The Springer Hustle

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 5.1  (17)

The Springer Hustle is VH1's reality TV show that aired from 2007 to 2008. Jerry Springer, famous for hosting The Jerry Springer Show, was the executive producer of the series. The show focused on showcasing a group of talented and young performers from across the country, who are willing to do whatever it takes to be successful.

The Springer Hustle was a six-episode series where contestants were challenged in various performance tasks, ranging from improvisation to singing, magic to comedy, and everything in between. Contestants were divided into two groups, the East Coast performers, and the West Coast performers, where they had to compete against each other in various challenges. Each week, one performer was sent home, and the team with the most performers by the end of the competition was declared the winner.

The show's contestants were all unique, charming, and entertaining individuals, who showed the world their captivating personalities through their performances. Some of the contestants included Hayden, a performer from Omaha, Nebraska, who had a unique talent for mimicking personalities. Hayley, who hailed from San Francisco, was an aspiring magician who had an infectious laugh. Another contestant, Bo, a dancer from Long Beach, California, had natural rhythm and an excellent sense of humor. The contestants' diversity added to the show's appeal, making it a perfect blend of entertainment and reality TV.

The show's judges were also diverse and included personalities like JD Lawrence, an actor, and comedian, as well as Tamika Scott, a member of the R&B group Xscape. The judges provided useful feedback to the contestants, instructing them to improve their performances and reach their full potential. And while the competition was intense, it was clear that the judges were invested in the contestants' success.

The contestants were not the only ones to enjoy the spotlight on The Springer Hustle. Jerry Springer himself also made cameos in the show, providing comedic relief and encouragement to the contestants. Springer's personality shone through, providing support and tips for the contestants, making the show a more lighthearted affair.

The Springer Hustle had a great premise, providing audiences with a fun, engaging program that showcased the talents of a group of young individuals. The challenges were thought-provoking and diverse, ensuring audiences were entertained throughout each episode. The show captured its viewers through the performers' stories, showing the world that success is difficult to attain, no matter how talented an individual may be. The Springer Hustle was a show that reminded viewers that resilience, dedication, and hard work were vital in achieving one's dreams.

Overall, The Springer Hustle was an entertaining and captivating show that kept audiences hooked from the first episode to the last. The theme of perseverance, innovation and creativity was woven well throughout the show, and it was inspiring to watch young artists challenge themselves to reach new heights. Jerry Springer, as the executive producer, helped ensure that the show was well-produced, and audiences were treated to a high-quality show that highlighted the contestants' skills. With its diverse cast of contestants, fun and engaging challenges, and Jerry Springer's involvement, it was a show that entertained and inspired its viewers in equal measure.

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Seasons
Season 1, Episode 8
8. Season 1, Episode 8
June 5, 2007
As the Springer season draws to a close, big boss Richard gives two Associate Producers (Renee and Emily) a chance to make their mark by producing their own Springer episodes_4-18. Whoever produces the best show gets a coveted promotion to Producer next season.
Season 1, Episode 7
7. Season 1, Episode 7
May 29, 2007
Springer veteran producer Annette was rocked back on her heels after a string of failures. Now she needs a hit to get back in the game. She decides to produce an "Audience Confronts" episode where proven hit guests return to be confronted by viewers who wrote into the show. Her returning guests include a KKK father and son, and fan favorite "Harold the Cross Dresser," renowned for his love of baseball stats and his dead mother's underwear. If Annette's gamble doesn't pay off this could be the end of her career at Springer.
Season 1, Episode 6
6. Season 1, Episode 6
May 22, 2007
After Toby's last producing debacle, Richard demoted him to Associate Producer and assigned him to work with Nicole. Toby pitches Nicole 2 stories. One is about a woman with no arms and one leg who refers to herself as "Miss Stumpy." Her caretaker is abusing her and Miss Stumpy wants to come to Springer to confront him. The second story is about 2 "furries," people who dress up as stuffed animals as a means of foreplay. Richard approves the stories and sends Toby into the field, by himself, to get both on tape. This is Toby's last chance. He delivers, or he says goodbye to Springer forever.
Season 1, Episode 5
5. Season 1, Episode 5
May 13, 2007
Annette is one of the original Springer producers. 17 years ago, she helped create the show with Richard. But even a seasoned vet is not guaranteed a home run show. Annette's attempt to produce a "Fear Factor" kind of show by forcing cheaters to repent by consuming delicacies such as bull intestines fails miserably and unleashes Richard's wrath.
Season 1, Episode 4
4. Season 1, Episode 4
May 6, 2007
There is but one outrageous spectacle that can rival The Jerry Springer Show and that's the Jerry Springer Pay-per-view Special - an uncensored, unadulterated celebration of everything the Springer show represents. Guests not only fight, they fight naked. There are strippers, dwarfs, transsexuals and sex acts. Executive Producer Richard gives Selina the sole responsibility of producing the latest pay-per-view spectacular. Since the show airs in February, Selina decides on a Mardi Gras theme including a Dixieland band, stilt walkers and a dwarf baked into a traditional "king cake." Mardi Gras has never been this wild.
Season 1, Episode 3
3. Season 1, Episode 3
April 29, 2007
After his dismal hillbilly failure in the last episode, Toby is desperate to redeem himself in the eyes of Executive Producer Richard Dominick. His plan? Produce an entire show outside of the studio, where Steve, head of security for The Jerry Springer Show, works with bounty hunters to hunt down bad guys. Toby gets a hot lead from an old school bounty hunter and is certain that this will lead to his triumphant return to the Springer ranks.
Season 1, Episode 2
2. Season 1, Episode 2
April 22, 2007
Three years ago, Toby was a top Springer producer - then he left for greener pastures. Now, after a cocaine fueled meltdown in Jamaica, he has come back with his tail between his legs, hoping to return to the Springer fold. But can he recapture his former glory? Can he prove himself by delivering the ultimate Springer white trash fest (a love triangle involving a man, his voodoo priestess wife, and a pig named Lisa)? It's make or break time for Springer's prodigal producer.
Season 1, Episode 1
1. Season 1, Episode 1
April 15, 2007
Take one part love triangle, two parts hair pulling and throw in some kicking and screaming and what do you get? An "old fashion classic Springer ass kicking show" according to Springer Producer Selina, who sets out to deliver the goods. Her guests include a young black man whose family does not approve of his white girlfriend so they are trying to break them up, as well as an R&B wannabe who has come to the show to reveal to his friend - in song - that he's been sleeping with his girlfriend.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 15, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    5.1  (17)