Howard Stern on Sirius

[Cowdisease]

Good = George Takei is in-studio all week.

Bad = After calling in "sick" yet again yesterday, Artie announced that he thinks he needs to go to rehab, although he wouldn't say why or if he was using drugs again.

Artie talked about it for a bit in the Wrap-Up Show. His explanation was that he never really went to rehab after his bout with heroin, unlike his previous addiction with cocaine. He's afraid that he hasn't really overcome his heroin addiction like his cocaine addiction and felt that a stint in rehab will help him overcome his fear. He also stated that the Stern schedule is killing him (since he's also doing stand-up full time), and would use rehab as a way to catch up on sleep.

Artie was leaving hints that he would leave the show if Fox would come to him with the "perfect deal", which is essentially working the same amount of hours he did on The Norm Show but getting paid more. It doesn't seem likely, and Artie is going to cut down on his stand-up gigs after April due to some tapings with Rescue Me and maybe Entourage, so that should reduce his stress. Definitely catch the Wrap-Up Show replay if you have a chance.

I'm going to see Artie Lange in a Comedy Central show taping this Thursday (late afternoon) in NYC. I might have an extra ticket if a friend bows out, but I won't know until tomorrow. Watch this space if you live near the city, are interested in going, and will be free Thursday.

[Dolemite]

I don't know why Artie feels compelled to work so many stand-up gigs. They did this bit back on K-Rock where all the main players on the Stern show revealed their salaries and Artie was making $500,000 a year back then. He has to be making even more now on Sirius.

The thing is, he signed a contract and the Stern Show is his main job. Either cut back on the outside jobs that are affecting your work or just fucking quit. In 4 years Stern's done anyway, Artie'll have plenty of time to work gigs and sitcoms then.

I'm going to see Artie Lange in a Comedy Central show taping this Thursday (late afternoon) in NYC. I might have an extra ticket if a friend bows out, but I won't know until tomorrow. Watch this space if you live near the city, are interested in going, and will be free Thursday.

I might be interested. Let me know.

Wait, are you the Cow that gets blown by guys? Nevermind.

[Cowdisease]

I don't know why Artie feels compelled to work so many stand-up gigs. They did this bit back on K-Rock where all the main players on the Stern show revealed their salaries and Artie was making $500,000 a year back then. He has to be making even more now on Sirius.

The thing is, he signed a contract and the Stern Show is his main job. Either cut back on the outside jobs that are affecting your work or just fucking quit. In 4 years Stern's done anyway, Artie'll have plenty of time to work gigs and sitcoms then.

Artie touched on this during the Wrap-Up Show. Artie admitted that he's having a hard time leaving money on the table. During the last year at K-Rock, Artie was making 3x the money he normally does at stand-up. Now, especially after his Carnegie Hall stint, he's easily making 4x.

Artie also conceded that it was very sensible for him to stick around until Howard's done and then go for the sitcom and stand-up gigs. Well, to be continued...

[Wildkat]

I don't know why Artie feels compelled to work so many stand-up gigs. They did this bit back on K-Rock where all the main players on the Stern show revealed their salaries and Artie was making $500,000 a year back then. He has to be making even more now on Sirius.

500K a year can disapear in no time if you have a smack habit.

[Hot Like Wasabi]

I think Artie would be making a huge mistake leaving the show to do stand up full time. I just don't think he would be as popular without the show.

[Doc Holliday]

I think Artie would be making a huge mistake leaving the show to do stand up full time. I just don't think he would be as popular without the show.

I think Beer League is a testiment to that. He's still the best part of the show.

Wait, are you the Cow that gets blown by guys? Nevermind.

This is the second time I've heard this reference this week. link story pls.

[Dolemite]

This is the second time I've heard this reference this week. link story pls.

I assume that shit went down while you were banned. Read this entire thread- it is an all-time classic.

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/s...ad.php?t=43408

[Cowdisease]

Dole, check your PM.

[SpoDaddy]

Artie's the best part of the show without question. That said, his stand up act mostly sucks out loud. If he wasn't connected to the show he would have a hard time making a living solely as a standup.

[Cowutopia]

Wrong cow, but we both basically live in NYC.