Jerry Springer, a legendary talk-show host, passed away at the age of 79 on Thursday. Fellow talk-show host Maury Povich paid tribute to Springer, describing him as a "unique showman" and "ringmaster of a vulgar circus". Springer began his career as a political reporter and later served as mayor of Cincinnati before becoming a household name in 1991. He will be remembered as a unique showman who helped shape the landscape of television.