The Rebellious Life of Howard Stern—Radio’s Infamous Shock-Jock

Howard Stern spent over a decade viciously attacking Kathie Lee Gifford, mocking her voice, her family, and her wholesome public persona—often without provocation. He made her the butt of endless jokes, calling her “phony” and “insufferable” on air.

What made it worse? Kathie Lee said she had never even met him. When they finally crossed paths at Today Show host Hoda Kotb’s wedding in 2018, Stern shockingly apologized face-to-face. She forgave him, but fans were stunned—it was one of the rare times the King of All Media showed remorse.