Jerry Springer was a broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and politician best known for hosting the tabloid talk show Jerry Springer from 1991 to 2018. He was also the host of America's Got Talent from 2007 to 2008, and of the courtroom show Judge Jerry from 2019 to 2022. He has been noted as a pioneer of "trash TV."
Jerry Springer


75th Creative Arts: In Memoriam (Sunday)
The Television Academy takes a moment to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of some of our colleagues who passed away this year. Presented in the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
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