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Jerry Vs Oprah

Oprah Winfrey vs. Jerry Springer
In the world of entertainment, television shows have unquestionably flooded every inch of space on daytime television. Many have seen the often recycled topics on shows such as Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake. Anyone who watches talk shows on a regular basis knows that each one varies in style and format. One might enjoy watching the sometimes shabby subject found on the Jerry Springer show, while someone else might prefer the more serious and light hearted feel of the Oprah Winfrey show. Despite their similarities and differences, Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer are both best at what they do.

First of all there are many similarities between Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer. For example, they both are excellent talk show host. Both have ruled the talk show circuit for many years. As a result both Oprah and Jerry have a strong following from legions of fans. Ironically, both could be considered pioneers in the talk show world. They have set the standards for talk show host to follow. Oprah and Jerry have the same focus. They both have made an effort to help the troubled people on their show. They both serve as an aid to those who have cause and need. They both are great at what they do. In short Oprah and Jerry are very much alike.

On the other hand Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer differ in many ways. Anyone who has watched these two shows knows that each one varies in style and format. On the Oprah Winfrey show one can acquire the light hearted and serious feel of subjects. On the other hand, on the Jerry Springer show one can find the rather trashy subjects. Jerry Springer could be considered the king of “trash talk”. The topics on his show are as shocking as they can possibly get. For example, the show takes the ever common talk show themes of love, lust, sex, cheating, hate, conflict, and morality to a different level. Oprah Winfrey was once a follower of the trash television format, but her long running...