He's best known for The Jerry Springer Show, which was taped in Chicago from 1991 to 2009 before moving filming to Connecticut.
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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, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word," said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer's since 1970, in a statement."He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.
While the show initially focused on politics, it eventually underwent a complete makeover to a tabloid style talk show, featuring fights, scantily clad guests, and taboo topics like incest and adultery.
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