Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling
Jackie 'The Jokeman' Martling is a stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and former head writer of The Howard Stern Show from 1983 to 2001. His departure from the show over a salary dispute remains one of the most discussed exits in radio history and created the vacancy that Artie Lange would fill, reshaping the Stern Show's golden era. Known for his joke hotline (1-900-JACKIEEE), relentless self-promotion, cackling laugh, and encyclopedic catalog of dirty jokes, Jackie was an essential part of the Stern Show's chemistry for nearly two decades. In the Dabbleverse, Jackie is relevant as a foundational Stern alumni figure whose post-show career trajectory -- Long Island comedy clubs, bar gigs, a podcast, and convention appearances -- exemplifies the theme of life after Howard that defines so man
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