Comedian and long time friend of the Howard Stern Show "Reverend Bob Levy" pointed the finger squarely in the face of the King of All Media Tuesday, blaming him for co-host Artie Lange's violent suicide attempt in early January.
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Levy made the controversial statement during a live recording he posted on his page at Stickam.com in response to a question from an online listener.
"Did Howard fire Artie? No. They just killed him. There's a difference there. You know what I mean? He should have been in rehab a year ago, but I'm not even gonna talk about that, but it's sad. It's really sad. He shoulda been off the show a year ago, gettin' help. If it's funny to watch someone fall apart and become a f---ing junky? Then, to me? I'd rather watch TV. I'd rather watch 'The View' than listen to bulls--t."
You can watch the full video of Reverend Bob Levy's statements below
Wednesday, Levy posted a message announcing his resignation from his regular Sunday night gig at 'The Miserable Men Show' which airs weekly on Howard Stern's secondary Sirius XM channel, Howard 101. Levy stated he was resigning because courtesy plugs for his stand-up performances had been pulled from the main Howard Stern Show, and because of a reportedly miserable 'Miserable Men' salary.
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Levy made the following post on his Facebook page Wednesday:
BREAKING NEWS FROM BOB LEVY: Bob Levy. after alot of thought over the last few weeks ive decided to resign from the miserable men there has been alot of stuff since my plugs being pulled for no reason and other thing that made me decide its not worth it for me i wish the others well and find someone to take my spot but i,d rather be home with my family on sunday then running from a airport to the studio for no money
Levy stated during his video rant (posted below) that he doesn't care if he's never invited back on the Howard Stern Show, because he's still welcome at other Sirius XM shows like Opie and Anthony and The Jason Ellis Show.
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Reverend Bob Levy appeared on the cover of Artie Lange's most recent comedy album 'Jack & Coke'.
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Artie Lange attempted suicide in January by stabbing himself nine times.
Read the story here: Artie Lange Page Six story exposes violent suicide attempt
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The Artie Lange discussion begins around the 4:00 mark:
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Comments
Wow, and only 3 days after the fact.
holy $hit! now that is big news. way to shoot yourself in the foot, levy.
now poor shuli is caught in the middle. what a mess.
Great career move, Bob.
You can open for Norton at the shlt comedy clubs where he performs.
Levy is an idiot. The only reason anyone knows Bob Levy exists is because of the Howard Stern show. What an ungrateful miserable person!! Now he can join the ranks of Jackie. Good luck Bob, your gonna need it!
hell still be live on SYNDICATE-RADIO
syndicateradio . tv
Good riddance Bob Levy, you ungrateful turd
can't believe one of artie's drug dealers is blaming howard for his death. wow. that's bold.. mr. coke
with that said- howard did run him into the grave, and sure seemed like he enjoyed the process-.. but then again, so did most of his listeners.
Howard Stern treated Artie Lange like an adult. Artie's fate was and is in Artie's hands. He is a very sick man and I hope he recovers.
If I see you Levy, you'll end up dead.
I'll be homeless in a few months with my C|_|NT wife.
Bob, you are an idiot. First, you can't read and Artie and Howard are the only reason anyone even knows who you are. Get well Artie.
Bob who?
Levy -
There's something called a COMMA and this other thing called a PERIOD. Look into it before flushing the rest of your career down the drain! Howard is no more to blame than you or any of his other friends! An addict will never get help unless THEY want it. Unfortunately, for some, it takes rock-bottom for them to want it. We can all only hope this was it for Artie. We all miss and love him! Stop pointing the finger at everyone but Art---even he would tell you that!
Wow...they need to get Levy in there for an IQ test! He's actually more stupid than he looks.
Howard should have kissed Artie's AZZ.. for all the work he did for that show! Howard has been on auto-pilot for a decade! Listen to the show now, its boring, Artie carried that show for the last few years of the Free Radio Contract and ALL of the $700 Million Sirius Radio Contract! Yes add the stock options, the moment he could Howard sold his options and made another $200 Million. As Artie 90% of the show everyday, carrying the show, hiding that Howard has been a lazy hasbeen for a decade... gets what less then Gary??? So when Howard's Bro clearly has personal issues, do you see Howard tell him, take time off, I am telling you too! NO because Howard would then have to actually do a radio show! Listen to Howard in the late 1980's - Channel 9 Show, The First Book era ... and then compare him to THIS Lazy bum. Howard is a bottomline guy - all he thought was let's milk Artie for as long as we could - ignore his problems,because I need him to get major money. Lazy, Hasbeen, Phoney!
bob who? what did u do for artie you fukkkk!
Bob, I think you spoke the truth to the best of your abilities. I thought Artie carried that show, no doubt about it. And I hate to admit the joy I took in listening to his ailing health issues, but I'd be a liar if I said I didn't. Pure, real human drama. I learned alot from listening. Thanks Artie, for the life lessons, and the laughs. Get well, and come back to us.
GOODBYE!
Jackie Martling rules! F Levy!
howard rules putos
what a worthless hack !! guess its back to eating blue cheese out of some skanks ass ! you retard ! but im a stand up dude ! no bob your a looser !
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