Jerry Springer has died at age 79. The politician and news anchor became a household name in the 1990s as the host of the controversial series The Jerry Springer Show. The wild and raucous daytime talk show premiered in 1991 and went off the air in 2018. But select episodes of the notorious show are available to watch on multiple streaming services.
The origins of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show made its debut on September 30, 1991, airing on just five stations (via Wxvu). At first, the show followed a conventional talk show format, similar to the relatively staid The Phil Donahue Show. The ratings weren’t great, but that changed after the show’s executive producer suggested a major change to save the show.
“We kind of knew we were getting canceled,” EP Richard Dominick said in an episode of Dark Side of the ‘90s...
The origins of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show made its debut on September 30, 1991, airing on just five stations (via Wxvu). At first, the show followed a conventional talk show format, similar to the relatively staid The Phil Donahue Show. The ratings weren’t great, but that changed after the show’s executive producer suggested a major change to save the show.
“We kind of knew we were getting canceled,” EP Richard Dominick said in an episode of Dark Side of the ‘90s...
- 4/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor who became best known for his controversial daytime talk show, has died at the age of 79.
Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago after a “brief illness,” a spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. A source told TheWrap that Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family said. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
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Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago after a “brief illness,” a spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. A source told TheWrap that Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family said. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
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- 4/27/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor who came to preside over the controversial and extremely profitable talk show bearing his name, has died. He was 79.
According to NBC affiliate Wlwt, where he once worked as a news anchor, Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in the Chicago suburbs.
“The Jerry Springer Show” began its multi-decade run in 1991 and, in 1998 at the height of its popularity, beat “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in the ratings, drawing 12 million viewers.
Like Geraldo Rivera, Springer signed on for a show that he thought seemed like the logical next step in his journalism career — a show not unlike “Donahue” that would take a serious look at a variety of important issues. But as with “Geraldo,” the pressure to score big in the ratings pretty quickly meant appealing to the lowest common denominator — Springer and his new producer, Richard Dominick, who’d worked at the Weekly World News,...
According to NBC affiliate Wlwt, where he once worked as a news anchor, Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in the Chicago suburbs.
“The Jerry Springer Show” began its multi-decade run in 1991 and, in 1998 at the height of its popularity, beat “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in the ratings, drawing 12 million viewers.
Like Geraldo Rivera, Springer signed on for a show that he thought seemed like the logical next step in his journalism career — a show not unlike “Donahue” that would take a serious look at a variety of important issues. But as with “Geraldo,” the pressure to score big in the ratings pretty quickly meant appealing to the lowest common denominator — Springer and his new producer, Richard Dominick, who’d worked at the Weekly World News,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
This video may not be new, but it's being touted as the "greatest interview in television history."
The clip -- which was rediscovered by viral video-seeking Internet users over the weekend (see: Fark) -- captures a priceless "Today" show interview from 1984, in which a woman introduces the world to her haunted toaster.
Talking to TV personality Richard Dominick, June O'Brien explains that her toaster talks to her in an evil voice -- one that she claims sounds a lot like Eli Wallach of "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly." O'Brien adds that the possessed appliance shoots fire and spits out bread stamped with the words "Satan Lives."
Referring to the devilish clip, Gawker writes:
If you've been sitting around for the past 27 years waiting to witness the greatest moment in television history, I've got some bad news: You missed it.
Thankfully for us, the video was uploaded on YouTube...
The clip -- which was rediscovered by viral video-seeking Internet users over the weekend (see: Fark) -- captures a priceless "Today" show interview from 1984, in which a woman introduces the world to her haunted toaster.
Talking to TV personality Richard Dominick, June O'Brien explains that her toaster talks to her in an evil voice -- one that she claims sounds a lot like Eli Wallach of "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly." O'Brien adds that the possessed appliance shoots fire and spits out bread stamped with the words "Satan Lives."
Referring to the devilish clip, Gawker writes:
If you've been sitting around for the past 27 years waiting to witness the greatest moment in television history, I've got some bad news: You missed it.
Thankfully for us, the video was uploaded on YouTube...
- 11/12/2012
- by Dominique Mosbergen
- Huffington Post
TruTV's Hardcore Pawn launched its fourth season last night with an average of 2.1 million viewers for its two original episodes (1.9 million for the first and 2.2 million for the second). And today, the network renewed the show for a fifth season, noting Hardcore Pawn's solid demo numbers: 816,000 for the first episode and over 1 million for the second. The 13-episode Season 5 will premiere later this year. Zodiak USA is producing the series with Natalka Znak, Claire O'Donohoe, Mike Gamson and Richard Dominick.
- 6/22/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
A week after the second season premiere of Hardcore Pawn on TruTV, the cable network has ordered a third season of the unscripted series produced by Zodiak USA. The 13-episode Season 3 is slated to begin in mid-February, following the conclusion of the second season, now airing Tuesdays at 10 Pm. Hardcore Pawn, which centers of American Jewelry and Loan owner Les Gold and his staff, drew 2.1 million viewers for its second season premiere last Tuesday. That matched the total viewer delivery of the show's August premiere, which was truTV's highest-rated series launch. In adults 18-49 and men 18-49, the Season 2 premiere was up 16% and 12%, respectively. Hardcore Pawn is executive-produced by Natalka Znak, Claire O’Donohoe, Mike Gamson, Richard Dominick as well as truTV's Anthony Horn. In addition to Hardcore Pawn, Zodiak also produces All Worked Up for truTV, whose third season launched last week, as well as the upcoming All Worked Up spinoff Lizard Lick Towing,...
- 1/4/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
TruTV has renewed docu reality series Hardcore Pawn for a second season with an eight-episode order. In August, the Zodiak USA-produced show launched to TruTV's biggest series premiere ratings ever: 2.1 million viewers and more than 1 million adults 18-49. Hardcore Pawn goes behind the scenes at Detroit's American Jewelry and Loan and centers on owner Les Gold and his staff, including his son Seth. “This summer, TruTV viewers fell in love with Hardcore Pawn," said TruTV's Gm Marc Juris. The second season of the show will "still be very much about the Gold family," said Zodiak USA's Natalka Znak, who executive produces the series with Claire O’Donohoe, Mike Gamson and Richard Dominick. "The show has really found its feet: it's funny and lively and action-packed."...
- 11/15/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has renewed its veteran talkers "The Jerry Springer Show" and "Maury" through September 2010 on the Tribune and Sinclair broadcast station groups.
Tribune stations carrying "Springer", which is heading into its 17th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, WTTE Columbus, Ohio, and WSTR Cincinnati.
Tribune stations extending "Maury", going into its 10th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, KDNL St. Louis, WTTE Columbus and WSTR Cincinnati.
"Jerry Springer and executive producer Richard Dominick continue to deliver one of the most popular syndicated shows of all time," said Barry Wallach, president of NBC Universal's domestic distribution division. "The show continues to resonate with daytime audiences."
As for "Maury", he said the show is the second-youngest-skewing syndicated talker, with a median age of 40.3.
Tribune stations carrying "Springer", which is heading into its 17th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, WTTE Columbus, Ohio, and WSTR Cincinnati.
Tribune stations extending "Maury", going into its 10th season in the fall, include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WPHL Philadelphia, KDAF Dallas, WDCW Washington and KHCW Houston. Sinclair stations include WPGH Pittsburgh, KDNL St. Louis, WTTE Columbus and WSTR Cincinnati.
"Jerry Springer and executive producer Richard Dominick continue to deliver one of the most popular syndicated shows of all time," said Barry Wallach, president of NBC Universal's domestic distribution division. "The show continues to resonate with daytime audiences."
As for "Maury", he said the show is the second-youngest-skewing syndicated talker, with a median age of 40.3.
- 7/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LAS VEGAS -- "The Jerry Springer Show"'s Steve Wilkos is ready to bring some tough love to daytime.
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution said Tuesday that it has sold a talker featuring the "Springer" security guard to stations owned by Tribune and Sinclair for a fall launch.
The as-yet-untitled hourlong strip will feature Wilkos, a former Marine and cop, offering advice and "doling out his own version of justice." The show, to be taped in front of a live studio audience at WMAQ Chicago, the same place where "Springer" is shot, is being sold on a cash-plus-barter basis and will be paired with NBC Universal's "Maury" and "Springer" in many markets.
Stations that have signed on include Tribune's WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago and WPHL Philadelphia and Sinclair's WTTA Tampa, Fla., WPGH Pittsburgh, WNUV Baltimore and WLFL Raleigh, N.C. In total, it has been cleared in more than half the country.
The show will be executive produced by Richard Dominick, who also is the executive producer of "Springer" as well as the upcoming "The Springer Hustle" on VH1.
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution said Tuesday that it has sold a talker featuring the "Springer" security guard to stations owned by Tribune and Sinclair for a fall launch.
The as-yet-untitled hourlong strip will feature Wilkos, a former Marine and cop, offering advice and "doling out his own version of justice." The show, to be taped in front of a live studio audience at WMAQ Chicago, the same place where "Springer" is shot, is being sold on a cash-plus-barter basis and will be paired with NBC Universal's "Maury" and "Springer" in many markets.
Stations that have signed on include Tribune's WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago and WPHL Philadelphia and Sinclair's WTTA Tampa, Fla., WPGH Pittsburgh, WNUV Baltimore and WLFL Raleigh, N.C. In total, it has been cleared in more than half the country.
The show will be executive produced by Richard Dominick, who also is the executive producer of "Springer" as well as the upcoming "The Springer Hustle" on VH1.
- 1/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hey, four words: Jerry Springer -- The Movie.
Poetry in motion, right? You take your average Springer guests and show them in their natural, pretaping habitat. And while you're at it, you also reveal what makes Jerry tick. It's money, baby.
Apparently, it's what the five producers and seven exec producers behind the low-budgeted "Ringmaster" are thinking. The problem is, their fictionalized account of the events leading up to an appearance on Springer's show, a k a "Lifestyles of the Poor and Trashy," plays like one of Jerry's "Too Hot for TV" videos, with the added bonus of bad writing and direction.
But will the guarantee of a bleep-free 90 minutes, complete with a generous flashing of breasts (including Jerry's), plus cheesy, simulated sex acts be enough to lure viewers out of the comfort of their trailer park? Artisan Entertainment, in a bid to break out of its usual art house mode, clearly hopes so, but "Ringmaster"'s true destiny lies on the video racks. Or maybe Jerry will thoughtfully throw in a copy as an incentive to buy his upcoming tell-all book.
Little do Angel, Connie, Rusty and Willie know, their sordid little lives are about to become the "You Did WHAT With Your Stepdaddy?" episode on the next "Jerry Springer".
It seems Angel (Jaime Pressly), a motel chambermaid who goes the extra distance for male guests, is about to tie the knot with the slow-witted Willie (Ashley Holbrook) while also carrying on with Rusty (Michael Dudikoff), who just happens to be married to Angel's mom, Connie (Molly Hagan). When she catches the two in action, Connie decides to teach her daughter a lesson by servicing her fiance.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the park, the take-no-prisoners Starletta Wendy Raquel Robinson) catches her man Michael Jai White) getting freaky with her best friend (Tangie Ambrose). With said boyfriend having previously played the dog with her other best friend (Nicki Micheaux), the grouping is a natural for a "My Traitor Girlfriends" episode.
More than willing to air their dirty laundry for a trip to Hollywood (apparently Chicago isn't sexy enough), both parties head for the "Springer" show -- but not before doing a little interfacing, if you know what we mean.
Playing out like watered-down John Waters, the Neil Abramson-directed, Jon Bernstein-written enterprise awkwardly goes for a poor approximation of cheap, sleazy satire one minute and (inexplicably) quiet, tender introspection the next, with nothing capturing the sheer, guilty-pleasure adrenaline rush of an installment of Springer's real TV show.
The acting styles are similarly all over the place, with Hagan's I-just-wanna-be-loved competitive mom bravely striving for something more noble. She's a trailer trash Ma Joad. At least Robinson ("The Steve Harvey Show") seems to be a enjoying herself as the wrong woman to mess with.
As for Jerry's big acting debut, in which he gets to share a post-coital embrace with Rebecca Broussard and delivers an encore performance of his country song ("Dr. Talk"), here's a Final Thought: Don't quit your day job.
RINGMASTER
Artisan Entertainment
A Motion Pictures
Corporation of America production
Director: Neil Abramson
Screenwriter: Jon Bernstein
Producers: Jerry Springer, Gina Rugolo-Judd, Brad Jenkel, Steve Stabler, Gary W. Goldstein
Executive producers: Brent Baum, Don Corsini, Richard Dominick, Erwin More, Brian Medavoy, Donald Kushner, Peter Locke
Director of photography: Russell Lyster
Production designers: Dorian Vernacchio, Deborah Raymond
Editor: Suzanne Hines
Costume designer: Gail McMullen
Music supervisor: Marcus Barone
Music: Kennard Ramsey
Casting: Carmen Tetzlaff
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jerry: Jerry Springer
Angel: Jaime Pressly
Troy: William McNamara
Connie: Molly Hagan
Starletta: Wendy Raquel Robinson
Demond: Michael Jai White
Willie: Ashley Holbrook
Rusty: Michael Dudikoff
Vonda: Tangie Ambrose
Leshawnette: Nicki Micheaux
Willie: Ashley Holbrook
Running time -- 90 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
Poetry in motion, right? You take your average Springer guests and show them in their natural, pretaping habitat. And while you're at it, you also reveal what makes Jerry tick. It's money, baby.
Apparently, it's what the five producers and seven exec producers behind the low-budgeted "Ringmaster" are thinking. The problem is, their fictionalized account of the events leading up to an appearance on Springer's show, a k a "Lifestyles of the Poor and Trashy," plays like one of Jerry's "Too Hot for TV" videos, with the added bonus of bad writing and direction.
But will the guarantee of a bleep-free 90 minutes, complete with a generous flashing of breasts (including Jerry's), plus cheesy, simulated sex acts be enough to lure viewers out of the comfort of their trailer park? Artisan Entertainment, in a bid to break out of its usual art house mode, clearly hopes so, but "Ringmaster"'s true destiny lies on the video racks. Or maybe Jerry will thoughtfully throw in a copy as an incentive to buy his upcoming tell-all book.
Little do Angel, Connie, Rusty and Willie know, their sordid little lives are about to become the "You Did WHAT With Your Stepdaddy?" episode on the next "Jerry Springer".
It seems Angel (Jaime Pressly), a motel chambermaid who goes the extra distance for male guests, is about to tie the knot with the slow-witted Willie (Ashley Holbrook) while also carrying on with Rusty (Michael Dudikoff), who just happens to be married to Angel's mom, Connie (Molly Hagan). When she catches the two in action, Connie decides to teach her daughter a lesson by servicing her fiance.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the park, the take-no-prisoners Starletta Wendy Raquel Robinson) catches her man Michael Jai White) getting freaky with her best friend (Tangie Ambrose). With said boyfriend having previously played the dog with her other best friend (Nicki Micheaux), the grouping is a natural for a "My Traitor Girlfriends" episode.
More than willing to air their dirty laundry for a trip to Hollywood (apparently Chicago isn't sexy enough), both parties head for the "Springer" show -- but not before doing a little interfacing, if you know what we mean.
Playing out like watered-down John Waters, the Neil Abramson-directed, Jon Bernstein-written enterprise awkwardly goes for a poor approximation of cheap, sleazy satire one minute and (inexplicably) quiet, tender introspection the next, with nothing capturing the sheer, guilty-pleasure adrenaline rush of an installment of Springer's real TV show.
The acting styles are similarly all over the place, with Hagan's I-just-wanna-be-loved competitive mom bravely striving for something more noble. She's a trailer trash Ma Joad. At least Robinson ("The Steve Harvey Show") seems to be a enjoying herself as the wrong woman to mess with.
As for Jerry's big acting debut, in which he gets to share a post-coital embrace with Rebecca Broussard and delivers an encore performance of his country song ("Dr. Talk"), here's a Final Thought: Don't quit your day job.
RINGMASTER
Artisan Entertainment
A Motion Pictures
Corporation of America production
Director: Neil Abramson
Screenwriter: Jon Bernstein
Producers: Jerry Springer, Gina Rugolo-Judd, Brad Jenkel, Steve Stabler, Gary W. Goldstein
Executive producers: Brent Baum, Don Corsini, Richard Dominick, Erwin More, Brian Medavoy, Donald Kushner, Peter Locke
Director of photography: Russell Lyster
Production designers: Dorian Vernacchio, Deborah Raymond
Editor: Suzanne Hines
Costume designer: Gail McMullen
Music supervisor: Marcus Barone
Music: Kennard Ramsey
Casting: Carmen Tetzlaff
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jerry: Jerry Springer
Angel: Jaime Pressly
Troy: William McNamara
Connie: Molly Hagan
Starletta: Wendy Raquel Robinson
Demond: Michael Jai White
Willie: Ashley Holbrook
Rusty: Michael Dudikoff
Vonda: Tangie Ambrose
Leshawnette: Nicki Micheaux
Willie: Ashley Holbrook
Running time -- 90 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 11/23/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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