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musicradio77 · 11-07-2005, 08:35 PM

Howard Stern will be taking a rest on Tuesday, courtesy of his employers at Infinity Broadcasting Corp.

The “King of All Media” was suspended with pay for one day for talking too much about Sirius Satellite Radio, where he is moving his show in January. He has become an increasing annoyance for his current employer with seemingly nonstop promotion of the satellite service and diatribes against Infinity, a division of Viacom Inc.

An Infinity spokeswoman didn't return calls for comment and WXRK-FM, the flagship station for the Howard Stern Show, also declined to comment. "This is an act of desperation by men who are losing their once-in-a-lifetime franchise," said a spokesman for Mr. Stern.

The one-day suspension was the inevitable result of the quandary Infinity has found itself in as it permits Mr. Stern to promote his upcoming Sirius show. Mr. Stern will launch two full-time channels on Sirius when he moves his morning show there in January.

Despite his promotion of the competition, Infinity has kept Mr. Stern on the air because of the premium advertisers pay for his show.

A “live read” on the Howard Stern Show -- in which the host promotes the product himself -- can cost as much as $5,000, according to a media buyer. Running a taped commercial on the show, as WXRK will do tomorrow, costs about half that.

Tomorrow morning, the shock jock’s fans will hear a “best of” the Howard Stern Show on WXRK-FM and in the more than 20 markets around the country where the show still airs.

TJL · 11-07-2005, 08:39 PM

Hoo boy, Howard is going to be in rare form Wednesday morning. I can't wait.

Ireneparalegal · 11-07-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Hoo boy, Howard is going to be in rare form Wednesday morning. I can't wait.

Irene twiddling her thumbs as she waits for Howard to come on her Sirius Radio...

theshark8777 · 11-07-2005, 10:03 PM

This kinda reminds me of when Letterman was leaving NBC, he was dogging them all the time.

musicradio77 · 11-07-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

This kinda reminds me of when Letterman was leaving NBC, he was dogging them all the time.

Yep! Same thing happens with Don McNeil on his final broadcast of "The Breakfast Club" back in 1968 when he was announced his retirement after 33 years starting on radio in 1933.

Mr. Stefani · 11-07-2005, 10:39 PM

is he still going to have the E! show?

Ireneparalegal · 11-07-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TIM087

is he still going to have the E! show?

no. they had a final E! episode where they were saying their goodbyes. Either E! was in contract, their contract expired and with the new show bound to be XXX, I can't see E! trying to edit all those things so they can show it.

vashti1999 · 11-07-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TIM087

is he still going to have the E! show?

The E! show is done, they're showing nothing but repeat episodes. Howard will have new broadcasts available On Demand on digital cable. Hopefully he'll be smart enough to offer a good amount of programming for free and not charge for everything, though I'm pretty sure people will have to pay to see the raciest stuff.

11-07-2005, 08:35 PM	#1
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	Howard Stern forced to take time off Howard Stern will be taking a rest on Tuesday, courtesy of his employers at Infinity Broadcasting Corp. The “King of All Media” was suspended with pay for one day for talking too much about Sirius Satellite Radio, where he is moving his show in January. He has become an increasing annoyance for his current employer with seemingly nonstop promotion of the satellite service and diatribes against Infinity, a division of Viacom Inc. An Infinity spokeswoman didn't return calls for comment and WXRK-FM, the flagship station for the Howard Stern Show, also declined to comment. "This is an act of desperation by men who are losing their once-in-a-lifetime franchise," said a spokesman for Mr. Stern. The one-day suspension was the inevitable result of the quandary Infinity has found itself in as it permits Mr. Stern to promote his upcoming Sirius show. Mr. Stern will launch two full-time channels on Sirius when he moves his morning show there in January. Despite his promotion of the competition, Infinity has kept Mr. Stern on the air because of the premium advertisers pay for his show. A “live read” on the Howard Stern Show -- in which the host promotes the product himself -- can cost as much as $5,000, according to a media buyer. Running a taped commercial on the show, as WXRK will do tomorrow, costs about half that. Tomorrow morning, the shock jock’s fans will hear a “best of” the Howard Stern Show on WXRK-FM and in the more than 20 markets around the country where the show still airs.
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