Howard Stern 2004 Archive Fix -

The definitive climax of the 2004 archives occurred on October 6, 2004. After months of speculation regarding his future, Stern announced on-air that he had signed a five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius Satellite Radio. This announcement effectively signaled the beginning of the end for the "Shock Jock" era on FM radio. The remaining months of the year in the archive feature Stern openly counting down the days of his contract while mocking his terrestrial employer, Infinity Broadcasting (later CBS Radio). Cultural Impact and Guest Highlights