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AKA · 08-03-2005, 08:27 PM

Radio jock Howard Stern in TV pact with In Demand

Reuters

NEW YORK - In Demand Network on Wednesday said it has a three-year exclusive deal to begin airing a televised version of popular shock jock Howard Stern's ribald radio show on one of its video-on-demand channels starting later this year.

The deal, which comes 10 months after Sirius Satellite Radio agreed to pay Stern $500 million to leap to satellite radio, means that Stern, who became a poster boy for bad behavior on U.S. airwaves, will by January no longer be heard or seen in original shows on free radio or basic cable.

Under the pact, In Demand will produce and televise Stern's program, beginning with his remaining shows while he is still broadcasting on Viacom Inc.'s Infinity radio system, and continuing with shows taped once he moves in January to Sirius.

A spokesman for privately held In Demand, whose investors include cable operators Comcast Corp., Cox Communications and Time Warner Inc., said it will likely launch something akin to a "Howard Stern Channel" later this year. Viewers will pay a monthly subscription fee to their cable operator to watch the shows.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Stern's program aired for 11 years on cable network E! Entertainment Television, which is owned jointly by Comcast and Walt Disney Co. . Last month the network stopped airing new episodes of the risque TV show, which often features naked women and frank sexual talk.

According to published reports, E! and other cable networks were vying to be Stern's next TV home. But those channels, which typically shy away from more graphic scenes of sex and violence, may have had their hands full should Stern's program become even racier after moving to Sirius.

TJL · 08-03-2005, 08:31 PM

I heard Howard's grand announcement this morning. It should be some interesting programming.

vashti1999 · 08-03-2005, 08:42 PM

I assumed he'd be taking the tv show to Spike. It'll be rough having to pay to both hear and see his show. I'll follow him to Sirius but I'll wait and see with the In Demand shows.

musicradio77 · 08-03-2005, 09:01 PM

I'm not a fan of Howard's show. I've heard that on Allan Sniffen's "Board Reflections" that he was talking about Stern is going to Sirius Satellite Radio after he leaves terrestrial radio at the end of the year. K-Rock, that station that brought you Howard Stern every morning is leaving to go to satellite radio. I've heard a rumor that David E. Roth will be his replacement. Is that true?

AKA · 08-03-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

I assumed he'd be taking the tv show to Spike. It'll be rough having to pay to both hear and see his show. I'll follow him to Sirius but I'll wait and see with the In Demand shows.

Yeah, same here. If we get more than half-hour treatments of Stern's show, I may bite. Otherwise, I'll just stick to listening to him on Sirius.

I'm wondering if he'll be able to take uncut versions of his old shows to In Demand, or if E! will permanently own the rights.

08-03-2005, 08:27 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Howard Stern in TV pact with In Demand Radio jock Howard Stern in TV pact with In Demand Reuters NEW YORK - In Demand Network on Wednesday said it has a three-year exclusive deal to begin airing a televised version of popular shock jock Howard Stern's ribald radio show on one of its video-on-demand channels starting later this year. The deal, which comes 10 months after Sirius Satellite Radio agreed to pay Stern $500 million to leap to satellite radio, means that Stern, who became a poster boy for bad behavior on U.S. airwaves, will by January no longer be heard or seen in original shows on free radio or basic cable. Under the pact, In Demand will produce and televise Stern's program, beginning with his remaining shows while he is still broadcasting on Viacom Inc.'s Infinity radio system, and continuing with shows taped once he moves in January to Sirius. A spokesman for privately held In Demand, whose investors include cable operators Comcast Corp., Cox Communications and Time Warner Inc., said it will likely launch something akin to a "Howard Stern Channel" later this year. Viewers will pay a monthly subscription fee to their cable operator to watch the shows. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Stern's program aired for 11 years on cable network E! Entertainment Television, which is owned jointly by Comcast and Walt Disney Co. . Last month the network stopped airing new episodes of the risque TV show, which often features naked women and frank sexual talk. According to published reports, E! and other cable networks were vying to be Stern's next TV home. But those channels, which typically shy away from more graphic scenes of sex and violence, may have had their hands full should Stern's program become even racier after moving to Sirius.

08-03-2005, 08:31 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I heard Howard's grand announcement this morning. It should be some interesting programming.
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musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	I'm not a fan of Howard's show. I've heard that on Allan Sniffen's "Board Reflections" that he was talking about Stern is going to Sirius Satellite Radio after he leaves terrestrial radio at the end of the year. K-Rock, that station that brought you Howard Stern every morning is leaving to go to satellite radio. I've heard a rumor that David E. Roth will be his replacement. Is that true?
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08-03-2005, 08:42 PM	#3
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I assumed he'd be taking the tv show to Spike. It'll be rough having to pay to both hear and see his show. I'll follow him to Sirius but I'll wait and see with the In Demand shows.