Howard Stern booted...what did he say?

JDY · Feb 25, 2004

Howard Stern was booted from Clear Channels 1200+ radio stations for something he said. Does anyone know what it was?

I bet he said something about Clear Channel's favorite doughbuy - Dubya.

Aurora63 · Feb 25, 2004

Who knows, but it could be anything, considering what comes from his mouth.

daughter_of_amid_chaos · Feb 25, 2004

he says some bad stuff but I watch his show on E! every night and it is just so entertaining

Mimi Q · Feb 25, 2004

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shock jock Howard Stern's show was yanked on Wednesday from Clear Channel Communications Inc. radio stations after an incident on his show on Tuesday, the first casualty of its zero tolerance policy on indecency.

"It was vulgar, offensive and insulting, not just to women and African Americans but to anyone with a sense of common decency," Clear Channel Radio Chief Executive John Hogan said in a statement.

"We will not air Howard Stern on Clear Channel stations until we are assured that his show will conform to acceptable standards of responsible broadcasting," he said.

Clear Channel has about 1,200 stations in the United States. The Stern show was carried in six markets, including Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida; Rochester, New York; Louisville, Kentucky; San Diego; and Pittsburgh.

Stern's show is syndicated by Infinity Broadcasting, a unit of Viacom Inc.

A spokesmen for Infinity was not immediately available for comment and a Viacom spokesman declined comment.

Neither Stern's agent, nor producers for his New York-based radio program could be immediately reached for comment.

"We have a legal obligation to reject programming that's inappropriate for the airwaves, irrespective of any contractual relationship," said a Clear Channel spokesman.

grinningghost · Feb 25, 2004

I can't stand Howard. He gives men a bad name.

The Mystery Machine · Feb 25, 2004

I listen to Stern most everyday. For awhile now they are jumping all over him. Esp. since the Janet Jackson incident.
Stern is very unhappy right now and is "at war" with his words on his show.

chager · Feb 25, 2004

Here's a link I received in my email from One Million Moms....I haven't read it yet but was warned it is graphic.
http://www.onemillionmoms.com/email/stern.html

Mimi Q · Feb 25, 2004

From the Drudge Report-
The nation's top morning-drive radio jock will not air on his CLEAR CHANNEL-owned affiliates Thursday morning. INFINITY's Howard Stern Show has been found in violation of CC's new indecency standards. The action comes after CC executives reviewed comment made on Stern's Tuesday broadcast, including an on-air caller's comments: 'Ever bang a famous ______ chick? What do they smell like? Watermelons?'

I can't stand Howard Stern. I took the offensive word out. You can check the Drudge Report link if you would like to read it for yourself.

tiggersmom2 · Feb 25, 2004

Oh puhleez!!!! This content is normal for Howard Stern's show. If someone doesn't like it, all they have to do is CHANGE THE CHANNEL.

The Mystery Machine · Feb 25, 2004

Right, but the FCC has brand new rules and Stern is their main target right now.

tstobb · Feb 25, 2004

Clear Channel's policy was formed after the fine levied on them by the FCC (2nd largest in FCC history behind the ones levied on Infinity for Stern in 1995) for the "Bubba the Love Sponge" show. Bubba was fired after his show was over on Monday.

I am more concerned that I am now being told what I can and can not listen to. The comments that led to the firings by Clear Channel, while offensive, were not in violation of any law. I enjoyed listening to both of these shows and do not, in any way, shape, or form, allow my children to listen to them. That's my job as a parent - not the governments.

"Big Brother"
"1984"
"Fahrenheit 451"
Amazing tales of fiction? Maybe not. You can argue that they're trying to protect our children from indecency but where's the line and who determines that line? I, as a free citizen of the US, have the right to make that decision for myself - and you have the ability to turn the dial.

tiggersmom2 · Feb 25, 2004

tstobb ITA! ::yes::

dcgrumpy · Feb 25, 2004

Originally posted by Mimi Q
From the Drudge Report-
The nation's top morning-drive radio jock will not air on his CLEAR CHANNEL-owned affiliates Thursday morning. INFINITY's Howard Stern Show has been found in violation of CC's new indecency standards. The action comes after CC executives reviewed comment made on Stern's Tuesday broadcast, including an on-air caller's comments: 'Ever bang a famous ______ chick? What do they smell like? Watermelons?'

I can't stand Howard Stern. I took the offensive word out. You can check the Drudge Report link if you would like to read it for yourself.

but a caller said it, not him :confused:

The Mystery Machine · Feb 25, 2004

I mean I am listening daily because I expect him to walk out of the studio.

AspiringCindy · Feb 25, 2004

In all fairness to Stern, there are jockeys that say things are worst than what he says on the air. I'm no huge Stern fan...but everyone on the air should be treated equally! He is constantly targeted(with reason, of course)and fined for making comments that are less shocking and vulgar than others!
If you don't like what he says, then don't tune in!

jipsy · Feb 25, 2004

What was said on his show Tuesday was no different that anything that's been said in the last year. However, the FCC (which happens to be run by Colin Powell's son right now) has established a new set of censorship rules since we saw a millisecond of Janet Jackson's 40 year old nipple. WHO CARES? This country has a hell of a lot more problems that need to be fixed than worrying about a stupid nipple. All women have them, so do all men. :rolleyes:

Kind of like the argument right now over gay marriages or Martha Stewart's trial. Big whoop. You don't like Howard's show? Change the station. You don't like gay people getting married? Don't watch. You think Martha Stewart should spend 30 years in jail? Get real - what about the Enron executives who stole thousand's of people's retirements and walk free because of their direct tie with the Bushes.

I like Howard. I used to not. Then I started listening to him and realized at least he says it like it is. Unlike the majority of people in the spotlight.

tlgoblue · Feb 25, 2004

Finally, something other than the "Passion..." to fight about!
Howeard Stern! Now there is something to talk about! :rolleyes:

Keeping MY Faith!
Tracy

The Mystery Machine · Feb 25, 2004

Thanks for the explanation, jipsy!

Zurg · Feb 25, 2004

I am more concerned that I am now being told what I can and can not listen to.

That sounds a little over the top to me.

CC is saying they don't wnat to cary him.

They don't have too.

Other stations can pick him up if they want or not.

Howard has a big mouth and it will find it's way out, he is probably thrilled to have something to talk about.

preshi · Feb 25, 2004

I'm just glad my station that carries him isn't Clear Channel... Howard is my morning commute entertainment.

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