'The Jerry Springer Show' ends production
After 4,000 episodes,"The Jerry Springer Show" meets an end
After 4,000 episodes,"The Jerry Springer Show" meets an end
After 4,000 episodes,"The Jerry Springer Show" meets an end
For 27 years, Jerry Springer has been mediating the drama of everyday Americans. Known for its drama and absurdity, his show even inspired . But after 4,000 episodes, it appears "The Jerry Springer Show" is coming to an end.
, there are no new episodes of the show planned for the foreseeable future. THR reports:
The staff was informed in April about the murky fate, when the syndicated show didn't get a pickup from the station group. The CW swooped in with a deal to air the series, but the order is currently just for repeats. Sources say the network is considering an order for more new episodes—but, as of now, staff members are looking for new jobs.
A former Cincinnati mayor, Springer's show launched in 1991 as a serious political talk show. But when the show wasn't performing well, it quickly changed to the format most Americans know now (and many enjoy.) After hitting its peak in the late-'90s, the show has remained a staple in the daytime talk show market, along with the likes of "Maury" and "Ellen."
No official statement has been released at this time.