Key takeaways:
- Legendary talk-show host Jerry Springer passed away at the age of 79
- Springer ushered in a new era of television that was unapologetically raucous and addictive
- Springer began his career as a political reporter and later served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978
Legendary talk-show host Jerry Springer passed away on Thursday at the age of 79. Springer was known for ushering in a new era of television that was unapologetically raucous and addictive. Fellow talk-show host Maury Povich paid tribute to Springer on Thursday, describing him as one of his “friendly rivals” and hailing him as “joyful, smart and, in his own way, a unique showman.”
Springer’s influence can be felt across multiple genres, from reality television shows to bombastic cable news broadcasts. Povich, in an interview with People, said he was “absolutely shocked” by the news of Springer’s passing. He described Springer as “a joy to be with” and “the ringmaster of a vulgar circus.”
Springer was born in London in 1944 and moved to the United States with his family at the age of five. He began his career as a political reporter and later served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978. He began his talk-show career in 1991 and quickly became a household name.
Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 and passed away at home in Chicago. He will be remembered as a unique showman who helped shape the landscape of television.
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