'The Jerry Springer Show' Ends Production After 27 Years

It's the end of an era. According to multiple reports, "The Jerry Springer Show" is finally ending production after being on air for 27 years. 

The popular talk show started in 1991. Springer, a former Cincinnati mayor, would speak about a number of different topics and issues on the program. The show would relocate to Chicago in 1992. It wasn't until the year 1994 that the infamous chair throwing and fighting between guests would be added into the mix -- and the rest was "Jerry Springer Show" history. The show was filmed in Stanford, Connecticut since 2009. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are no plans to shoot any new episodes. Instead, CW plans on just airing reruns. "Sources say the network has the option to air new episodes, should they be made — but, as of now, staff members are looking for new jobs," THR reports. "This comes after making nearly 4,000 episodes bearing such titles as 'I'm Sleeping With My Brother,' 'Gay Cousins in Love' and 'Pregnant Gals and a Mime.'"

The entertainment news publication continues: "All of Springer's contemporaries — Ricki Lake, Jenny Jones, Bill Cunningham, Sally Jessy Raphael — are long gone, save Maury Povich, who was just renewed alongside Springer descendant Steve Wilkos. The competitive playing field now belongs to panel shows and boldface names like Steve Harvey, Dr. Phil and Ellen DeGeneres. Each year sees several hopefuls try to launch something new, but any new success is an exception to the rule."

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