Analysis Of The Jerry Springer Show

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One TV Show that comes to mind is the Jerry Springer the first show aired in 1991 on NBC amongst others on regular TV it viewing times were at 11:00am and 1:00 pm Monday through Friday. The deviant behavior had associated to the degrading, violence and trash talking when on stage. To scorn themselves by immoral and unjust behavior in the public eyes was very degrading and beneath the television show standards Viewer and critics realizing the Jerry Springer show primary focus was to attract and target the attention of a lower diversified culture. Possibly exposing on “dirty Laundry” as a perspective or appeal. The influential group of guests that appeared on the Jerry Springer show, relative to the same common behaviors and relationships which …show more content…

More than likely relate to a lower cultural deviant behavior who could comprehend to such behaviors. Diversified social groups reacted with receptive acceptance of the show identifying, relating or finding it to be entertaining. Meanwhile, Jeff Arrowood, head of programming for WCCB-TV, Charlotte, N.C. "felt the topic was a repeat and without the physical element it will impact the Jerry Springer talk show. However, realizing a bigger issue at …show more content…

The debate was not their intention to condoned children to watch and rate the program appropriately. Many others, including parents, identifying why they should not have to monitor their children's TV viewing. The social groups with no interest thought the show authentication and its appeal appeared staged. Being rejected when undermining the characters and the credibility of the guests and the host. Impacted Jerry Springer ranting’s which drop to an all-time low. According to Greg Springer, (1999) the reduction for the talk show ‘Jerry Springer,” in the first quarter 1999, was an effort to reduce the violence of the show. B making preparations of television broadcasters to change the program's schedule. Even though the Jerry Springer talk show aired on other channels they too experienced impacted from the display of violence, forcing a change to be more appropriate for daytime television. The one word answer appeared to be ratings. It looked upon the there's an old adage in this business, that when the ratings go high enough, sex and violence become romance and adventure. The all knew Jerry on the edge was where we want him to

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