For those interested in an bigger overview of his career, here are some key stories from the last few years:
01/26/08 - Imus Sued for 4 Million Dollars by Disgruntled Advertiser
According to reuters.com: "A book publisher that bought an ad on Don Imus's radio show is suing the shock jock and his former bosses at CBS Radio for more than $4 million, saying Imus insulted the book he was paid to promote." Read more about this.
12/23/07 - Don Imus Immortalized in Year-End Animation
Don Imus was featured in JibJab.com's animated year-in-review. To the tune of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire", a host of celebrities were highlighted including Imus. In his JibJab moment the animation sings, "Don's Nappy Headed Hoes". See more of this.
04/12/07 - "Imus in the Morning" Taken Off the Air by CBS Radio
"From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and revulsed [sic] by the statements that were made on our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent," said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in announcing the decision. See more of this article.
04/09/07 - Don Imus Suspended for Two Weeks from Radio Show
According to firstcoastnews.com: "After a career of cranky insults, radio star Don Imus was fighting for his job Monday following one joke that by his own admission went 'way too far.'" CBS issued this statement: "Due to the events of the past week, CBS Radio will suspend Don Imus and the broadcast of his show for a period of two weeks, effective Monday, April 16. Read more about this.
04/26/05 - New York's Don Imus: Ratings Bust
United Press International, working from a report in the New York Post says: "The ratings are the worst ever for Imus, who has half the listeners he had 10 years ago." Read more about this.
12/1/04 - Radio Talk Show Host Don Imus Sued by Former Nanny
According to Fox News: "A former nanny who worked for Don Imus has sued the radio and television personality, claiming he wrongfully fired her, chased her off his New Mexico ranch in the middle of the night, and then trashed her on his radio show." More on this story.
12/05/03 - Radio Feud Continues: Imus And Stern Exchange Insults On-Air
Long-time Radio rivals, Don Imus and Howard Stern got into a verbal confrontation yesterday when Imus ran a skit spoofing Stern's girlfriend and Stern phoned into Imus' show. Read more.
