Howard Stern to re-make "Rock 'n Roll High School" and "Porky's"

[Sandy G]

"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.

[soundmotor]

Originally Posted by beemer

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.

Best,

Paul

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

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?

[grateful]

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.

[Ms. Big]

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...

[soundmotor]

Originally Posted by grateful

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.co...-still-tumble/

[grumpy]

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.

[Kptn Howdie]

Originally Posted by grumpy

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

[Twenty20Man]

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.

[ablethevoice]

Originally Posted by Twenty20Man

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%