Artie Lange returns to the Howard Stern Show
Howard started the show off teasing the audience whether Artie was actually back or not. We heard Artie’s laugh right in the beginning and Howard was suggesting it could have been a Fred sound effect.
After a few phone calls, Fred played a drum roll and Howard said Artie is here and they started talking loosely about the fight describing how Benjy held Artie back and how Ronnie got Teddy out of the room.
The Apology - Feeling the Love
Artie apologized to the audience and the show with what could be only described as a moment of clarity. Artie explained that while he was gone Howard called him (which meant a lot), a lot of people from the show called, and he realized that he was a part of a family at Sirius. He took sole responsibility. Teddy was not a thief, he has not been stealing from him, although, they do have money issues.
SO MUCH MORE TO COME….. DEVELOPING.
- No Suspension
- Artie did talk to a shrink and has made plans for future visits
- Teddy is no longer Artie’s assistant
- Howard took full blame for pulling the show / Artie said Howard made the right move
- Riley Martin signs on for another 6 months
- HowardTV will try and have it up on the channel after midnight
- Howard OK’d HowardTV to air 4.10 show with Artie’s consent
- I heard they will replay the pulled radio show this weekend
- Artie did not get laid in Amsterdam
LISTEN TO ARTIE’S RETURN
April 21st, 2008 at 5:09 am
Yeah!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:11 am
Artie - glad your back!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:12 am
Wow… way to go Artie… great to have you back!!!
You sound calm, lets hope it continues…
April 21st, 2008 at 5:19 am
Glad to hear Artie back. I hope this is the end of the story. Give us the details, but I hope there isn’t any further action (I don’t think there will be or needs to be) by anyone at Sirius.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:39 am
YAY! he is back. Hearing him talk about the giant pancakes, all is right with the world lol. Howard asked Artie if he would feel comfortable playing it on Howard TV and all. Sweet! Howard said he would. That shit better be on Howard TV tonight.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:52 am
Although I am happy Artie is back, it will be very funny when Artie finally beats the shit out of someone, and Mel Karmezen and Howard get sued for a zillion dollars for allowing this nut to stay on board. I don’t know about everyone else, but I have seen Arties stand up act… He “needs” to stay on the show, because he is actually “funny” on the show. It is almost painful hearing Artie follow a truly funny comedian like Greg Fitzsimmons.
Hey Art-I recommend 150 mg of Zoloft 1x daily-Three strikes fat boy!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:54 am
I told you bitches it was all an elaborate bit. Why wont you idiots listen to me? From now on, you will all say ‘Yessa Fred, we believe you!”…Doubting jerkies.
Howard is the MASTER at creating a situation. You sheeple are the easiest to fishook into believing something. Gotta love the show!
Fred Sanford
Harlem Junk & Antiques
April 21st, 2008 at 6:00 am
What is wrong with people, that they think this was all contrived and a bit for the air? Have they not been listening long enough, that they know what is and isn’t a bit?
April 21st, 2008 at 6:06 am
LOL, maybe they are just pushing buttons. If not they have serious reality issues.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:06 am
As i said earlier—NEVER trust Chaunce…remember the Sirius insider trading stock story???
Glad that Artie’s back:)
Elaborate hoax or not??? DOES sound like a push for Howard TV…..
April 21st, 2008 at 6:21 am
SOOO glad Artie is back. He is the best part of the show. Just wouldn’t be the same without him.
No way was this a hoax.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:32 am
Guys!GUYS!! What has changed? Art still needs extensive rehab & lifestyle changes to avoid a “third strike!” What did he do in Amsterdam to turn his life around?…have a hooker give him a coffee enema? Waaa-hhhh! I’m sorry-eee!
April 21st, 2008 at 6:38 am
You are right showtown, nothing has changed yet. Artie has had another ‘Awakenings’ moment but only time will tell. Actions are bigger than words.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:38 am
Fuck Artie. What’s the over-under on strike three? Do you think he’ll be able to stay awake this whole show?
April 21st, 2008 at 6:40 am
No awakening moment….he went off and now has calmed down.
That’s just Artie.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:43 am
The people that believe the Artie fight was real are the same toothless gimps that believe in Bigfoot, UFO’s and Ghosts. Judging by the fact that Sci-Fi channel all has shows on these topics proves there are a lot of you out there. Scary!
Watch out for China, they will invade USA soon.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:43 am
Yea well that is Artie. This is what he does. He has moments where he understands that he needs help, and realizes that he has fucked up and apologizes.. and the BOOM! Fallout again.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:49 am
That’s entertainment tho….Artie is Satellite GOLD.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:50 am
You got that right… and Internet GOLD.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:51 am
Keep drinking the Kool Aid “shenanigans”….Iraq has WMD’s too, RIIIIIIIGHT?
April 21st, 2008 at 6:55 am
People that think the whole thing was staged are the same morons who wear magnets for better health, “be strong” wrist bands, drive hummers and complain about gas prices, watch American idol, and where really “excited” when Howard talked about Sangjya (s/p).
this place is a forum to come and puke out opinions not a place for asswipes like to begrudge some of the posters here. Who gives a fuck if it was staged or not. It makes no difference. And to think that you have an ounce of intelligence over anyone else that posts here is laughable. Dickbag….
April 21st, 2008 at 6:56 am
All you conspiracy theorists are the real morons. And all you fucknuts that were saying F Artie, bring back Jackie or someone else…why don’t you just cancel your Sirius subscription if you hate Artie so much. They don’t need your worthless fucking business. Especially now that the Pope has endorsed Sirius!
I got up at 6 am to hear the news and it was totally worth it!
April 21st, 2008 at 6:58 am
@ Arties Heart, for a minute I thought you were talking about me again…. just kidding..
But we are glad that you didn’t give up on Artie while on vacation. God knows those pancakes in Amsterdam can wreak havoc on ya.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:59 am
artiefan you make a good point..when a person has “buried” past traumas(tough to say “I love you son” Italian Dad falling off roof,intimacy issues(”Day-ner!…get that G#d Da%n dog away from my Yankee game!”…& a general old school Catholic Dago upbringing..believe me!..biting your tongue from calling High Pitch Mike a faggot is the last politically correct thing on your bloated 300 plus pound mind!! His “momentary” awakening is purely a knee jerk reaction 2 the realization that he was one Benjy/Ronnie moment away from crushing Teddy & self desructing for good!
Art needs to man up, hire a personal trainer/assistant who can whip him into decent shape by Labor Day..& at the same time slay some of his OTHER personal demons in extensive & insightful psychotherapy! Your STILL gonna be funny Farley..er..Belushi…uh..Mr. Lange!!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:01 am
Funny that NPH referenced “Jersey Straight”. And nice of Artie not to call him a fag. LOL
April 21st, 2008 at 7:03 am
@ artiefan when i was typing it I thought it would post right after the dipshit Shenanigans post but since Artie’s episode this place has a ton more traffic.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:04 am
That was funny as shit… LOL
You know what I like about Artie… as much as has had all the gay problems and what not… and his whole drama, bottoming out and apologizing — it doesn’t stop him from making statements that would offend people. He was right back in the pocket this morning making gay jokes and stuff…
Not saying that I condone that talk…
April 21st, 2008 at 7:08 am
@ artiefan. Yeah Artie is great that way….and it hasn’t affected his $$$ making ability.
I’m glad he’s back.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:14 am
@ArtiesHeart — I knew you weren’t talking about me, I just had a quip to respond to you but with the additional posters, it just doesn’t work anymore. lol. I think it will die down even though I’m thrilled we got more people here.
@IheartNY - you aren’t naming yourself after that crazy black chick on VH1. Artie will always be Artie … the day he loses his funny is the day he over ate at the IHOP and has a heart attack.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:17 am
oh you condone it bro’.. We ALL do! Look! I pays my money I want Artie to do what Artie’s GONNA DO! Crack incredibly politically incorrect one liners terrestial radio can’t offer,tell hilarious pig stories & be our “Everyman” eyes & ears to counter Stern & Robin.
It’s just that in the process ol’ Art ballooned up to 300 lbs & has “anger management” issues! Lose 80 & yer’ back in the saddle Captain! Welcome back Artie!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:17 am
@ Shenanigans—where you been??? China INVADED this cuntry years ago…owns more than a third of it now, and should have the other 2/3 when McCain finishes his term as prez
April 21st, 2008 at 7:24 am
@ artiefan. I don’t know who that VH1 girl is…I am THE IheartNY.
And I agree about him losing his funny…or NOT losing it.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:26 am
@ IheartNY -
this trainwreck: http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/i_love_new_york/series.jhtml
April 21st, 2008 at 7:28 am
@ artiefan. CLASSLESS that girl is. I have never seen that show or her. I’m guessing I haven’t missed much.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:29 am
I don’t watch that shit either… fucking crappy television. truly a sign of the end times.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:32 am
LOL…thank GOD for Howard TV!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:00 am
LoL, did you hear that caller at 9am that just said “moment of clarity” about Artie’s perspective? Save Baby Gorilla reader?
April 21st, 2008 at 8:01 am
No repercussions??!! They are a bunch of f’ing enablers.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
I give it a week.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:04 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
April 21st, 2008 at 8:04 am
I have a poll coming very soon where you can guess the date by which Artie has another breakdown that over shadows this.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:05 am
Darek in Orlangedo - Why would anyone cancel a subscription because they say Fuck Artie? It’s the Howard Stern Show - it was funny before Artie, and it will be funny after strike 3. For the record - I like Artie - but he jumped the shark months ago.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:06 am
Fuck you TDub - you copy my name.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:09 am
I agree with TDub. This is fucking bullshit. No slap on the wrist? No nothing? I hate to say this, but I am really, really starting to wonder if this was a bit. Normally I’d be the last person to allege that, but it just smells funny. So, either way it is bullshit. Bullshit if it’s a bit, bullshit if they let him off scott free.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:10 am
Speaking of condoning language –Did you hear the lie detector guy Ed Torian(spelling?) and he said Artie is a man’s man.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:11 am
Thank god, Howard is the king of all prick teases.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:16 am
I told you it was a bit from jump street. No matter how much they deny it I will never be convinced otherwise. This morning it was all smiles, shits & giggles. Lame. Lame. lame.
Here’s my prediction: right before the Thanksgiving break Artie shoots someone. Cut to the Wrap up show. Monday December 1st everybody is back on the air, Howard saying that the bullet just “grazed” the victim and that all is forgiven because Artie was “in a bad place”.
Theater of the mind, indeed!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:20 am
PS- I believe in UFOs, but not Bigfoot.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:22 am
Yea, well, Brian you were right. I feel so, so disappointed. I guess there was this lame part of me that believed Howard when he said that the show was about honesty. I am listening to the West Coast feed now, and I am really pissed. I mean, I”ll still listen - what else will I listen to during my one-hour one way commute? Just…bullshit. I still say (in my Crazy Alice voice): Fuck you, Artie. Fuck you.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:23 am
I tried very hard to listen this morning…but I found myself sick to my stomach from the bullshit….so I turned it off at 7:04.
Howard really has turned in to the kind of person he always made fun of. Money, fame, ego, bimbo girlfriend etc. He has become all that I find sickening about this business. I loved Artie’s humor…but Howard pushed him…he crossed the line AGAIN and needed to be suspended or fired…but money talks doesn’ it.
Not only has Howard lost me as a listener…but as a fellow radio broadcaster for more than 25 years…he has lost my respect.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:29 am
BDub–I was just getting defensive b/c these cocksuckers were saying Artie isn’t funny, his stories are tired, blah blah blah. I’m just saying if he makes the show so unlistenable then quit listening. I know Howard is obviously the backbone of the show, and I think he’s the funniest one there. There are plenty of people who work on that show that are totally replaceable, but baby gorilla ain’t one of em.
I myself would prefer they replace Robin with a 200 lb pound bag of month old, steaming elephant turds. But we can’t get everything we want. And Artie didn’t jump the shark. Remember, he was voted the most popular member of the show.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:31 am
Kamie but we don’t know how the meeting with the Sirius executives went. Maybe in between Artie stuffing his face crumbs cupcakes, and his crumb filled apology they gave him a stern talking to.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:35 am
When is someone going to ask the question that I thought was the key to the tragedy of all this?
“Can you guarantee that it won’t happen again?”
Sadly, I don’t think Howard has the balls. (any more)
ps. Anyone who thinks it was a bit can’t have been a fan for long.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:39 am
Sounds like the meeting with Sirius executives went like this: You don’t want to resign? Great. Make a statement of apology on air.
It’s bullshit. And so is that poll of the most popular member of the show. Um, the most popular member on the show is Howard. It’s not The Artie Lange Show. I’d still listen without Artie, but I definitely wouldn’t listen without Howard.
Bdub - I took your name. Yep.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
I guess so, Artie’s heart, but I have got to believe that he had a stern talking to when he threw something at Sal’s head. To my mind, THAT would be the last chance.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:46 am
And Swordfish, I am a 22 year listener and until this morning I thought the show was unquestionably, 100% honest and real. So, either it is NOT real, or, as you say, Howard does not have the balls to properly reprimand (fire) someone for ths serious transgression. I will still isten to the show, but Robin’s Egg hit the nail on the head: Howard has turned into everything he used to hate - totally has the bimbo girlfriend, fame and fortune. Artie’s resignation could have possibly cost Howard some dough, so he took the easy way out.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:47 am
And Swordfish, I am a 22 year listener and until this morning I thought the show was unquestionably, 100% honest and real. So, either it is NOT real, or, as you say, Howard does not have the balls to properly reprimand (fire) someone for ths serious transgression. I will still isten to the show, but Robin’s Egg hit the nail on the head: Howard has turned into everything he used to hate - totally has the bimbo girlfriend, fame and fortune. Artie’s resignation could have possibly cost Howard some dough, so he took the easy way out. I think the domain name should be changed to “fuckbabygorilla”
April 21st, 2008 at 8:47 am
Still a listener (2 hour commute, each way…gotta love DC! I-495 is my cross to bear) but now a jaded one.
No more bullshit? Puh-leeze!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:49 am
I hear you Darek in Orlangedo. There is no denying Artie’s funny. But he has definatley not as funny as he was. His funniest moments now are when he is self destructing. He sounds pretty lucid today - but for how long? As for the poll - The Artie Lange show would last as long as DLR’s show. Howard is the man!
TDub - what the dillio?
April 21st, 2008 at 8:56 am
Artie is back, I think it might have been a bit.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:58 am
The inmates now clearly run the asylum on the Howard Stern Show.
Howard is an eunuch who has lost any and all control over the show.
The show is an embarrassment. Artie is a ticking bomb, and now clearly has Howard’s blessing do whatever he wants, throw cd’s and full cans of soda, physically attack people, fall asleep on the air. He is like a made man in the Mafia. He’s untouchable. I hope Artie punches out Sal or High Pitch Mike next and puts them in the hospital. That would be hilarious. They’d probably give Artie a raise for that!
Howard Stern is now Jerry Springer. Ronnie is Steve Wilkos.
As a matter of fact, I think they should change the name of the show to “The Artie Lange Show”, because Howard would actually have to WORK for a living again if Artie wasn’t there. Bring on Homophobe cupcake Wednesday! Yippie!
I’m not getting in a political argument, but, I have to just say this:
Iraq DID have wmd’s. They moved the stockpiles out of the country to Iran and Syria who hid them in the months before we invaded, like a drug suspect flushing the evidence down the toilet as the cops break down the door with a search warrant. The UN thought they had them Bill Clinton thought they had them, Hillary thought we did. Bill launched airstrikes in Operation Desert Fox against Iraqi WMD targets. When we eventually take out Iran and Syria, you’ll find out where those Iraqi WMD’s went.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:03 am
Kamie,
I’m a big fan, but H ran out of balls about the same time that his contract turned into something that bears a closer resemblance to an investment. He’s brilliant enough to talk his way through a great show, but I’ll bet the time he puts into the creative effort adds no more than 4-5 hours a week to his on-air time.
There is no way this was a bit. Was it funny? Do they need publicity?
The reason Artie is there today (and I’m glad he is) has more to do with H’s new preference for the easy way out. And he loves Artie.
Still, he owes it to us to ask the tough questions. Unfortunately it seems the fans have lost their standing.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:04 am
Good News Well I guess all the junior lawyers that said Artie will not be back can kiss his fat ass. I said all along it had nothing to do with HR or lawyers but some people just think they are so smart. I still think Howard is gay for not relplayng the show but Im glad to have the baby gorilla back.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:04 am
Florida Booey hit the nail right on the head - on both counts: The Show and Iraq.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:04 am
Artie is a WMD….
Weapon of Mass Defecation!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:13 am
Swordfish is right again - Howard is taking the easy way out. Hampton Howie
April 21st, 2008 at 9:18 am
I kind of think Howard is just being lazy… its not that he is afraid to ask the tough questions but he just wants to move on and have fun. It could be a lack of balls as well… but why keep harping on about it for him?
I keep saying Howard has lost his touch with the fans … he doesn’t care or realize that we want to hear discussion on it?!??
April 21st, 2008 at 9:30 am
artie fan 100 percent correct Howard is almost disrespectful of the fans today. We sat on this for a week and this jack ass is making a joke out of it. If it was such an non issue what bout all the censorship around the show. I hate to say it but I think it was maybe half real and punched up for the air. I just hope Artie wrote Teddy a nice fat check so he can go shopping at Bloomies
April 21st, 2008 at 9:46 am
I wonder if they want Artie to take over the time slot when Howard retires. if so, it would explain the kid-glove treatment.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:52 am
Wahh…For one I am glad Artie is back. If you dont like it, if you think Howard is a wuss or whatever other complaint you have….just stop it. You know you will be listening anyway. The only thing I hope is that Artie can start back on getting himself better.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:53 am
As I said earlier - the Artie Lange show would last less time than DLR’s show.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:53 am
I really doubt Howard will ever retire He is so sick that the needs the validation that the show gives him. Besides he will need to get out of the house with Beth and the baby there.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
dropping loads all over artie’s cupcake! wet power chair FACE FUCK!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
that shit cracks me up every time … ahhhhh dropping loads.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:07 am
Wrap up show coming up….we should get some good info now. Maybe
April 21st, 2008 at 10:16 am
Just like Howard just said– for all of those doubting Artie–he just made it through an ENTIRE SHOW without falling asleep OR lashing out at anyone. Now that’s freaking progress right there!
BDub, believe me… I don’t think anyone on the planet can host a show like Stern can. There’s a reason he’s been #1 for over 2 decades. Artie is great at what he does–throwing in a zinger every now and then in the sidekick role.
Kamie, personal question. If you had a scar could you win the hottest chick/ugliest scar contest?
April 21st, 2008 at 10:22 am
Artie Rocks!!!!
This is great news
April 21st, 2008 at 10:45 am
I’m on hold for the wrap-up show. Artie just left though. Shit!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:04 am
ok guys… i jut got in a plug in for savebabygorilla.com on the wrap-up show. I want a damn t-shirt or something! I was talking fast cause i was so freaking nervous, you may not have been able to decipher what i said, but i did mention the site–so listen for the replay : )
April 21st, 2008 at 11:06 am
Read the new topic/thread.. i already gave you a shout out! But then you were outdone by Kaplan plugging it at the end.
Thanks a bunch dude. If I had a T-Shirt I would totally give it to you!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:22 am
I heartNY are you the same that was on Bubba’s show like last year or the year before?
April 21st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Wow. Thanks for the Riley Martin update.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:31 am
Listening to the replay it’s obvious that Artie needs the attention the chaos and resulting aftermath brings use as positive feedback, if that makes any sense.
“I’d be dead if not for the show” means (to me) that in his addicted state, he can’t feel good about himself unless people are telling him how great & important he is, and he can’t get that on this kind of scale unless he sabotages himself, and the show, to a great extent.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:05 pm
No prob man. A friend called me as soon as i got off the air so i didnt hear Kaplan plug it. Break a leg on the show tonight!
April 21st, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Funny you should ask - I just cut my hands with hedge trimmers this weekend. I’m a dum dum. I could be in the dum dum olympics.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Howard wants to be the first to have a person die on the air. He needs Artie around, the clock is ticking. And I can’t wait. The self-loathing narcissist has had his chances and continues to spiral out of control. The idiots will get their just desserts, both Howard and Artie.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
The New “Artie Can Do Whatever He Wants” Howard Stern Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vq2r7hPUNo
April 21st, 2008 at 9:02 pm
The “Artie Quits” episode is currently up on Howard TV.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I just cancelled my subscription. This shit is LAME.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
This was one of the shittier shows in Stern show history. They barely talked about Artie attacking another member of Sirius and, when they did, it was just stroking his fat fucking ego.
As the show went on, I wasn’t as annoyed with him and didn’t mind him being on there. Then, during the wrap up show, he bagen being a pompus, annoying and worthless sack of shit like normal.
fuck artie i hope he dies on air… and i am an artie fan