Long Live the Ringmaster: Growing up with Jerry Springer

Send us Fan MailIf you grew up in the 90s, then you know just how popular the Jerry Springer show was. The screaming. The fighting. And of course, Steve, the loyal bodyguard who tried to maintain peace amongst the chaos and turmoil that made the show great. Join Jen and Carolyn as they pay tribute to (but also critically analyze) this daytime tv icon who recently passed away. As always, we’ll be bringing the psychological angle on why this show was largely considered “must see” tv. The 11 Best Daytime Talk Shows Of The ’90s, RankedJerry Springer - WikipediaJerry Springer Loved to Show Trans People Humiliated | The New RepublicJerry Springer: My show isn't transphobic, people just behave badly | PinkNewsJerry Springer: My show was stupid, but criticism about it is unfair | Ents & Arts NewsThe Untold Truth Of Jerry SpringerThe Dark Side of CuriositySocial Comparison TheoryMaintaining the moral order: a functional analysis of "The Jerry Springer Show"Confrontainment, Conflict and Anti-Social MediaWhat Attracts People to violence?HedonismImpact of violent media on the brain: Depends on each individual's brain circuitry