THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW AS REAL AS IT GETS

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Since his September debut, Steve Wilkos has already helped authorities take numerous pedophiles off the street. He’s taken dozens of women out of abusive relationships and led many teens and young adults away from drugs and alcohol. He’s worked with police agencies in New Orleans, Detroit, Chicago and even the Royal Canadian Mounties in an effort to help apprehend criminals. Currently, he’s working with Illinois authorities to help track down the killer behind the recent murders of five women in a Lane Bryant department store. If you haven't watched this show, I urge you to watch it now. Knowing Steve personally, I can tell you that everything you see in this show is real. People ask me," Is it set up ?" I tell them, are you kidding me. They tape three shows a day, theres no time to set anything up. Steve goes onto the set, and knows what the problems are, but anything else that happens is any ones guess. Steve is tough, because Steve hates wife beaters, pedophiles and parents that don't give a crap about their kids. And if you are a kid killing yourself with drugs, Steve cares even more. So check your local listings and watch this hot show and see for yourself. This ain't no OPRAH !

STEVE WILKOS JOINS FINGER ELEVEN TO ROCK OUT NEW YORK CITY'S TIMES SQUARE

Finger Eleven with Steve Wilkos

Steve Wilkos

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's nationally syndicated series The Steve Wilkos Show teamed up with Wind-up Records’ hit band Finger Eleven and singer Eric Durrance for a special web-only concert that took place in New York City's Times Square. The event marked the final stop on Wilkos' two week, seven-market winter tour, which featured the first-season talk show host giving a helping hand to underprivileged children, families in need and veterans. Wilkos treated several hundred gifted NY-area school children to this special opportunity with Finger Eleven, whose recent single, “Paralyzer,” has been a multi-format smash at the rock, pop and adult contemporary radio formats. "This is a great opportunity for me to give back and make a difference in people's lives," said Wilkos. "I have kids of my own so having a chance to meet with these special students and congratulate them on their excellence is very personal to me. And to have them get a special concert from Finger Eleven, that's the icing on the cake."Senior Vice-President of Publicity Steve Karas shared, "Wind-up Records is thrilled to be a part of the tour Steve has undertaken across the U.S. Whether it be Finger Eleven, Eric Durrance, Submersed, or others, each artist has welcomed the opportunity to stand side-by-side with Steve as he brightens the day of those that could use a little light. As a company, we look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come." Over the last several weeks, Wilkos visited Milwaukee, Chicago, Hartford, Boston, Tampa and Baltimore. Wind-up Record's’ Finger Eleven recently performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Live With Regis and Kelly.

Prior to his work in television, Wilkos, a native of Chicago, served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining the Chicago Police Department. For almost 12 years, he kept the streets of Chicago's volatile 14th District (Shakespeare) safe. Wilkos retired from the police force in 2001 and now devotes himself full time to his family and his new show. “The Steve Wilkos Show” is taped in front of a live studio audience at WMAQ-TV Chicago. Richard Dominick is the creator and executive producer of The Steve Wilkos Show. It airs across the United States in over ninety-seven percent of the country, on over two hundred stations and in all of the major markets. After the concert, everyone was treated to a wrap party at New Yorks famed club The Cutting Room, owned by Steve Walter and Sex And The City star Chris Noth. Other guests who joined Wilkos and Finger Eleven to celebrate were newswoman and author Rita Cosby along with rocker Adam Bomb and the Mayors Film Deputy Comissioner John Battista. Broadway actor Ben Raunch also joined the celebration.

Steve Wilkos with Television Producer Toby Yoshimura

Emmy Winner Rita Cosby with Steve Wilkos and Adam Bomb

Eric Durrance rocks Times square

Photos By: James Edstrom

STEVE WILKOS AND SANTA HELP HOMELESS

Steve Wilkos with Jesse White and Santa

Steve Wilkos and Santa help the needy

Christmas came early this year for Chicago Christian Industrial League (CCIL) families and residents. NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution’s “The Steve Wilkos Show” donated more than $25,000 in food and gifts to CCIL. Desktop computers, DVD players, televisions, clothing and toys were some of the generous contributions received. “I’m excited about donating four televisions to CCIL. More viewers mean higher ratings,” Wilkos joked. “This is a great opportunity for us to give back and make a difference in people’s lives. It will be great to bring some joy to people who otherwise wouldn’t have anything this holiday season.” CCIL’s community enjoyed lunch catered by the House of Blues, cheesecakes from Eleven City Diner and visits from Santa, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Tony the Hawk, a respected member of the Chicago sports “fraternity.” Wilkos is taking his show on the road this holiday season making stops in Milwaukee, Chicago, Nashville, Tampa, Hartford, Boston and Baltimore giving away food, toys, warm coats and much-needed supplies to schools, shelters and rescue missions within local communities. For more information about the tour log on to www.stevewilkos.com Wilkos will bring national attention to the social problem of homelessness by taping a segment of his nationally syndicated show at CCIL. CCIL Executive Director Judy McIntyre comments, “We are blessed to receive this consideration from Mr. Wilkos. Words simply can’t describe the excitement and delight our organization is feeling from Steve and his team’s sincere gesture in giving back to those less fortunate. His efforts are truly commendable and will not be forgotten.” Founded in 1909, CCIL is one of the largest non-profit organizations empowering homeless individuals and families in rebuilding their lives by providing the highest quality employment, housing, counseling and health services. Please visit ccilworks.org for more information about the Chicago Christian Industrial League’s mission, programs, partnerships and people served."The Steve Wilkos Show" is taped in front of a live studio audience at WMAQ-TV Chicago. Richard Dominick, is the executive producer. The show is distributed in national syndication by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

Chicago Civic Leader Kathy Posner and Steve Wilkos chat with Secretary Of State Jesse White and Santa
Photos By: James Edstrom

“THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW” GOES ON THE ROAD TO GIVE KIDS HOLIDAY CHEER

Steve Wilkos with good friend Santa

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's nationally syndicated series "The Steve Wilkos Show" has outfitted a special bus and is hitting the road for the holidays to give a helping hand to children and families in need. Starting December 19, Wilkos and the show will make stops in Milwaukee, Chicago, Nashville, Tampa, Hartford, Boston and Baltimore to give food, toys, warm coats and much-needed supplies to schools, shelters and rescue missions within local communities. “This is a great opportunity for us to give back and make a difference in people’s lives, said Wilkos. "I’ve got kids of my own and know the holidays should be special – it will be great to bring some joy to people who otherwise wouldn’t have any this holiday season.” The first stop on the tour is Milwaukee, where Wilkos (along with Santa Claus) will visit an elementary school and give under-privileged children toys and warm coats and help teachers by donating much-needed school supplies for the new year. In Chicago, “The Steve Wilkos Show” is visiting a homeless shelter to handout blankets, toys and food, and then its on to Nashville where Wilkos and team will be stopping at a rescue mission with a very special musical guest from Wind-up Records who will perform for the families. At the start of the new year, "The Steve Wilkos Show" will bring its efforts to Tampa and also visit a shelter for homeless veterans in Boston, a middle school in Baltimore and a soup kitchen in Hartford. Additional information along with photos and videos from each event can be found on www.SteveWilkos.com. Special thanks to our friends and supporters who have helped make this possible! American Jewelry and Loan of Detroit (http://www.americanjewelryonline.com), House of Blues in Chicago, Staples, and Eleven City Diner of Chicago (http://www.elevencitydiner.com ) Prior to his work in television, Wilkos, a native of Chicago, served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining the Chicago Police Department. For almost 12 years, he kept the streets of Chicago’s volatile 14th District (Shakespeare) safe. Wilkos retired from the police force in 2001 and now devotes himself full time to his family and his new show. "The Steve Wilkos Show" is taped in front of a live studio audience at WMAQ-TV Chicago. Richard Dominick, who is the executive producer of “The Jerry Springer Show” and “The Springer Hustle” on VH1, also serves as executive producer on "The Steve Wilkos Show." The show is distributed in national syndication by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

PEDOPHILE JACK MCCLELLAN ONLINE AGAIN

WORLD EXCLUSIVE !

Steve Wilkos was not happy with Jack McClellan

Times Square Gossip has learned exclusively that admitted pedophile Jack McClellan is once again online promoting his sick lifestyle. We met this sicko on the set of the hit 'Steve Wilkos Show' in Chicago, where Wilkos was so disgusted by this guy, that he took McClellan's chair away and made him stand onstage for the whole show. I am surprised he got out of NBC Towers alive as the audience was so disgusted.

Jack McClellan's new website is called Portland Girl Love and on the website he gives his phone number but cautions you that he won't answer blocked caller ID's. He also gives his address as NW Glisan Street in Portland Oregon. On his site he has links to all the media he has received as well as links to places like Girl chat, Boy chat, Pro Pedophilia sites and many others. He tells you events where you can spot little girls like the Polish Festival and the Oregon State Fair. He lists Elementary schools as a great place to watch little girls and says at some events the public is welcomed. He lists McDonald's and Burger King and calls them the best kiddie places that seem to attract the most children. He lists swimming pools and just about everyplace you can think of. He names the hit TV show from FOX 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader' as one of the shows with cute girls. He even supplies information on outsmarting the police.

This sicko even tells you about his latest drug score. Say's McClellan, "My latest marijuana score on Portland streets: 3900 block of SE Madison St, Oct 26, approximately 8:30 PM: A guy gave me two free hits off his pipe, and I was fried out of my mind for the next 3 or 4 hours -- it was almost as powerful as an eaten marijuana high. Insane potency!

He even quotes Howard Stern on being circumcised, quoting Howard, "I am circumcised, and I tell you something: I despise it. I despise it. I despise it."

I urge law enforcement to shut down this site. We can provide you with the web address as we do not want to print it here. This man has to be stopped to protect our children He is living in Oregon and freely gives out his address. He also brags about his visit to Chicago to film the "Steve Wilkos Show". "It was worth letting Wilkos yell at me for an hour to experience Chicago's trippy Sears Tower Skydeck (the highest public observation deck from a man-made structure in the Americas) -- it dwarfs Seattle's Space Needle (at less than half the height). I also got to mingle with a few LGs up there! "

Photo By: James Edstrom

STEVE WILKOS SHOW HELPING HOMELESS

On Saturday October 13, Steve Wilkos star of the new Steve Wilkos Show, will host a fundraiser for the Gehring family in Moberley Missouri. A 24-year old mother with 2 small children (ages 3 and 4). The family had been living in a tent in a state park in Moberley for 5 months and couldn't keep up the $5 camp fee. Last month the family was offered to move into a church campsite temporarily, that offer is up next week. Their 'new' house will be available within the next week, but before they can move in they need to raise their electric bill (past due and present) and start up bills, which after the community's outreach and donations is still over $1,000. Steve will raise this money and also ask for household donations for the family to furnish their new home. The 2 small children have birthdays at the end of October and will receive a swing set for their new backyard from Steve. We will have a moving truck on site to load up any and all donations and drive her to their new home. The location will be the center of downtown Moberley. Police and Firemen will block off a street where Steve will serve Chicago style, hot dogs and lemonade for a donation to the family. There will be a local band from the University of Rock (all under the age of 16) that has a draw of 200 plus. This week, we will be contacting every business in the area to make a donation and help in any way possible. The street fair/festival will take place from 11am-1pm. It will be at the center of downtown Moberley in the parking lot of the Municipal Auditorium at Rollins and Clark. Steve will also participate in a pie eating contest and a rub Steve's head booth. There will also be a moon walk and a sidewalk chalk drawing contest (draw Steve's head). All efforts are to raise money for this family.

Be sure to catch the Steve Wilkos Show on the WB Network. Check your listings.

STEVE WILKOS NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE

Steve Wilkos and Jill Nicolini at the WB Studios in New York

Steve Wilkos tapes Access Hollywood outside Rockerfeller Center

If you have not seen the new Steve Wilkos Show, you have to tune in and see what you are missing. This show is hot ! Wilkos came to New York City the other day to do a interview with The WB's hottest entertainment reporter Jill Nicolini. I tell you, not only is Wilkos going to be a huge star, Nicolini is heading right up the ladder. She's smart, good looking and just a all around nice person. Watching her interview Wilkos was a insite to what good reporting should be. Tune into her on the WB morning show in New York. She's a treat !

Well after leaving the WB I realized we should have taken a taxi. We had the worst limo driver ever. This guy picked every packed street and it was Jewish holidays so the city was half empty. We were only heading up to Rockerfeller Center 16 blocks away and it took a hour. This guy was the worst, but when we arrived at NBC studios Wilkos got bombarded by fans who have watched him for ever on The Jerry Springer Show. Access Hollywood did a on street interview which was hard because of all the fans that wanted autographs. But Wilkos not only signed for them, he gave them all autographed pictures and posed with pictures with them as well. This is the way celebrities should act. Anyway, we decided that if we took the limo to The New York Post right across the street, it could take weeks so we decided to walk. This driver was out of it. Every time we went back to the limo, he was asleep. At one point, Wilkos told me to drive. I would have if I had a license. That expired many years ago, as I take subways everywhere.

One last stop was everyone's watering hole 'Broadway Langans' to see Ace Reporter Steve Dunleavy drink his lunch. Dunleavy is always good for a great story and I wanted Wilkos to meet him. As always, we had a lot of laughs. Sadly, I always hate to see Public Relations powerhouse Linda Shafran who handles Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos leave. Was even sadder trusting that limo driver to get her to the airport. So if you haven't seen The Steve Wilkos Show, tune into today and see the new top show on TV !

Steve Dunleavy with Steve Wilkos at 'Broadway Langans'
Photos By: James Edstrom

STEVE WILKOS GOES AFTER PEDOPHILE IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON HIS SHOW

Steve Wilko's takes on Jack McClellan

Tomorrow is the day for you to watch the New Steve Wilko's Show as he goes up against famed pedophile Jack McClellan. Times Square Gossip was there to capture all the action as Wilko's took on the admitted sicko at NBC's Chicago studios. At one point Wilko's took away the perverts chair and said," You don't belong on my stage" ! Remember we told you first, The Steve Wilko's Show will be this seasons biggest hit on daytime TV. Check your local listings.

Photos By: James Edstrom

BE A GUEST ON THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW

THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW AFTER PEDOPHILE

Steve Wilkos after Jack McClellan

Fomer head of security from 'The Jerry Springer Show', Steve Wilkos, confronts self-described pedophile Jack McClellan, 45 on the set of his new show 'The Steve Wilkos show' in Chicago. Wilkos hammered the guy on stage and finally took away his seat and said "you dont deserve to sit on my stage". Throughout the show audience members yelled and screamed at the admitted pedophile, when towards the end of the taping Wilkos served him with legal papers from California. The show airs on or around Sept 10th, debut week for the new show.

Now reports from today on Jack McClellan: Self-described pedophile was released from jail Tuesday after prosecutors dropped a criminal case accusing him of violating a judge's order prohibiting him from being within 30 feet of children anywhere in California for three years. Prosecutors could not pursue the case against Jack McClellan, 45, after they determined the order was invalid because the judge failed to schedule and give McClellan proper notice of a hearing required to argue the merits of imposing such a long-lasting order before it is issued. McClellan was arrested Aug. 13 for investigation of violating the order when he was found near a child care center at the University of California, Los Angeles. He had a camera with him at the time, but he told a local TV station that there wasn't any film in it. McClellan was arrested again - several hours later - this time for trespassing after he did an interview with the TV station on university grounds. He had been told not to return to the campus after his first arrest. Prosecutors did not pursue the trespassing charges. Superior Court Judge Melvin Sandvig issued the order Aug. 3 requiring McClellan to stay at least 30 feet away from every person under age 18 in California for a three-year period, said Nick Velasquez, a spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney's office. A three-year order amounts to what is termed a preliminary injunction, and cannot be issued without the statutory hearing and notice requirements, according to the city attorney's office. Superior Court spokeswoman Pat Kelly said Sandvig could not comment because the case is pending. A call to his chambers went unanswered late Tuesday. A cell phone message left for McClellan was not returned. McClellan is unemployed and has been living out of his car. He stirred controversy in Southern California when he arrived this summer from Washington state, where he had lived with his parents. McClellan maintained a Web site in Washington where he posted photos of children he had taken in public places. He also discussed how he liked to stake out parks, public libraries, fast-food restaurants and other areas where little girls, or "LGs," congregated.
His server took his Web site down more than a month ago. McClellan, who said he lives on supplemental security income and suffers from depression, has maintained that he launched the site as a form of therapy and wouldn't do anything illegal. McClellen also has a hearing set for Friday on a temporary restraining order preventing him from coming within 10 yards of children in the city of Santa Clarita in northern Los Angeles County, authorities said.

Photo By: James Edstrom

STEVE WILKOS HELPS NEW ORLEANS COPS

Hard talking host Steve Wilkos

Jerry Springer's security director was filming a ride-along for his own forthcoming talk show when New Orleans police arrested a man whose face has been on Crimestoppers billboards since last year.According to a news release Saturday for "The Steve Wilkos Show," which starts Sept. 10, Wilkos interviewed 25-year-old Lilton Curtis after his arrest and was then asked, "Mr. Steve, will you walk me into the prison? I'm scared.""Steve was instrumental in finding and arresting" Curtis, Linda Shafran, spokeswoman both for Wilkos' show and for "The Jerry Springer Show," said in an e-mail.A Crimestoppers tip led to Curtis' arrest Friday night, said Sgt. Joe Narcisse, a police spokesman. He said Wilkos did ride with the department's Crime Abatment Team, but was more observer than participant. He could not confirm whether Wilkos walked Curtis to his booking. Curtis was wanted in Jefferson Parish in the Aug. 18, 2006, death of Keinon Smallwood and an armed robbery the previous month. In New Orleans he faces charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.Wilkos was a Chicago police officer for 12 years,Shafran said."We certainly appreciate all of his support," Narcisse said.

Photo By: James Edstrom

BE A GUEST ON THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW

Tough guy-Tough Show Steve Wilkos

You have watched Steve Wilkos for years on The Jerry Springer Show. Now you can be a guest on the all new Steve Wilkos Show coming at you in September 2007 !

Call: 1-888-STEVE07

Tell them Times Square Gossip sent you !

The Steve Wilkos Show

Photos By: James Edstrom

THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW BATTLES CANCER

The children loved Steve Wilkos

Former Jerry Springer bouncer Steve Wilkos, who launches "The Steve Wilkos Show" Sept. 10 on Ch. 11 in New York (Check your listings elsewhere), is teaming with The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which shaves heads in an effort to call attention to children battling cancer. Wilkos (who's bald as a cue ball) was over at Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center the other day meeting with children and signing autographs (and shaving some heads for the "CW11 Morning News" cameras), then headed to Trenton, N.J. to the Boys and Girls Club there to do the same. Then it's off across the East coast then West coast to promote cancer causes in The Steve Wilkos R.V.... Cancer is a very important issue for Wilkos. His mother is involved with the Wigs For Kids charity that gets wigs for cancer children who go bald from treatment.

The Steve Wilkos Show is coming to a town near you !

Photos By: James Edstrom

STEVE WILKOS SHOW STARTS IN SEPTEMBER

Romaine Patterson with Steve Wilkos and Derek Hartley

It has been a exciting week around New York City following Steve Wilkos from the Jerry Springer Show everywhere. From the wild ''Derek And Romaine Show' on Sirius to the WBLS hit 'The Wendy Williams Show', everyone was so excited to see Steve. Now Steve has his own show coming at us in September called 'The Steve Wilkos Show' syndicated everywhere, but in NYC you can catch it on The WB Ch. 11 network. Steve is very excited about this new project. It will be different than Jerry Springer. Steve has his own style and besides he told me no one could duplicate Springer. Jerry taught him a lot and he plans to use what he has learned to bring us a new and exciting show. Besides 14 seasons on Springer, Wilkos served our country in The U.S. Marine Corps for almost 7 years and was a Chicago Police officer for 12. The show is being distributed by NBC Universal and the Executive Producer is award winning Richard Dominick. And of course 'Times Square Gossip' will be in Chicago for the first week of shows to bring you a inside look.

STEVE WILKOS HITS BLACKHAWKS GAME

It's all work for Steve Wikos !

Steve Wilkos of the Jerry Springer Show with the Ice Girls of the Chicago Blackhawks. Steve was Guest Celebrity at the game and even rode the Zamboni.
Watch for Steve's new syndicated talk show to premier on September 10, 2007. Expect this show to be a huge hit !

(check local listings for time and station)

JERRY SPRINGER HOTTER THAN EVER AND STEVE WILKOS IS ON FIRE !

The cast behind 'Jerry Springer'

For 16 years, America has been riveted by the outrageous guests and topics that make up "The Jerry Springer Show." It showcases some of America's most colorful characters, wild relationships and truly amazing stories. Now, for the first time, viewers can see how "The Jerry Springer Show," dubbed "the worst show in the history of television" by TV Guide, is made as backstage cameras capture life behind the curtain with VH1's new docu-soap, "The Springer Hustle." This insider's look at how America's most controversial television show is made premieres Sunday, April 15, at 11:30PM EST. The half-hour series will focus on the dedicated team of producers in the eye of the Springer hurricane -- a tight-knit family charged with bringing the wildest American stories possible to television. There's Selina, the beautiful and obsessively driven producer who works relentlessly to make her shows shine; Toby, one of the show's top producers, whose recent run of bad luck has sent him into an emotional tailspin; Annette, one of the original producers, who left the show for a few years, only to be drawn back by the day-to-day mayhem she couldn't find anywhere else -- all work round the clock to impress their demanding boss Richard Dominick, who is stingy with the compliments, but loyal to the core. "Springer Hustle" will shift to a regular timeslot of Sundays at 11PM beginning April 22nd. "The Jerry Springer Show" is a tough place to work. The office is far from glamorous. The daily grind of making the magic happen takes its toll. Yet, this devoted crew digs deep to resent a rogues' gallery of the most outrageous people ever to sit down in front of a TV camera. At the center of it all is ringmaster Jerry Springer, the icon whose name has become synonymous with the never-ending parade of human oddities we've come to know and love. Springer is currently hosting "The Jerry Springer Show's" 16th season in national syndication and is slated to host NBC's "America's Got Talent" this summer. Richard Dominick serves as executive producer for NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Jim Ackerman and Michael Hirschorn are executive producers for VH1, along with supervising producer Christian McLaughlin and senior producer Jennifer Wagman. For additional show content, log onto

VSPOT VH1's broadband channel.

In addition to the Springer Hustle, The Jerry Springer Show has spawned another show - a new, syndicated talk show hosted by Steve Wilkos (the tall bald head of security). This show has already created major buzz and has been picked up for syndication in almost every major market. Expect this hot show in the fall !

STEVE WILKOS ON 'IDENTITY' THIS FRIDAY

Television Star Steve Wilkos

Steve Wilkos, TV veteran and host of his own daytime talk show premiering this fall in national syndication, will appear on NBC's "Identity" this Friday, March 23 @ 8:00pm / 7:00 central Wilkos is best known as the Head of Security on "The Jerry Springer Show" for the past 14 years.

POPULAR TELEVISION TV STAR-TALK-SHOW HOST JERRY SPRINGER NAMED HOST OF NBC'S 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT'

Talk Show Icon Jerry Springer

NBC has named popular talk show host Jerry Springer ("The Jerry Springer Show") as the new host of "America's Got Talent," when the hit variety-talent competition series returns to the network line-up this summer. The announcement was made today by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.
"Jerry Springer is the perfect ringmaster to harness all the incredibly diverse talent of 'America's Got Talent' under one big tent," said Plestis. "To say the least, he is known for presiding over an unpredictable show where the unexpected is the typical order of each day." Added series' executive producer, Simon Cowell, "I am absolutely thrilled that Jerry has agreed to host the next season of our show for a number of reasons, he is the perfect person for this show. I wish him (and he is going to need it!) the best of luck." "I've been around some of America's most talented individuals on my talk show for the last 16 years, so I'll feel right at home hosting 'America's Got Talent,' said Springer. "I love the show and look forward to discovering the best performers from across the country." From the producers of "American Idol" and Cowell, "America's Got Talent" premiered on June 21, 2006 with a 4.6 rating, 14 share in adults 18-49 and 12.4 million viewers overall, making it the #1 non-sports telecast on television for the week. In all, "America's Got Talent" ranked #1 among non-sports telecasts three times last summer in adults 18-49 and five times in total viewers. It was the #4 summer series in adults 18-49 and #3 summer series in total viewers, averaging a 3.5 rating, 10 share in 18-49 and 11.0 million viewers overall. Bringing the variety format back to the forefront of American culture, "America's Got Talent" showcases the hottest performers from across the country, with the winner being chosen by the television viewing audience. Each week, the show features a colorful array of hopeful future stars -- singers, dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages who have a chance to strut and perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges. For information on auditions for the new season, please go to www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent. Springer is currently in his 16th season of hosting NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's hit talk show "The Jerry Springer Show." Throughout his varied career, Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to talk-show host, he has been mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, international emcee, television personality, movie star, Broadway actor and progressive talk-radio broadcaster. Earlier this season, Springer added ballroom dancing to his list of accomplishments as he joined the cast of the hugely popular television series "Dancing with the Stars." The multi-faceted Springer, who has a passion for politics, was named Ohio Democrat of the Year, and represented Ohio as Delegate-at-Large for the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A regular guest on the talk-show circuit, Springer has appeared on various prominent television shows, including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Daily Show," MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews," and "The View." Today, because of the lasting popularity of his talk show, Springer is a favorite guest speaker throughout college campuses in the U.S. In recent years, Springer was welcomed at Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Northwestern, the University of Miami, University of Southern California, San Francisco State, Emory University, George Washington University, American University, and his undergraduate alma mater, Tulane University. "Ringmaster," penned by Springer, hit bookstore shelves in November 1998 and was a personal account of his experiences along with remembrances from his childhood and professional career. Also in November 1998, Springer made his first venture into feature films, starring in "Ringmaster," a fictionalized movie chronicling his television talk show. In 1999, Springer worked with Mike Myers, where he portrayed himself in the hit film "Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me." Springer also has graced the covers of Rolling Stone, Esquire, New York Magazine and Sarasota Magazine and was featured in Vanity Fair's "Vanities." Barbara Walters chose Springer as one of the10 Most Fascinating People in her 1998 Special. Springer has twice served as the master of ceremonies for the Miss World Pageant and added a Broadway appearance to his distinguished list of achievements, starring for a week in the production of "The Rocky Horror Show Live."

Jerry Springer With Favorite Photographer James Edstrom And Steve Wilkos

STEVE WILKOS TO STAR IN OWN SHOW

Steve Wilkos

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution is bringing out a new nationally syndicated series starring Steve Wilkos, the popular icon from “The Jerry Springer Show,” it was announced today by Barry Wallach, President, NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Wilkos, the highly recognizable former Chicago police officer turned Springer security guard, will now be front and center on his own show, offering advice and doling out his version of justice in his own daily, one-hour syndicated show. The yet-to-be titled show will be set in front of a live studio audience and taped at WMAQ-TV Chicago, the home of “The Jerry Springer Show” for the last 16 years. Richard Dominick, who is also executive producer of “The Jerry Springer Show” and the upcoming “The Springer Hustle” on VH1, will serve as executive producer on Wilkos’ show, as well. The Tribune and Sinclair broadcast stations in the nation’s top markets have already signed on for the show, including Tribune’s WPIX-TV New York, KTLA-TV Los Angeles, WGN-TV Chicago and WPHL-TV Philadelphia. Sinclair stations signed on for Wilkos’ show include WTTA-TV Tampa, WPGH-TV Pittsburgh WNUV-TV Baltimore and WLFL-TV Raleigh. "Steve's popularity has grown tremendously over the last decade through his increased role on 'The Jerry Springer Show' and this is the natural next step for him," says Wallach. "We also are excited to continue our successful daytime relationship with our station partners at Tribune and Sinclair, where Steve's new show will seamlessly fit in with both 'Maury' and 'Jerry.'" “It’s truly incredible that I first came to work part-time with Jerry and Richard some 14 years ago and here I am now getting my own show,” says the 6-foot-3 Wilkos. "I believe my Marine training of what is right and what is wrong and the street smarts I picked up as a police officer, will assist me in helping my guests get through the hard times they face each day."
“Steve and I have been working on this project for many years and it’s very exciting to see it come to fruition,” says Executive Producer Richard Dominick. “If you are rich and need help, you can call a lawyer or a doctor. For ordinary people, when they have a problem, they call the police and now they can call Steve. America needs a hero and now they have one.” “I am thrilled that Steve is getting his own shot and the fact that we will be paired back-to-back in many markets starting next season will make for a very strong lineup,” says Jerry Springer. “The question now is, how well can he dance?” Wilkos’ popularity skyrocketed several years ago when the show began running “Steve to the Rescue” episodes and for the last two seasons, Wilkos actually filled in as host of “The Jerry Springer Show” on a regular basis. A native of Chicago, Wilkos served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and then joined the Chicago Police Department. For almost 12 years, Wilkos kept the streets of Chicago’s volatile 14th District (Shakespeare) safe, while working during his off hours on “The Jerry Springer Show.” He retired from the police force in 2002, devoting his full time to the show.
Wilkos has been with “The Jerry Springer Show” for the last 14 seasons, with his popularity growing each year. And with the Springer fame has come perks, including cameos in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," “Pauley Shore is Dead” and a Halloween episode of Wilkos' favorite television program of all time, “The Simpsons.” Wilkos is married to his wife Rachelle, who is a Supervising Producer on “The Jerry Springer Show,” and they have two young children, Ruby and Jack.

JERRY SPRINGER GETS SANDWICH NAMED IN HIS HONOR AT FAMED CARNEGIE DELI IN NYC!

Jerry Springer with James Edstrom and Steve Wilkos

Sandy Levine with Jerry Springer

Todd Schultz with Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos

My favorite client (I'm the show photographer) Jerry Springer, gets a sandwich named in his honor at New York City's famed Carnegie Deli recently to celebrate his 3000th show and his 15th year on TV. He arrived in NYC with Public Relations powerhouse, Linda Shafran and his trusty security team Todd Schultz and Steve Wikos. The event was a madhouse of press reporters and of course the Paparazzi went crazy. Later that night we threw a bash at Home Guesthouse on West 27th street where Jerry was presented with a 5 foot long painting of his show by artist Charles Fazzino and presented with personalized boots by Western Boot World. The party was great thanks to Mike Weiss and public relation's guru Claire O'Connor who made everything come together. I can't wait to get back to Chicago to shoot some more pictures of my favorite talk show host!

Photos: James Edstrom