FAVREAU ANSWERS THE REPLICA CHARGES
Jon Favreau later called in to explain the significance of Howard's Iron Man head: "There's not a real Iron Man. They make a lot of helmets when they first produce the movie...I will never let you have something in your house that Ralph has." Jon said it truly was one of a kind--or three: "There are only two people that have what you have that I know of. Robert Downey Jr. got one for his birthday and I have one." Howard was indifferent: "I'm happy with my Iron Man head, ok? It's just that when I throw it out the window, I won't be so sad."
ERIC THE MIDGET'S HOLLYWOOD ENDING
Eric the Midget called in to suggest that Howard make a trip to Vegas or the West Coast before his contract's end--and to ask, yet again, if he could be the show's red carpet correspondent at the VMAs. Howard asked if Eric was promising to ask any questions the show wrote for him, and Eric confirmed: "You got that correct." In turn, Howard promised Eric a shot at redemption: "It'll be like the end of a Hollywood movie. Go get 'em, champ!"
THE GOSSIP GAME

Howard got Mike Walker from The National Enquirer on the line to play The Gossip Game, in which Mike reads four gossip items--three (allegedly) true, one false--and the crew has to pick out the fake. This week's stories:
1. Oprah Winfrey sent out an assistant to purchase a blender for her 'protein drink'--with a $40 limit.
2. Nick Cannon insists on having moisturizing handsoap available at his charity appearances.
3. Eminem wants to play The Riddler in the new Batman movie.
4. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett made their son give 10% of his 'Karate Kid' compensation to the Church of Scientology.
Howard, Robin and Fred all zeroed in on the Will Smith item--and were correct.
LANGFORD VS. BRONK ROUND 5
Steve Langford reported that Benjy's 43rd birthday was approaching, and, as expected, Benjy bristled at the news, asking repeatedly: "Hey Steve, what's your last name?"
Steve answered "Langford" several times, but Benjy wasn't satisfied: "Why don't you say your full real name, Steve?" Steve was confused, so Benjy tried a different tack: "You said I'm lying [about my age]! What was the lie?" Howard quickly tired of Benjy's shtick and asked Steve to move on.
IT’S TIME FOR ROBIN'S NEWS