Howard Pranks Sal With Retirement Announcement (2010)

[@vinnym5607]

"I won't leave anyone high and dry. Letters of recommendation..." Now that's a good joke.

[@chaunybuck6065]

Me n my hubz both looked at each other when listening in the car like... .....wha???

[@bedford4383]

"Thank you"

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

@@chaunybuck6065 what do you mean?

[@gixch]

What do you mean

[@Lamont15]

@@OnceShy_TwiceBitten when he abruptly got rid of the television and news crew he refused to give them any letters of recommendation.

[@shawnapaul175]

Howard calling sal out for the coffee sip is one of the funniest things in this video🤣

[@paramparchad]

hahahaha

[@EdSmith313]

1:23 Gary and Robin with the nice side jabs, too. "It's a big announcement, douchebag." "We're all sitting here on pins and needles -- *SLURP*!"

[@robertlozano6780]

@@EdSmith313 indeed

[@jeffreyadams207]

Put that coffee down!! Coffee is for closers!!!

[@accountemail9712]

🤣

[@thenickgratton]

I think Howard Stern is the only one who can prank an employee to the point of sobbing live on air and it be cool afterwards.

[@Eatshitdie69]

it aint real lol

[@chunkymonkey5458]

@@Eatshitdie69 then sal deserves an Oscar

[@TheFastballs]

@@chunkymonkey5458 for real 😂

[@alexbenzie2140]

@@Eatshitdie69 yes it is lol

[@James-ov9tj]

Michael Scott too

[@AverageHuman7026]

Hopefully now he realizes the importance of having continuation plans

[@juancaminante8078]

Hahahahahaha

[@gawni1612]

Conti....oh nevermind

[@forever_nocturne4146]

It's Sal...

[@auggiecontreras8068]

Oh shit! 😆

[@jkhoover]

How much do you think he makes, but he doesn't know the word contingency?

[@jorgealonso2774]

Finally the actual clip. Listened to the audio only for years. This is classic.

[@stevelawton9849]

Instant classic!!!!

[@frankirons9337]

The tears in Sal's eyes change everything lmao

[@danb4811]

If you search KZbin the clip is all over the place.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Damn man, I feel bad for laughing once he started crying. Hes torn up but still so grateful for Howard for giving him the opportunity. This is the kind of employee and friend that you need

[@sjang816]

You think that's why he was crying? Maybe it had more to do with his income coming to am end?

[@mrmalcolm]

Be fair now. Sal and Richards pranks and bits have contributed greatly to the shows comedic value. Their prank calls are legendary.

[@kylethompson3218]

What will Sal do in 5 years?

[@robertaBooey69]

@@kylethompson3218three plus years later he’s still there making prank calls mispronouncing words prevalent

[@krazyyyklipsss6195]

His relief after knowing it was a joke must of been insane

[@andreasleonhard1512]

He must have been on cloud 9

[@yuccatree4298]

Have - Must have - Have Have Have

[@BeHempy]

Except this was obviously 100% staged. Still entertaining though.

[@ryckjunior9911]

@@yuccatree4298 Hahaha exactly what I wanted to say.

[@BillyMcBean.]

@@BeHempy i guess whatever u wanna believe

[@rolendrickisidora3855]

Hopefully this experencie served him as a reminder to save for rainy days

[@cccheeks8819]

That is what I thought. i have a Huge Umbrella

[@djv85gaming]

Yep. Learned the hard way. Didn't save up, lost my job, house, and basically had a sofa to sleep on for about two years. Now I'm back on my feet and saving every penny I can.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

hello nerd

[@HaenaKauai91]

No cologne just kush and patron on me

[@kenglass7833]

very true, nobody knows what tomorrow holds

[@mattlandry]

Even before the "announcement" they joked that sal had to make it all about him and then when Howard said he was retiring he instantly started talking about how it ruins his life 😆

[@mumzly1]

Don't you know? It's all about Sal.

[@Justin-np3ki]

That's amazing lmao

[@ExtremeConing]

He actually made it about his children but point taken

[@uggggggghhhhh]

God forbid the bread maker is concerned he will be jobless in 1 week and wont be able to feed his family

[@salihbbas]

because he is on the spot. he is getting pranked.

[@seanno9744]

3:18 silently cutting to Robin and the guys trying not to laugh while Sal contemplates his whole future. Hysterical

[@imcalibro24]

That’s the funniest shot ever 😂😂🔥

[@louskunt9798]

@@imcalibro24 💯

[@nnjjee1]

The most remarkable is JD doesn’t hoot or laugh as he does about anything and everything 😮

[@KimJongWilll]

Yes!

[@TheDewaltBoy]

It's like getting to sit in at your own funeral, Howard's a fucking genius. Sal really loves that man.

[@MATT-sh9gi]

No he loves his stable job 😂😂

[@JD-Media]

And the people only care about themselves.

[@butterflymoon6368]

he gave him his life

[@AV-RC]

I remember hearing this live and I was DYING laughing. I have NO idea how they kept it together.

[@johntucket9221]

Same here.Can you believe its been 11 years?

[@chyaaaaaaaaa]

JD couldn't stop grinning in the background

[@bschuler6216]

@@chyaaaaaaaaa JD can never stop smiling, because of his face. It's the Killing Joke.

[@EdSmith313]

In the original audio clip I remember hearing, JD was laughing his ass off even before the reveal of the prank.

[@tientrinh943]

What were you doing

[@clerks09]

He makes prank calls for a living and he’s the easiest person to prank on the show.

[@matj3296]

"You owe me nothing."... I felt that

[@andregordon2599]

Sal INSTANTLY makes it about himself, which is what kills me lmao. Great clip

[@ericl7842]

This was absolute gold bawf. Richard rubbing his shoulder was incredible.

[@Chrisicola]

Gary was responsible for the whole great bit by letting Howard know right away about Sal. Great job.

[@josephandrews6684]

Great job fafaflohigh

[@Chrisicola]

@@josephandrews6684 Yes, bossthhh

[@jgfunk]

Booey did the same when Sal was freaking out because he thought Richard and Howard were hanging out together. Another bit that was set up by Gary.

[@SD_702]

You gotta give Fafaflooey a lot of credit for this by producing on the fly and giving howard the heads up that he had this opportunity. Nice one Gary. But your first pitch was terrible, fyi.

[@RunawayPancake1]

Yes. Gary fully admits that he can't pitch in front of a crowded stadium or a studio audience. However, if there's no one around within a 1.7 mile radius, he's Nolan Ryan.

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

Put down the eggs bro! Leave it to me! I have this! I'm a lamb addict!

[@eltravo2112]

This would make a great advert for a retirement plan investment commercial

[@B4nks]

seriously.. i need to get my life together lol

[@SportsFront]

I heard this live and was late going into work just waiting for Sal’s reaction.

[@TeeDub96]

Kinda funny how you made yourself late to hear what happens to him because he was late😂😂

[@johngarcia5396]

Sal looked like he was crying before the announcement..his eyes were already puffy.

[@simpsons721]

He was hungover and late that day

[@Ay0ubM]

He was preparing for the stunt beforehand.

[@SoggySlopster]

He’s high…

[@seth3153]

@@Ay0ubM bait

[@butterflymoon6368]

yeh exactly.

[@illiamdeebe7579]

Oh man this has to be top 10 material of all time. The quiet in that room from everybody else... that kind of cooperative effort is what put men on the moon.

[@nocdful]

The rollercoaster of emotions he goes through is so dam funny to watch

[@Celinestu333]

"You've done enuf You owe me nothing" Thats the kinda of friend/colleague/employee I want in life

[@butterflymoon6368]

one that has no standards?

[@Garf_malarf]

“I’m walking into a burnt house” LMAOOO sal the goat

[@xvor_tex8577]

I'm "Wuoking" into burnt house

[@pete6705]

I’ll never forget this because when this was live I just turned the radio on when this started, and I got pranked too. I had been listening to Howard since I was like 12 and couldn’t believe he was quitting

[@visualonestudio]

When Howard said it was a joke even I smiled. It’s also amazing how much he’s changed, he was so rude and crude back in the days but now he’s so mellow and nice.

[@tutoy9814]

LMAO the "were you late today?" got me dying!!

[@brucelee4996]

Poor Sal, did he ever get a chance to crash at Howard's pad? This was priceless. 🏆🏆🏆

[@stevelawton9849]

Never 😝 😂

[@1.21Gigawatts_]

Did you even have to ask? Obviously no. Howard would never

[@holeinone24channel41]

He doesn’t want to wake up just to have Sal standing over him breathing heavy.

[@HotBoxTrucking]

ya they cuddled

[@robweissman5952]

It makes total sense to Sal that Howard would break the news he's leaving to him specifically.. Just to make sure he's ok with his decision.. It's all about Sal and how he feels.

[@KingLoop13]

Right hahahaha, absolutely absurd that he doesn't think anything's up when all of the questions and interjections are directed at him

[@chaunybuck6065]

I know right??? Everyone is there but, he just wants to talk it over with Sal? Also the fact that Sal was a stockbroker but doesn't know wtf contingency means is REeeeeally alarming!

[@SuperBulldogWarrior]

real talk, it's nice to know that the first thing Sal thought about was his kids. he's a real one.

[@livelife365]

Greatest prank ever!!

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

Omg, I’ve come back to watch this at least 5x!!! 🤣🤣🤣 He was sobbing!!!!

[@j-rocdub9883]

That was pretty fuckin good

[@AndorranStairway]

I dunno it was kinda messed up haha

[@Jahpeace84]

Fakest*

[@liviz40102]

Very staged bit

[@ElonsDiamondMine]

Another reason Howard is the greatest. Poor Sal! Really cool to see how much love he has for Howard. He even appreciates that he deserved every inch of that by working for him. Never leave, Howard!

[@Mhats]

i love how Sal goes from the Series Finale to the middle of the series after Howards asks "were you late today?" 6:00

[@ronaldbargain4925]

U could see the gears turning lmao

[@360Fov]

lmao so true

[@chreed5837]

Robin holding her laugh in at 3:19 is hilarious lol Sal, poor bastard.

[@Leigh3420]

I'm so in love ❤ with that woman she's AWESOME!!!

[@vibes3360]

I like how Richard consoles him when talking about his boys.

[@graysonmichael8335]

I cant stop laughing...greatest prank ever. Howard and gary sold the shit out of it!

[@holeinone24channel41]

One of the most classic, best moments in show history since moving to Sirius! I remember listening to that live and laughing my ass off! I love all those guys and I truly felt bad for Sal.

[@T222X]

Plz post full length Howard tv videos. I’ll happily buy them

[@speedyretreat]

Thank you SO much for uploading this! I have had to dig for it so many times to remember how much Sal did not have a plan for his future. I bet he still doesn't.

[@kinskifilms]

If I could cast a Howard Stern bit in gold and put it in a museum, it would be this one. It is perfection.

[@sambaker7703]

Also the apology tapes. 😂

[@PotatoJonson]

Mean joke but showed the depth of Sal’s character.

[@giorgiolabottleofwine7601]

Cry just like Sal

[@carlosvega8593]

Finally..... Been looking for this for a longtime

[@goranh624]

One of the best bits on the show. Classic

[@docyagamikiko]

Im in the other side of the world and its just recently i got hung up on Richard and Sal prank calls compilations that were sitting here in yt all these time. In these day and age of YT and internet shows, they are the ones who made me enjoy listening to radio again. Man... I feel for Sal here. 😭 But his a$$ was late so he deserve this. Man.. how i wish we got sirius radio here.

[@corinaperez226]

Richards sweet, he was reaching out to console Sal as he cried. A great friend.

[@butterflymoon6368]

"Why didn't you plan?" is the funniest line from this. The audacity of that question were this real is so hilarious.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

"What happens when your late" LOL

[@bluetoyota921]

This will forever stand as the greatest prank ever pulled on another human being.

[@michaelps2k]

Damn, lowkey got emotional with him. Especially when he kept talking about his kids 😢

[@johnforeman634]

When I first realized I could get Sirius in my car and thought finally I could listen to this Howard Stern show, I went on KZbin to check it out. This was the first thing I’d ever watched and I was hooked.

[@riffsandwich9541]

All time great moment on the show. I watch this all the time.

[@danb4811]

This was so sad and funny. This is one of the best moments of the show.

[@macklangen9000]

he was late though

[@rolandogialdino9064]

Howard must've been pissed that Sal didn't have any contingency plan. I mean, you have to think of your family's wellbeing if you have 3 kids.

[@sanansa4567]

You must not listen to the show. Sal's wife spends the money. Sal works hard.

[@johngarcia5396]

Howard could care less...he is billionaire and if he cared he could give staff some personal money as a thank you but he wouldn't give one penny...trust me he could care less about anyone but himself.

[@oggie_champ2636]

@@johngarcia5396 i highly doubt that Howard Stern is a Billionaire

[@tobe1207]

Why don't you give your extra money to the poor? You have more then you need. Only successful people are responsible for poor people? But when it's something that effects the rich "you shouldn't care about them,it doesn't effect you if your not rich" but they're supposed to care and parent yall

[@alecescobar9900]

@@oggie_champ2636 he's worth 650 million and makes 120 million a year, he’ll be a billionaire in no time.

[@floresbp]

His eyes were swollen from the hangover, not the crying. Lol

[@nedschneebly1205]

Think about what this has done, now Sal will financially plan and when Howard stern can’t do the show anymore he’ll be secure and they’ll both feel great full for this experience

[@richharris9489]

Love howard stern been a fan since i was 18 now im 45 . I was happy he signed another 5 years.

[@cf9844]

This is my fav prank ever in the history of the show. Sal is the best.

[@popquiz1069]

Robin’s reaction was everything

[@jf5618]

Clip never gets old…gets better in time.

[@HUMDUDE]

One of my favorite bits ever. I was crying I was laughing so hard when this was live. Hilarious

[@ReggieWhite15]

This was priceless. Haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ethanj5143]

Sal is GOLD .. amazing radio and love the show ❤

[@loki_l_1380]

Holy shit I remember listening to this back in the day when my dad was taking me to school in the morning. We were fucking dying. haha

[@a.t.8013]

The grim realization that fell over sals face when Howard said “we’re you late today?”

[@stefandrakche]

Epic moment right here

[@PaulyC8879]

The thumbnail is pure gold

[@johngarcia5396]

Love when Richard consoles Sal and puts hand on his shoulder lol

[@09shelby15]

The fear in sals face about losing his job was actually scary

[@easiverly253]

Best on air prank ever!

[@nicolasaguilar1258]

"Sal, can you not sip..." is so good 😂

[@benjamins9121]

This whole episode was awesome

[@dre2culjackson367]

lol the baby crying sound effect just too funny😂😂

[@eltravo2112]

Seeing JD Harm, Jason Kaplan, Gary and Will Murray try not to bust out laughing is hilarious!

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

Lol Sal really makes it all about him. Imagine if this was real - Howard’s huge announcement completely gets upstaged.

[@UncleBabyBilIy]

That’s why he apologized??

[@jamesdemetro4184]

I miss my three little girls now, The love this guy shows for his kids was amazing

[@SMGPERFORMANCE16]

This was how i remember Howard

[@tonecold216]

This will forever be the best prank of all time

[@Palendrome69]

Well done Howard and team, you taught him a very valuable lesson especially being a dad.

[@blueskunk9163]

This is one of the first gags I heard when I first started listening to Stern. It's a brilliant way to punish Sal for coming in late. This gag, and of course listening to High Pitch gawk over Donnie Wahlberg, hooked me. Love the Howard Stern show! Sal's brain should be studied by scientists.

[@butchvito]

Now that over 10 years have passed, I wonder if Sal has a plan yet.

[@OYXOT]

I'm sure he does 😂

[@GTRrocker84]

Probably not. People don’t change.

[@seth3153]

Yes he's an impractical joker

[@shawn1928]

He’s still trying to sell his wife’s antique Singer sewing machine

[@butterflymoon6368]

and he worked in finance. bizarre.

[@terrylevi5771]

Howard stern is the greatest. All hail the king of radio.

[@JaneDoe42011]

I've heard this at least 10 times over the years, but this is the first time I've seen the tape. OMG, that kicked it up a notch. Gawd Sal....lol

[@TomSmith-gw6fn]

I was late for work the morning this happened sitting in my car waiting for this prank to resolve lol

[@bschuler6216]

So Sal being late for work made you late for work. That Sal is a real piece of work.

[@tiptopanteater7713]

imagine being late to your whole life changing then changing back instantly. fucking rollercoaster.

[@LeoWeisman]

Sal has to be the biggest goof ball ever to grace the mic!!

[@CrockE]

That was the best and they let him cry his ass off 😂🤣

[@warrengreen5670]

Probably the best of Howard Stern right there

[@alistairarchibald1312]

this is one of the greatest segments ever

[@jasondebski5484]

I love stern been listening for many many years

[@SPDEVILLE]

this is the kind of people you need on your team

[@ccali327]

Robin hiding behind her hands is so funny.

[@mightydook]

I fucking love Howard such a good dude

[@jimmylipsjaymo]

That's the greatest prank I've ever seen. Fucking hilarious.

[@aww773]

seeing what the show turned into since then, it would've probably been best if he had retired in 2010

[@breandanangley3828]

The “What the fuck is wrong with you” at the end had me in tears hahahaha!!!

[@brenthewitt758]

Absolutely was a classic 💯

[@cincity076]

Kudos to whomever saw that opportunity (Gary?) and kudos to Howard for playing it out perfectly. Great show moment!

[@ahyaok100]

I love how Sal thinks it's all about him and his plans. That's not normal.

[@cocogaz3553]

he's actually completely about himself, like he didn't even hesitate in himself to recognized he unconsciously twisted the whole conversation from Howard quitting to him losing his job and his problems, like what the hell , his announcement was about you what? .. i feel like i saw this clip ages ago tbh tho

[@chyaaaaaaaaa]

Lmao true

[@TheFastballs]

Come on, if you have three little sons at home to support and your boss just dropped a bombshell like, hey btw after next week you have no income, I think most people would react the exact same way.

[@Contributron]

@@TheFastballs Yeah I really don’t blame him for reacting that way. For your boss to just be like “my wife wants me to be home more, so after next week you won’t have a job,” giving you no time to figure out what you’re gonna do next... that would be a pretty shitty move.

[@rigsby1454]

On a side note imagine making Howard Sterns retirement all about you