2023 RIP thread

[Robert K S]

Former Cincinnati Mayor "Weird Al" song subject Jerry Springer dies at 79.

FTFY?

[Bamaman]

Former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer dies at 79.

Yes, that's what he's most famous for.

Four archive hits reference his political career.

[Robert K S]

For comparison, two whole categories dedicated in relation to the trash TV rep:

#3876, aired 2001-06-11 LITERATURE, JERRY SPRINGER-STYLE $100: On "You Made Me a Bloodsucking Monster!", vampires Lestat & Louis confront their creator, this author
#3876, aired 2001-06-11 LITERATURE, JERRY SPRINGER-STYLE $200: This title character from John Irving's 4th novel appears on "You Think The World Revolves Around You!"
#3876, aired 2001-06-11 LITERATURE, JERRY SPRINGER-STYLE $300: Adam & Eve confront the big man himself & discuss this 1667 Milton poem on "I Can't Believe You Evicted Me!"
#3876, aired 2001-06-11 LITERATURE, JERRY SPRINGER-STYLE $400: George & Martha, characters in this Albee play, really let loose on "My Spouse Is Driving Me Crazy!"
#3876, aired 2001-06-11 LITERATURE, JERRY SPRINGER-STYLE $500: Don't "count" on missing "You Stole My Life, I'm Paying You Back!" featuring this 1844-45 Dumas classic

#3314, aired 1999-01-21 JERRY SPRINGER'S BIBLE SHOW $200: He crowded onto the stage with his 11 brothers for the "Dad Likes You Best" show
#3314, aired 1999-01-21 JERRY SPRINGER'S BIBLE SHOW $400: These 2 were rather circumspect when Seth's letter got them on "Fig Leaf Makeovers"
#3314, aired 1999-01-21 JERRY SPRINGER'S BIBLE SHOW $600: Samson brought the house down when she tricked him into appearing on the "No More Secrets!" show
#3314, aired 1999-01-21 JERRY SPRINGER'S BIBLE SHOW $1000: David was hidden offstage when Jonathan told this man "Dad, Leave My Friends Alone!"
#3314, aired 1999-01-21 JERRY SPRINGER'S BIBLE SHOW $3,000 (Daily Double): Miriam & Aaron answered this man's questions on the "Who's My Real Mother?" episode

[alietr]

A while back, I was talking to someone who had worked for The Jerry Springer Show. She said it was just as disgusting as you could imagine, and quit as soon as she could. I distinctly remember her talking about lice.

[squarekara]

Former Cincinnati Mayor "Weird Al" song subject Jerry Springer dies at 79.

FTFY?

Family Counselor

[trainman]

I went to a taping of Jerry Springer's show in Chicago in September 1992 -- at that point, it was still a relatively serious affair, akin to "Donahue." I saw two shows with a lunch break in between, and when I was in the the men's room, Jerry came in and used the urinal next to me. I still count this as the closest I've ever been to a celebrity. (No, I don't know why he was using a public restroom -- I would have expected there to be separate restrooms for "talent.")

[Lefty]

I went to a taping of Jerry Springer's show in Chicago in September 1992 -- at that point, it was still a relatively serious affair, akin to "Donahue." I saw two shows with a lunch break in between, and when I was in the the men's room, Jerry came in and used the urinal next to me. I still count this as the closest I've ever been to a celebrity. (No, I don't know why he was using a public restroom -- I would have expected there to be separate restrooms for "talent.")

Cool, but don't tell us.....tell the J! audition team!

[Robert K S]

Jerry Springer died of the same thing that Alex Trebek (and Art Fleming) did.

[alietr]

New Yorker cartoonist Edward Koren at 87. He had a unique style that you'll recognize when you see it, even though there are no Archive hits. He was a professor at Brown when I was there, but I missed my opportunity.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituari ... ies-at-87/

[RandyG]

New Yorker cartoonist Edward Koren at 87. He had a unique style that you'll recognize when you see it, even though there are no Archive hits. He was a professor at Brown when I was there, but I missed my opportunity.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituari ... ies-at-87/

One of the all-time great New Yorker cartoonists. About 30 years ago I contacted him, first as a big-time fan and second inquiring about purchasing the original art of a particular cartoon (below). He was quite gracious in his response, but that he did not sell the originals.

[floridagator]

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, 84
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/g ... -1.6828991

[Bamaman]

Vida Blue, a six-time All Star and three-time Jeopardy! clue, has died at the age of 73.

[Peachbox]

Vida Blue, a six-time All Star and three-time Jeopardy! clue, has died at the age of 73.

RIP Vida Blue. He was the last switch-hitter to be named AL MVP; that was with the Oakland A's in 1971, a year he also won the AL Cy Young Award (2 years before the DH came in).

[jeopardyfan87]

Denny Crum, 30-year head coach of the Louisville Men's Basketball team from 1971 to 2001.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/denny-crum- ... bffbe.html

[floridagator]

Newton Minow, 97, Kennedy era FCC chairman who described television as a "vast wasteland." In retaliation, the creator of Gilligan's Island named the SS Minnow after him.

[jeopardyfan87]

General Hospital cast member Jacklyn Zeman.

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/jackly ... 09429/amp/


And although I never watched General Hospital, I became introduced to her when she was in ICS commercials in ‘97/‘98 during Nickelodeon commercial breaks. Then a few years later I would see her in a Wheel of Fortune celebrity week rerun on GSN (that originally aired in Nov ‘95).

[alietr]

Mattea's father: https://www.nsbuzz.ca/life/obituary-philip-henry-roach/

[LucarioSnooperVixey]

Well that might explain why the Finale of Masters hasn't taped yet.

[Bamaman]

Based on the memorial gift request, I assume he was diabetic. Only a couple years older than me. Sad to hear.

[alietr]

Based on the memorial gift request, I assume he was diabetic. Only a couple years older than me. Sad to hear.

Worse. Almost a decade younger than me.