Was Jerry Springer a real judge?
JERRY Springer, one of the most influential figures in TV history, has died aged 79.
Here we take a look at the life and career of the legendary TV host
Who was Jerry Springer?
Jerry Springer was a broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, former lawyer, and politician, who was born on February 13, 1944, in London.
He was well known for hosting the smash hit The Jerry Springer Show on NBC.
The show first premiered in September 1991 and was on air for 28 seasons before ending in July 2018.
On April 27, 2023, Jerry’s family confirmed the star had sadly passed away. after suffering with cancer.
Family spokesman Jene Galvin said. “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.
“He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on.”
Jerry’s final TV appearance was on the last season of The Masked Singer, performing as ‘The Beetle’ to sing a Frank Sinatra Classic.
He is survived by his daughter Katie, who he had with Micki Velton, and sister Evelyn.
Was Jerry Springer a real judge?
Springer attended college at Tulane University, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, in 1965.
A few years later, he gained a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University.
Although this Doctor of Law dress isn’t a PhD, it enabled him o practice law in an American courtroom.
Springer then worked as a political adviser for Robert F. Kennedy.
Following Kennedy’s untimely assassination in 1968, Springer went to work at a law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He eventually worked his way up to a partner in the law firm of Grinker, Sudman & Springer, from 1973 to 1985.
In 1974, he decided to resign after admitting to unethical conduct.
Overall, Springer was technically a real judge, but he could not oversee criminal cases or send people to prison.
When was Jerry Springer mayor of Cincinnati?
Springer was also elected to Cincinnati City Council in 1971.
Then in 1977, he was mayor of Cincinnati, but only for one year.
What happened to Jerry Springer’s show?
NBC Universal decided to quietly cancel the show with no official announcement.
After 27 seasons, the show taped its final scenes on July 6, 2018.
Springer did not release a statement about the cancelation, but he spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the end of the once popular talk show.
“We’ve stopped production of the show,” he said. “Whenever you make changes, it’s sad.”