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Published: 02/26/11

Newsmaker Interview: Jerry Springer Talks Politics

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Newsmaker Interview: Jerry Springer Talks Politics

Jerry Springer is known for his trashy daytime television talk show. But Springer's resume also includes stints as mayor, television news anchor and actor. I talked with him about everything from the political landscape of the country to his career to Sarah Palin. In an interview with Howard Stern, you said we are a liberal country. If that's the case, why was the tea party so successful in 2010? ZUMA Jerry Springer, host of "The Jerry Springer Show" for 20 years, ran for Congress in 1970, was mayor of Cincinnati in 1977 and tried for Ohio's Democratic governor nomination in ...

Published: 10/5/10

Even Jerry Springer Makes Fun of 'Springer' Show

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Even Jerry Springer Makes Fun of 'Springer' Show

Jerry Springer has a startling confession of his own: The second generation of guests is starting to appear on the 20th season of his talk show. "These people were told not to procreate," jokes the 66-year-old schlock TV legend. "We are probably the only show that grows its own guests." ...

Published: 08/26/10

Bristol Palin's Next Step: 'Dancing With the Stars'?

By  Suzi Parker - Politics Daily
Bristol Palin's Next Step: 'Dancing With the Stars'?

Can Bristol Palin dance? We might find out if she ends up as a contestant on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," the second biggest show on television behind "American Idol." Bristol, 19, the oldest daughter of Sarah Palin, may be tangoing on season 11 of the dance competition. She could be appearing along with David Hasselhoff, Audrina Patridge, The Situation and Brandy in the upcoming season, which premieres Sept. 20. ABC would not confirm any guest stars for the season. The official lineup will be announced Monday. Earlier this summer, Bristol and her on-again, off-again fiancé, Levi ...

Published: 02/13/10

The Miz Looking Forward to Springer Hosting WWE Raw

By  Brian Fritz - AOL News
The Miz Looking Forward to Springer Hosting WWE Raw

WWE superstar The Miz, like many other wrestlers, is a fan of The Jerry Springer Show. He has to be excited that Jerry Springer himself will get his shot as the guest host of WWE Raw this Monday night.Both of them took part in a conference call earlier this week. Here are some of the highlights from The Miz on that call.On how much credit he gives to his previous time in reality TV in reaching his dream of being a wrestler in the WWE:Oh I mean, I would say if it wasn't for being on the Real World back in New York 10 years ago I would have never become a professional wrestler. I'd probably be ...

Published: 02/13/10

Jerry Springer Set to Host WWE Raw on Monday

By  Brian Fritz - AOL News
Jerry Springer Set to Host WWE Raw on Monday

Jerry Springer and wrestling -- it sure seems like a perfect fit.So, it's no surprise that Jerry Springer will be the guest host of WWE Raw on Monday night. Earlier in the week, the host of 'The Jerry Springer Show' was part of a conference call to discuss his the upcoming appearance. Here are some of the highlights.On what made him want to host Raw and if he has been a fan of wrestling: Well I was drinking. And someone asked me I said yeah. Well I tell you what more so when I was a kid, I would always watch wrestling. I mean, I grew up in an era when you had Antonino Rocca and Haystacks ...

Published: 02/3/10

Springer, Jewel Among Those Set to Host WWE Raw

By  Brian Fritz - AOL News
Springer, Jewel Among Those Set to Host WWE Raw

WWE has updated its schedule for celebrities and the like that will serve as guest hosts of Monday Night Raw in the coming weeks.This coming Monday, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards will handle the duties. Edwards is a big fan of the WWE and a close friend of superstar John Cena. Then on Feb. 15, the one and only Jerry Springer will serve as guest host. This seems like the perfect fit to most people with the host of The Jerry Springer Show and the WWE. Think there is a lot of crossover in fans between the two? The better question might be which show is more scripted. There could be some good fun ...

Published: 01/31/09

Tom Daschle's Nomination for HHS Hits Tax Obstacle

By  Tommy Christopher - Politics Daily
Tom Daschle's Nomination for HHS Hits Tax Obstacle

Tom Daschle, President Obama's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (pictured here wearing the glasses that are the only evidence that he has collected the souls of Sally Jessy Raphael and Jerry Springer), has become the latest in a string of Obama appointees to hit an embarrassing roadblock: Tom Daschle, President Barack Obama's choice for secretary of Health and Human Services, paid about $140,000 in back taxes and interest after questions surfaced during the vetting of his nomination, according to documents being prepared by the Senate Finance Committee. (See full Senate ...

Published: 10/25/08

Adam Burish Moonlights on Jerry Springer

By  Eric McErlain - AOL News
Adam Burish Moonlights on Jerry Springer

In a little more than a season in the NHL, Chicago Blackhawks winger Adam Burish has piled up a total of 15 fights, according to the folks at Hockeyfights.com. But earlier this week, Burish got to see how the other side lives when he worked as a security guard on the Jerry Springer Show. So what do security guards do on Jerry Springer? Well, they break up fights. You have to love the irony here. Burish told the story over at his blog, which is hosted at the Chicago Sun-Times:Two girls started slapping each other as hard as they could and when I got in the middle to break it up they each ...

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