Howard Stern Archive 2003 Online

The fallout from this and other 2003 segments directly contributed to Clear Channel dropping the show from its stations in early 2004, a precursor to Howard's ultimate departure for Sirius.

The 2003 archives are a time capsule of early 2000s celebrity culture. High-profile interviews and chaotic studio appearances were the norm. Network permanently removes Stern radio show after fine howard stern archive 2003

One cannot discuss the 2003 archives without mentioning the escalating tension between Howard Stern and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On April 9, 2003, a segment involving two guests discussing a parody product called (complete with flatulence sound effects) triggered a massive crackdown. The fallout from this and other 2003 segments

This single broadcast eventually led to a proposed fine of $495,000 against Clear Channel Communications. Network permanently removes Stern radio show after fine

Howard famously labeled the FCC’s actions a "McCarthy-type witch hunt," using the 2003 airwaves to champion free speech and rail against government censorship. The Rise of Artie Lange

By 2003, Artie Lange had fully settled into the "Jackie Chair," becoming an indispensable part of the show's chemistry. This year featured some of Artie's most "wholesome" yet bizarre contributions.