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1998/5/22 [Uncategorized] UID:14128 Activity:moderate
5/21 dammit, some stations are refusing to show Friday's Jerry Springer
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     \_ People actually *watch* Jerry Springer?!?!?!?!?! - Mr. Sheltered Life
        \_ vchang gets aroused by horses
          \_ maybe he just likes to 'ride' them ...
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That's too much for some TV stations, and they're refusing to air the controversial episode from the top-rated syndicated talk show. Springer spokeswoman Linda Shafran tells Associated Press that a rerun of the "Past Guests Do Battle" episode will be available for broadcasters who find the topic too, er, racy. He's been the object of protest in recent weeks for the overly violent and prurient material featured on his tabloid-esque show (Springer producers have promised 19 to tone down the WWF-style antics) and been dubbed a phony by past guests who say their fights 20 were choreographed by Springer's minions. And last week, the Cincinnati politico-turned-ratings chaser 21 was caught on videotape in a hotel room, trysting with a porn star and her stepmother. Online o 38 site map o 39 membership o 40 newsletter Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the 41 Privacy Policy and 42 Terms of Use.