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| Private Parts [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Private Parts [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51M33J7ET0L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Betty Thomas
Actors: Howard Stern, Mary Mccormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris, Paul Giamatti
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 60363
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 109 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: PARD332517D
ISBN: 6305222908
UPC: 097363325178
EAN: 9780792153122
ASIN: 6305222908
Release Date: December 15, 1998
Theatrical Release Date: March 7, 1997
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Give credit to director Betty Thomas for making the notorious Howard Stern, self-proclaimed "king of all media", into a nerdish but appealing media rebel who loves his wife and family. Even if you hate Stern's rude radio show, you may discover that the underdog charm of this warm, whimsical film (based on Stern's autobiography) turns you into a fan--for the length of the film at least. Stern delivers a winning performance as the clumsy college kid and aspiring disc-jockey-turned-demon-shock-jock, who becomes an unlikely hero as he battles station managers, network executives and conservative "arbiters of decency" in the name of unfettered bad taste. Mary McCormack is fine as his understanding wife, Alison, and long-time Stern sidekicks Robin Quivers and Fred Norris acquit themselves nicely appearing as themselves. --Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com
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 Can't miss this, whether you are a fan or not February 5, 2008
There is no debate, Howard Stern has dominated the radio market in the last ten plus years. This film shows how he got to that spot, taking us through the process by which he discovered what people really wanted to hear, and the challenges he faced along the way. You really do not need to be a fan of Stern to appreciate this funny and informative movie. And let's get real; when Stern was on free radio, a lot of those that hated him listened to him even more than those that liked him. As they put it in the movie, haters also wanted to know what he was going to say next!
I was really surprised to see how good a job Howard did with his acting, and Robin Quivers and Fred Norris, who also play their real personas in the film, did not lag behind at all. This trio delivers laughs-a-plenty, and shows why so many people love them. The bit in which they use the fill-in the blank competition is priceless, and will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Especially when you see Kenny (pig vomit), the program director at NBC, go berserk over what he was hearing on air. I have to stop here and comment on how Giamatti, who played the role of "pig vomit", shows his great skills for acting, and you can see that he had those skills way before his success with "Sideways".
The film portrays Stern's wife, Allison, as his muse and object of desire. Everything he does is for her. Too bad they got divorced following this production, but this does not spoil any of the fun. If you are looking to have a good time, with some politically incorrect and over-the-top humor, and do not mind a little nudity, you have a winner in this one.
The Shock Jock stars in his own film January 10, 2003
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Private Parts is a very entertaining film. For people who are not aware of Howard Stern's Breakfast radio show in New York, it is a good stand alone autobiographical piece about his life. From a geeky film student, to a local radio disc jockey at a tiny station, to a highly sucessful radio star in Washington to a world famous radio legend in New York - it's all there. The direction is stright forward and avoids anything too distracting and the comic pace is very good. All the characters in the film except Howard's wife is played by the real people themselves. This makes it more real and personal. One criticism might be that Howard, for all his irresponsible horse play, is portrayed as a really well behaved and nice person. Having recently divorced from his wife and seen his radio show now broadcast on TV, I begin to wonder!
 Truth, Justice and the Real American Way October 28, 2000
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Howard Stern is a truely brilliant man. He has unique broadcasting talents which we are seriously lacking in the UK. This film, which is based on the book 'Private Parts' brings to life the characters who have shaped the Howard Stern show with some of the less offensive scenes from his book. It shows Stern as the brilliant, foul minded and yet genuinely caring man he is and represents what the people really want. Private Parts has everything, it is funny, emotional, dirty and probably the most honest autobiography ever.
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