The world's worst TV host was made great by mischief that escalated to violence

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The world's worst TV host was made great by mischief that escalated to violence

Some say he sold his soul when he agreed to be the king of tabloid television, but Jerry Springer found himself in the role. The show that bears his name has been off the air for seven years, and its incredible success has now faded into obscurity, but it's still worth dissecting whether it was just a symptom or the cause of all the trouble.