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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
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The iconic 90s trash talk show gets the Netflix doc treatment, exposing America's enduring fascination with the sordid and scandalous.
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- 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'