These Facts About Jerry Springer Prove Why The Worst Show In TV History Is Actually One Of The Best

Even The Government Was Out To Shut Down The Jerry Springer Show

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The government absolutely hated Springer’s show. In 1998, when Springer was at peak popularity, the U.S. education secretary and Connecticut’s senator got together to boycott the show.

Unless Springer decided to clean up the show, they threatened broadcasters with extra taxes and political problems so that they would stop airing the show.