Norm Macdonald was a guest on yesterday’s Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The Sports Hub. He told a short story about Artie breaking his ankle during a celebrity softball game. Also, Norm said he spoke to Artie a couple days ago and remarked, “he was doing real well.”
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Many of you have been clamoring about Artie’ show listed on the MGM website for this summer. Unfortunately, this isn’t anything new. It’s been on there for a couple months already, which leads me to believe that it was scheduled before his unfortunate situation. In fact, I think it was a reschedule to the show he cancelled last year.
I will try to confirm the show for you all. I think they just forgot to cancel it.
UPDATE
Still waiting for a final confirmation, but I did call Artie’s old Road Manager. He said that the show was supposed to be “taken care of”, meaning, it was supposed to be canceled. He told me he would let me know the final verdict. Unless there is a summer surprise for us, I don’t think there is a show.
Howard gave a quick Artie update during a phone call from a long-time Stern fan who called in to talk about his brain and stomach cancer. The caller said he wanted to send out wishes to Artie, at that time Howard interrupted to say that he spoke to Artie a couple days ago.
Howard said Artie sounded good, said he was “up Artie”, explaining that the last time he spoke with him, he sounded really down. Artie told Howard that he has been sober for 54 days now, going to meetings and doing his thing.
I’m sure fans will question why Howard held out on giving us that update till now. If that caller didn’t bring it up, would Howard have?
Seems there is some hope of getting Artie Lange’s The Norm Show appearances on DVD. Artie didn’t come in till Season 2 (episode 3) but now that Season 1 is coming out, perhaps, we might get it next year.
The DVD of the first season of “The Norm Show” is slated for September. The series stars former “Saturday Night Live” comedian Macdonald as a sardonic former NHL player turned dysfunctional social worker. The shows also stars Laurie Metcalf, Artie Lange and Faith Ford. (via http://www.homemediamagazine.com/tv-dvd/shout-factory-maxing-out-18578)
Check out Artie’s first appearance (around 5 min mark) on the show below:
Howard went off on a caller, Dina in Houston, when she asked him to stop talking about American Idol and wanted an update about Artie.
Dina got back on the air about 10 mins later, claimed Howard cut off her satellite signal and wants refund (or tour of the studio). Fred played lots Artie at the woman including, “I hate you cunt” clips at caller.
Gary said, “I do have an Artie update but I’m not going to give it on the air. The biggest update is that he’s doing his very best.”
Below is the first call. Hoping to get the 2nd one later. Sorry about the audio quality (still trying to set up my new laptop).
For the details on her callback, read MarkFriggin’s write up at http://marksfriggin.com/news10/2-22.htm#tue
Donald Trump recently responded to what famous new yorkers have said about him in New York magazine’s regular 21 questions column. Artie was featured last year and was also asked about The Donald. In turn, Trump commented on our baby gorilla.
Read Artie’s 21 Questions
Read Donald Trump’s response
On today’s Laughing with the Stars hosted by celebrity superfan, Jillian Barberie Reynolds, ex-Eagle Don Felder performed Hotel California with vocal accompaniment by Fred and Artie. At the end of the song, Artie proclaimed it was his favorite musical moment ever. The performance took place on 7-17-2008 when Don stopped by to promote his book.
Jillian personally selected this segment for today’s show, as the Eagles is her favorite band and she loves Artie.
Benicio Del Toro was in studio today promoting his new movie, The Wolfman. At the end of the segment, Benicio said, “I’m sorry about Artie…I just wanted to throw that out there.” Howard teased him for bringing the show to a halt. Benicio continued, “I like him” but was interrupted.
If you remember Benicio’s last appearance back in January 2009 (promoting Che), Artie got pretty loose in the studio, wanting to have a drink with Benicio and lighting up a cigarette. Artie had just returned to the show that day after a short stint in rehab.
The Who dusted off the cobwebs and rocked Sun Life Stadium last night playing a some of their classic hits. Most notably, for me, was the song, Baba O’Riley. For a long time, Artie used that song to open up his stand-up shows. He would come out swinging his arms, playing air guitar and singing along to it.
Goosebumps came over me last night watching it be performed. I only hope Artie was doing well enough to watch it along with the rest of us.
I don’t think you can top the Hurt video but this one is pretty good as well. Set to Nirvana’s All Apologies.
