294: Jerry Springer Grandfather Of Trash

Jerry Springer is dead.

Today on the Tom Kelly Show, Tom dives into the legacy of the “Grandfather of Trash TV”, Jerry Springer. On "The Jerry Springer Show," Springer made a name for himself by presenting outrageous content that often left viewers shocked and scandalized. Despite criticism about his role in the decline of culture, Springer embraced his reputation as the king of trash TV. We explore the rise and fall of daytime talk shows and how they paved the way for the current trend of viral videos and social media content.