EersSkins05 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I listened to Howard Stern a decent amount in the mid-to-late 90's, and knew fairly well what was going on, from Fred to Jackie the Joke Man, etc. I've had Sirius for about a year and a half (well before Stern), and have recently started to tune into his show again, but there are some running jokes/personalities that I just don't understand. Please fill me in if you're in the know. 1) Who is Artie, and why is there so much damn attention paid to him? If the listeners really hate him as much as they say they do, why is he on there? And why is his breakup with his girlfriend such big news? 2) What happened to Fred? 3) Is Howard mad at David Lee Roth, or does he like him? Any info helping to fill me in would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Not a big Howard fan, and don't listen too much anymore, but I'll give it a shot: 1. Artie used to be on Mad TV, and he's a drunk. For whatever reason, Howard thinks he's hilarious. I don't get it either. 2. No idea, sorry, I thought he was still on the show. If he's not, Howard probably gave him his own show on Sirius, but I don't know that to be fact. 3. David Lee Roth took over Howard's old time slot, which means Howard will pick on him as though Roth stole his woman. That's all I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 1. Artie is Artie Lange. He sits in on the show much like Jackie used to. Him breaking up with his girlfriend is just a running storyline on the show. 2. Fred is still on the show. He does the sound effects, but he has never talked too much. 3. Howard isn't mad at David Lee Roth. Hell, he has already been fired, so Howard has more sympathy for him than anything. He defended him a bunch and said that they didn't give him enough time to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I believe Artie replaced Jackie as the principal joke writer on the show some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grundle Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Artie > Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 roth already got fired? that's funny... apparantly funnier than his show was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 1. Artie is Artie Lange. He sits in on the show much like Jackie used to. Him breaking up with his girlfriend is just a running storyline on the show. 2. Fred is still on the show. He does the sound effects, but he has never talked too much. 3. Howard isn't mad at David Lee Roth. Hell, he has already been fired, so Howard has more sympathy for him than anything. He defended him a bunch and said that they didn't give him enough time to succeed. I guess the period when I listened to the show was a talkative time for Fred, b/c I remember him piping in on a few things. Thanks to all for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelander Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Just wanted to add this for those who might want to hear him. I'm sure you guys know that as of last week Howards show is now broadcast online at Sirius' website www.sirius.com the site offers a free 3 day trial, so those of you who don't subscribe to sirius can listen in for a few days. oh yeah, dallas sucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsD Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 1. Artie is Artie Lange. He sits in on the show much like Jackie used to. Him breaking up with his girlfriend is just a running storyline on the show. 2. Fred is still on the show. He does the sound effects, but he has never talked too much. 3. Howard isn't mad at David Lee Roth. Hell, he has already been fired, so Howard has more sympathy for him than anything. He defended him a bunch and said that they didn't give him enough time to succeed. Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricucci Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Show is better than ever. If you listen for a while, you'll see why Artie is on the show. He's a stand up comedian who is actually very funny. Has a move coming out this fall called "Beer League" low budget comedy with some pretty well know actors/comedians in it. Got awesome reviews at the Vegas Film Festival, got comparisons to Slap Shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeownU Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Artie > Jackie And its not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Artie > Jackie I don't know, some of the Jackie stuff was gold. HE may not have been very funny on his own, but the goofing on him material he provided cannot be equaled. I think Fred is very underrated too. He cracks me up with just a simple sound bite played at the PERFECT time. In reference to Jackie, someone will say "I'm just getting over a cold," and all of a sudden Fred will play that sound effect of Jackie sneezing. It gets me every time. Or they will be talking about feeling boobs and Fred will start playing the car horn honking.... :laugh: he's friggin' hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Artie was definitely better then Jackie... ...now wait a sec, Artie actually did break up with his girl...he's dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Old Stern with Jackie was way more intense, manic and the humor was a little more vicious. New Stern with Artie is slower and more self depricating. Funnier in many ways because Artie is such a screw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyholetsgogrant Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 FIRE!!!!!!!!!!! -Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I still am having a hard time getting over the," Hi. This is Sal Gubbernelli(sp.?)" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Old Stern with Jackie was way more intense, manic and the humor was a little more vicious.New Stern with Artie is slower and more self depricating. Funnier in many ways because Artie is such a screw up. damn, you nailed it. Right on my friend. Howard/Jackie was a lot edgier, and much more darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Force Cane Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Artie is funnier than jacky and makes for a better show. what happened with the girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuppajones Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Artie is great. F-Jackie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I agree Artie is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 **** Artie the fat pig, greasy italian, Andrew Dice Clay is more funny den him....and **** Robin Hi Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No Crazy Alice fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Arreverdici, C--ksucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsonny Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No Crazy Alice fans? she's funny as hell!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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