AUDIO: Howard Remembers G. Gordon Liddy With Classic Crackhead Bob Prank Call

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G. Gordon Liddy, best known for his role in the Watergate scandal that ultimately ended the presidency of Richard M. Nixon, has passed away at the age of 90. Eventually developing a successful career in radio, he wound up being a Stern Show guest on more than a few occasions. “We had him on a lot of times, we enjoyed having him on,” Howard confirmed Wednesday morning. “He was good at talking and captivating … he was a character.”

In a fitting tribute, Howard replayed a classic phone call to Liddy’s radio show in which late Wack Packer Crackhead Bob acted as someone whose torture at the hands of Al Qaeda resulted in a major speech impediment. “I’m not sure I understood you, Bob,” G. admitted upon being asked a question before requesting Bob repeat it. “Okay, I got ‘Is it true that I once stood up someplace?’”

The Wack Packer powered through the call but the host continued to have trouble interpreting. “Bob, I’m having difficulty understanding you. I just want to say congratulations for escaping from Al Qaeda,” he said before hanging up.

“Such a great call, we were so proud of ourselves,” Howard remembered with a laugh.