Few clues to what Stern's stations will sound like

December 16, 2005|By Los Angeles Times.

Howard Stern, the self-proclaimed "King of All Media," has complete creative control in programming two Sirius channels whose details are still being determined.

In broad strokes, the so-called Howard 100 will be an entertainment news station reporting on celebrities and lifestyle stories, while Howard Stern II will essentially be an uncensored version of his current morning show. Stern said his channels will have commercial sponsors--though significantly fewer than his current show.

Stern said he could get on and use expletives every other word, but "I never did that on regular radio. It's ludicrous of people to think that's what I want to go do. What sold my show was honesty. It wouldn't have lasted 20 years otherwise."

Stern did mention a couple of shows he plans to put on the air at Sirius:

- "Crack Ho View": "You've heard of 'The View'?" Stern said. "Well, we're going to take every topic from 'The View,' but let crack hos go at it."

- "Meet the Shrink": A reality-based show featuring a regular Stern contributor, Jeff the Drunk, in sessions with a therapist discussing, among other things, his alcoholism. "It's one of my dream shows," Stern said.

Otherwise, the heart and soul of his channels will simply be restoring to the airwaves what the FCC either watered down or blotted out. For instance, a segment like the "Bathroom Olympics," in which contestants eat huge amounts of food and then wagers are placed on the weight of their bowel movements, will be resurrected.

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10 things you might not have known about Howard Stern

10 In 1986, Howard Stern appeared as a "sub-announcer" on the game show "The New Hollywood Squares."

9 As a child, Howard Stern was affectionately called "Howchie" by his parents.

8 As a student at Boston University, Howard Stern hosted a radio show called "The King Schmaltz Bagel Hour."

7 Stern wanted to play the role of a radio talk show host in the film "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" (right). He was busy, however, filming his own movie, "Private Parts."

6 Stern's Hebrew name is "Tzvi."

5 Stern owns a bulldog named Bianca Romijn-Stamos.

4 Stern has a brown belt in Japanese Shotokan Karate.

3 Stern can often be spotted jogging with a trainer in Central Park.

2 Stern doesn't drink or smoke.

1 The National Organization for Women has called for a boycott of the E! network because of Stern.