Based on a best-selling autobiography, this comedy drama is the surprisingly sweet-natured life story of a controversial radio personality. Howard Stern, who stars as himself, is a nerdy New York kid who dreams of a disc jockey career despite being a self-loathing klutz who lacks a traditional broadcaster's voice. A strikeout artist in college, Stern's romantic travails end when he meets and marries Alison (Mary McCormack), a beautiful social worker. Stern's early career at several radio stations is undistinguished. Bored, he makes his life the centerpiece of his show, including his obsessions with sex and bathroom humor, and he finds willing cohorts in news reporter Robin Quivers and producer Fred Norris. After an abortive tenure at a Washington D.C. station that loathes his high-rated antics, he lands at NBC in New York. Again, Stern clashes regularly with executives, especially Kenny "Pig Vomit" Rushton (Paul Giamatti), who runs roughshod over Stern's team. At home, Stern's tendency to discuss the intimate details of his marriage takes a toll, reaching a meltdown when he jokes about Alison's recent miscarriage on-air.~Karl Williams
Couldn't find this movie on any of the streaming services, and when I saw how cheap it was at best buy, it was a no-brainer to pick up the physical copy of this classic masterpiece.
This is a very enjoyable film that's well made, regardless if you're a fan of Howard Stern or not. The DVD certainly could have used some Special Features, but hopefully a Blu-ray release will remedy that one day.
I remember being at the theater to see this movie opening day and was not disappointed. Happy to now own to view at my leisure
This review is from Private Parts [DVD] [1997]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good movie
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I've heard about this movie for years, & never saw it till now. As good as the hype.
This review is from Private Parts [DVD] [1997]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Long Live THE KING!
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He's the greatest and you don't even have to know anything about him to appreciate this movie. It reveals what he's been trying to tell you for years...he's just misunderstood because he's honest. GREAT BUY!
This review is from Private Parts [DVD] [1997]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Howard Stern, nothing else to say
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If you loved his radio shows and the crazy things he say or do, than watch how the King of Controversy began his career. The highlight of the movie is to see Howard Stern and Paul Giamatti go back and forth.
