Private Parts (1997)

The autobiographical 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, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Howard Stern	...	Himself
Robin Quivers	...	Robin Quivers
Mary McCormack	...	Alison Stern
Fred Norris	...	Fred Norris
Paul Giamatti	...	Kenny
Gary Dell'Abate	...	Gary Dell'Abate
Jackie Martling	...	Jackie Martling
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:

1970s | public nudity | pubic hair | female pubic hair | female full frontal nudity | 

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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 USA:

$14,616,333, 9 March 1997, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$41,198,146, 8 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 "so called seven dirty words" the radio executives tell Howard he can't use are based on a list invented by comedian George Carlin.

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Goofs

Howard is attempting to give a woman an orgasm over the phone. He is speaking to her on the phone and at the same time she is listening to the show on the radio. There is a time delay of several seconds before the show is broadcast over the air. Being on the phone and listening at the same time would create feedback and would not allow the conversation to continue as portrayed.

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Quotes

Howard Stern: I am the hero of the lesbian community.

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Crazy Credits

Stern cohort 'Stuttering John' Melendez rants about Howard not putting him in the movie.

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Connections

Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #5.121 (2010)

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Soundtracks

Lomir Singen Ciri Bim, Ciri Bom
Traditional
Performed by Theatre Bucharest
Courtesy of LaserLight Digital
By Arrangement with Source/Q

User Reviews

a story of success and devotion to family.

This movie is for everyone including those who "think" that they don't like Howard. It shows Howard as a regular guy who can do some outrageous bits. Some bits you like, some you don't. The two thoughts that I was left with leaving the theatre is 1) he is devoted to his wife and family, 2) he is a success story despite so very many obstacles. Love him or hate, all but the most prudish will enjoy this.