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‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’ Review: Netflix Scratches the Surface of America’s Trashiest Talk Show
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scrn loglineThe iconic 90s trash talk show gets the Netflix doc treatment, exposing America's enduring fascination with the sordid and scandalous.beat sheet- The documentary features rare behind-the-scenes footage, including a glimpse of the 'chaos' that unfolded off-camera during Springer's infamous on-stage brawls.
- Despite its reputation, the show's creator reveals 'Jerry Springer' was actually a shrewd satire on American culture, predicting the rise of reality TV and the Trump presidency.
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‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’ Review: Netflix Scratches the Surface of America’s Trashiest Talk Show
The WrapStory by Priscilla Blossom
scrn logline
The iconic 90s trash talk show gets the Netflix doc treatment, exposing America's enduring fascination with the sordid and scandalous.
beat sheet
- The documentary features rare behind-the-scenes footage, including a glimpse of the 'chaos' that unfolded off-camera during Springer's infamous on-stage brawls.
- Despite its reputation, the show's creator reveals 'Jerry Springer' was actually a shrewd satire on American culture, predicting the rise of reality TV and the Trump presidency.
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Jerry Springer, Netflix, 'Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action'