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Parents Television Council vs. Howard Stern: Asking Advertisers to Boycott 'AGT'

In OnScreen & Music by Wendy Michaels , on Monday, May 07, 2012, 8:26 AM (PDT)
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Howard Stern on America's Got Talent
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PTC Upset That Howard Stern is Judge on 'America's Got Talent'

The Parents Television Council is (no surprise here) not happy that Howard Stern has joined America's Got Talent.

In fact, the PTC is looking for advertisers to pull ads from AGT to boycott Stern on the judges' panel.

Will they succeed?

Read: Howard Stern Refuses to Go on Jay Leno to Promote 'America's Got Talent'

Something tells me that advertisers won't pull their ads -- because Stern equals big returns.

After all, Stern joining the talent competition is likely to do pretty big business in terms of viewers, drawing both his die-hard fans and those who are interested in seeing what the shock jock can bring to the show.

TMZ.com has obtained the letter written by the PTC that was sent to 91 advertisers, asking them not to place ads during America's Got Talent because Stern has joined the series.

PTC slams Stern for his crude language and racy image, but also says he has no talent-judging expertise, other than "looking at insecure, naked young women and telling them whether or not they were hot enough to pose for Playboy."

See: Megan Fox Photo Gallery

Something tells me that Stern won't be nearly as controversial on AGT, plus co-judge Howie Mandel defended him at last month's NBC's Summer Press Day, noting, "Yes, he's edgy and honest, but he's a very bright, smart man. Nobody gets to that height without knowing what they're doing. He's also compassionate, emotional, serious and has good constructive criticism. He's a good judge."

America's Got Talent's seventh season premieres on May 14.

Will you tune in to see Howard Stern on AGT?

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Comments (2)
Posted By Tanya Johnson (1 year ago)
America's Got Talent was one of my favorite shows. I refuse to watch it now that Howard Stern is on the show. Very, very disappointed AGT counldn't fine anyone else in this whole world to co-host, That;s like approving of Larry Flint hosting Mr. Roger's Neighborhood!!! So disappointed in AGT and the advertisers. Not buying any of their stuff anymore either. So sad!!
 
Posted By Tonya isa cry baby!!! (1 year ago)
Tonya, Go cry somewhere in a corner. You refuse to watch because of HS? You're so close minded to the idea that you make it impossible to like him. Way to be judgmental. Judging from live audiences that have appeared, HS has increased his fan base, and now housewives are falling with love with him. I can't stand politically correct, judgmental people such as yourself. I bet you're part of the busybody parents against TV organization. If you are, shame on you. I don't need you telling me, or anyone else what should or shouldn't be on TV. If you don't want to watch, TURN IT OFF. Don't push your likes on me, or other people because you like living in a closet. If you don't want your kids watching it, TURN IT OFF. It's SOOOO simple, yet you try and bully advertisers into doing what YOU want. Such a shame that we have people such as yourself in the United States. So much for the first amendment. Let me guess, you don't know what that it? Shame on you good two shows.
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