Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, comedian and author. He is known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which became famous when it aired nationwide on terrestrial radio from 1986 to 2005. He aired on Sirius XM satellite radio since 2006. Stern had his first radio jobs in Boston. University. From 1976 to 1982 he developed his direct personality through morning positions at WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, New York; WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut; WWWW in Detroit, Michigan; and WWDC in Washington, D.C., he worked afternoons at WNBC in New York from 1982 until he was fired in 1985. In 1985 he started running for 20 years at the WXRK in New York; Its morning show aired in 1986 and aired in 60 markets and drew 20 million listeners at its peak. In recent years, Stern's photos have appeared in Hamptons and WHIRL magazines. From 2012 to 2015, he was a judge for America's Got Talent.

New York shock jock, television personality, and author who made a name for himself by discussing traditionally obscene topics in an open and unapologetic manner. In 1979, he founded The Howard Stern Show, and Robin Quivers joined him on the show soon after.