So Jerry Springer the Opera sent me to see a live taping of the Jerry Springer show for character research. How interesting. I saw about 12 pairs of boobs, one big fat ass and two incredibly choreographed fights — one of which resulted in someone’s weave scattered about the stage. It was interesting to see the bouncers “holding back” the guests while saying into their ear — “Keep talking. Keep talking. No, not yet. Okay when you go, go for her face but don’t use your nails. No, wait. Ok… Ok… Ok… NOW!” and then pushing her towards the other woman to rip her hair out. The whole thing is so planned out! And it was interesting to notice that the entire set for the show has been laid out like a boxing ring… There are no sharp edges to anything, and every surface was carpeted and at the same level.
We would start out with guest #1, who would tell us her “problem”… and then guest #2 would come out and INSTANTLY attack guest #1. No sitting in the chair and discussing problems first, just get straight to the good stuff. And they encouraged women to show their boobs during the show to get “Jerry Beads”… I went home with Jerry Beads. Don’t worry, it’s nothing sketchy — Super Hot Bouncer Tony gave me some for being in the opera. And No, Jerry Springer does not want ANYTHING to do with the Opera. Steve is coming to see it, though!
The warm up guy would tell us when to cheer, when to do the “Jerry Jerry”, when to boo, and when to encourage the fighting. The entire show is a boxing match set in more interesting colors!
Anyway… just felt like I should share my Jerry Springer experience with everyone out there. Oh, and thank you JSTO for not letting me work or pay my bills. I appreciate it.
Oh the pleasures of non-equity work. There is no limit to them.
Until next time,
Eric Martin