Howard Stern on what he learned in therapy, abandoning 'pure id' persona: Part 1

The legendary radio host opened up to ABC News' George Stephanopoulos about making big life changes and the best interview he's ever done.
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[@clydeb7713]

Why the hate? Howard has regrets and insecurities. He has matured and his transparency is real. He now realized how uncool and what a jerk he was. I actually like him now.

[@brentshira3373]

The "hate" is from hardcore fans who don't like the PC direction his show has taken over the past 6 or 7 years, with many popular guests like Gilbert Gottfried being banned because of edgy content

[@idnintel]

@@brentshira3373 I agree and understand both sides. The hilarious, non PC free spirit howard of the 90s is always there in archive form but I think this is the best outcome for howard to be as he is now. Howard suffered tremendous abuse when younger, from bullying to his dad never showing him how to be a man (it sounds as if he was totally ignored). He got therapy and admittedly when getting older your testosterone drops and the confluence of those two factors were conducive to him becoming a lot wiser now for the better. It would be unnatural if howard into old age tried to be angry and edgy and furthermore it would totally stunt his growth and he would be less interesting... here we have the full trajectory of a very interesting life and this conclusion if not inevitable is the best we fans could have hoped for. So in short if howard didn't evolve it would be unnatural and bad for him and us since it wouldn't ring true or at least we would see the potential for growth lost and that would be a shame. I had to edit to say my favorite guests: Gilbert gottfried (especially the amy heckerling assistant call was beyond hilarious), Elegant elliot offen (absolute insanity which gets me more tripping than a kilo of LSD), and many more but favorite moments in general are all the fights and drama that has happened (like scott being offered 250k for anal).

[@jockoadams3377]

The PC loving crowd that Howie now seeks approval of shouldnt let him whitewash his history. For years he made fun of blacks and gays. Exploited addicts, the mentally ill, and disabled for cheap laughs. It made him a fortune, is he gonna give the money back now?

[@khloeknievel3874]

It's hard staying relevant for as long as he has. If you don't change, people criticize you for always doing the same thing and not growing. If you do change, people get mad because they "liked the old you better." You can't please everyone. Howard seems to realize that. He has always remained true to himself, despite criticism, and he continues to do so.

[@dalefick8405]

@@khloeknievel3874 He is not relevant anymore...He could be doing his same show on regular radio now..He had a interview show deal do sort of what Barbara Walters had..It was never picked up..Now he gets to do it and steals money from all his listeners 500 million..Bitch please

[@Kyohan137]

“ If you’re the same person at fifty that you were at twenty than you’ve wasted thirty years of your life.”

[@rexiiforsure9558]

Howard is one of he most articulate and fast thinkers my brother and I ever knew

[@janglestick]

.. ya a hustler is a fast thinker and talker. howard called himself a hustler sometimes. anyway, how did and your brother know howard? did you get involved thru call-ins somewhere on the east coast?

[@danghilarducci50]

A very candid interview, i liked it very much.

[@blkforeign8458]

You hear this shit all too much...I think A LOT of people look back on their younger years and don't like what they see. It's part of growing as human, you "live and learn." Howerd Stern shouldn't be so hard on himself. I grew up loving him and his show. NO REGRETS STERN!!

[@Channel-cm7yc]

I like Howard. His evolution I think has gotten to the real Howard that’s completely likable and respectable.

[@carlborman4917]

More please .....like 10 hours more . Thanks

[@RonPaulgirls]

YOU'RE A MORON, HE'S WASHED UP GARBAGE

[@kirkleblanc]

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[@willmiles100]

I like Howard. And I like the older Howard more.

[@Nytemarezxz]

A God fearing man getting his shit straight before judgement.

[@KhanivoreQniba]

Interviews are the Holy Grail of communication.

[@KRyan-gn5uw]

From empty, shallow, and gross to a man with insight, intellect, and compassion. Wow! I'm impressed.

[@vonn4017]

wrong..u just dont get it

[@kdm1733]

I know it. I couldn't stand this guy years ago. Therapy seems to have worked miracles on him.

[@becky977]

he is living proof that ppl with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can heal

[@gavinbrando8255]

He was always insightful and extremely smart and compassionate but if you didnt listen to the show you wouldn't know that. If you just took his image without listening properly you'd think he was gross and empty.

[@murcia27ny]

Impressed

[@Treasuremonk]

I think seeing that Howard’s worst enemy was himself.. makes me see my life much better now

[@idnintel]

All the shit that happens to us which is negative in our life make this enemy manifest, yes. While Howard was younger he did channel that anger and self loathing into comedy gold which worked wonders.

[@johnmanning5193]

Been with the Stern Show since '91. I don't catch it every day now (ironically, since I've got Sirius at home and his channels run show material 24/7). But I listened over this past weekend, and they've not lost any ability to be engaging and funny. The show has been through many different eras. Everyone has a favorite. I know they'll have to leave one day, I just don't want them to.

[@thomasmartinscott]

Keep seeking TRUTH, Howard!

[@ajmartin7115]

"Why should i say anything; this is beautiful..."

[@hepcat5199]

Howard finally grows up. Dang wish I could have been listening to him since he got on satellite radio.

[@jessicacalvano8949]

I am so happy did this interview.

[@kirkleblanc]

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[@jdoveist]

Your absolutely right about that Stern - A PUBLICITY STUNT!

[@stinkfloyd1]

Regrets? If that's the case, no matter how uncomfortable he feels of his past, it's what made him skyrocket.

[@jaclynh9343]

Wow, I am appreciating Howard Stern more. He seems kinder, more thoughtful, caring, aware and humble. So grateful to have watched this. I never used to be interested in him that much because of the harsh energy he would exude but now I honestly feel inspired by him and his story. Thank you Howard for sharing.

[@alanaadams7440]

Yes Howard grew up finally

[@Noworries-w5c]

Jaclyn H he was kind then but I loved listening for years

[@LAFan]

He’s a brilliant broadcaster. A radio legend getting better with age.

[@matto.827]

Me too!

[@allenh7835]

Howard is a textbook narcissist. A non narcissist could not survive in his shoes.

[@pennypenny2588]

Something about him reminds me of my crush, Mr. Steven Tyler, but only the best parts. They are both abrasive and yet they both have a shockingly tender side.

[@fe5018]

Stern, for all his grotesque history, was never a wife beater at least. Tyler is a phenomenal talent but there's some really ugly crap in his history.

[@richardmcleod5967]

Howard Stern has helped to place and find good homes for over 1000 homeless cats over the past several years. He has to be a sensitive person.

[@JennySieck]

You could tell he was sensitive even back in the day. I never bought the shtick. Nor with Gordon Ramsey. That man is a peach....

[@cnb4110]

A philosopher,tremendous intellect!

[@anonsmith3459]

Great interview

[@drewwesely8853]

Where is the link to part 2????

[@Art_Vandelay_]

Thank you George! Great video.

[@johkonut]

The host of one of the most listened-to radio programs in the world felt as if he had never really been listened to before. Ain't that the truth.

[@fernandoo4001]

BABA BOOEY!!!!

[@kirkleblanc]

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[@sharontracey1099]

I just love you Howard Stern!

[@missygoldstein12]

Howard!!!! ❤

[@kdrguru]

This interview is a noine.

[@milart12]

Ha ha A true Stern fan.

[@gumarovasquez5825]

Noine, noine, noine Noine, noine, noine Noine, noine, noine - sour Gary voice

[@sweeepzone5155]

"The woman has devoted her life to public service. Why?" Millions upon millions upon millions of dollars maybe?

[@sweeepzone5155]

@Anderson Cooper I'm just saying, she hasn't done it solely for the love of the people and to make society a better place. There is an element of money and power that drives it. There's a difference between being a bit wealthy, and being worth hundreds of millions from leveraging your political career.

[@bestforyouall]

I wanted to hear more 😩

[@I-am-THE-Dragonslayer]

Very interesting

[@XTR02]

People change over time, Stern isn’t any different. Stern was the one that helped to “push the envelope” in mainstream media and entertainment which this is seen in so many different platforms to this very day. Nowadays you have too many people that are trying to be edgy, shocking, controversial, normalizing vices, etc. that it is the new norm but that approach was cool when it wasn’t the norm. I used to watch Howard Stern when I was 9/10 years old (when we first got cable) after my family went to bed. His content was a product of its time.

[@kurtisdawson1988]

Garbage

[@144wychwood]

Love old Howard and the new. All that talk he's sold out is BS. He's a real person who's evolved. Self reflection is not bad thing. Long live King of All Media!!!

[@harrylazard805]

It's obvious he sold out, it's not just talk....

[@beefknuckles]

Yes I agree 100%. People who go through life without changing are losers in my opinion. He's VERY intelligent (always has been) and he just shows that more now

[@Helene2367]

I like this Howard Stern way more than the old Howard . Glad he finally grew up,

[@RevolverSnake007]

Gotta love that title haha

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

It's to quiet here in coulterville. I need more neighbors building with tractors so I got some competition making noise all day and night

[@cuellar4500]

I applaud his transformation

[@davidsmith-vq2fh]

Howard the best .

[@heatherr0420]

Wow, he's definitely a different person from years ago when I was a kid listening to him on the radio. He's humble, eloquent, down to earth as all heck, & a genuinely candid nice guy. I've admired the work him and his wife Beth especially have done for years in regards to helping homeless animals. I've always respected the man but I think after the interview I respect him 10 times more. Great interview

[@roadracer1158]

I going to miss Howard's fart jokes and toilet humor! Long live fartman!

[@Fishbite9]

I will always be grateful that Howard cast a light upon the late, great Phoebe Snow, discovered her genius, incredible voice and humanity. She was absolutely the best and the most magnificent mother to her beautiful daughter.

[@johnhall1663]

Good lord

[@butterflymoon6368]

who? huh?

[@michaelfleming8490]

“What’s he saying, Robin?”

[@ContentWizard]

I really have loved so many of Stearns's interviews over the years and generally, his work. Definitely one of the best in the business. But I really appreciate what the last president had to offer the country and I suppose, thank goodness Hillary didn't come on his show 🙂

[@beachstreet101]

I’ve been listening to Howard since the 80’s and have always loved him as he was growing, maturing and evolving on the air. He talks and you want to listen. He’s an interesting speaker.

[@GigaChadh976]

He was before he became the very thing he hated

[@childishstarnino7748]

same, i was born in 84---he had a huge effect on my life. still listening after decades. he's probably my all-time fave celebrity.

[@pbo6562]

A Narcissist? That’s who you think is an interesting speaker?

[@jno9807]

Love that picture with Beth and the Trumps. Stern is a genius at making people smile.

[@wrobinson1702]

Howard is a fascinating guy, and a better person than he portrayed on the radio show for many years.

[@JerseyJersey100]

Yes sir, something that legit fans been saying for decades

[@evegordon4370]

you don't know his history I guess

[@JuanLeche8]

He’s a terrible guy

[@kimmer5370]

I used to not care for Howard, but he is much more relational with his guests now, and not so overpowering with all of his shock jock stuff, and I quite enjoy his interviews now

[@nobutterinhell]

Being provocative for his audience!!! sweet 😀

[@Bloodfireclothing]

big fan!

[@flipczech]

Love this man.

[@JuanLeche8]

Jackie had an album called comes again

[@anthonycampos8057]

Bring back KC

[@hoderharris]

Fasinating what Stern said about Hillary not appearing on his show and how it could have cost her the election.

[@workingguy6666]

It hearkens back to the famous early televised debate between Kennedy and Nixon, where Nixon didn't understand, or grasp, the power of the outlet.

[@Varyalover]

Not to mention, she got on NPR and just pandered. Howard Stern wanted to expose her to more working class people.

[@jockoadams3377]

His audience is a fraction of what it used to be. And his show blows now. He wouldve made less of a difference in the election than Russians buying a few hundred thousand dollars of facebook ads days after the ballots were cast.

[@roxxylala26]

Howard finally grew up.

[@thekinginthenorth3222]

roxxylala26 boring

[@roxxylala26]

@@thekinginthenorth3222 Shit, sometimes life is. It's inevitable when you grow up.

[@jockoadams3377]

He’s trying to cling on to relevance. Todays PC culture wouldve finally eaten up and destroyed the old Howard.

[@you-5-iver804]

​@@roxxylala26 Growing up is different from clinging onto relevancy

[@roxylove4313]

I remember when he got into it with Anna Nicole Smith it was so funny and so entertaining👍👍

[@TittyTittyBangBangXX]

Howard stern is a fucking genius

[@HoustonYu]

I'm proud of Howard...

[@midnightshade32]

Why? I'm sure he's not proud of you, or me or anyone besides his family and rich celebrities he smoozes with.

[@pajo1256]

WHAT A SCUMBAGUR

[@HoustonYu]

@@midnightshade32 well, considering where he came from and the amount of influence he has, it's definitely good progress. There's always hope...even for the worst people.

[@josephtulk499]

Dude he wanted Hillary he's a dirt bag

[@StellarFella]

@@HoustonYu "...where he came from..."?!!! He's been an entitled brat and CROOKED businessman from the word go. There is a solid reason why he couldn't carry his own state in the election. Too many New Yorkers know the real Donald. Evidently, you still don't.

[@roseatwan2661]

Deep shit. In a good way ...

[@cheechalker8430]

He’s Howard from the Hamptons now

[@loucifer323]

Yeah always new he was gay

[@michaelfleming8490]

“I haven’t changed…” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 PUH-LEEEEEASE!

[@KatesFree]

Even though I deeply disagree with him about Hillary, I feel that Howard has been going through a lot of changes since 9/11. I listened to that show, and I observed him go through a shift over the last 18-19 years. It is like he has gone through a re-evaluation of what he considers important. I'm looking forward to his new book.

[@elisamastromarino7123]

I love the guy. And he was handsome in the photo with his ex wife.

[@brentshira3373]

Howard's split from Alison did not "lead him to therapy." He actually started therapy 5 years BEFORE the split

[@TrendingPositive]

Think it through.....Stop being so literal. Grow up.

[@florberlinski613]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@sawsickness]

I always liked Howard. I respect him now more than ever as a 50 year old man who's just now entering therapy after years of substance abuse and running away from myself and my problems. Thanks Howard 👍

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

have a thousand different names each its own point of light.

[@cemlaw]

Great interview, of course, but man... ABC, do better. That camera angle where you can see the black drape and height boxes for the credenza takes me right out of it. How was that not noticed?!

[@Lanwarder]

I kinda like the "new" Howard

[@444TRR]

did you see artie pumping gas?

[@scottw6375]

Howard is so busy bowing down and licking the feet of PC SJW Hollywood celebrities he doesn't spend a single second of his day thinking about Artie

[@kirkleblanc]

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[@AnalyticalMenace]

Yeah, it looks like the guy got in a fight with his toolbox.

[@msgambate88]

any mention of Dana Plato?

[@visionquest09]

msgambate88 Dana Plato is so ancient history now. Looking back though, how he treated her was a bit fucked up.

[@teddyrandallspencer2768]

I hated Howard Stern’s guts for his abusive, destructive harassment speech in his interview with Dana Plato. He dehumanized her drastically throughout her entire appearance & made the degradation seem so enjoyable that I only could bear segments of the whole production featured on a documentary about the young starlet’s rise to fame & the tragedy of her demise to tragedy. Being still so young, excessively rich & vulnerable following her success on the T.V. show ‘Different Strokes,’ sadly, Howard Stern portrayal & dismissive showcase of her as she was presented in the throes of her drug addiction, money struggles & lowest self esteem possible was detrimental to her fate of a short life within days of her death. It was nauseating to see the story of the men who took advantage of this desperately sick young Lady who apparently needed intervention, love & a chance to be helped so exploited at the end of her life. She left behind a young son raised by her parents to witness grown men take advantage of her name & position to help cause her death instead of helping to try to save this precious young Lady’s Life. The Young drug addicted man who manipulated her by living off her in an unstable life of a traveling RV doing anything she could to maintain a living including pornography & other indiscreet ventures led her to the popular radio show. There, without expectations of being defiled & made a joke of, she thought more focus would be on her TV fame & what her wishes & aspirations for a hopeful future for a return to TV & a role to revamp her earlier career. Plato agreed to the notorious interview thinking that it would be a promotion of notoriety that she was in the career moves of auditioning for a new acting role. But all she got from Stern was focus on her drug use on film before performing sex scenes in a regrettable pornographic film she naively chose for money to support her habit & the thugs making bank off her name. To me, the negative national exposure & shocking reactions of so much hate & dismissive reviews of her appearance is what in my opinion hammered the last nail in her coffin. It would be interesting to hear Stern’s reaction to my opinion & the known perspectives of a lot of the public over 23 or more years ago if he recalls his treatment of her. In closing, I recall being a cringe adrenaline rushed member of his audience so I myself feel a bit sensitive & sorrow for Plato’s plight. It may have been an inevitable tragedy but now I can’t help but wander if this debacle sealed what may have been prevented.

[@suzannedarmiento8376]

Love Howard

[@JuanLeche8]

Bro is taking credit for who becomes president wtf lmaoo

[@RealHIFIHelp]

33 mil subscribers, where I guess most of them are americans, that is a crazy thing! Wow this guy really made it. I find it refreshing how down to earth and honest this guy is, instead of having to listen to a politically correct host not trying to offend anyone. Refreshing.

[@harrylazard805]

that must be the number of Sirius Radio subscribers, not Howard subscribers. I had Howard removed from my subscription....

[@PianoUniverse]

His Hillary interview was amazing.

[@jbifulco8372]

For many years ,Howard was very kind to people that contributed to the “show”. Since his success is now a reality, he can display the personality he always had, but never believed would sell. His real talent is editing, both with his ribald humor and with his famous celebrity interviews. He realizes what will entertain his audience, and what listeners have heard before. Keep working, Howard…Sal needs this job.

[@timmyhenrikssons]

9:45 The Octomom Sybian Ride happened on satellite. What’s he talking about?

[@recoveredpurpose7973]

Finally Stern is the man in public that he really is. He's a genius.

[@repurposedart9897]

Howard's old interviews with Mr Trump made Howard relevant since 2016...yet Howard was begging Hillary Clinton to do an interview which of course she declined... Would like to see an interview with Howard and Hillary when he gets on his knees and ask all the dirt type of questions...Howard is opening the door to mental illness and the importance of getting therapy... Howard needs a KZbin channel like Rogan...

[@flamingguitarists2255]

Can you guys send me to the link with tony stark and Donald trump

[@NennieC123]

It’s unthinkable to a lot of people.

[@Aubergine1941]

So glad we have Trump rather than Hilary.

[@apersonthatsnice6202]

He actually has eyes lol ...who knew??? No really I like the new Howard!!

[@matzohgirl]

Interestingly he does not mention his current wife who strikes me as extremely intelligent and fascinating.

[@batman1169]

Howard has changed and now a dog and cat freedom fighter. back in the day he hated walking his dog and picking up after him.

[@20maxilo]

I never really liked Howard Stern,,, I always found him to be too arrogant, too demeaning and perverted. But as I watch this interview I really cannot help but to look up to him. In spite of his wild antics and over the top personality, he does seem conflicted deep inside . I do feel for him, I guess in life everybody has to go through very tough times for them to realize who they are...

[@JustinHappenstance]

You know what really pisses me off a person with ptsd is this zing loud audio at the end. IT might now be a big thing to you but when I have to turn up to listen to an adult conversation then be blasted by some stupid noise for no reason at the end of all these videos. My dog even jumps up like WTF, now she has it with fireworks from all you fuckers.

[@MegaRICKY303]

6:59 Funny, he was never in love with himself, but he has a book out called howard stern comes again, which would make u think its a sequel to private parts.

[@jimmyatila]

Hit em with the heeeeeiiin!!

[@libertysprings2244]

It is so sad. It reminds me of a show about a lesbian that posed as a man and found that men were lacking and craving real deep relationships with each other instead of or in addition to the typical joking type interactions they have with each other.

[@maxblackcat]

Muh therapy. Daddy called him moron once and it led to years of therapy

[@lukeferraro01]

Old School Howard Stern is nothing he should be ashamed of. If he doesn’t want to do that anymore, fine but his career is nothing short of legendary and important to push the boundaries of y’all radio

[@eliciagarcia3601]

The only time I had ever seen or heard of Howard stern was a few clips of him from American idol where he appeared mean or heartless or making fun of a contestant. So I didn’t like him. Seeing these interviews completely changes my perception. I’m beginning to realise you shouldn’t judge someone you don’t actually know, that’s just something your brain does

[@vonn4017]

so..u r shallow and make snap judgments based on very lil info. thats what i read

[@eliciagarcia3601]

To be fair I think everyone does it. But I’ve realised your brain immidietly thinks you know someone and you trust your brains perception but it just associates and stereo types. And we all want validation and to be understood and liked.

[@vonn4017]

@@eliciagarcia3601 yeah, no. u dont know me. ive listened to Howard since 1982. proll b4 u were born. when i speak up its usually from an informed stance. i dont know where u got "stereo type" from. i just based a fact on your statement. i dot know u well enough to stereo type u. and it wouldnt reinforce what im saying if i did. i use facts..not bullshit

[@eliciagarcia3601]

Grr you read my tone wrong and misunderstood what I was trying to communicate which wasn’t an accusation against you but a thought about humans. 1982 is before I was born lol. I’m 95 (so I’m 24 years old). Now I’m not taking any more of this dumb bullshit. Oops, I mean “facts” lol. Jk.

[@harrylime3895]

I prefer channel 9 Stern.

[@cmscms123456]

How about donate all of your money, and go to work in a Deli...

[@lesblack8036]

YAWN!

[@digital827111]

Most people think Trump is outrageous, but they think Hillary is repulsive.

[@karoleebrown1858]

What drives her!?!? Power!

[@javadsuggs6993]

This is an important lesson in branding. When you brand yourself to be a crass, arrogant, gross prick you shouldn't be surprised when credible political figures don't want to talk to you.