Former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer Dies at 79

Former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer has died at 79 after a brief illness, according to the Associated Press.

Springer was best known for his show, “The Jerry Springer Show,” which aired from 1991 to 2018. Guests on the outlandish show were faced with a spouse or family member’s controversial issues, such as adultery. The confrontations led to chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments.

The show’s tilt into tabloid sensationalism drew a wide range of reactions from audiences. At one point, “The Jerry Springer Show” eclipsed “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in viewership. Conversely, the show was also named No. 1 on TV Guide’s list of the “Worst Shows In The History Of Television.”