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== Real Life == |
== Real Life == |
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* [[Howard Stern]] probably the greatest of all time. He got his big break by |
* [[Howard Stern]] probably the greatest of all time. He got his big break by getting a job at WNBC in New York as the afternoon jock to [[Don Imus]]' morning jock. Their subsequent feud helped drive his audience to its peak, as did his habit of pushing the boundaries even further than Imus did. After one too many clashes with the FCC, Howard went on to Sirus to be able to say what he wanted. He is the record holder for the most fined host. |
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* [[Opie and Anthony]] fit the mold, though they have not assumed the label |
* [[Opie and Anthony]] fit the mold, though they have not assumed the label |
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* [[Don Imus]] was considered the first radio shockjock but like mentioned above had worked with Howard Stern for a short time until they got their own shows and howard was fired. Don was fired in 2007 for racial comments toward the Rutgers basketball team but re hired with other big names |
* [[Don Imus]] was considered the first radio shockjock but like mentioned above had worked with Howard Stern for a short time until they got their own shows and howard was fired. Don was fired in 2007 for racial comments toward the Rutgers basketball team but re hired with other big names |
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