Ringmaster (1998)

Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent ... See full summary »

Director:

Neil Abramson

Writer:

Jon Bernstein

Stars:

Jerry Springer, Jaime Pressly, William McNamara

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jerry Springer	...	Jerry Farrelly / talk show host
Jaime Pressly	...	Angel / Connie's daughter
William McNamara	...	Troy Davenport
Molly Hagan	...	Connie / Angel's mother
John Capodice	...	Mel Riley
Wendy Raquel Robinson	...	Starletta / Damone's girlfriend
Ashley Holbrook	...	Willie / Angel's fiance
Tangie Ambrose	...	Vonda Simmons
Nicki Micheaux	...	Leshawnette
Krista Tesreau	...	Catherine Winicott
Dawn Maxey	...	Natalie
Maximilliana	...	Charlie / Claire
Michael Jai White	...	Demond / Starletta's boyfriend
Michael Dudikoff	...	Rusty / Connie's husband
Jerry Giles	...	Floyd Merkel

Storyline

Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent their problems on the air. A new group of guests are flown in for one show who include white trailer trash from Sarasota FL; Connie, whose current husband has cheated on her with her nymphomaniac teenage daughter, Angel, for which Connie has gotten revenge by having sex with Angel's fiance; and from Detroit, black trash Starletta, whose boyfriend, Damone, has slept with all of her girlfriends. Soon the paths of all of these parties cross which leads to more sex, arguments, physical violence, and Jerry sweating out just another day.

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Plot Keywords:

sex with stepfather | television show | lesbian | autograph | trailer park | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 November 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jerry Springer: Ringmaster

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,344,022, 29 November 1998, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$9,247,881, 7 February 1999

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artisan Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), The Kushner-Locke Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Legal stipulations prevented the production from using the name The Jerry Springer Show (1991) in the film. It's called "The Jerry Show".

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Goofs

Jerry signs Connie's shirt "To Connie Thanks Love Jerry." Later on, the shirt says "To Connie Thanks Jerry."

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Quotes

Natalie: How do you know your friend is having sex with Desmond?
Starletta: 'Cause I'm standing in his living room while he getting some sorry piece of traitor ass.
Vonda: Who you calling a sorry piece of traitor ass?
Starletta: Ho', I ain't even talking to you, it's the people from Jerry.
Vonda: Who you calling a ho'?
Starletta: Put you hands on me, bitch, come on! Put your hands on me. I guarantee 911 won't get here fast enough for your ass!

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Connections

References The Exorcist (1973)

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Soundtracks

As If It Were Yesterday
Written & Performed by Joe Lervold
Courtesy of MasterSource

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