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1997 Howard Stern's "PRIVATE PARTS" opening day film ad...
1997 Howard Stern's "PRIVATE PARTS" opening day film ad...
Item # 719050
March 11, 1997
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 11, 1997
* "PRIVATE PARTS" w/ Howard Stern film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Biographical comedy movie
Page 71 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "PRIVATE PARTS" in Manhattan.
background: Private Parts (1997) is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama that follows the rise of shock jock Howard Stern from a shy, nerdy college student to one of the most controversial and influential figures in American radio. Starring Stern as himself, the film blends outrageous humor with heartfelt moments, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his personal life and professional battles against censorship, corporate control, and the expectations of the mainstream media. Directed by Betty Thomas, the film is grounded in Stern’s unique voice and unapologetic honesty, charting his early struggles at small stations, his evolving on-air persona, and his unshakable loyalty to his then-wife, Alison. With supporting performances by Robin Quivers and Paul Giamatti—who portrays the infamous radio executive “Pig Vomit”—the movie balances raunchy comedy with unexpected vulnerability, ultimately presenting Stern not just as a provocateur, but as a man who found success by being completely himself. Despite initial skepticism from critics and audiences, Private Parts received strong reviews and has since become a cult favorite, especially among fans of Stern’s groundbreaking radio career.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 128 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
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