Artie Lange Resigns from Howard Stern Radio Show
Friday April 11, 2008
Artie Lange offered his resignation and Howard Stern accepted. Lange, who's been with the Stern radio show since 2001 "was spotted disputing with his assistant in the hallways off the air. When it was brought up to Stern, he asked the assistant Teddy to come into the studio and discuss the situation on the air," according to an article by Adam Abramson at newsday.com.
After Lange made physical threats to Teddy and would not guarantee from refraining from such actions in the future, Stern told Lange he couldn't continue to have him around.
Newsday.com writes, "Artie then offered his resignation; Stern accepted, but told Lange to leave and cool off. Just before Lange left he told Stern: 'I'm not a good person ... I gotta leave ... I love you'"
Background: Howard Stern Begins Third Year at SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Related: Will Howard Stern Be as Interesting Without the F.C.C.? (Opinion)
More: Profile of Howard Stern
Comments
I’m a new listener since i got sirius on my new car but heard about your show from friends that lived in CA. Have to tell you I’m a 49 yr married, subrbn lving woman that listens and loves Artie and Howard. Miss him if he leaves