Howard Stern and Bill Maher are “no longer friends,” according to Stern. The SiriusXM radio host told listeners (via Entertainment Weekly) that Maher made a “sexist” comment involving Stern’s first wife and “was actually dumping on me” during an episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast.
“He took a big shot at me,” Stern said. “Basically, he says, ‘Howard Stern always gets on the radio and says he loves his wife.’ I’ve never been criticized for this. He goes, ‘Haven’t we had enough of that? What about his first wife? I feel really bad for her.'”
Stern was married to Alison Berns from 1978 until 2008. He got remarried in 2008 to Beth Ostrosky Stern.
“What a sexist thing to say. What a convoluted, nutty thing to say,” Stern said. “He says it must hurt [Berns’] feelings that I’m in love with a different woman. It’s assuming that...
“He took a big shot at me,” Stern said. “Basically, he says, ‘Howard Stern always gets on the radio and says he loves his wife.’ I’ve never been criticized for this. He goes, ‘Haven’t we had enough of that? What about his first wife? I feel really bad for her.'”
Stern was married to Alison Berns from 1978 until 2008. He got remarried in 2008 to Beth Ostrosky Stern.
“What a sexist thing to say. What a convoluted, nutty thing to say,” Stern said. “He says it must hurt [Berns’] feelings that I’m in love with a different woman. It’s assuming that...
- 9/21/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Howard Stern’s friendship with Bill Maher is seemingly over.
On Tuesday’s “The Howard Stern Show” on SiriusXM, the host called out the “Real Time” host over comments he made about his marriage.
Read More: Bill Maher Reverses Course, Puts ‘Real Time’ On Pause Amid Strikes
It all started on a recent episode of Maher’s podcast “Club Random”, in which he questioned Stern openly expressing his love for his second wife of almost 15 years, Beth Stern.
“How does this gushing about the second wife — how does that make the first wife feel? Could we just not gush about the person while the other person can still hear it?” Maher said.
Stern’s first marriage was to Alison Berns, with whom he tied the knot in 1978. They divorced in 2001.
On his own show, Stern did not appreciate Maher’s comments at all, sharing his unfiltered response.
“What a sexist thing to say!
On Tuesday’s “The Howard Stern Show” on SiriusXM, the host called out the “Real Time” host over comments he made about his marriage.
Read More: Bill Maher Reverses Course, Puts ‘Real Time’ On Pause Amid Strikes
It all started on a recent episode of Maher’s podcast “Club Random”, in which he questioned Stern openly expressing his love for his second wife of almost 15 years, Beth Stern.
“How does this gushing about the second wife — how does that make the first wife feel? Could we just not gush about the person while the other person can still hear it?” Maher said.
Stern’s first marriage was to Alison Berns, with whom he tied the knot in 1978. They divorced in 2001.
On his own show, Stern did not appreciate Maher’s comments at all, sharing his unfiltered response.
“What a sexist thing to say!
- 9/20/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
It appears that Howard Stern and Bill Maher are no longer on speaking terms after the latter criticized the iconic radio personality for gushing about his wife on air. The controversy stems from an episode of Maher’s Club Random podcast, where he slammed Stern for outwardly expressing his love and admiration for his wife of almost 15 years, Beth Stern. Maher said that Stern’s comments were unfair to his first wife, Alison Berns. “How does this gushing about the second wife — how does that make the first wife feel? Could we just not gush about the person while the other person can still hear it?” the Real Time with Bill Maher host said (per People). Stern addressed the comments on Tuesday’s (September 19) episode of The Howard Stern Show, saying that Maher “ought to shut his mouth.” “What a sexist thing to say. Like, what a convoluted, nutty thing to say,...
- 9/20/2023
- TV Insider
Howard Stern's wife Beth has suggested that their 12-year relationship continues to grow stronger by the day. The controversial radio host first began dating Beth following his split from ex-wife Alison Berns in 2000, and later tied the knot with the model in a star-studded ceremony eight years later. Speaking to Ok magazine, Beth praised the Sirius Xm host as being a nurturing and caring partner. "We've been together almost 12 years now, and every day with Howard is a dream come true for me," the North Shore Animal League advocate said. "He makes me laugh, he cares so much, and he's so passionate about animals. That's one of my favorite things." The True (more)...
- 4/12/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
New York, March 18 – Television host Howard Stern has revealed that he turned to sex as an escape when divorce from first wife made him feel like a failure.
Feeling lost after his 2001 divorce from wife Alison Berns, Stern revealed that he turned to sex for comfort before eventually finding love again with second wife Beth Ostrosky.
“My marriage ending blew.
Feeling lost after his 2001 divorce from wife Alison Berns, Stern revealed that he turned to sex for comfort before eventually finding love again with second wife Beth Ostrosky.
“My marriage ending blew.
- 3/18/2011
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Shock jock Howard Stern felt like a failure when his first marriage ended after 23 years. The 57-year-old radio host opens up about the pain he suffered when he and Alison Berns divorced.
Stern, who graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, said in an interview that he felt like a "detached robot" during those times times.
He said, via usmagazine.com, "My marriage ending blew my mind. I was upset that I failed and let down my family, my kids, my ex-wife. It was all very painful."
"I was totally neurotic… I knew things weren't right, and I said, 'Gee, where am I going to get some answers?' I had never been a guy to turn to religion but then as my marriage was coming to an end, I needed help to explain it to my children and make sense of it all."...
Stern, who graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, said in an interview that he felt like a "detached robot" during those times times.
He said, via usmagazine.com, "My marriage ending blew my mind. I was upset that I failed and let down my family, my kids, my ex-wife. It was all very painful."
"I was totally neurotic… I knew things weren't right, and I said, 'Gee, where am I going to get some answers?' I had never been a guy to turn to religion but then as my marriage was coming to an end, I needed help to explain it to my children and make sense of it all."...
- 3/17/2011
- icelebz.com
Howard Stern has admitted that he was deeply affected by his divorce. The radio personality and his former wife Alison Berns split in 2001 after 23 years of marriage. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Stern said that the divorce was "very painful". "My marriage ending blew my mind. I was upset that I failed and let down my family, my kids, my ex-wife. It was all very painful," the 57-year-old revealed. Stern explained that he started going to therapy following the divorce. He added: "I was totally neurotic... I knew things weren't right, and I said, 'Gee, where am I going to get some answers?' I had never been a guy (more)...
- 3/16/2011
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Alison Stern-Dunyak, BuddyTV Fan Columnist, has some great gift-giving ideas of Miami-Metro. If you're interested in writing about your favorite TV show, click here for details.
It's that time of year, and we're wishing a very happy holiday season to Dexter Morgan and his pals. This year, some of them were naughty, some of them were nice, but we want to make sure all of them get something special in their stockings.
For Vince Masuka, America's most vulgar yet loyal forensics guy. This year, Vince continued to (unsuccessfully) come on to Deb and any other woman in his field of vision. Yet his painful need to be Dexter's friend makes him oddly (and we do mean "oddly") sympathetic. For Vince, we have a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," plus a real-live girl.
...
It's that time of year, and we're wishing a very happy holiday season to Dexter Morgan and his pals. This year, some of them were naughty, some of them were nice, but we want to make sure all of them get something special in their stockings.
For Vince Masuka, America's most vulgar yet loyal forensics guy. This year, Vince continued to (unsuccessfully) come on to Deb and any other woman in his field of vision. Yet his painful need to be Dexter's friend makes him oddly (and we do mean "oddly") sympathetic. For Vince, we have a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," plus a real-live girl.
...
- 12/17/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Alison Stern-Dunyak, BuddyTV Fan Columnist, recaps one of the final episodes of the season. If you're interested in writing about your favorite TV show, click here for details.
Throughout this outstanding season of Dexter, the notion of identity has become increasingly central to the action, no more so than in this episode, "Hello, Dexter Morgan."
As the show opens, Dexter watches Battista interrogate Christine Hill--daughter of Arthur Mitchell and killer of Frank Lundy--and mulls over the nature of identity. Everyone has a public life, a private life, and a secret life, he thinks. But what is Christine's secret?...
Throughout this outstanding season of Dexter, the notion of identity has become increasingly central to the action, no more so than in this episode, "Hello, Dexter Morgan."
As the show opens, Dexter watches Battista interrogate Christine Hill--daughter of Arthur Mitchell and killer of Frank Lundy--and mulls over the nature of identity. Everyone has a public life, a private life, and a secret life, he thinks. But what is Christine's secret?...
- 12/7/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
U.S. shock jock Howard Stern has ruled out the idea of having a child with model wife Beth Ostrosky Stern - insisting he's too old to become a father for the fourth time.
The controversial radio host, who shares three grown-up children with first wife Alison Stern, exchanged vows with Ostrosky in New York last October.
But the 55 year old is adamant there will be no new additions to his brood with the blonde beauty.
He says, "I dont' want to be (in my sixties) running around with a five year old. I have three grown children and to start all over again, that seems insane to me."
But the news isn't a shock to his second wife, 36-year-old Ostrosky, who admitted a month prior to their nuptials that she preferred keeping a barnyard of animals to having babies of her own.
She told WENN: "I'm adopting lots of puppies, dogs, kittens, a whole zoo in my house. But no human beings. I don't have plans for children."...
The controversial radio host, who shares three grown-up children with first wife Alison Stern, exchanged vows with Ostrosky in New York last October.
But the 55 year old is adamant there will be no new additions to his brood with the blonde beauty.
He says, "I dont' want to be (in my sixties) running around with a five year old. I have three grown children and to start all over again, that seems insane to me."
But the news isn't a shock to his second wife, 36-year-old Ostrosky, who admitted a month prior to their nuptials that she preferred keeping a barnyard of animals to having babies of her own.
She told WENN: "I'm adopting lots of puppies, dogs, kittens, a whole zoo in my house. But no human beings. I don't have plans for children."...
- 6/10/2009
- WENN
Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky's wedding, held in New York City on Friday night, October 3, was a star-studded one. The couple were officiated by Mark Consuelos, the actor husband of Kelly Ripa, who was among the many other guests turning up at the nuptials. Other A-list attendees who showed up to the wedding were Billy Joel, Sarah Silverman, Robin Quivers, and John Stamos.
Stern and Beth, a model and TV personality, held their wedding at the famed Le Cirque restaurant in Manhattan to be exact. The bride wore a wedding dress by Marchesa, People reports. The groom's friend Dominic Barbara told the publication, "Beth is the most beautiful bride I've ever seen. The vows were from each others' hearts. It was gentle and soft and beautiful. People were crying."
Beth was quoted by Ok! days prior to the wedding as saying, "Kelly and Mark are friends of ours. And...
Stern and Beth, a model and TV personality, held their wedding at the famed Le Cirque restaurant in Manhattan to be exact. The bride wore a wedding dress by Marchesa, People reports. The groom's friend Dominic Barbara told the publication, "Beth is the most beautiful bride I've ever seen. The vows were from each others' hearts. It was gentle and soft and beautiful. People were crying."
Beth was quoted by Ok! days prior to the wedding as saying, "Kelly and Mark are friends of ours. And...
- 10/4/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Fitting for his March release date, Howard Stern comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb in "Private Parts", the shock jock's foray into yet another medium in this movie celebration of Stern's unlikely rise to radio superstardom.
Misunderstood geeks everywhere -- a sizable majority in any metropolis -- should line up for this cozy and caustic comedy and, perhaps most surprisingly, the film will appeal to educated women who have been dragged into the theater, a demographic not known for their unabashed enthusiasm for Stern's inspired sophomorisms. The boxoffice call letters for this Paramount release should be W-HIT or K-HIT, depending on your side of the FCC line.
Thematically, "Private Parts" is wonderfully non-PC, while stylistically, it's "Rebel Without a Cause", "Good Morning, Vietnam" and the triumph-of-the-nerds genre all rolled into one as it traces Howard's gangly life from yelled-at kid to yelled-at adult. The consistency is that everyone was always telling him to shut up, and he always felt misunderstood.
Unfortunately for Howard, he was never able to channel that adolescent anomie in the way a James Dean or a more accomplished girl-getter would have sublimated. Being misunderstood got him no girls, and so it seems, scant few friends. A cross between Woody Allen and Big Bird, with severe penis-size anxiety, Howard had only one outlet other than masturbation -- doing radio.
In this affectionate bio, screenwriters Len Blum and Michael Kalesniko trace Howard's life from his childhood to his paisley days at Boston University up through a triumphant 1985 love fest in Central Park. With his Hebro, prominent schnoz and black-rimmed glasses, collegiate Howard most resembled a costume-shop dork trying to find his way during the days of free love and rebellion.
The most hilarious bits are in Howard's early days as he flounders to find his voice, actually serving as a DJ in Dee-troit for a country/western station while he balances a marriage to a wonderful girl, Alison, whose only liability seems to mirror the problem most intelligent women have always endured, lousy taste in men.
Overall, "Private Parts" is biblical in spirit, with Howard the voice crying in the wilderness. Here the Philistines, of course, are philistinic radio programmers and the pusillanimous pussies of public mores. While "Private Parts" is at its most hilarious when Howard slays the authority figures, it also has a tender underside: We see that the private vs. public Howard are two very different figures, the cerebral, acerbic social satirist on one hand, the squirrelly but devotedly faithful husband and family man on the other.
Playing himself, Stern is no Mel Gibson, but that's the point. As an abrasive pain in the ass, he's actually appealing. Sidekick Robin Quivers is similarly convincing and engaging as herself, while Mary McCormack is warm as Howard's understanding wife. Amid the proper mix of lesbians, rock stars, babes, droolers and dysfunctionals, there's a character who swallows a 12-inch kielbasa -- credit to actress Althea Cassidy for that filmic feat.
From start to finish, Betty Thomas is the perfect program director, keeping an eye on the narrative dial. The tech contributions are similarly inspired and aptly off-center, particularly costume designer Joseph G. Aulisi's loopy threads. Spinning between the sputum is a soundtrack of timely tunes, some clearly tongue-in-cheek, or, in this case, cheeks.
PRIVATE PARTS
Paramount Pictures
Paramount and Rysher Entertainment present
An Ivan Reitman production
A Betty Thomas film
Producer Ivan Reitman
Director Betty Thomas
Screenwriters Len Blum, Michael Kalesniko
Based on the book by Howard Stern
Executive producers Daniel Goldberg,
Joe Medjuck, Keith Samples
Director of photography Walt Lloyd
Production designer Eric Golden
Editor Peter Teschner
Co-producer Celia Costas
Costume designer Joseph G. Aulisi
Color/stereo
Cast:
Howard Stern Howard Stern
Robin Quivers Robin Quivers
Alison Stern Mary McCormack
Fred Norris Fred Norris
Jackie Martling Jackie Martling
Gary Dell'Abate Gary Dell'Abate
Ben Stern Richard Portnow
Ray Stern Kelly Bishop
Vin Vallescca Reni Santoni
Kenny Paul Giamattti
Brittany Melanie Good
Howard (age 7) Bobby Boriello
Howard (age 12) Michael Maccarone
Howard (age 16) Matthew Friedman
Running time -- 108 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
Misunderstood geeks everywhere -- a sizable majority in any metropolis -- should line up for this cozy and caustic comedy and, perhaps most surprisingly, the film will appeal to educated women who have been dragged into the theater, a demographic not known for their unabashed enthusiasm for Stern's inspired sophomorisms. The boxoffice call letters for this Paramount release should be W-HIT or K-HIT, depending on your side of the FCC line.
Thematically, "Private Parts" is wonderfully non-PC, while stylistically, it's "Rebel Without a Cause", "Good Morning, Vietnam" and the triumph-of-the-nerds genre all rolled into one as it traces Howard's gangly life from yelled-at kid to yelled-at adult. The consistency is that everyone was always telling him to shut up, and he always felt misunderstood.
Unfortunately for Howard, he was never able to channel that adolescent anomie in the way a James Dean or a more accomplished girl-getter would have sublimated. Being misunderstood got him no girls, and so it seems, scant few friends. A cross between Woody Allen and Big Bird, with severe penis-size anxiety, Howard had only one outlet other than masturbation -- doing radio.
In this affectionate bio, screenwriters Len Blum and Michael Kalesniko trace Howard's life from his childhood to his paisley days at Boston University up through a triumphant 1985 love fest in Central Park. With his Hebro, prominent schnoz and black-rimmed glasses, collegiate Howard most resembled a costume-shop dork trying to find his way during the days of free love and rebellion.
The most hilarious bits are in Howard's early days as he flounders to find his voice, actually serving as a DJ in Dee-troit for a country/western station while he balances a marriage to a wonderful girl, Alison, whose only liability seems to mirror the problem most intelligent women have always endured, lousy taste in men.
Overall, "Private Parts" is biblical in spirit, with Howard the voice crying in the wilderness. Here the Philistines, of course, are philistinic radio programmers and the pusillanimous pussies of public mores. While "Private Parts" is at its most hilarious when Howard slays the authority figures, it also has a tender underside: We see that the private vs. public Howard are two very different figures, the cerebral, acerbic social satirist on one hand, the squirrelly but devotedly faithful husband and family man on the other.
Playing himself, Stern is no Mel Gibson, but that's the point. As an abrasive pain in the ass, he's actually appealing. Sidekick Robin Quivers is similarly convincing and engaging as herself, while Mary McCormack is warm as Howard's understanding wife. Amid the proper mix of lesbians, rock stars, babes, droolers and dysfunctionals, there's a character who swallows a 12-inch kielbasa -- credit to actress Althea Cassidy for that filmic feat.
From start to finish, Betty Thomas is the perfect program director, keeping an eye on the narrative dial. The tech contributions are similarly inspired and aptly off-center, particularly costume designer Joseph G. Aulisi's loopy threads. Spinning between the sputum is a soundtrack of timely tunes, some clearly tongue-in-cheek, or, in this case, cheeks.
PRIVATE PARTS
Paramount Pictures
Paramount and Rysher Entertainment present
An Ivan Reitman production
A Betty Thomas film
Producer Ivan Reitman
Director Betty Thomas
Screenwriters Len Blum, Michael Kalesniko
Based on the book by Howard Stern
Executive producers Daniel Goldberg,
Joe Medjuck, Keith Samples
Director of photography Walt Lloyd
Production designer Eric Golden
Editor Peter Teschner
Co-producer Celia Costas
Costume designer Joseph G. Aulisi
Color/stereo
Cast:
Howard Stern Howard Stern
Robin Quivers Robin Quivers
Alison Stern Mary McCormack
Fred Norris Fred Norris
Jackie Martling Jackie Martling
Gary Dell'Abate Gary Dell'Abate
Ben Stern Richard Portnow
Ray Stern Kelly Bishop
Vin Vallescca Reni Santoni
Kenny Paul Giamattti
Brittany Melanie Good
Howard (age 7) Bobby Boriello
Howard (age 12) Michael Maccarone
Howard (age 16) Matthew Friedman
Running time -- 108 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 2/25/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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