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Not a big Stern fan to start with, but I think that R&R High school should remain untouched.:nono: There already was a re-make done, 1991's "Rock 'N Roll High School Forever starring Corey Feldman,:thumbsdn: that was nauseating:puke: and traumatic :yuck: to watch, and having Stern behind the wheel can only lead to a similar, if not even more revolting result. The movie is a cult classic, let it be! :yes:

To make things worse, stern also procured the rights to "Porky's", and that project has apparently gotten the green light as well. For my feelings on this, see above... :puke2:

Howard, please, reconsider!:scratch2: This can only lead to the further downward slide of the publics opinion of you! I would say it would also lead to a loss of respect, but I doubt you have much if any left to lose. :finger:

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011787240

Moved to Movies & Television Forum.

Howard, please, reconsider!:scratch2: This can only lead to the further downward slide of the publics opinion of you!

i think its more of "your" opinion of him. you do not get extremely wealthy by a "downward slide of public opinion". There are many "teenie bopper comedy`s" that you can barf at, Howard`s keen business sence dictates that he might as well get a piece of the action too.

i think its more of "your" opinion of him. you do not get extremely wealthy by a "downward slide of public opinion". There are many "teenie bopper comedy`s" that you can barf at, Howard`s keen business sence dictates that he might as well get a piece of the action too.

Correct assumption! :thmbsp:

I find him neither funny, or entertaining. Howard was once on top, and those days are over, even if he is wealthy from his past exploits. And even if Martin Scorsese or Francis Ford Copola were in line to remake either of those films, I still would think that they would be better off left alone.

Howard is old, and he is a one trick pony, and how long do you think he will be around? He was a fad, albeit a huge fad, and will slowly sink off the bottom of the page.... No one wants to see someone old enough to be their granddad degrading women and others on the airwaves. Might have been cool 15 years ago, but now it's just embarrassing.

You used to see him all over the TV, news, and radio, someone was always talking about him, but no longer. I would call that a "Downward slide"... :yes:

I find the guy funny and was a constant listener - He was on for close to 20 years with an ever increasing audience which, in my mind does not constitute a fad - the reason for his lack of current publicity is his switch to satellite radio - it just depends if satellite radio is the format of the future if he truly becomes viable as he used to be - as far as Porkys goes I wouldnt touch it - its a classic (my son & friends watched it the other night and loved it - the Tallywacker scene could not be replicated) - Rock and Roll high school I wouldnt mind seeing an updated version of...

i think its more of "your" opinion of him. you do not get extremely wealthy by a "downward slide of public opinion". There are many "teenie bopper comedy`s" that you can barf at, Howard`s keen business sence dictates that he might as well get a piece of the action too.

Thanks for the Helix props

Correct assumption! :thmbsp:

I find him neither funny, or entertaining. Howard was once on top, and those days are over, even if he is wealthy from his past exploits. And even if Martin Scorsese or Francis Ford Copola were in line to remake either of those films, I still would think that they would be better off left alone.

Howard is old, and he is a one trick pony, and how long do you think he will be around? He was a fad, albeit a huge fad, and will slowly sink off the bottom of the page.... No one wants to see someone old enough to be their granddad degrading women and others on the airwaves. Might have been cool 15 years ago, but now it's just embarrassing.

You used to see him all over the TV, news, and radio, someone was always talking about him, but no longer. I would call that a "Downward slide"... :yes:

Howard "who?"

Folks lucky enough to have been around Boston area from the mid 70's through the early 90's will surely remember Charles Laquidara from WBCN, his morning show and his alter-ego "Duane Glasscock".

Charles Laquidara was everything Stern isn't, and in my opinion far funnier and creative. To paraphrase birddog, to me Stern is a "one trick pony" as well.

Just my opinion, nothing more. :yes:

Best,

Paul :thmbsp:

I would have to say that Porky's should be left as is, and I have never seen Rock and Roll High School, so I cannot comment, but if this is anything like what The Thomas Crown Affair turned out to be, IMHO that would be a disgrace....

What is Stern trying to prove?? Neither of the films in question were hardly any good to begin with; certainly not worthy of a remake and with Howard Stern's extensive experience in directing and/or producing (NOT!!), they can't be expected to be any "better" than the originals

Neither one of these movies were classics. "Private Parts" was better than either one of them, so I can imagine him doing a good job on the remakes. He is very picky about the scripts he recieves, so to commit to these movies means he liked the scripts.
His track record is pretty strong. I wouldn't bet against him.

Folks lucky enough to have been around Boston area from the mid 70's through the early 90's will surely remember Charles Laquidara from WBCN, his morning show and his alter-ego "Duane Glasscock".

Charles Laquidara was everything Stern isn't, and in my opinion far funnier and creative. To paraphrase birddog, to me Stern is a "one trick pony" as well.

Just my opinion, nothing more. :yes:

Best,

Paul :thmbsp:

"RANGOON!!!"

I remember "Chuckkkkkk" quite well! Duane Ingalls Glasscock was the sh*t back then...

"Porkys" & "R & R HS" were stupid movies back in the day. I hated them both myself. Who knows though what Sterns production company will do with them. I have doubts though because I absolutely hated the old TV show Howard produced called "Son Of The Beach".

Having said all that...I will admit that I listen occasionally to Sterns show on Sirius. While I don't care much for some of stupid stuff he has on his show like strippers with the biggest boobs and farting contest.....the show is quite entertaining sometimes when he interviews guest such as politicians and actors & comedians. His interview a couple of years ago with astronaut "Buzz" Aldrin was very funny and entertaining.

The part of the Stern show I like best is the last hour when Robin Quivers does the news and Howard comments....with both seriousness & humor....on current events in the world. Howard Stern has the weird and unique ability to constantly switch from stupid "low-brow" humor to serious conversation that a lot of folks are not aware of.


Russ

Sterns had the projects in the works for years now. He was talking about them well before he went to satellite as I have not heard one of his shows since the move.

Kptn Howdie and Doctordirt I'll give ya the :thmbsp: both for the Helix props.

- it just depends if satellite radio is the format of the future

It isn't.

"Porky's" was kinda vulgar, yet mildly entertaining, but hardly worth a remake. Never saw "R&R Hiskule", so I can't comment on that.

Folks lucky enough to have been around Boston area from the mid 70's through the early 90's will surely remember Charles Laquidara from WBCN, his morning show and his alter-ego "Duane Glasscock".

Charles Laquidara was everything Stern isn't, and in my opinion far funnier and creative. To paraphrase birddog, to me Stern is a "one trick pony" as well.

Just my opinion, nothing more. :yes:

Best,

Paul :thmbsp:

I am not sure when the following was written, but certainly well before Mark Parenteau's predilections became public. It is an interesting bio on corporate radio crushing the life out of independent programming -

Boston Radio (http://www.radiodiversity.com/soundandfury2.html)

WBCN was a terrific radio station back in the day to be sure. I was not a huge fan of "What's Up Chuck?" but I sure listened to the Big Mattress religiously just to hear Billy West who later went on to rule with Ren & Stimpy's voices. Having moved from California to Boston in 1980 I thought I was coming to the 3rd World. Instead I found a great station, WBCN that made the transition painless. BTW, Chuuuu.....cK! was/is(?) and a/d/s/ owner. He had a whole atelier rig w/ bridged PA4's running M12's.

I do believe Stern made an awful career move when he signed onto satellite as he lost a majority of listeners. The simple point that so many of his listeners were the young guys on the loading dock, paint crew, or driving a company delivery vehicle and don't have or won't pay for satellite access. All gone in one move. I don't car how successful anyone claims he is now the simple fact is you do not hear about him with anywhere near the frequency that you used to when he was on free radio. He seemed truly inescapable then and could lay claim to the 'King of all Media" moniker.

Back to the OP, there is one inescapable truth regarding any remake of the original Rock & Roll High School; it will not be featuring The Ramones.

Maybe Stern is going to play Joey?

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Howard is laughing all the way to the bank. That deal netted him more than 500 mill. On top of that he made huge incentives for subscriptions etc. Stern has outlasted em all.

Howard Stern doing Porky's? That's pretty funny.

I have friend who is the drummer of the high school band in the last scene on the bridge. ( the champagne was popped...) He was actually in college at the time. He tried to hide it form all of us for quite a while until one evening at a very relaxed bbq. Of course it ended up providing all of us with someone to joke about for the rest of evening. I must tell him the big news. Wonder if he'll volunteer again...

Howard is laughing all the way to the bank. That deal netted him more than 500 mill. On top of that he made huge incentives for subscriptions etc. Stern has outlasted em all.

IIRC, $500 million was for the whole deal, air crew, production team, etc. He made a bundle going in for sure but it is unlikely that any personality will ever get satellite booming.

http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/07/29/sirius-xm-unite-as-sales-still-tumble/

Stern's last movie was one of the biggest hunks of crap ever. Why would I want to see his mucked up version of a classic B rock flick.

Stern's last movie was one of the biggest hunks of crap ever. Why would I want to see his mucked up version of a classic B rock flick.

guess you can say "Stern can turn a big hunk of crap" into gold. a few years back his show hit the airwaves here in toronto on Q-107 and launched them to #1, and i listened relegiously. nothing here in canada can ever touch what Stern brought to us......Past-Present-Future.

and his idea is so simple, a few fart jokes, sex talk, and some swearing. He`s a real genius :tresbon:

Stern isnt even mildly amusing, in fact i will go so far as to say he and those like him are shining beacons why this country is swirling the bowl.

Stern isnt even mildly amusing, in fact i will go so far as to say he and those like him are shining beacons why this country is swirling the bowl.

Agree 1000%