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In today’s world of mass media, many people seek information as well as entertainment from their television set. Talk shows have become increasingly popular. Two of the most popular talk show hosts of the past decade are Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer. Whi ....

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.... on her audience. Most any age group can usually view the material contained in her shows; or she warns of the material that may not be suitable for young audiences. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, hosts a talk show that relies on issues that deal with sex or scandal, with topics such as cheating spouses, sexual triangles, and lying friends. Many of his guests use colorful, vulgar language and many times the show erupts in a violent argument or physical fight. Rather than laughing or crying with his audience, Jerry is usually antagonizing them into disagreement. His talk show is rarely suitable for a young audience. The audiences at the Opra ....