“Judge Jerry” Springer?
If you are a fan of The Jerry Springer Show, then this is GREAT news for you. We heard back in June that The Jerry Springer Show would be ending after 26 seasons, and almost 4000 episodes.
Well, it didn’t take Jerry long to line up his next gig. According to AOL.com, NBC Universal is reportedly in development of a courtroom-style show that will handle small-claims cases, with Springer as the judge. It’s targeted to premiere next fall, following the 28th and final season of Springer’s over-the-top daytime program, The Jerry Springer Show.
Judge Jerry will feature Springer wearing a judge’s robe and seated behind a desk. And while Springer is not a real Judge, he can “play” one on TV.
Before he was a talk show host, Springer was a lawyer and campaign advisor for Robert Kennedy. He unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 1970. He was also once the Mayor of Cincinnati. Judge Jerry is expected to air in the same time slots as “Jerry Springer,” currently airs now.
I have never watched a full episode of The Jerry Springer Show, myself… just tidbits when channel surfing. But I do know that nothing can stand up to my favorite, Judge Judy. Judy Sheindlin is a real life judge with many years on the bench who displays a hard nosed, no nonsense kind of delivery. But Jerry has lasted for many years with his fan base, time will tell if we will begin to hear the new chant.. “Judge Jerry, Judge Jerry, Judge Jerry”!