Viewers of “America’s Got Talent” Protest Howard Stern’s Return

Viewers of “America’s Got Talent” Protest Howard Stern's Return

Howard Stern's impending big TV return next week on "America's Got Talent" raises ire on the Parents Television Council, which sent letters of protest to 91 companies that previously have bought ad time during "America's Got Talent."

The letter urges advertisers to spend their money used in advertising elsewhere "unless and until [Stern's] conduct consistently reflects and respects the time, place and manner of an 8 p.m. broadcast television program."

Among the PTC's complaints are Stern's lack of valid judging experience. They write, "Stern's reputation for sleaze and misogyny is well known; and to our knowledge his only previous judging experience consisted of looking at insecure, naked young women and telling them whether or not they were hot enough to pose for Playboy."

The letter also reiterated critical comments Stern made about "American Idol" contestant Fantasia Barrino and sexually violent comments he once made to a female guest.

These complaints aren't surprising since the Parents Television Council initially expressed its displeasure in November when rumor of Stern's return was circulating. But as was pointed out then, the group did not raise much of a fuss when Jerry Springer, whose syndicated talk show has had its fair share of strippers and “insecure,” naked young women, served as presenter on "America's Got Talent" for two seasons.

Meanwhile, Stern's promotional train is in full blast. He's scheduled to appear for the first time on "The View" on Thursday to discuss his new judging duties with Barbara Walters and company.

Posted by Kade Quinn on Tuesday May 08 2012, 2:24 AM EST. Ref: Yahoo. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Entertainment, Featured News. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0