Indecency through the years

“The Howard Stern Show” appears to hold the American record for most fines associated with a U.S. radio host. Up to $2.5 million in fines were levied against stations playing Stern’s show between 1990 and 2004. The self-proclaimed “king of all media” is exempt from FCC rules on his current gig with Sirius XM’s satellite radio service.  (Richard Drew / AP Photo)

Cher dropped the F-bomb during the 2002 Billboard Music Awards while receiving a special Artist Achievement award, saying, “People have been telling me I’m on the way out every year, right. So, … ‘em.” The FCC, perhaps also offended by her outfit, was not amused.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)