The 2003 archives feature the "Wack Pack" at perhaps their most culturally relevant. This was the era of (Lester Green) reaching peak internet meme status before "memes" were a daily currency. It was the height of Eric the Actor (then known as Eric the Midget) beginning his reign of terror via phone lines.
High Pitch Erik and Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf (via legend) were staples, providing the "theatre of the absurd" that made the show a morning ritual for millions. howard stern archive 2003