JERRY SPRINGER'S HIT BAGGAGE SYNDICATES

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NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold Game Show Network’s (GSN) hit relationship game show “Baggage” to local broadcast stations for its initial run in off-network syndication debuting September 17; it was announced today by Barry Wallach, President, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.

"Baggage," hosted by television icon Jerry Springer, has been sold to station groups representing more than 95% of the U.S. including Tribune, Sinclair, Sunbeam, Gannett, Hearst and Weigel. The daily half-hour relationship game show will air on stations in the nation’s top markets including WPIX-TV New York, WCIU-TV Chicago, WPHL-TV Philadelphia, WLVI-TV Boston, WATL-TV Atlanta, WKCF-TV Orlando, WTTE-TV Columbus, Ohio, WSTR-TV Cincinnati and WNUV-TV Baltimore.

"'Baggage’, produced by Comcast Entertainment Studios, is a proven show with fan-favorite Jerry Springer as host, and we are thrilled to bring it to broadcast stations this Fall," said Wallach. “The format is edgy and is built for a young-skewing audience perfectly suited for both early and late fringe time periods.”

“The concept that every dater has hidden baggage- small, medium and large has struck a chord with GSN's viewers,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development. “Its pop cultural relevance has made Baggage a top performer, and we are excited to partner with NBCUniversal Domestic Television to bring this buzzy show to a new audience."

During its test run in 10 markets, "Baggage" improved in all demos versus the prior sweep time period (February 2011 vs. November 2010) by an average of 26% in Women 18-34, 18% in Women 18-49, 21% in Women 25-54, 39% in Men 18-34 and by 31% in Adults 18-34. Additionally, "Baggage" was #1 in its time period with Women 18-34 in Philadelphia and Cincinnati, while improving in key demos by double and triple figures in each market; including +158% in Adults 18-49 in Tampa vs. its lead in ("Seinfeld") and +240% in Adults 18-49 in Milwaukee vs. November 2010 time period ("Everybody Loves Raymond.")

On each half-hour episode of “Baggage,” Host Jerry Springer guides the fun as one dater chooses among three contestants who reveal the intimate secrets and hidden flaws that are typically kept under wraps to impress a first date. Each contestant enters with three suitcases—small, medium and large—containing the quirky, annoying and sometimes truly shocking ‘baggage’ that may or may not eliminate the contestants from competition, to the accompaniment of the dater’s tagline, “I’m sorry, but you have too much baggage.” “Baggage” is produced by a unit of Comcast Entertainment Studios, with Jay James and Tim Puntillo serving as Executive Producers.

About NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution:

The NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution division is responsible for the sales and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television within the U.S. and Canada. The division develops and produces first-run programming and distributes these shows, along with off-network content, to broadcast syndication. Current first-run broadcast syndicated programming includes "Access Hollywood," "Access Hollywood Live," "The Jerry Springer Show," "Maury," "The Steve Wilkos Show," "The Chris Matthews Show," "The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo" and the upcoming talk shows "Steve Harvey" and “Trisha,” both debuting in Fall 2012. Current off-network programming includes "30 Rock," “Baggage,” "House," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Monk" and "The Office."

In the Canadian marketplace, the division sells current television and film product as well as content from NBCUniversal's vast library (Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, Universal Cable Productions, NBC Late Night properties) to broadcast, basic cable, pay cable and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platforms. Current programming includes "Whitney," "Up All Night," Covert Affairs," "The Tonight Show" and "Smash."

About GSN: 

GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competitive entertainment via its 75-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN’s cross-platform content gives game lovers the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN’s popular TV game shows or through GSN Digital’s free casual games, mobile and social games, and cash competitions. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary, WorldWinner.com, Inc., are owned by DIRECTV and Sony Pictures Entertainment. For further information, visit GSN at www.gsn.com.

JERRY SPRINGER CONTINUES WITH BAGGAGE

Jerry Springer On Baggage

GSN's original hit series "Baggage", in which daters share their surprising, sometimes downright shocking 'baggage', was just named one of Entertainment Weekly's "Top Guilty Pleasures" and was prominently featured in the new HBO hit series "Girls". And, in her recent review of the show for Slate.com, June Thomas began with "Baggage is Real, and It Is Spectacular."

GSN is airing first-run episodes of BAGGAGE throughout the month of May on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. (ET) and on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (ET).

On each half-hour episode of BAGGAGE, host Jerry Springer guides the fun as one dater chooses among three contestants, who reveal the intimate secrets and hidden flaws that are typically kept under wraps to impress a first date. Each contestant enters with three suitcases—small, medium and large—containing the quirky, annoying and sometimes outrageous “baggage” that may or may not eliminate the contestants from competition, to the accompaniment of the dater’s tagline, “I’m sorry, but you have too much baggage.”

According to Entertainment Weekly, in its May 11, 2012 issue, Baggage is "so good because we wind up someplace even guiltier and gaudier…." On "GIRLS," Shoshanna insists that Hannah watch the show with her, leading to a lengthy of discussion of what each girl's own small, medium, and large baggage would be. (For Shoshanna, not loving her grandmother is medium baggage; her large suitcase would contain "being a virgin.")

New episodes of BAGGAGE running in May include daters whose baggage includes (among many, many other things) making dates pass a psychological exam, having a skull collection, dressing as a superhero on weekends, living with wild animals, and gambling away an ex’s savings.

Critics have said of BAGGAGE: "Baggage is all overshare, and I am under its spell" (Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly); “Baggage has proved to be very entertaining… Jerry Springer is the perfect host for the show” (Gabrielle Rice, Yahoo!), and "Baggage is Real, and It Is Spectacular" (June Thomas, Slate).

Photo Courtesy Of: GSN Network

DID JERRY SPRINGER FIND LONG LOST SON?

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Talk show icon Jerry Springer finally confessed that he is a Baby Daddy! And it seems that his long lost son is Ronnie from Jersey Shore! Who knew...



Ronnie and Jerry kept running into each other in New York this week - first on Fox and Friends and later on New York Live. Spending time together in the green rooms of each show, Jerry joked to Ronnie that he was his long lost son and the joke kept going on all day. Jerry thought Ronnie was a really nice fellow and liked spending time with him - but Ronnie really needs to get to a gym. HA!


Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

JERRY SPRINGER NOMINATED FOR A AWARD

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Never won an Emmy, Not going to start now!” said talk show icon Jerry Springer of his daily talk show, The Jerry Springer Show. Now in its 21st season, Jerry still has not won that coveted Emmy award, or any other award for that matter. Will that streak be broken? Maybe. Why? Because Jerry has been nominated as Best Host - Reality / Game Show by the CableFax for his game show, Baggage, on the Game Show Network. The CableFax awards will be given out in LA Tuesday, October 18th.


"But for having to rent a tuxedo, I am grateful for the honor." states Springer, giddy with excitement.

JERRY SPRINGER TAPS GAME SHOW NETWORK

Jerry Springer Taps Into History

Jerry Springer has been talking for 20 years on The Jerry Springer Show and we know he has a passion for politics having been Mayor of Cincinnati. He did a stint on Broadway and braved Dancing With The Stars but now we see a hidden talent.

Watch as he shows us his tap dancing prowess on a segment of his hit show BAGGAGE which airs on The Game Show Network. This guy can do it all!!

You can see more here....

IT'S ALL IN A DAYS WORK FOR JERRY SPRINGER

Classic Jerry Springer

In this episode of the hit show BAGGAGE on GSN watch as Springer defines the phrase "all in a day's work." Flavor Of Love alum Schatar “Hottie” Sapphira, comes on the show and confesses her BAGGAGE is that she spoon-feeds her dog in restaurants.

Unfortunately, her doggie pukes on stage. Watch as Springer, former Mayor of Cincinnati and legendary talk show host, gets on his hands and knees to clean up the mess.

CAPTAIN SPRINGER CAPTURES LONDON STAGE

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JERRY SPRINGER AS CAPTAIN HOOK
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Jerry Springer As Captain Hook

Jerry Springer can add "Captain Hook" to his list of credits having just finished a two week run in the play "Peter Pan" in England. Springer opened to a sold out crowd at the New Wimbledon Theater in London.

Springer, best known for 20 years of his world famed talk show, The Jerry Springer Show, is a man of so many talents. He was Mayor of Cincinnati, a news anchor, won America's hearts as a ballroom dancer on Dancing with the Stars, sings country music, had his own radio show on Air America and played the role of Billy Flynn in the musical "Chicago" on Broadway.

Dressed in full Captain Hook regalia, Springer sang and danced through the famed production.

JERRY SPRINGER TAKES OVER IN PETER PAN

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TALK SHOW LEGEND JERRY SPRINGER NEVER STOPS!
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Having opened to a sold out audience last Friday night, New Wimbledon Theatre is delighted to announce a forthcoming Hollywood addition to this year’s swashbuckling pantomime Peter Pan. Following in the footsteps of fellow American David Hasselhoff, Jerry Springer will play the role of Captain Hook at selected performances throughout January 2011 opposite the inimitable Louie Spence who stars as the Cabin Boy, Roger.

The British-born American television presenter has enjoyed a long and successful television and film career on both sides of the Atlantic including his notorious chat show ‘The Jerry Springer Show’, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ plus UK programs including ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘The Friday Night Project’ and ‘This Morning’. No stranger to the stage, Jerry also starred as Billy Flynn in the London production of ‘Chicago’ last year.

Jerry Springer said: “Being born in Britain I’m very familiar with the age-old tradition of pantomime and I’m honoured to have been asked by the producers First Family Entertainment to star as Captain Hook and follow in the footsteps of my friend David Hasselhoff. David and I have both starred on stage in London as Billy Flynn in Chicago so I’m glad to see I’m still hot on his heels in the casting stakes”.

Also joining the cast for three performances in December is the American actor and singer Jeremy Jackson who will also star as Captain Hook on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December. Jeremy is best known for his role as Hobie Buchannon in ‘Baywatch’, a role he played for eight years alongside his on-screen father Mitch, played by David Hasselhoff.

Peter Pan opened at New Wimbledon Theatre on Friday 10 December 2010 and has already enthralled and delighted audiences with its mix of music, comedy, stunning scenery and special effects. With tickets going fast, book now to ensure you don’t miss the magic of Neverland at New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas.


LISTINGS

PETER PAN at New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, London, SW19 1QG

Performances: Continues until Sunday 16 January 2011

Photo By: James Edstrom

JERRY SPRINGER CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS

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Since I heard my friend of almost 20 years, Jerry Springer, was in NYC celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his hit show, The Jerry Springer Show (www.jerryspringertv.com) and was going to be in the city at Madison Square Garden for America's Got Talent Live Tour, I decided to give his talented publicist Linda Shafran a call and set up a quick photo shoot outside the Plaza Hotel. I figured we could get some great shots and I could film a quick interview for TimesSquareGossip.com and possibly for my television show that we have been filming just about everywhere in New York. We have filmed every big star but the show was missing something and that was Jerry Springer. I knew this would be fun and I knew the stuff to ask that no one even knows about Jerry, since I was one of the shows photographers in Chicago for many years. The footage we got was classic Jerry Springer.

First of all, I have to tell you how I met Jerry Springer. It had to be almost 20 years ago in a supermarket on the upper east side of New York City. Jerry was there with Sara Jessica Parker to help promote a homeless charity. The Jerry Springer Show was new and already was becoming a huge hit all over the country. I knew I wanted photos that would be different, so I asked Jerry Springer and Sara Jessica Parker if they would pose behind the bread counter, like the were working there. To my amazement, they agreed, but even more funny was the old ladies shopping in the store really thought they worked there and started ordering bread. Not to miss a beat, Jerry And Sara Jessica put on the plastic gloves and started serving the ladies. It was classic Jerry Springer and the photos went to every magazine everywhere. To this day, I still laugh at this story, because this is classic Jerry Springer. Jerry goes with the flow. Jerry never misses a beat or misses a punch line. Jerry's sense of humor is endless and this is one reason that he is such a huge talent. He sees the punch line.

One question I asked Jerry was how he felt about me coming into his life at some of the weirdest moments. Jerry's answer was flattering. He said he knew he was still alive and still in show business when he saw me. This is a classic Jerry Springer answer and I am sure I will be popping into Jerry's life for a very long time, because Jerry is the busiest man in show business and I know because I have lived it with him. He has his hit The Jerry Springer Show, America's Got Talent Live Tour and now a new game show called Baggage on the Game Show Network. With all this going on he still has time to be a nice guy, to be Jerry Springer!

Photos By: James Edstrom

LEGEND JERRY SPRINGER TAKES TIMES SQUARE

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JERRY SPRINGER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
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Jerry Springer In Times Square

On Wednesday, October 27, host Jerry Springer celebrates the 20th anniversary of THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW in a special episode taped in Times Square in New York City. In the past 20 years, over 30,000 guests have appeared on Jerry’s stage. From the man who married his horse…to the Kung Fu Hillbilly…to stripper love triangles. As Jerry likes to say, “You can’t make this stuff up!”

Accompanying Jerry for his 20th anniversary are two models, clad in sparkling gold dresses, and of course, the show’s favorite little person, “Sassy” Cassee, a past guest who was on the show as cupid for Valentine’s Day.

The crowd goes wild screaming the infamous “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” chant as Jerry introduces the clips on several jumbotrons to the show’s “Best Fights,” “Sexiest Moments,” “Most Outrageous Guests,” “Best Transsexuals,” “Most Scandalous Family Secrets,” and “Best Food Fights” over the last 20 years.

When giving his final thought, Jerry said, “Thank you for the opportunity of doing this show for 20 years – and as long as I stay healthy and don’t hurt myself sliding down the pole at the beginning of each episode – I’ll continue doing it.”

THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW just began its 20th season in national syndication with its highest Household rating for a season premiere in three years--up +27% vs. last year’s season premiere. Jerry Springer finished the 2009-10 season delivering spectacular year-to-year ratings growth among Households (+18%), Total Viewers (+22%, nearly 2 million a day), Women 18-34 (+17%), Women 18-49 (+33%) and Adults 18-34 (+20%).

THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW is taped in front of a live studio audience in Stamford, CT, and is distributed in national syndication by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rachelle Wilkos is the Executive Producer.

KATHY POSNER AND JERRY SPRINGER'S PIG

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Jerry Springer's Pig Bella

Someone is either a dog person or a cat person; rarely are they both. Whichever pet one prefers, people are fiercely loyal and don’t seem to understand their counterpart’s love of the other breed. Today two media giants are in competition on who has the most beautiful pet. If I set it up correctly, you can vote in the survey here..... If I did not, then just send me an e-mail or comment on the blog.


This latest battle came about because of WCIU-TV which runs a daily animal “beauty pageant,” (wciu.com) that they say will answer the age-old question of which pet has household supremacy. The contest is called “Cats vs. Dogs,” but on September 27th a battle was held between a cat and a pig. Bella, the pig, is owned by talk show host Jerry Springer whose show airs on WCIU-TV. The cat is owned by former Sun-Times columnist Robert Feder, who has a blog on the WBEZ site.

All day on Tuesday, like in actual Chicago politics, there were accusations of unfair lobbying, voter fraud and influence peddling flying back and forth between the candidates and their supporters. Some claimed that WCIU tried to manipulate the vote by a headline on their web site which read, “"Vote for Springer's Pig!" plus they ran a video of Jerry being interviewed about Bella. Others pointed out that Feder asked for votes for Kramer in his own column.



While the lead teetered back and forth all day, at the close of balloting, Kramer won by a vote of 927 vs. 822.

Hearing about the contest, another media personality challenged feline Kramer to a real contest versus a dog. The story unfolds below.

The dog pictured is Bobby, 10, who is an Australian Terrier, not a Yorkie with a thyroid problem. Bobby is his name, but since he is not fussy, he will answer to Bob, Rob or Robert, as long as the person is holding a dog treat.



He is owned by WLS radio personality, Jake Hartford who has, according to his official bio, “Amid the intense backbiting, crushed egos, shattered careers and rampant paranoia & suspicion so prevalent in the radio business, Jake Hartford after many long years, clawed his way to the top of the Saturday morning broadcast heap on 890AM WLS.”



Kramer, 9, is a Persian cat. While you can tangle a pet's name with Bob, etc., grownups know Mr. Feder is Robert or Rob to those who know him. When you hear people try to make off like they are great personal friends with him and refer to him as Bob or Bobby, you know they don't know him at all. According to his Vocalo bio,”He has been keeping tabs on the media in Chicago for 30 years. A lifelong Chicagoan and graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, he was television and radio columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. At age 14, he founded the first and only Walter Cronkite Fan Club”


Now you know the combatants



To help make your decision in voting, Jake wanted me to relate the following story.


Jake Hartford does not like cats. He told me, “When I was a young boy my mother was going to make a birthday cake for me. She left the two layers out to cool before she frosted them. I got home from school to find our Persian cat, Snowball, eating the middle of the cake. My mother tried to fill the cavity with more frosting, but it wasn't the same. Hated cats ever since. This contest has ripped the scab off that emotional scar. I have that mental picture of the cat on top of the counter eating the cake when I got home seared into my brain. Can't remember the first girl I had sex with but I remember the cat on the cake.”


Robert Feder’s response: "Like his sitcom namesake, Kramer is the coolest cat around. And he knows it. P.S. I sincerely hope Jake gets help for his problem."


Let the battle begin. Eat, love or spay.

Editors Note: Since I have Known Jerry Springer for years, Im going with his pig. There is no where to vote on Planet Posners site for Jerry's Pig, so I'm calling for a write in vote. Since Posner loves pork chops, I'm warning Jerry that if Bella disappears, she is the prime suspect. When Posner said the other day, "Today's pig is tomorrows pork", I thought she was talking about the Chicago police. Now I know the truth.....