‘Dare’ (2009): Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, and Ashley Springer Star in ‘Challengers’ for Theater Kids
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Discovering the Power of a Dick… Ahead of Its Time
Non-monogamy became a common topic of conversation this spring as Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” made any mention of pro tennis the conversational equivalent of a three-way sex invite.
On dating apps, searches for “open relationships” continued to rise in popularity just as reality television embraced multi-partnered dynamics through shows like Peacock’s “Couple to Throuple.” Even in 2024, polyamory isn’t outright “mainstream” by any stretch of the imagination(s). But as far as contemporary relationships are concerned, the “three’s...
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Discovering the Power of a Dick… Ahead of Its Time
Non-monogamy became a common topic of conversation this spring as Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” made any mention of pro tennis the conversational equivalent of a three-way sex invite.
On dating apps, searches for “open relationships” continued to rise in popularity just as reality television embraced multi-partnered dynamics through shows like Peacock’s “Couple to Throuple.” Even in 2024, polyamory isn’t outright “mainstream” by any stretch of the imagination(s). But as far as contemporary relationships are concerned, the “three’s...
- 5/11/2024
- by Alison Foreman and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Teen Mom alum Mackenzie Edwards claims that she has been harassed by her estranged husband and his troubled girlfriend. Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner have been apparently bothering Mackenzie so much that she had to take action. What exactly is going on? Keep reading for more details.
Mackenzie Edwards Harassed By Ryan & Troubled Gf
The two filed for divorce a year ago and then, Mackenzie Edwards and Ryan Edwards’ filing was dismissed. It appeared the two were going to stay married though they had both moved on. Mackenzie was out with someone new in 2023 despite that coming to an end. As for Ryan, when he headed to rehab, he met a new woman named Amanda Conner. She has been on Jerry Springer and is already causing trouble with Ryan and Mackenzie. It was rumored that she did not want him to work with Mackenzie on co-parenting which was a huge issue.
Mackenzie Edwards Harassed By Ryan & Troubled Gf
The two filed for divorce a year ago and then, Mackenzie Edwards and Ryan Edwards’ filing was dismissed. It appeared the two were going to stay married though they had both moved on. Mackenzie was out with someone new in 2023 despite that coming to an end. As for Ryan, when he headed to rehab, he met a new woman named Amanda Conner. She has been on Jerry Springer and is already causing trouble with Ryan and Mackenzie. It was rumored that she did not want him to work with Mackenzie on co-parenting which was a huge issue.
- 3/29/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
More and more pop culture figures are slipping into the public domain, allowing anyone to reinterpret beloved characters. In 2022, Winnie-The-Pooh entered the public domain, and our cherished childhood friend was made into a vicious slasher villain at the center of a humorless bloodbath of a film, "Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey." Meanwhile, Disney has so far managed to successfully prevent Mickey Mouse from entering the public domain despite the copyright partially expiring, while Superman and other iconic superheroes move closer and closer to becoming public IP.
In the case of another prominent pop culture figure, Sherlock Holmes, many of the stories featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective entered the public domain some time ago. Copyright typically lasts for the duration of an author's life plus 70 years, 120 years from the date of their creation, or 95 years from their publication date — whichever comes soonest. Doyle passed away in 1930, and a lot...
In the case of another prominent pop culture figure, Sherlock Holmes, many of the stories featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective entered the public domain some time ago. Copyright typically lasts for the duration of an author's life plus 70 years, 120 years from the date of their creation, or 95 years from their publication date — whichever comes soonest. Doyle passed away in 1930, and a lot...
- 3/17/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Ryan Edwards left Teen Mom years ago, but he has continued to make headlines. The troubled former reality TV star’s life has been chaotic for the last few years, but he now seems to be settling into domestic life with a woman he met in rehab. She, like Edwards, is no stranger to the legal system. They have something else in common, too, though. Ryan Edwards’ new girlfriend, Amanda Conner, also appeared on reality TV. Teen Mom fans spotted her in an episode of Jerry Springer, and she may have briefly appeared in Maci Bookout’s 16 and Pregnant episode.
Amanda Conner appeared on ‘Jerry Springer’
Amanda Conner had a brush with reality TV fame, just like her new man. According to The U.S. Sun, Conner appeared on an episode of Jerry Springer. In a 2010 episode of the dramatic talk show, Conner, who was introduced as Mandi, confronted...
Amanda Conner appeared on ‘Jerry Springer’
Amanda Conner had a brush with reality TV fame, just like her new man. According to The U.S. Sun, Conner appeared on an episode of Jerry Springer. In a 2010 episode of the dramatic talk show, Conner, who was introduced as Mandi, confronted...
- 3/2/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Monday night, the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Emmy Awards reflected on some of Hollywood’s greatest losses in the past year. Among the tributes appeared Matthew Perry, Angus Cloud, Paul Reubens, Norman Lear, Barbara Walters, and dozens more. But the acknowledgments were also notably missing a number of figures.
The segment spanned nearly five full minutes as The War and Treaty and Charlie Puth delivered performances of “See You Again” and the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You.” But not mentioned during that time were Jerry Springer,...
The segment spanned nearly five full minutes as The War and Treaty and Charlie Puth delivered performances of “See You Again” and the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You.” But not mentioned during that time were Jerry Springer,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Alec is going to keep solving cases on NBC. The network has renewed The Irrational TV series for a second season, which will air as part of the 2024-25 broadcast season. Seven of the first season's 11 episodes have aired thus far.
A police procedural drama series, The Irrational TV show stars Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Arash DeMaxi, Molly Kunz, Travina Springer, and Brian King. Professor Alec Mercer (Martin) is a professor and world-renowned expert in behavioral science so he has unique insight into human nature. He lends his unique expertise to various high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations. In addition to his fierce curiosity about human decision-making, Alec also has support from his research assistants Phoebe (Kunz) and Rizwan (DeMaxi), his tech-savvy younger sister Kylie (Springer), and his estranged wife Marisa (Hill), the FBI...
A police procedural drama series, The Irrational TV show stars Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Arash DeMaxi, Molly Kunz, Travina Springer, and Brian King. Professor Alec Mercer (Martin) is a professor and world-renowned expert in behavioral science so he has unique insight into human nature. He lends his unique expertise to various high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations. In addition to his fierce curiosity about human decision-making, Alec also has support from his research assistants Phoebe (Kunz) and Rizwan (DeMaxi), his tech-savvy younger sister Kylie (Springer), and his estranged wife Marisa (Hill), the FBI...
- 11/30/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.
A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night with his wife, Monique, by his side.
One of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars, Brown was chosen the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1965 and shattered the league’s record books in a short career spanning 1957-65.
We are heartbroken by the passing of the legendary Jim Brown.
One of the greatest players in NFL history, a true pioneer and activist. Jim Brown’s legacy will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/byBcZ0c7KG
— NFL (@NFL) May 19, 2023
Brown led the Cleveland Browns...
A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night with his wife, Monique, by his side.
One of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars, Brown was chosen the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1965 and shattered the league’s record books in a short career spanning 1957-65.
We are heartbroken by the passing of the legendary Jim Brown.
One of the greatest players in NFL history, a true pioneer and activist. Jim Brown’s legacy will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/byBcZ0c7KG
— NFL (@NFL) May 19, 2023
Brown led the Cleveland Browns...
- 5/19/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Jerry Springer Once Apologized for ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ Being on Air Because ‘It’s Still Awful’
Reality TV show host the late Jerry Springer was the face of his raunchy television series for 27 seasons. Although the show always managed to maintain a sizable audience, Springer himself once confided his complete shock at the show’s longevity.
Why Jerry Springer apologized for ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ Jerry Springer | Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show became a mega-hit during the mid-to-late 1990s thanks to its focus on controversy and live drama. But the show wasn’t always as wild as most of its fans remember it as. The show was much tamer during its original run in the early 1990s, leaning more towards politics and real world issues.
With the show’s declining ratings back then, The Jerry Springer Show went in a much more unpredictable direction to help improve the show’s standing. The formula worked, allowing the hit television show to last for decades in its current incarnation.
Why Jerry Springer apologized for ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ Jerry Springer | Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show became a mega-hit during the mid-to-late 1990s thanks to its focus on controversy and live drama. But the show wasn’t always as wild as most of its fans remember it as. The show was much tamer during its original run in the early 1990s, leaning more towards politics and real world issues.
With the show’s declining ratings back then, The Jerry Springer Show went in a much more unpredictable direction to help improve the show’s standing. The formula worked, allowing the hit television show to last for decades in its current incarnation.
- 5/17/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s been just a few hours since Steve Wilkos found out about the death of Jerry Springer and he’s still in shock that the man who changed his life is gone. While reflecting on Springer’s legacy, Wilkos tells Et that their get-together about a month ago now all makes sense. Wilkos says Springer was saying “goodbye” without officially saying goodbye.
Wilkos, a longtime fixture on “The Jerry Springer Show” as head of security before his own spinoff show, spoke to Et’s Kevin Frazier and recalled that fateful afternoon when he said Springer called him about getting together for cigars. The former Chicago police officer had just gotten done taping his show, “The Steve Wilkos Show” (now in its 15th season) and he was tired, but he couldn’t say no to the man who had such an impact on his life.
“I really didn’t want to go,...
Wilkos, a longtime fixture on “The Jerry Springer Show” as head of security before his own spinoff show, spoke to Et’s Kevin Frazier and recalled that fateful afternoon when he said Springer called him about getting together for cigars. The former Chicago police officer had just gotten done taping his show, “The Steve Wilkos Show” (now in its 15th season) and he was tired, but he couldn’t say no to the man who had such an impact on his life.
“I really didn’t want to go,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Jerry Springer passed away on Thursday, April 27, after what his family described as a “brief illness,” but now the cause of death has been confirmed. As reported by People, Springer’s death was the result of cancer, specifically pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by the former talk show host’s publicist, Linda Shafran. Religious leader Rabbi Sandford Kopnick of The Valley Temple in Cincinnati, who was a longtime friend of Springer, told People that the “illness was sudden,” sharing, “He hasn’t been sick for a long time. He died of cancer, and he didn’t have cancer for very long.” Kopnick, who said he visited Springer just last week, said of his friend that he “was a kind and generous person who was not really best pictured on his television show.” “There was much more to him than The Jerry Springer Show,” he added. “He was very, very smart. He was a remarkable family man,...
- 4/28/2023
- TV Insider
The Jerry Springer Show was one of the most controversial TV talk shows of its time, and it’s hard to believe it was on the air for 27 years. Jerry Springer died in April 2023, but his legacy lives on. And he certainly made a lot of money from the infamous series. So, how much money did Springer make per episode of The Jerry Springer Show? Here are our estimates.
Estimate of how much money Jerry Springer made per episode of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ Jerry Springer on ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Jerry Springer made the bulk of his income from The Jerry Springer Show. The salacious TV series ran from 1991 to 2018 and raked in more viewers than Oprah Winfrey’s talk show during certain seasons. So, how much money did Springer make per episode of The Jerry Springer Show?
His per-episode income isn’t made publicly available,...
Estimate of how much money Jerry Springer made per episode of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ Jerry Springer on ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Jerry Springer made the bulk of his income from The Jerry Springer Show. The salacious TV series ran from 1991 to 2018 and raked in more viewers than Oprah Winfrey’s talk show during certain seasons. So, how much money did Springer make per episode of The Jerry Springer Show?
His per-episode income isn’t made publicly available,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As passionate fans of “The Masked Singer,” Gold Derby’s editors would like to offer our condolences to the friends and family of the celebrities who’ve passed away through the years. Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV show tasks famous faces with dressing up in extravagant costumes and singing for audience votes. The regular panelists are Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger, though special guest judges also pop up from time to time, including the late Leslie Jordan.
To honor the memories of the show’s fallen stars, tour our “The Masked Singer” deaths photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) that remembers all of the contestants we’ve lost.
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Most famous celebrities of all time
Jerry Springer as Beetle
February 13, 1944 – April 27, 2023 (age 79)
Though he initially rose to fame thanks to his self-titled daytime talk show, which...
To honor the memories of the show’s fallen stars, tour our “The Masked Singer” deaths photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) that remembers all of the contestants we’ve lost.
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Most famous celebrities of all time
Jerry Springer as Beetle
February 13, 1944 – April 27, 2023 (age 79)
Though he initially rose to fame thanks to his self-titled daytime talk show, which...
- 4/27/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Jerry Springer’s known for hosting The Jerry Springer Show for years. The daytime talk TV series had some wild, memorable guests that fans will never forget. But many loyal viewers wonder how authentic the show really was. So, was The Jerry Springer Show fake? Here’s what to know.
Was ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ real or fake? Jerry Springer said the show was ‘98% real’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show had wild and crazy moments that fans will never forget. And Jerry Springer made a fantastic host with his political background. So, was The Jerry Springer Show fake? While the show didn’t feel real on numerous occasions, Springer says the show was “98% real.”
Springer spoke on The Morning Show about the authenticity of the series. “I’d say it was 98% real,” he said. “In fact, the lawyers were involved.
Was ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ real or fake? Jerry Springer said the show was ‘98% real’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show had wild and crazy moments that fans will never forget. And Jerry Springer made a fantastic host with his political background. So, was The Jerry Springer Show fake? While the show didn’t feel real on numerous occasions, Springer says the show was “98% real.”
Springer spoke on The Morning Show about the authenticity of the series. “I’d say it was 98% real,” he said. “In fact, the lawyers were involved.
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
R.I.P. to the great Jerry Springer, who died Thursday at 79. This man revolutionized daytime TV — he was the Martha Graham of afternoon talk-show slap-and-punch choreography. His eponymously titled show was a beautifully bizarre pageant of dysfunctional American life: you watched strangers sit down onstage, listened to them confess horrible betrayals, and waited for them to lunge out of their chairs and scream. There was something so cathartic in it. You felt cheated if you watched an episode where nobody got into a brawl.
Jerry was not like other talk-show hosts.
Jerry was not like other talk-show hosts.
- 4/27/2023
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
Jerry Springer, known as the host of the salacious daytime TV talk show, The Jerry Springer Show, died on April 27, 2023. He’s survived by his daughter and his ex-wife, Micki Velton. So, why did Jerry Springer and Micki Velton divorce after over 20 years of marriage? Here’s what we know about their relationship.
Why did Jerry Springer and his ex-wife, Micki Velton, divorce? Jerry Springer | Getty Images
Jerry Springer hasn’t talked much about his relationship with his ex-wife, Micki Velton, or his divorce. According to Buzz South Africa, Springer and Velton met on a blind date in 1969. Velton was just 23 years old at the time and worked as an administrative aid for Procter & Gamble, and Springer was going for a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. After four years of dating, they tied the knot in 1973.
Their marriage lasted about 21 years before they divorced in 1994. While some Springer...
Why did Jerry Springer and his ex-wife, Micki Velton, divorce? Jerry Springer | Getty Images
Jerry Springer hasn’t talked much about his relationship with his ex-wife, Micki Velton, or his divorce. According to Buzz South Africa, Springer and Velton met on a blind date in 1969. Velton was just 23 years old at the time and worked as an administrative aid for Procter & Gamble, and Springer was going for a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. After four years of dating, they tied the knot in 1973.
Their marriage lasted about 21 years before they divorced in 1994. While some Springer...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Et is looking back at Jerry Springer‘s legacy after his family announced on Thursday that he died at age 79.
In 2016, Jerry Springer opened up to Et about how he hoped to be remembered following an over two-decade run as the host of “Jerry Springer”.
“I know what I’m going to put on my tombstone,” Springer told Et at the time. “‘I won’t be right back.'”
Springer made his talk show debut in 1991, following a brief run in politics. “Jerry Springer” ran in syndication until 2018. That next year, Springer went on to host the syndicated courtroom show, “Judge Jerry”. The program was was canceled in 2022 after three seasons.
Read More: Jerry Springer, Iconic Talk Show Host, Dead at 79
In his 2016 interview with Et, Springer spoke about why he didn’t take himself so serious and why, at the time, he didn’t want to stop hosting his show,...
In 2016, Jerry Springer opened up to Et about how he hoped to be remembered following an over two-decade run as the host of “Jerry Springer”.
“I know what I’m going to put on my tombstone,” Springer told Et at the time. “‘I won’t be right back.'”
Springer made his talk show debut in 1991, following a brief run in politics. “Jerry Springer” ran in syndication until 2018. That next year, Springer went on to host the syndicated courtroom show, “Judge Jerry”. The program was was canceled in 2022 after three seasons.
Read More: Jerry Springer, Iconic Talk Show Host, Dead at 79
In his 2016 interview with Et, Springer spoke about why he didn’t take himself so serious and why, at the time, he didn’t want to stop hosting his show,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Hollywood is remembering the late Jerry Springer.
The longtime talk show host died Thursday in his Chicago home at the age of 79. His family said he died peacefully after a “brief illness”.
The entertainment world is reacting to the death of the iconic star, sharing their fond memories, their condolences, and remembering him.
Piers Morgan offered a tribute remembering him for his warmth and humour.
Read More: Jerry Springer, Iconic And Controversial Daytime TV Host, Dead At 79
“Rip Jerry Springer, 79. TV icon & such an intelligent, warm, funny man,” he wrote.
Jeez, this sucks.
Rip Jerry Springer, 79.
TV icon & such an intelligent, warm, funny man. Loved working with him (on @AGT ), loved hanging out with him (we lived in same hotel for 2yrs), loved arguing with him (he loved his politics), loved everything about him. Gutting. pic.twitter.com/D9KFJMvfaq
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 27, 2023
Megyn Kelly shared similar thoughts, recalling...
The longtime talk show host died Thursday in his Chicago home at the age of 79. His family said he died peacefully after a “brief illness”.
The entertainment world is reacting to the death of the iconic star, sharing their fond memories, their condolences, and remembering him.
Piers Morgan offered a tribute remembering him for his warmth and humour.
Read More: Jerry Springer, Iconic And Controversial Daytime TV Host, Dead At 79
“Rip Jerry Springer, 79. TV icon & such an intelligent, warm, funny man,” he wrote.
Jeez, this sucks.
Rip Jerry Springer, 79.
TV icon & such an intelligent, warm, funny man. Loved working with him (on @AGT ), loved hanging out with him (we lived in same hotel for 2yrs), loved arguing with him (he loved his politics), loved everything about him. Gutting. pic.twitter.com/D9KFJMvfaq
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 27, 2023
Megyn Kelly shared similar thoughts, recalling...
- 4/27/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Jerry Springer’s eponymous talk show may have been tasteless, but you can’t say that Springer himself didn’t have taste.
“I would never watch my show,” he commented to Reuters in 2000. “I’m not interested in it. It’s not aimed towards me.”
He may not have been interested, but plenty of people were. The hugely successful tabloid show, one of the pioneers of trash television, notched nearly 5,000 episodes during its 27-season run from 1991 to 2018. During the peak of its popularity in the mid ‘90s, it even beat The Oprah Winfrey Show in the ratings in many cities.
You could say that Jerry Springer was the anti-Oprah Winfrey Show; if aliens monitored our broadcasts in those days, they would have been hopelessly confused about whether mankind was worth preserving or not.
Springer, who died on Thursday at 79, was such an iconic figure that he even became the subject...
“I would never watch my show,” he commented to Reuters in 2000. “I’m not interested in it. It’s not aimed towards me.”
He may not have been interested, but plenty of people were. The hugely successful tabloid show, one of the pioneers of trash television, notched nearly 5,000 episodes during its 27-season run from 1991 to 2018. During the peak of its popularity in the mid ‘90s, it even beat The Oprah Winfrey Show in the ratings in many cities.
You could say that Jerry Springer was the anti-Oprah Winfrey Show; if aliens monitored our broadcasts in those days, they would have been hopelessly confused about whether mankind was worth preserving or not.
Springer, who died on Thursday at 79, was such an iconic figure that he even became the subject...
- 4/27/2023
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Cincinnati mayor and long-time television host, Jerry Springer, has died at 79 following a “brief illness,” at his Chicago home on Thursday morning. Springer’s long-time friend and rabbi confirmed his “sudden” illness to have been pancreatic cancer.
“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,” Jene Galvin, a family friend and executive producer of Springer’s podcast, said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
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Earning a law degree from Northwestern Univesity in 1968, Springer began his political career in 1971 as a member of the Cincinnati City Council, before resigning in 1974. While he initially cited “very personal...
“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,” Jene Galvin, a family friend and executive producer of Springer’s podcast, said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In 2022
Earning a law degree from Northwestern Univesity in 1968, Springer began his political career in 1971 as a member of the Cincinnati City Council, before resigning in 1974. While he initially cited “very personal...
- 4/27/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Steve Wilkos, who got his start as Jerry Springer’s former “bodyguard” on Springer’s often confrontational talk show, said on Thursday that he had no idea that the TV legend had terminal pancreatic cancer.
“You know, we’ve been emailing back and forth and I actually saw him about a month ago. He was in New York and he came up to Stanford to see me and we went out for cigars and I, you know, looking back now I kind of think he knew, but he didn’t call me. And you know, he’s very emotional. And it’s just I didn’t know that was gonna be the last time I saw him,” Wilkos told NewsNation on Thursday after they reported on Springer’s death at the age of 79.
Wilkos went on to say, “He did so much for me. The life that I have is all because of him.
“You know, we’ve been emailing back and forth and I actually saw him about a month ago. He was in New York and he came up to Stanford to see me and we went out for cigars and I, you know, looking back now I kind of think he knew, but he didn’t call me. And you know, he’s very emotional. And it’s just I didn’t know that was gonna be the last time I saw him,” Wilkos told NewsNation on Thursday after they reported on Springer’s death at the age of 79.
Wilkos went on to say, “He did so much for me. The life that I have is all because of him.
- 4/27/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Jerry Springer, one of the pioneers of tabloid talk shows, has passed away, leaving a legacy and impact on pop culture never seen before his time. He was as big a pop icon during the ’90s as Stone Cold Steve Austin, and their rule at the top of trash TV is recognized in many forms. For Springer, his legacy shines through his long-running television show, The Jerry Springer Show, and his litany of cameo appearances throughout TV and film. Below, we look back at Springer’s most memorable appearances throughout the ’90s. Which were your favorites? Let us know in the comments below. Married…With Children A hodgepodge of Q-Anon and members of the Manosphere, Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill) creates a men’s rights group called No Ma’am to hijack Springer’s show and make demands — or else they’ll torture him with masculine programming. In his scripted TV debut,...
- 4/27/2023
- TV Insider
Jerry Springer has died at age 79. The politician and news anchor became a household name in the 1990s as the host of the controversial series The Jerry Springer Show. The wild and raucous daytime talk show premiered in 1991 and went off the air in 2018. But select episodes of the notorious show are available to watch on multiple streaming services.
The origins of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show made its debut on September 30, 1991, airing on just five stations (via Wxvu). At first, the show followed a conventional talk show format, similar to the relatively staid The Phil Donahue Show. The ratings weren’t great, but that changed after the show’s executive producer suggested a major change to save the show.
“We kind of knew we were getting canceled,” EP Richard Dominick said in an episode of Dark Side of the ‘90s...
The origins of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ | Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show made its debut on September 30, 1991, airing on just five stations (via Wxvu). At first, the show followed a conventional talk show format, similar to the relatively staid The Phil Donahue Show. The ratings weren’t great, but that changed after the show’s executive producer suggested a major change to save the show.
“We kind of knew we were getting canceled,” EP Richard Dominick said in an episode of Dark Side of the ‘90s...
- 4/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On April 27, 2023, former Cincinnati mayor and longtime talk show host Jerry Springer passed away. He was 79. The man led a long and textured life with many acts. As a boy, he fled England as it was being bombed by the Nazis. He came to the United States and began studying law, eventually becoming a Doctor of Jurisprudence. He was a campaign adviser for John F. Kennedy, and practiced law in Cincinnati. In 1971, he sat on the Cincinnati city council, but was infamously kicked off in 1974 for a sex scandal. Springer had been candid about the scandal over the following years, and even laughed at himself a little bit for using a personal check to pay a sex worker.
This didn't stymie his career, and he became the mayor of Cincinnati in 1978. It wouldn't be until 1991 that Springer, having accrued some broadcasting experience, would become a talk show host. "Jerry Springer" began innocently enough,...
This didn't stymie his career, and he became the mayor of Cincinnati in 1978. It wouldn't be until 1991 that Springer, having accrued some broadcasting experience, would become a talk show host. "Jerry Springer" began innocently enough,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
It’s become a cliché, but it’s hard to imagine “Jerry Springer” airing in 2023.
The tabloid talk show — which debuted in 1991 and aired 4,969 episodes during its 27-season run — was known for outrageous guests and Nc-17 situations that soared over the boundaries of good taste. But the heart of the program was the good-natured host, a former newscaster and Cincinnati mayor who was a ringmaster to the circus that played out onstage every day.
Springer, who died on April 27, was known in the industry as a loyal friend and a kind boss. He also had an impish sense of humor. He was the first to joke about the craziness of the show that made him nationally famous. But he also defended it and embraced the unique moments that only happened on his stage.
“My show is what it is,” Springer said in a 2018 interview. “My show is stupid…[But] we all...
The tabloid talk show — which debuted in 1991 and aired 4,969 episodes during its 27-season run — was known for outrageous guests and Nc-17 situations that soared over the boundaries of good taste. But the heart of the program was the good-natured host, a former newscaster and Cincinnati mayor who was a ringmaster to the circus that played out onstage every day.
Springer, who died on April 27, was known in the industry as a loyal friend and a kind boss. He also had an impish sense of humor. He was the first to joke about the craziness of the show that made him nationally famous. But he also defended it and embraced the unique moments that only happened on his stage.
“My show is what it is,” Springer said in a 2018 interview. “My show is stupid…[But] we all...
- 4/27/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
One of Jerry Springer‘s last television appearances was on the Fox series The Masked Singer in late 2022. Despite not having any musical talent, Springer gamely appeared on the series. He revealed during his elimination he participated as a contestant because “my grandson would get a kick out of it.”
Nick Cannon and Jerry Springer on season 8 of ‘The Masked Singer’ | Michael Becker/Fox © 2022 Fox Media LLC Jerry Springer’s ‘Masked Singer’ costume was a fun twist on The Beatles
The Masked Singer is a competition series where celebrities perform heavily disguised in costume. They then try to fool a panel of judges who offer feedback and guesses regarding the singers’ identities. These guesses are based on clues provided throughout a celebrity’s performance.
Jerry Springer made his debut on The Masked Singer in season 8. He wore a silver-grey suit with a black collar, white shirt, and skinny black tie for his costume,...
Nick Cannon and Jerry Springer on season 8 of ‘The Masked Singer’ | Michael Becker/Fox © 2022 Fox Media LLC Jerry Springer’s ‘Masked Singer’ costume was a fun twist on The Beatles
The Masked Singer is a competition series where celebrities perform heavily disguised in costume. They then try to fool a panel of judges who offer feedback and guesses regarding the singers’ identities. These guesses are based on clues provided throughout a celebrity’s performance.
Jerry Springer made his debut on The Masked Singer in season 8. He wore a silver-grey suit with a black collar, white shirt, and skinny black tie for his costume,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Jerry Springer Show stands as one of the most memorable daytime TV shows of all time, and fans will never forget Jerry Springer. The infamous TV show host died on April 27, 2023. So, who was Jerry Springer’s wife, and did he have any kids? Here’s what to know about his life and relationships.
Who was Jerry Springer’s wife, Micki Velton? Jerry Springer | Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show host once had a wife, though he died divorced. So, who was Jerry Springer’s wife, Micki Velton?
According to The Sun, Velton is a media personality in 2023. She first met Springer on a blind date in 1969 when she worked for Proctor & Gamble, a multinational consumer goods corporation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time, Springer was working on the Cincinnati City Council. After four years of dating,...
Who was Jerry Springer’s wife, Micki Velton? Jerry Springer | Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images
The Jerry Springer Show host once had a wife, though he died divorced. So, who was Jerry Springer’s wife, Micki Velton?
According to The Sun, Velton is a media personality in 2023. She first met Springer on a blind date in 1969 when she worked for Proctor & Gamble, a multinational consumer goods corporation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time, Springer was working on the Cincinnati City Council. After four years of dating,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even if longtime fans of "The Simpsons" have fallen away from their love of the series in recent years, the "Treehouse of Horror" episodes typically have the power to bring them back. Every Halloween for over 30 years, "The Simpsons" has delivered an ongoing series of anthology shorts that take inspiration from horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. Acting as "The Simpsons" version of "The Twilight Zone" or "The Outer Limits," each episode contains a few shorts that find Springfield's finest caught up in some kind of unbelievable story. It should come as no surprise that some of the great moments in Simpsons history comes from these episodes, and the recent passing of controversial talk show host Jerry Springer just reminded us of one of those hilarious bits.
During the tenth season of "The Simpsons" in October 1998, writer David X. Cohen (who would go on to co-create the brilliant "Futurama") gave us the segment "Starship Poopers.
During the tenth season of "The Simpsons" in October 1998, writer David X. Cohen (who would go on to co-create the brilliant "Futurama") gave us the segment "Starship Poopers.
- 4/27/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
One of the biggest pop culture staples of the late 90s was The Jerry Springer Show. It brought forth the popularity of guilty pleasure, trash television as outrageous guests talk without filters, argue with the audience and each other, and eventually get into fist fights. The show itself made cameo appearances in other mediums, like a segment in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me where Dr. Evil returns and eventually gets into a fight with another guest. Chances are, you probably chanted his name at one point, following suit as the audience cheer him on as the shit hits the fan on his show.
Variety now reports that the famed host has passed at the age of 79. Springer started as a former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor before he found a place on daytime television. Springer is said to have died peacefully at his home in the Chicago suburbs on Thursday.
Variety now reports that the famed host has passed at the age of 79. Springer started as a former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor before he found a place on daytime television. Springer is said to have died peacefully at his home in the Chicago suburbs on Thursday.
- 4/27/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
In 2015, Jerry Springer spoke with TV Guide Magazine to toast 25 years of The Jerry Springer Show. The anniversary, which came three years before the series concluded and eight years before the death of Springer, made way for some fun reflections for the host who started with the syndicated daytime talk show when it premiered in 1991, continuing through until its ending in 2018. Below, hear what Springer cited as his best “worst” moments on the series. Jerry Springer was working as a Cincinnati news anchor in 1990 when his TV station’s owner (which also produced Donahue and Sally Jessy Raphael) recruited him to host a new daytime talk show. “There was no expectation that it would last at all,” Springer recalls. “My first contract was six weeks.” At the beginning, The Jerry Springer Show emulated Donahue and tackled serious subjects. But the success of Ricki Lake in 1993 convinced Springer and his producers...
- 4/27/2023
- TV Insider
Talk show fans young and old know Jerry Springer well. As the host of the infamous television series The Jerry Springer Show, Springer became a household name in wild daytime TV. Sadly, Springer died on April 27, 2023. What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Here’s what we know.
What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Jerry Springer | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Jerry Springer died with a net worth of $60 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. According to TMZ, Springer’s family said he died of a “brief illness,” though other sources confirm it was pancreatic cancer.
He’s infamously known as the host of The Jerry Springer Show, but he had humble beginnings before the show began. Springer worked as a broadcaster at a college radio station while getting his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. After college, he started a political career.
What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Jerry Springer | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Jerry Springer died with a net worth of $60 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. According to TMZ, Springer’s family said he died of a “brief illness,” though other sources confirm it was pancreatic cancer.
He’s infamously known as the host of The Jerry Springer Show, but he had humble beginnings before the show began. Springer worked as a broadcaster at a college radio station while getting his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. After college, he started a political career.
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jerry Springer, one of the most well-known and controversial figures in talk show history, has died at age 79.
According to TMZ, a family spokesperson confirmed that he was battling a "brief illness" and died at his Chicago home on Thursday, April 27. The outlet also claims that Springer was suffering from pancreatic cancer, which worsened in recent weeks and forced the host to stop working entirely.
Springer is best known for his work as the host of the hit talk show "The Jerry Springer Show" for a whopping 27 years, starting in 1991. The daytime program was a cultural touchstone of the 1990s and was known for its raucous, out-of-control fights and controversial subject matter. It ended up becoming something of a watering hole for folks with open schedules — namely stay-at-home moms — to watch something wild during the day among the slightly neutered soap operas. The show became a phenomenon.
But before making a splash on TV,...
According to TMZ, a family spokesperson confirmed that he was battling a "brief illness" and died at his Chicago home on Thursday, April 27. The outlet also claims that Springer was suffering from pancreatic cancer, which worsened in recent weeks and forced the host to stop working entirely.
Springer is best known for his work as the host of the hit talk show "The Jerry Springer Show" for a whopping 27 years, starting in 1991. The daytime program was a cultural touchstone of the 1990s and was known for its raucous, out-of-control fights and controversial subject matter. It ended up becoming something of a watering hole for folks with open schedules — namely stay-at-home moms — to watch something wild during the day among the slightly neutered soap operas. The show became a phenomenon.
But before making a splash on TV,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
The TV world is mourning Jerry Springer.
On Thursday, it was announced that the controversial host of “The Jerry Springer Show” has died at the age of 79.
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His reps confirmed to Et Canada that Springer died peacefully at his home in the suburbs of Chicago on Thursday after a “brief illness,” surrounded by his family.
“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,” family friend and spokesman Jene Galvin said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on.”
The statement went on, “Funeral services and a...
On Thursday, it was announced that the controversial host of “The Jerry Springer Show” has died at the age of 79.
Read More: Wendy Williams Not Returning To Talk Show For Another Month, Jerry Springer And Other Stars To Fill In
His reps confirmed to Et Canada that Springer died peacefully at his home in the suburbs of Chicago on Thursday after a “brief illness,” surrounded by his family.
“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,” family friend and spokesman Jene Galvin said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on.”
The statement went on, “Funeral services and a...
- 4/27/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Legendary talk show host Jerry Springer has died at age 79. Springer's eponymous "Jerry Springer" show became a sensation in the 1990s, often criticized and praised in equal measure for bringing taboo topics to daytime TV. In a statement to Popsugar, Springer's family confirmed that the host died "peacefully" at home in suburban Chicago.
"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," the family's spokesperson said. "He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humor will live on."
Before his time as talk show royalty, Springer was a lawyer and politician. He had an unsuccessful congressional bid in 1970 but was elected to the Cincinnati City Council in 1971. In 1977, he was chosen by the council to...
"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," the family's spokesperson said. "He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humor will live on."
Before his time as talk show royalty, Springer was a lawyer and politician. He had an unsuccessful congressional bid in 1970 but was elected to the Cincinnati City Council in 1971. In 1977, he was chosen by the council to...
- 4/27/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
One of daytime TV's most familiar faces has passed away.
It was reported Thursday morning that Jerry Springer has died at 79.
NBC affiliate Wlwt shared that Springer died peacefully at his home on Thursday morning in the Chicago suburbs.
"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," family spokesperson Jene Galvin said, according to THR.
"He's irreplaceable, and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on."
Springer was best known for fronting The Jerry Springer Show, a controversial talk show that delivered huge ratings.
At its peak, the series attracted audiences of 12 million viewers, towering above competitors such as The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Ultimately, the show became known for controversial guests and fights that got people talking.
It was reported Thursday morning that Jerry Springer has died at 79.
NBC affiliate Wlwt shared that Springer died peacefully at his home on Thursday morning in the Chicago suburbs.
"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," family spokesperson Jene Galvin said, according to THR.
"He's irreplaceable, and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on."
Springer was best known for fronting The Jerry Springer Show, a controversial talk show that delivered huge ratings.
At its peak, the series attracted audiences of 12 million viewers, towering above competitors such as The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Ultimately, the show became known for controversial guests and fights that got people talking.
- 4/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Daytime TV personality Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79, TVLine has confirmed.
A family spokesperson tells us that Springer died at his home in Chicago, Ill., after a “brief illness,” surrounded by his family. Update: His publicist tells People that he died of pancreatic cancer.
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“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics,...
A family spokesperson tells us that Springer died at his home in Chicago, Ill., after a “brief illness,” surrounded by his family. Update: His publicist tells People that he died of pancreatic cancer.
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“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor who became America’s most controversial talk show host — a man described by one interviewer as a “purveyor of the puerile and arbiter of the aberrant,” famous for a combustible cocktail of hurled insults, punches and chairs — has died. He was 79.
Springer died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at his home in suburban Chicago, family spokesperson Jene Galvin told The Hollywood Reporter.
“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,” Galvin said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable, and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
NBCUniversal, which produced and distributed The Jerry Springer Show, said in a statement, “Jerry Springer was much more than a talk show host who redefined television.
Springer died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at his home in suburban Chicago, family spokesperson Jene Galvin told The Hollywood Reporter.
“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,” Galvin said in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable, and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
NBCUniversal, which produced and distributed The Jerry Springer Show, said in a statement, “Jerry Springer was much more than a talk show host who redefined television.
- 4/27/2023
- by Stephen Galloway
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jerry Springer, the controversial and influential talk-show host who fused chaos and entertainment while showcasing the underbelly of America on daytime television, died Thursday at the age of 79.
Springer’s family confirmed his death in a statement to Rolling Stone, noting that he died peacefully at his home in the suburbs of Chicago; while no cause of death was provided, it was reported recently that Springer had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried, whether that was politics,...
Springer’s family confirmed his death in a statement to Rolling Stone, noting that he died peacefully at his home in the suburbs of Chicago; while no cause of death was provided, it was reported recently that Springer had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried, whether that was politics,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Jerry Springer, one of the most influential talk show hosts of the 1990s, has died at the age of 79. Springer hosted his hit syndicated talk show, The Jerry Springer Show, for 27 years. He helped to revolutionize daytime talk shows and eventually became one of the format’s reigning figures. A spokesperson from the family tells TMZ Springer was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and this week took a turn for the worse. He died in his home near Chicago. Before becoming the king of daytime talk shows, he had a political career and ran a campaign for U.S. Congress in 1970 that didn’t pan out. Springer was elected to Cincinnati’s City Council in 1971 and became the city’s mayor in 1977, serving one term. Everett Collection However, Springer’s name didn’t become known worldwide until his self-titled TV show debuted in 1991. It initially focused on political...
- 4/27/2023
- TV Insider
Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati news anchor and mayor who became best known for his controversial daytime talk show, has died at the age of 79.
Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago after a “brief illness,” a spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. A source told TheWrap that Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“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,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family said. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
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Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago after a “brief illness,” a spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. A source told TheWrap that Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“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,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family said. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
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- 4/27/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jerry Springer, the legendary talk show host, daytime TV star and and former mayor of Cincinnati, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 79.
A statement from family spokesman Jene Galvin issued to Wlwt, where the broadcaster and journalist once worked, read: “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 humor will live on.”
According to TMZ, he had been fighting cancer over the past months and recently had taken a turn for the worse.
Springer was known for Jerry Springer, the mega-popular but controversial syndicated talk show that ran for nearly 5,000 episodes. After launching with a focus on politics, it retooled and became...
A statement from family spokesman Jene Galvin issued to Wlwt, where the broadcaster and journalist once worked, read: “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 humor will live on.”
According to TMZ, he had been fighting cancer over the past months and recently had taken a turn for the worse.
Springer was known for Jerry Springer, the mega-popular but controversial syndicated talk show that ran for nearly 5,000 episodes. After launching with a focus on politics, it retooled and became...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Friedman, who worked on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and developed ‘Snowpiercer’, has been roped to write the script for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four. Matt Shakman, who was the key director behind Marvel series WandaVision, is on board to helm the feature that has a release date of February 14, 2025, and is set to kick off Phase 6 of its storytelling universe, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
‘Fantastic Four’ was the heroic team that introduced readers, and the world at large, to Marvel Comics and ushered in the Marvel Age, as the self-generated hype machine described it in the 1960s.
Written by editor Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby, Fantastic Four No. 1 brought forth Reed Richards, a scientist dedicated to his work and unafraid to push the boundaries of science; Sue Storm, his girlfriend-turned-wife; Johnny Storm, Sue’s hothead and hot-rod-loving brother; and Ben Grimm, Richards’ beefy best friend.
After an unauthorised...
‘Fantastic Four’ was the heroic team that introduced readers, and the world at large, to Marvel Comics and ushered in the Marvel Age, as the self-generated hype machine described it in the 1960s.
Written by editor Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby, Fantastic Four No. 1 brought forth Reed Richards, a scientist dedicated to his work and unafraid to push the boundaries of science; Sue Storm, his girlfriend-turned-wife; Johnny Storm, Sue’s hothead and hot-rod-loving brother; and Ben Grimm, Richards’ beefy best friend.
After an unauthorised...
- 4/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
THR has reported that Marvel’s Fantastic Four movie has a new writer. Marvel Studios has tapped Josh Friedman to rewrite the script for the upcoming feature which will be directed by WandaVision‘s Matt Shakman.
Josh Friedman has been part of James Cameron’s writers room for the Avatar sequels, and shares a story by credit on Avatar: The Way of Water with James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Shane Salerno. He also co-wrote the script for Avatar 4 alongside James Cameron. Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer were the previous writers on the Fantastic Four movie. It’s not clear if Friedman will work from that script or start from scratch. Kaplan and Springer are better known for their comedy scripts, while Friedman is much more involved in the world of science-fiction.
Related Fantastic Four: Kevin Feige says the reboot will be a big pillar in the...
Josh Friedman has been part of James Cameron’s writers room for the Avatar sequels, and shares a story by credit on Avatar: The Way of Water with James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Shane Salerno. He also co-wrote the script for Avatar 4 alongside James Cameron. Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer were the previous writers on the Fantastic Four movie. It’s not clear if Friedman will work from that script or start from scratch. Kaplan and Springer are better known for their comedy scripts, while Friedman is much more involved in the world of science-fiction.
Related Fantastic Four: Kevin Feige says the reboot will be a big pillar in the...
- 3/31/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the case with Marvel's long-awaited "Fantastic Four" movie reboot, as the project has added a new writer — and that new writer is Josh Friedman. This update comes from the folks at The Hollywood Reporter, who bring word that the "Avatar: The Way of Water" writer has boarded the project, which is due to be directed by Matt Shakman ("WandaVision"). Whether or not this change is for the better or for the worse is almost impossible to say at the moment, but it does indicate Marvel Studios is headed in a different direction than previously planned.
Prior to the hiring of Friedman, duo Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer had been tapped to reboot Marvel's first family for the big screen. Kaplan and Springer lean more into the comedic side of things, with upcoming projects such as "Disaster Wedding" and "K-Pop: Lost in America" on their resumes.
Prior to the hiring of Friedman, duo Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer had been tapped to reboot Marvel's first family for the big screen. Kaplan and Springer lean more into the comedic side of things, with upcoming projects such as "Disaster Wedding" and "K-Pop: Lost in America" on their resumes.
- 3/31/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Marvel’s first family is getting a rewrite. Josh Friedman, who worked on Avatar: The Way of Water and developed Snowpiercer as a TNT television series, has been tapped to write the script for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four.
Matt Shakman, who was the key director behind Marvel series WandaVision, is on board to helm the feature that has a release date of Feb. 14, 2025, and is set to kick off Phase 6 of its storytelling universe.
Fantastic Four was the heroic team that introduced readers, and the world at large, to Marvel Comics and ushered in the Marvel Age, as the self-generated hype machine described it in the 1960s.
Written by editor Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby, Fantastic Four No. 1 brought forth Reed Richards, a scientist dedicated to his work and unafraid to push the boundaries of science; Sue Storm, his girlfriend-turned-wife; Johnny Storm, Sue’s hothead and hot-rod-loving brother; and Ben Grimm,...
Matt Shakman, who was the key director behind Marvel series WandaVision, is on board to helm the feature that has a release date of Feb. 14, 2025, and is set to kick off Phase 6 of its storytelling universe.
Fantastic Four was the heroic team that introduced readers, and the world at large, to Marvel Comics and ushered in the Marvel Age, as the self-generated hype machine described it in the 1960s.
Written by editor Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby, Fantastic Four No. 1 brought forth Reed Richards, a scientist dedicated to his work and unafraid to push the boundaries of science; Sue Storm, his girlfriend-turned-wife; Johnny Storm, Sue’s hothead and hot-rod-loving brother; and Ben Grimm,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A ‘Jerry Springer’ Guest Allegedly Faked Being a 3-Time Teen Mom Despite Never Really Being Pregnant
Let’s face it – very few people can say they’ve never been entertained by turning on the television and hearing that familiar chant, “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” For 27 seasons, millions of fans couldn’t get enough of the shock value that surrounded The Jerry Springer Show, and the topics that the guests discussed on each episode made just about everyone’s jaw drop.
Throughout more than 4,000 episodes, there has been plenty of speculation about whether or not guests were being honest and whether the situations were real. Now, we have discovered that a guest on the show faked being a three-time mom teen mom even though she was never actually pregnant.
Jerry Springer | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images The legacy of ‘The Jerry Springer’ show
We all know that it wasn’t just a talk show. The Jerry Springer Show show took television to a completely different level, and even those...
Throughout more than 4,000 episodes, there has been plenty of speculation about whether or not guests were being honest and whether the situations were real. Now, we have discovered that a guest on the show faked being a three-time mom teen mom even though she was never actually pregnant.
Jerry Springer | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images The legacy of ‘The Jerry Springer’ show
We all know that it wasn’t just a talk show. The Jerry Springer Show show took television to a completely different level, and even those...
- 3/12/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Unsurprisingly, many reality TV show moments are manufactured by producers off-screen. However, one former Jerry Springer guest recently revealed that their time on the show was all too real.
‘Jerry Springer’ episodes often focused on controversial topics like infidelity and sexuality
Jerry Springer aired from 1991 to 2018. It quickly became popular for its drama-filled episodes and fights between guests. People would come on the show to confront others about infidelity, sexuality, and other controversial topics.
The guests would often get into physical fights with each other over the information revealed in the episode, which led many viewers to claim Jerry Springer scripted these interactions. One former guest on the show dispelled these rumors with their story about their experience on the show.
One former ‘Jerry Springer’ guest claims ‘the producers lied’ to them to make the episode more dramatic
“I was on The Jerry Springer Show once, and for me, the experience was real,...
‘Jerry Springer’ episodes often focused on controversial topics like infidelity and sexuality
Jerry Springer aired from 1991 to 2018. It quickly became popular for its drama-filled episodes and fights between guests. People would come on the show to confront others about infidelity, sexuality, and other controversial topics.
The guests would often get into physical fights with each other over the information revealed in the episode, which led many viewers to claim Jerry Springer scripted these interactions. One former guest on the show dispelled these rumors with their story about their experience on the show.
One former ‘Jerry Springer’ guest claims ‘the producers lied’ to them to make the episode more dramatic
“I was on The Jerry Springer Show once, and for me, the experience was real,...
- 3/9/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"The Transformers: The Movie" exists in the shadow of "Star Wars." The young Autobot Hot Rod's ascension to Rodimus Prime parallels Luke Skywalker becoming a Jedi, Arcee's head is modeled after Leia's bun hairstyle, and the film's Orson Welles-voiced villain, Unicron, is a mechanical planet that eats other planets — it's like the Death Star, but if it were a Transformer.
"Star Wars" didn't become the media franchise of the world because of its box office haul, but largely because of merchandise sales. Toy companies made a killing on "Star Wars" action figures, among them Hasbro, owner of "Transformers." Partly thanks to "Star Wars," movies and TV shows began to be designed to include characters and vehicles that could be turned into toys. "The Transformers" and its sister show, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero," were the epitome of this -- they were literal toy commercials disguised as cartoons,...
"Star Wars" didn't become the media franchise of the world because of its box office haul, but largely because of merchandise sales. Toy companies made a killing on "Star Wars" action figures, among them Hasbro, owner of "Transformers." Partly thanks to "Star Wars," movies and TV shows began to be designed to include characters and vehicles that could be turned into toys. "The Transformers" and its sister show, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero," were the epitome of this -- they were literal toy commercials disguised as cartoons,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In To Live and Die and Live Amin Joseph plays the film director Muhammad. The film focuses on his and his family’s struggles after the death of their stepfather and Muhammad’s drug addiction.
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Travina Springer talked about what her character is like in the film.
“I am Muhammad’s sister and we have a very interesting relationship because I’m just not really impressed with my brother and I’d like him to do better,” she explained. “We have a really fun family dynamic in the film. We’re a black Muslim family and that’s not something you see very often in Hollywood.”
Springer also revealed her favorite moments from shooting.
“I would say my favorite moment looking back would be behind the scenes, getting to be very hands-on and creative and make artsy choices as cast,” she said. “There were...
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Travina Springer talked about what her character is like in the film.
“I am Muhammad’s sister and we have a very interesting relationship because I’m just not really impressed with my brother and I’d like him to do better,” she explained. “We have a really fun family dynamic in the film. We’re a black Muslim family and that’s not something you see very often in Hollywood.”
Springer also revealed her favorite moments from shooting.
“I would say my favorite moment looking back would be behind the scenes, getting to be very hands-on and creative and make artsy choices as cast,” she said. “There were...
- 2/8/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Christina Malach, most recently a senior development executive at Amazon Studios, has joined independent studio Media Res as senior vice president of development. She will report to President of Scripted Series Lindsey Springer.
During her more than four years at Amazon Studios, Malach developed and oversaw drama series, including The Terminal List, The Wilds, ZeroZeroZero, The Pursuit of Love, With Love, The Outlaws, A Very British Scandal, Chloe, The English and upcoming series Dead Ringers and Harlan Coben’s Shelter.
Prior to joining Amazon in 2018, Malach served as a vice president at Heyday Television, where she supervised development and production of scripted television projects and was a producer on NBC’s The In-Between, and previously was a creative executive at Amblin Television. She started her career in publishing where she worked for nearly a decade, eventually as an Editor-at-Large, at Random House.
“Christina’s reputation within the industry is reflective of her exceptional taste,...
During her more than four years at Amazon Studios, Malach developed and oversaw drama series, including The Terminal List, The Wilds, ZeroZeroZero, The Pursuit of Love, With Love, The Outlaws, A Very British Scandal, Chloe, The English and upcoming series Dead Ringers and Harlan Coben’s Shelter.
Prior to joining Amazon in 2018, Malach served as a vice president at Heyday Television, where she supervised development and production of scripted television projects and was a producer on NBC’s The In-Between, and previously was a creative executive at Amblin Television. She started her career in publishing where she worked for nearly a decade, eventually as an Editor-at-Large, at Random House.
“Christina’s reputation within the industry is reflective of her exceptional taste,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Springer has apologised for his eponymous US talk show that ran for almost 5,000 episodes between 1991 and 2018.
The show – akin to the UK’s The Jeremy Kyle Show – was famous for its on-stage fights, profanity, nudity and themes like incest and adultery. Episode titles included “I Married a Horse” and “I’m Happy I Cut Off My Legs”.
Speaking recently on David Yontef's Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, the 78-year-old expressed his regret for the series.
“I just apologise,” he said. “I’m so sorry. What have I done? I’ve ruined the culture.
“I just hope hell isn’t that hot because I burn real easy. I’m very light-complected, and that kind of worries me,” he joked.
Before talk show stardom, Springer was a politician, elected as the mayor of Cincinnati in 1977.
“After being mayor, I was offered the job to anchor the news for the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati,...
The show – akin to the UK’s The Jeremy Kyle Show – was famous for its on-stage fights, profanity, nudity and themes like incest and adultery. Episode titles included “I Married a Horse” and “I’m Happy I Cut Off My Legs”.
Speaking recently on David Yontef's Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, the 78-year-old expressed his regret for the series.
“I just apologise,” he said. “I’m so sorry. What have I done? I’ve ruined the culture.
“I just hope hell isn’t that hot because I burn real easy. I’m very light-complected, and that kind of worries me,” he joked.
Before talk show stardom, Springer was a politician, elected as the mayor of Cincinnati in 1977.
“After being mayor, I was offered the job to anchor the news for the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
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