It turned into a huge fight, but it was all on Artie.

Personally, I am so sick of Artie and his predictable self-destruction and constant lying. I don't even think he is that funny anymore. I don't wish anyone ill and hope he recovers, but at this point he is just a typical addict showing typical self-centered addict behavior. I hope he does not return to the show. I agree with a PPer- more Benji and sctick coma, please!!!

 

[maddhatir]

No, it was the other way around- Howard called Artie his bro, and Artie was really hostile, saying he's not his bro, and kind of mocking Howard for saying he cared. It turned into a huge fight, but it was all on Artie.

Thanks for clearing that up- I do remember it that way now.

 

[twokids0204]

Artie has been released from the hospital.

Time to recover...

http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/08/comedian-discharged-after-suicide-attempt/

 

[richmo]

Been listening since he started afternoons at K-Rock ('84?). Glad to see a thread here!

 

[maddhatir]

I finally got around to checking out that "Hurt" vid that Howard was talking about with Artie in it. I have one word..............sad.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RYPXnBm-E8

 

[MelissaFromRI]

Always wondering if there are any comrades on the boards I watch...

I'm a HUGE Stern fan
So glad there are other Stern fans on here

I feel so bad for Artie and i hope he gets well soon

 

[MelissaFromRI]

I finally got around to checking out that "Hurt" vid that Howard was talking about with Artie in it. I have one word..............sad.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RYPXnBm-E8

Just watched this last night , I cried my eyes out

 

[goofeyken]

Just watched this last night , I cried my eyes out

My eyes are filled with tears. I have a lot of love for the still suffering addict. Sure hope Artie gets to doing better very fast.

 

[MelissaFromRI]

By the way...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD !!!

 

[maddhatir]

By the way...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD !!!

Oh that's right! Happy Birthday Howard!

 

[bumble]

How old is he? 56? I wonder if beth made him engagement chicken for his birthday dinner?

 

[maddhatir]

How old is he? 56? I wonder if beth made him engagement chicken for his birthday dinner?

I think he said 56. He said on the air that he was going out for dinner. I guess I will hear about it in exactly 4 minutes!

 

[maddhatir]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enough with jay and conan already!!!!

Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!