Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2927314 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-09
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 256 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Jerry Springer Show is the fastest-rising show in the history of American television and was the first for 10 years to knock Oprah off the number one slot. This slick behind-the- scenes account tells how they did it. It's all here from the man who married his horse--"although some might refer to this act as bestiality .... you could genuinely tell that they were like any other couple in love"--to the woman who weighed 1600 lbs and who, "sadly, died shortly after the show was taped". We see Jerry Springer metamorphosing from a young lawyer who ran for congress into the man who brings us a father and his stepson fighting on stage over a woman because the woman happened to be the father's ex-wife and his stepson's fiancée. Think about it. Springer, as ever, strikes a careful balance between wry amusement and thoughtful concern and even manages to add a humane final word to editions as apparently dumfounding as "I have sex with my twin" and "I'm here to stop your wedding". The show is painstakingly professional and obviously compulsive. No surprise then that the book is as well. --Nick Wroe

Synopsis
Presents a backstage look at the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of creating the Jerry Springer Show.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant!
Whether you like it or not, the Jerry Springer Show has had a huge effect on television. This book chronicles his moves from politician, to mayor, to journalist, to talk show host. It also recounts his life history to date and particular stories from his past that are relevant to his show now. In this book, celebrities are quoted and 'behind the scenes' crew members also have their say.

Compulsive!!!

It makes me go "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry" . . . . or does it?
It covers everything you think this book would, and leaves uncovered everything the show does. Jerry's honest about his life, and it's an addictive read. You should be aware that a significant portion of the book are little stories from his friends, which can get a bit annoying. Jerry has a good feel for Freedom in society, and what it really means when that works out, but hey, it's not heavy, but it is addictive!