Jerry Springer

Biography

Gerald Norman Springer was a British-American broadcaster and television host known for hosting The Jerry Springer Show, a tabloid talk show that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s. Born to Jewish refugees escaping the Holocaust, he had a diverse career, serving as Cincinnati's Mayor from 1977-78, a local news anchor, and host of America's Got Talent and Judge Judy. He also hosted his own podcast from 2015.