Jerry Springer was born in London, England, to Jewish refugees who had escaped the Holocaust. His early life was marked by the challenges of World War II, and he was later raised in Queens, New York City.

Springer became actively involved in politics by working for the campaign of Robert Kennedy, marking the beginning of his political career.

Springer was elected to the Cincinnati City Council, a position he would hold until 1981, with a brief resignation in 1974 due to a scandal involving soliciting a prostitute.

Springer served as the 56th Mayor of Cincinnati, a role he was chosen for by the Cincinnati City Council. His tenure was marked by unconventional political stunts.

Springer stepped down from the City Council to focus on running for governor of Ohio, seeking the Democratic nomination in the 1982 Ohio gubernatorial election. He ultimately failed to win the nomination.

Springer hosted 'The Jerry Springer Show', a controversial tabloid talk show that became a commercial smash and a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s. The show was known for its outrageous humor and confrontational format.

Springer hosted 'Springer on the Radio', a liberal talk show on Cincinnati's WCKY-AM, which was syndicated by Air America Radio.

Springer hosted the second and third seasons of 'America's Got Talent' on NBC, replacing Regis Philbin.

Springer debuted a new courtroom show, 'Judge Jerry', which allowed him to use his law school education and host a more 'grown-up' program.

Jerry Springer passed away at the age of 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of significant accomplishments in both politics and entertainment.