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Jerry Springer, who hosted nearly 5,000 episodes of the iconic talk show bearing his name, has died.
WhileJerry Springerwas originally a political show, it soon pivoted to the confrontational tabloid style it became known for.
The show became a ratings monster by the late 1990s, even topplingThe Oprah Winfrey Showfor a time.
Jerry Springer, and its host, became widely controversial andparodiedfor the shows subjects and violence between guests.
Yet it ran from 1991 to 2018 for 27 seasons and 4,969 episodes.
AfterJerry Springerended, Springer helmeda similar show,Judge Jerry, for three seasons from 2019 to 2022.
