Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action

A fascinating look behind the scenes at The Jerry Springer show, a show that was pretty revolutionary, one that changed the genre forever.

This is a truly interesting watch, only two episodes long, so it's pacy, interesting and shocking, you'll want to watch it all in one go. It'll bring back memories, including the man and the Shetland pony, a reminder of just how far society has fallen (off a cliff.) Just remember the size of the audience the show got at its peak.

Most of us would have known that Jerry was just thr face of the show, this takes a look at the people behind the scenes, including the fascinating presenter Richard Dominick, who set the agenda, a man who clearly knew what he wanted, and achieved his aims.

I was surprised to see that the show ran until 2018, like many I lost interest some while back, initially it was edgy, it was risqué, it was something you'd not want to watch with your parents, after a while it became stale.

It's amazing to think it avoided cancellation, the infamous murder, can you imagine that in today's climate, a death did for The Jeremy Kyle show here in The UK, a show undoubtedly inspired by Jerry Springer.

It's very interesting, worth your time.

8/10.

As other have stated this documentary is about the show not the man, and more about the produceur of the show then Jerry also.

As someone that was young and not from the usa but had acces to the show while growing up I was interested by this documentary, sadly its not that interesting.

It retrace the story of the show, describe the event, talk to some ex participant, but not a lot. It could have been more interesting if they were more interview with ex participant, if someone asked them directly if it was fake and about their life after the show . All in all, it not bad, you learn a little but not that much, it could have been more.

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action offers a look behind the scenes of the infamous talk show that once made a worldwide furore. Directed by Luke Sewell, the documentary focuses mainly on the intentions and methods behind the scenes, with ratings and sensations proving to be the leading drivers.

Although the documentary hits a critical note, the perspective remains strikingly one-sided. Most of the time is spent on the view of the old production team, without former participants being given an extensive platform. Something is missing: how would they, the people who actually experienced these explosive scenes, describe their experiences?

What is becoming clear is the dynamics between entertainment and ethics. The fights turn out to be nothing more than a deliberately chosen means of achieving high ratings, a strategy that undeniably made the talk show a phenomenon. Jerry Springer's role is discussed, and although some nuance is added, the question remains unanswered how much he really knew about the manipulations and provocations that took place behind the scenes.

The documentary largely confirms what many already suspected: selling sensation, and "The Jerry Springer Show" was a prime example of this. However, the limited angles make the film only superficially scratch a story that could have gone much deeper. For fans and critics it is an interesting look, but unfortunately the balance is missing to really surprise or make a broader impact.

Really interesting and wild to discover it's was all actually true. Definitely needed a part three and ended on a weird note. It would have been great to hear from more former guests and understand the long-term impacts the show had on their lives.

Despicable that none of the producers provided any aftercare to the guests or even did simple welfare checks on the guests after the show.

Sad to see how much Jerry sold himself out and sad to see what a lack of accountability Richard takes for it all.

I wonder what the world of television would look like today had the Jerry Springer show never happened.

The documentary series "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" offers a captivating plunge into the inner workings of a show that left a significant mark on the American television landscape of the 90s and 2000s. One of the main strengths of this program lies in its ability to take us behind the studio doors, providing privileged access to the internal dynamics and mechanisms of this scandal-generating machine.

The testimonies scattered throughout the series are often damning, offering an unvarnished look at how the show was conceived and produced. We discover a reality where boundaries were constantly pushed in the name of ratings.

However, a slight reservation arises regarding the sometimes sugarcoated statements from former production members. While their memories shed interesting light, one can sense a certain reluctance to fully acknowledge the show's most controversial aspects.

Nevertheless, the series successfully highlights a segment of our society, albeit marginal but very real, where conflicts and personal dramas were exposed without filter. The show then appears as a modern-day gladiatorial arena, where individuals were thrown to the public.

The words of the main producer, quoted in the series ("if I could kill on TV, I would"), are particularly chilling. They brutally illustrate a relentless pursuit of ratings, where the well-being of participants and viewers seemed secondary.

In conclusion, this show is an informative and unsettling documentary. While it sometimes suffers from a certain self-censorship from its subjects, it remains a fascinating insight into a controversial show and the potential excesses of spectacle television. It raises important questions about media ethics and our own fascination with the sensational.