marked the show's first broadcasts outside New York City since 2004. In June 2020, Stern faced criticism for a 1993 sketch from his New Year’s Rotten Eve Pageant special in which Stern parodied Ted Danson's Friars Club appearance by wearing blackface and repeatedly using the N-word and other racial slurs. Addressing the renewed controversy, Stern stated: "The shit I did was fucking crazy ... I’ll be the first to admit. I won’t go back and watch those old shows; it’s like, who is that guy. But that was my shtick, that’s what I did and I own it." Quivers and Stern both stated that both he and the show have "evolved" over the years. In the summer of 2021, Stern spoke out strongly against Americans who refused to receive the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and called for mandatory vaccinations, saying "When are we gonna stop putting up with the idiots in this country and just say it's mandatory to get vaccinated? Fuck 'em. Fuck their freedom". Stern also called for the firing of professional athletes who are misleading about their vaccination status, and mocked on his radio show other talk show hosts who spoke out against the vaccine and subsequently died from COVID-19. FCC fines From 1990 to 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined owners of radio stations that carried The Howard Stern Show a total of $2.5 million for indecent programming. Show staff In addition to their regular behind-the-scenes responsibilities, some show staff regularly appear on-air with Stern for comedy bits, conversations with Stern and Quivers, and a variety other content. Current Howard Stern – host Robin Quivers – co-host Fred Norris – sound effects, in-studio comedian, writer, producer Gary Dell'Abate – executive producer, co-host of The Wrap-Up Show Jason Kaplan – executive producer Will Murray – senior producer, head writer Jon Hein – Executive Producer Howard 101 Steve Brandano – director of talent relations Benjy Bronk – writer Richard Christy – writer, producer Sal "The Stockbroker" Governale – writer, producer JD Harmeyer – media content producer Mike Trainor – writer, producer Chris Wilding – writer, producer Steve Nowicki – writer, producer Memet Walker – writer, producer Rahsaan Rogers – producer, co-host of The Wrap-Up Show Ronnie "The Limo Driver" Mund – correspondent Bob "Wolfie" Wolf - writer, producer Jonathan Blitt - writer, producer Mike Pearlman - writer, producer Former Jackie Martling – head writer, in-studio comedian Artie Lange –