"The Jerry Springer Show" was known for many things, but high on the list must be the ever-present "bleep" sound. Matthew Jordan writes for @TheConversationUS about the history of broadcasters bleeping profanity (it goes back to 1921) and the provocateurs who have used it for their own self-promotion.
Is it appropriate to discuss the late Jerry Springer, who recently passed away at the age of 79? He was a pioneer of controversial television, and opinions on his work vary.
In my personal opinion, Jerry Springer was a highly intelligent individual who had a thorough understanding of his show's nature. I just read on Mastodon someone has referred to him as "the anthropologist of a trailer park." Such a great description.
Jerry Springer's show was instrumental in providing insight into the cultural trends of 90s America, and its impact cannot be overstated. Without it, Europeans might have remained unaware of certain aspects of American culture prior to the rise of social media. As a TV pioneer, Jerry Springer has left a valuable legacy that serves as an important source of research, regardless of one's personal views of him or the nature of his show.
Wow, RIP Jerry Springer. I used to watch his show when I'd get home from school as a teen. And he was on the Simpsons once too. The best episode of The Jerry Springer Show was when he had GWAR on. He showed footage of going to a GWAR show himself, being brought out on stage, and eaten by a monster. Here:
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