Private Parts (1997)

The auto-biographical story of Howard Stern, the radio-rebel who is now also a TV-personality, an author and a movie star.

Director:

Betty Thomas

Writers:

Howard Stern (book), Len Blum (screenplay),

Stars:

Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Mary McCormack

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Howard Stern	...	Himself
Robin Quivers	...	Herself
Mary McCormack	...	Alison Stern
Fred Norris	...	Himself
Paul Giamatti	...	Kenny
Gary Dell'Abate	...	Himself
Jackie Martling	...	Himself
Carol Alt	...	Gloria
Richard Portnow	...	Ben Stern
Kelly Bishop	...	Ray Stern
Henry Goodman	...	Moti
Jonathan Hadary	...	Griff
Paul Hecht	...	Ross Buckingham
Allison Janney	...	Dee Dee
Michael Murphy	...	Roger Erlick

Storyline

Having always wanted to be a disc-jockey, Howard Stern works his way painfully from radio at his 1970's college to a Detroit station. It is with a move to Washington that he hits on an outrageous off-the-wall style that catches audience attention. Despite his on-air blue talk, at home he is a loving husband. He needs all the support he can get when he joins NBC in New York and comes up against a very different vision of radio.

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Plot Keywords:

radio | disc jockey | nbc | 1970s | college | 

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Taglines:

In the tradition of great rebels like George Washington, James Dean, Malcolm X, Abraham Lincoln and Lenny Bruce... One man is still revolting

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, nudity and crude sexual humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 March 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Howard Stern's Private Parts

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$14,616,333 (USA) (7 March 1997)

Gross:

$41,198,146 (USA) (6 June 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment, Northern Lights Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The live performance of AC/DC was filmed at Bryant Park in New York City in July 1996.

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Goofs

When Howard arrives at WCCC, he is standing at the studio door as Fred finishes his program. To the left of the door, there is an "on air" light that is initially off, even though Fred is broadcasting. In the next shot, when Howard enters the studio, the "on air" light is on, and is then turned off.

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Quotes

12-Year-Old Howard: But why can't I play with my puppets?
Ben Stern: Shut up, ya know why!

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Crazy Credits

Kenny talks about his life after Howard, which eventually becomes a rant about how horrible Howard is.

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Connections

Referenced in Howard Stern on Demand: Face Painting (2007)

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Soundtracks

"No Rain"
Written by Blind Melon - Glen Graham, Shannon Hoon, Brad Smith,
Rogers Stevens (as Thomas Stevens) & Christopher Thorn
Performed by Blind Melon
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

User Reviews

Don't really like the guy but love the movie.

The ratings that I see on Private Parts really do the movie an injustice. As of now I see the ratings are at 6.5, but I have to tell you that I'd give it a 9.

Stern is not GLORIFYING himself here. He's just telling a story as to how he got to where he is and in many cases criticizes himself. The movie is by no means egotistical which is what I TOTALLY expected to find. Instead it leads you through a tale of Poverty to Success.

Great Job Howard. I may not like you much, but you really pulled this one off.

9 out of 10