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JERRY SPRINGER

One of the most controversial shows ever on the box, Jerry Springer debuted in 1991. Hosted by Jerry, a former mayor of Cincinnati, viewers became hooked on the explosive confrontations – and occasional chair throws!

Now 78, Jerry has said producers quickly realised the fights and scandal were ratings gold. But even they were completely unprepared when a fight broke out on-set for the first time.

“The first

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