This year represents the definitive, heartbreaking culmination of Artie Lange’s tenure on the show. Throughout 2009, Artie’s battles with addiction were laid bare on the air. Episodes from this year feature intense confrontations, sudden absences, and moments of raw vulnerability, culminating in his departure from the show at the very end of December 2009. For historians of the show, these archives offer a gripping, unfiltered look at addiction and fame.
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Just as Conan was preparing to take over The Tonight Show , his appearance in the 2009 archive highlights a fascinating moment in late-night television history, right before the infamous NBC late-night war erupted. The Evolution of the Wack Pack Howard Stern Archive 2009
In October 2009, a rising pop star named Lady Gaga stripped down her hit "Paparazzi" for an acoustic performance on a piano in the Stern studio. It was a viral moment that proved Stern's show was a mandatory stop for serious musical artists.
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2009 was tragically the final full year for comedian Artie Lange on the show. The archive captures the painful, gripping, and deeply honest reality of Artie’s battles with addiction. From his infamous on-air nodding-out episodes to his explosive arguments with Howard, Robin Quivers, and production staff, 2009 represents a dark but unforgettable chapter in the show's history.
Start your search. Find the April 2009 shows with the "Sybian" saga. Find the August 2009 wrap-up shows where Artie yells at Jon Hein. Find the video sync of the "Goofing on Sal’s Wedding" tapes. It was a viral moment that proved Stern's
The Stern Show has always served as a barometer for celebrity culture, and 2009 was no different. The death of Michael Jackson in June provided a somber, introspective moment. Stern reflected on his one strange, uncomfortable meeting with the pop star, describing him as a medicated "Frankenstein" and musing cynically about the true parentage of Jackson’s children. It was a raw, unflinching autopsy of fame from a man who understood it better than most.
Today, Howard Stern is globally revered as one of the greatest celebrity interviewers in media history. The 2009 archive captures the exact moment this reputation was being forged. Moving away from the chaotic, multi-guest segments of his 1990s terrestrial radio days, 2009 featured long-form, deeply psychological, one-on-one conversations. Significant interviews from the 2009 archive include:
: The year was packed with classic "office" drama, including Sal’s relentless mockery of Gary’s "pitch" at the Mets game and Gary's overall management of the staff.