Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer (born February 13, 1944) is a British-born American celebrity, a former Democratic mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, musician, television personality, and host of the controversial television tabloid talk show bearing his name, The Jerry Springer Show.
He also hosted a talk radio program called Springer on the Radio. Since 2007, he replaced Regis Philbin as the host of America's Got Talent.
On January 17, 2005, Springer began hosting Springer on the Radio, a liberal talk show on Cincinnati's WCKY-AM. He did the show from the Clear Channel studios in Kenwood on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and in Chicago (where his television show tapes) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The VH-1 "celebreality" series The Springer Hustle, to premiere in mid-April, is a look at how The Jerry Springer Show is produced.
In March 2007, NBC announced that Springer would replace Regis Philbin as host of the show America's Got Talent.
In May 1998, a photo story about Springer having sex with porn star Kendra Jade in Chicago's Executive Plaza Hotel appeared in the tabloids News of the World and The Globe.
Kendra's stepmother Kelly Jade was also present in the hotel room, and Kendra, Kelly and porn director John Bowen appeared on Springer's show the next day, discussing a 350 person gang bang.[1][2] Another tabloid reported that Springer's wife Micki left him because of this event.
Kelly Jade later alleged that it all had been set up by Bowen who would receive several hundred thousand dollars from Springer to suppress a video tape of the romp shot with a hidden camera. Bowen denied the payoff and said that he had signed an agreement with Springer's lawyers not to discuss the matter.
Throughout an illustrious career Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon.
In addition to talk show host, he has been a two-term mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, international Emcee, TV personality, movie star, Broadway actor and most recently, progressive talk-radio broadcaster.
The multi-faceted Springer, who has a passion for politics, was named Ohio Democrat Of The Year and represented Ohio as Delegate-at-Large for the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Springer remains active in voter registration and other populist causes.
With the debut of Springer on the Radio on January 17, 2005, Jerry added radio talk show host to his lengthy bio. Broadcasted in approximately 85 markets including Air America, Springer says "For too long, the radio airwaves have been dominated by conservative talk." Jerry is excited by the opportunity to offer the nation a progressive voice.
At the America’s Got Talent Los Angeles auditions, David Hasselhoff arrived fashionable late. Hasselhoff took time to meet with contestants waiting in line, while Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne waited patiently inside.
Up first was Johnny Lonestar from Branson, Missouri, who did a rope twirling act. Sharon Osbourne called him the happiest cowboy that she had ever seen, but Piers Morgan only liked cowboys who shot things. Hasselhoff and Osbourne put Johnny Lonestar through to Vegas.
Cinda Ramseur from Valley Village, California sang “One Night Only.” David Hasselhoff said “This is the kind of talent we’re looking for,” and all three judges unanimously put her through to Vegas. Laticia Widman from Valencia, California sang “I Will Survive” with her mouth closed. All three judges buzzed her, and Piers Morgan said “that has to be the most ridiculous thing that I’ve ever seen.”
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre from Las Vegas, Nevada was a cat trick act. David Hasselhoff said “I have never, ever seen an act like that in my life. I thought it was fantastic.” All three judges put the act through to the next round. Eleven year old Lil’ C from Stevenson Ranch, California performed a dance routine. All three judges agreed on putting Lil’ C through to Vegas.
Tammie Brown from Long Beach, California sang and danced but was almost immediately buzzed by all three judges. Grannie Pearl from El Cajon, California did a comedy routine. Even though Piers Morgan said no, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff put Grannie through to the next round.
Eli Kerr from Carson City, Nevada performed various magic tricks. Sharon Osbourne said Eli was like a heavy metal magician, and all three judges agreed on sending Eli to the next round. Galadin from Las Vegas, Nevada danced while flexing his muscles. Host Jerry Springer took his own shirt off and joined Galadin on stage. Even though Sharon Osbourne loved Galadin, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff buzzed him.
The band Johnny Come Lately from Claremont, California sang “Hound Dog.” Piers Morgan called their performance “absolutely brilliant.” All three judges voted yes to put Johnny Come Lately through to Vegas. The group Tika Rainn from Toluca Lake, California started rapping, but they were quickly buzzed by all three judges.
Jason & Nolan from Laguna Niguel, California played violins, and all three judges quickly buzzed them. Jason & Nolan protested that they hadn’t gotten to sing yet, so the judges gave them another chance, but buzzed them again the minute they started singing. Seventy-five year old Diana Augone from Los Angeles, California sang “Last Dance.” Even though David Hasselhoff said no, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan put Diana through to the next round.
Cocoa Brown from Glendale, California did a stand-up comedy routine. Sharon Osbourne called Cocoa, “a human machine gun,” and the judges unanimously put her through to Vegas. Fred Grzybowski from Rittman, Ohio did tricks on a pogo stick. Even though the judges were entertained, they didn’t think he belonged in the competition.
He also hosted a talk radio program called Springer on the Radio. Since 2007, he replaced Regis Philbin as the host of America's Got Talent.
On January 17, 2005, Springer began hosting Springer on the Radio, a liberal talk show on Cincinnati's WCKY-AM. He did the show from the Clear Channel studios in Kenwood on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and in Chicago (where his television show tapes) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The VH-1 "celebreality" series The Springer Hustle, to premiere in mid-April, is a look at how The Jerry Springer Show is produced.
In March 2007, NBC announced that Springer would replace Regis Philbin as host of the show America's Got Talent.
In May 1998, a photo story about Springer having sex with porn star Kendra Jade in Chicago's Executive Plaza Hotel appeared in the tabloids News of the World and The Globe.
Kendra's stepmother Kelly Jade was also present in the hotel room, and Kendra, Kelly and porn director John Bowen appeared on Springer's show the next day, discussing a 350 person gang bang.[1][2] Another tabloid reported that Springer's wife Micki left him because of this event.
Kelly Jade later alleged that it all had been set up by Bowen who would receive several hundred thousand dollars from Springer to suppress a video tape of the romp shot with a hidden camera. Bowen denied the payoff and said that he had signed an agreement with Springer's lawyers not to discuss the matter.
Throughout an illustrious career Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon.
In addition to talk show host, he has been a two-term mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, international Emcee, TV personality, movie star, Broadway actor and most recently, progressive talk-radio broadcaster.
The multi-faceted Springer, who has a passion for politics, was named Ohio Democrat Of The Year and represented Ohio as Delegate-at-Large for the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Springer remains active in voter registration and other populist causes.
With the debut of Springer on the Radio on January 17, 2005, Jerry added radio talk show host to his lengthy bio. Broadcasted in approximately 85 markets including Air America, Springer says "For too long, the radio airwaves have been dominated by conservative talk." Jerry is excited by the opportunity to offer the nation a progressive voice.
At the America’s Got Talent Los Angeles auditions, David Hasselhoff arrived fashionable late. Hasselhoff took time to meet with contestants waiting in line, while Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne waited patiently inside.
Up first was Johnny Lonestar from Branson, Missouri, who did a rope twirling act. Sharon Osbourne called him the happiest cowboy that she had ever seen, but Piers Morgan only liked cowboys who shot things. Hasselhoff and Osbourne put Johnny Lonestar through to Vegas.
Cinda Ramseur from Valley Village, California sang “One Night Only.” David Hasselhoff said “This is the kind of talent we’re looking for,” and all three judges unanimously put her through to Vegas. Laticia Widman from Valencia, California sang “I Will Survive” with her mouth closed. All three judges buzzed her, and Piers Morgan said “that has to be the most ridiculous thing that I’ve ever seen.”
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre from Las Vegas, Nevada was a cat trick act. David Hasselhoff said “I have never, ever seen an act like that in my life. I thought it was fantastic.” All three judges put the act through to the next round. Eleven year old Lil’ C from Stevenson Ranch, California performed a dance routine. All three judges agreed on putting Lil’ C through to Vegas.
Tammie Brown from Long Beach, California sang and danced but was almost immediately buzzed by all three judges. Grannie Pearl from El Cajon, California did a comedy routine. Even though Piers Morgan said no, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff put Grannie through to the next round.
Eli Kerr from Carson City, Nevada performed various magic tricks. Sharon Osbourne said Eli was like a heavy metal magician, and all three judges agreed on sending Eli to the next round. Galadin from Las Vegas, Nevada danced while flexing his muscles. Host Jerry Springer took his own shirt off and joined Galadin on stage. Even though Sharon Osbourne loved Galadin, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff buzzed him.
The band Johnny Come Lately from Claremont, California sang “Hound Dog.” Piers Morgan called their performance “absolutely brilliant.” All three judges voted yes to put Johnny Come Lately through to Vegas. The group Tika Rainn from Toluca Lake, California started rapping, but they were quickly buzzed by all three judges.
Jason & Nolan from Laguna Niguel, California played violins, and all three judges quickly buzzed them. Jason & Nolan protested that they hadn’t gotten to sing yet, so the judges gave them another chance, but buzzed them again the minute they started singing. Seventy-five year old Diana Augone from Los Angeles, California sang “Last Dance.” Even though David Hasselhoff said no, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan put Diana through to the next round.
Cocoa Brown from Glendale, California did a stand-up comedy routine. Sharon Osbourne called Cocoa, “a human machine gun,” and the judges unanimously put her through to Vegas. Fred Grzybowski from Rittman, Ohio did tricks on a pogo stick. Even though the judges were entertained, they didn’t think he belonged in the competition.