The Jenny Jones Show | |
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Also known as | Just Between Us |
Genre | Talk show |
Created by | Jim Paratore |
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Presented by | Jenny Jones |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 12 |
No. of episodes | 2,252 [1] |
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Production locations | NBC Tower, Chicago |
Running time | 42–43 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | Syndication |
Release | September 16, 1991 – May 21, 2003 |
The Jenny Jones Show [lower-alpha 1] is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hosted by Jenny Jones. The show ran for twelve seasons from September 16, 1991, to May 21, 2003, in which it broadcast over 2,000 episodes. Taped at the NBC Tower, the show premiered as a traditional talk show, with a focus on cooking, fashion, and celebrities. However, it reformatted into a tabloid talk show for its second season, where its focus shifted to single-issue panel discussions with everyday people. Guests discussed their personal experiences over a given topic, which often involved relational transgressions. These discussions were moderated by Jones, who placed a heavy emphasis on audience interaction. The show frequently featured music performances during makeover segments or at other breaks in the show.
The show was produced by River Tower Productions in association with Telepictures Productions and David Salzman Enterprises [lower-alpha 2] , and it was distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. It was conceived as an alternative to the tabloid talk shows of the early 1990s, with producers hoping to replicate the success of Jones's nightclub act Girls' Night Out. Prior to its premiere, the show received a six-week trial run under the title Just Between Us. The show received the largest launch in syndicated talk show history, although its first season was met with modest ratings. After it reformatted, the show became one of the highest-rated talk shows of the 1990s. It was canceled in 2003 following a general decline in popularity of the tabloid talk show subgenre.
The show received a positive reception from television critics upon its premiere, with some citing it as the best new daytime talk show of 1991. However, it experienced a mixed reception after its reformat, with criticism directed at its sensational topics and purported exploitation of guests. It received two Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards and three Excellence in Media's Silver Angel Awards. In 1995, the show became subject to a national media frenzy after a guest murdered another guest three days after an episode's taping. The show prevailed in a highly-publicized negligence lawsuit filed by the victim's family, and a national discussion over shock value and tabloid television ensued. The show has influenced other television shows, films, and plays, and it launched the careers of celebrities such as Rude Jude.
The Jenny Jones Show is an hour-long daytime talk show that was hosted by television presenter Jenny Jones. [3] It primarily featured stand-up, audience interaction, and guest interviews. [4] [5] Jones hosted segments and moderated interviews in front of a studio audience, who frequently engaged in these discussions. According to Jones, the show was "carefully scripted" and segments often pertained to cooking, fashion, and celebrities. In addition to how-to and expert advice segments, Jones hosted recurring segments such as Purse Check, where Jones gave $100 to whoever could produce a specified item from their purse first; Jenny's Male Bag, where male viewers shared their pet peeves; Jenny's Baby Book, where viewers sent in their baby photos to be shared on the show; and Take a Bow, which highlighted a person who had done something special for their local community. [6] [7]
Upon its second season, the show reformatted into a tabloid talk show. Most episodes now focused on a single topic, often sensational in nature, that was discussed among a panel of everyday people. In a typical episode, the guests, usually in pairs, were seated on a stage situated in front of a studio audience. [8] The guests discussed their personal experiences, which often involved some type of relational transgression. [8] Jones moderated these discussions, in which she asked the guests questions or offered advice. [8] During these discussions, Jones walked throughout the studio audience and periodically handed off her microphone to audience members to make additional comments. [8] These audience members generally offered further advice or even expressed disapproval of the guests. [8] The show also invited various musicians to perform during breaks in the show. [9]
We think Jenny will fill something that's missing in daytime [television]. She's beautiful but not off-putting. She's funny but not hard-edged. She has this way of disarming people and making them feel comfortable, so they end up saying more than they would normally say.
—Paratore on Jones hosting the show. [6]
In 1986, Jones became the first woman to win the comedy category of Star Search , which boosted her career as a stand-up comedian. [6] Following Star Search, Jones served as a supporting act for other performers, such as Dionne Warwick and Engelbert Humperdinck. [10] Jones's performances received positive reception from audiences, which inspired her to develop her own nightclub act, Girls' Night Out. [5] Promoted as a show for women only, Girls' Night Out was a commercial success and it received wide coverage by the news media. [11] Following a story by 20/20 , Jones received various offers for sitcoms, gameshows, news programs, and commercials. [12] Jim Paratore, senior vice president of Telepictures Productions, offered Jones her own talk show, as he believed that audiences would find her relatable. [6] Jones enthusiastically accepted the offer, stating, "I always wanted to do a talk show, but I just figured no one would let me have one." [11]
The Jenny Jones Show was initially conceived as an alternative to the sensational tabloid talk shows that aired in the early 1990s. [11] According to executive producer David Salzman, the studio wanted to replicate the formula of Girls' Night Out, in which Jones would "tell jokes, sing comic songs and discuss casual topics, always leaving time for the crowd to air a few pet peeves." [13] Jones further described her vision of the show as "part pajama party, part group therapy, part Oprah." [14] A production staff of approximately 60 people were hired for the show, several of whom had previously worked for The Oprah Winfrey Show . [15] [16] According to Jones, she attended a taping of The Phil Donahue Show in preparation for the taping of the pilot. [17] The pilot was taped at WTTW-TV's studio in the summer of 1990, and it was produced by Bonnie Kaplan. [6] [18] Jones stated that three shows were taped over two days, which were then edited together to form the pilot. [19]
To further prepare Jones for her hosting responsibilities, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution scheduled a trial run of the show titled Just Between Us, which aired from April 15 to May 24, 1991. [20] The trial run was tested on KVVU-TV in Las Vegas—an unmetered market—which allowed Jones to gain experience and for producers to fine-tune the show without concern for overnight ratings. [10] The trial run episodes included interviews with celebrities such as Phyllis Diller, Rip Taylor, and Kenny Kerr. [21] Following the end of each taping, audience members filled out questionnaires about their reaction to the show and suggestions for topics. [20] Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution had not used this strategy before, although the studio wanted the show to premiere as "the best product we can put on the air". [20] Following this trial run, the show's production relocated to Chicago, where it was taped in WMAQ-TV's Studio A at the NBC Tower. [15]
Topic selection was primarily the responsibility of the show's producers, who relied on news stories, suggestions by viewers, and their own experiences. [22] [23] The producers typically presented Jones with an episode's topic the night before it was taped, in which they provided her with a folder of background information on the guests and a loose script to follow. [24] [25] However, Jones claimed that she was "fairly vocal" about the types of topics she was comfortable with discussing on the show and she often revised the scripts. [26] While Jones was not charged with any production responsibilities, she chose to become more involved as the show progressed. [27] She commented: "By the second or third year, I fought and fought for the right to participate, and I finally got it ... I renegotiated for the right to be involved in every aspect of the show, and I am, except booking [guests]." [28]
The show initially focused on several topics per episode, often alternating between heavy and light subject matters. [29] Giovanna Breu of People summarized the show's typical content as "sex, divorce[,] and dieting", while Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune described it as "viewer-friendly fluff". [30] [31] The show's premiere featured discussions about eating, in which the audience was provided cake, and an interview with a pet expert who brought puppies and cats. [31] Subsequent episodes featured interviews and segments such as the secrets of soap-opera actors, a boy who is allergic to everything, a woman whose husband fled the country with all her money, and a female photographer for Playgirl . [29] Jones attempted to distance the show from the tabloid talk show subgenre, stating, "[The show is] not for people who are looking for the sensational tabloid stuff. We will still do serious topics, but we will do them with a smile." [32]
On February 27, 1992, a single-topic episode was broadcast where Jones revealed that she had suffered complications from silicone breast implants for the past eleven years. [33] Jones, whose implants ruptured in December 1991, was inspired to share her experience after an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that silicone breast implants be severely restricted for cosmetic use due to health concerns. [33] The highly publicized episode marked a turning point for the show; it inspired the producers—who believed the show was in need of a "content transplant"—to shift their focus to "more serious topics". [34] [10] Executive producer Stuart Crowner was replaced with Ed Glavin and Debbie Harwick Glavin, former producers of The Phil Donahue Show. [35] The duo planned to focus more on relationships rather than comedy and entertainment. [36]
The show reformatted into a tabloid talk show for its second season, which included a shift to single-topic episodes. In an effort to boost the show's modest ratings, Glavin claimed that the new production staff "went all out [with the topics]". [37] It began to feature more controversial and sensational topics, such as "I Hate My Father for Marrying a Black Woman", "My Stepfather Is Now My Lover", and "Pregnant Women Who Cheat". [38] The show primarily discussed sex, relationship issues, family conflict, and unconventional romances. [39] However, Jones and the producers made a conscious decision to avoid nudity and physical confrontations, which frequently appeared in other shows in the subgenre. [40] Jones believed it would detract from the show, stating, "we try to use a little restraint. In the end, we’d like to think people can get some help [from watching the show]." [40]
Some television critics alleged that the show softened its content in response to the 1995 murder of Scott Amedure, a guest who was murdered by another guest three days after an episode's taping. [41] However, Jones rejected this allegation, stating, "We do the same kind of show ... We haven't changed a thing." [42] The show continued to discuss topics such as paternity tests, secret crushes, neighborly disputes, and unruly teenagers. [43] Two of the shows most common topics included makeover shows and boot camp for misbehaved teenagers, the latter of which featured guest appearances from drill sergeant Raymond Moses of Face Boot Camp. [44] In 2003, a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune summarized the show's typical subject matter as "give a lie detector test to my cheating, DNA-test-taking baby’s daddy so my bad kid can go to boot camp". [45]
According to Jones, the show attempted to provide a balance between light and serious topics. [46]
In August 2000, senior producer Kerrie Moriarity was promoted to executive producer; she replaced Glavin and Harwick Glavin, who exited the show to work on The Queen Latifah Show . [47] [48] Similar topics were discussed under Moriarity, with Steve Johnson of the Chicago Tribune summarizing the show's typical topic as "your big-breasted teen daughter is obsessed with sex". [49]
An episode's topic was often reflected through exaggerated episode titles, such as "I Look Too Fly! That Must Be Why I Can't Get a Guy!", "Is She All Natural and Fantastic or ... Just Fake and Plastic?", and "I Flash My Body 'Cuz I'm the Next 'Girls Gone Wild' Hottie!" [50]
The show recruited guests through posted notices in the middle of episodes—known as carts—which provided viewers with upcoming episode topics and the show's phone number. [23] Each cart received anywhere from 10 to 200 responses, and the show booked approximately 3,000 guests per year. [51] According to one producer, the show sought guests who had socially relevant stories that could inform viewers. [25] Jones claimed that she related to many of the guests' experiences, further stating that the guests were "representative of a lot of other people in the country and their problems." [52] The show did not pay guests for their appearance; however, guests were reimbursed for air fare, hotel rooms, meals, and sometimes lost wages. [18] The show additionally featured a series of recurring guests, such as drill sergeant Raymond Moses and comedian Rude Jude. [53] [54]
It was a priority among producers to only air authentic stories, with all guests undergoing comprehensive screening procedures. [52] Prior to their appearance on the show, all guests were required to provide production staff with their Social Security numbers and photo identification, in addition to signing an agreement affirming that their stories were authentic. [51] Guests who were minors were required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who had to provide written proof of guardianship to the producers. [51] According to Jones, the show also "check[ed] divorce records, hospital records, police reports, anything that will help us." [55] In addition to this screening process, microphones were placed in the green room so that producers could monitor guest conversations. [56] Several segments were scrapped after guests inadvertently revealed that they fabricated their story to appear on the show, with the show even considering legal action in one instance. [56] [51]
Jones believed that the audience was imperative to the show's success, stating, "They set the pace. They set the tone-groaning, talking back—it’s totally spontaneous. As a group they have a whole lot of power." [57] To attend as an audience member, a person could call the show to request tickets. [58] Tickets were issued based on availability, and the show recommended that those interested in attending a taping request tickets at least six weeks in advance. [59] [60] Audience members agreed to a two-hour time commitment, restrictions on their apparel, and a security screening prior to being seated. [59] Those that spoke during a taping were sometimes issued a "VIP" ticket, in which the audience member was immediately reseated in a more accessible area so that they may speak again. [59] The show's audience primarily consisted of women upon its premiere; however, its demographic broadened after its reformat. [61]
The Jenny Jones Show often featured live music performances during makeover segments or at other breaks in the show. [9] The show launched a "Local Band Search" in its sixth season, in which developing artists were invited to send a taped performance to the show's producers. [62] Producers contacted artists that they were interested in with an offer to perform on the show. [62] The show continued to occasionally incorporate music performances in the following seasons, although it became a common fixture in its ninth season. [63] According to Glavin, the show included music performances in at least 70 percent of episodes, as the producers wanted to increase the show's production and distinguish it from other single-issue talk shows. [63] One of the show's producers, Fernita Wynn, served as its music supervisor. [64] According to Wynn, the show sought "what's young, hot, and hip [in music] ... [w]e'll book just about anyone, if people around the office like them." [64]
Wynn claimed that artists were informed an episode's topic in advance, and she rescheduled performances if an artist was uncomfortable with the topic. [64] The show featured various R&B artists, with Brett Wright, vice president of marketing and music development for RCA Records, citing the show as a forum for developing acts. [65] In 2000, the show formed a partnership with Billboard Talent Net, which provided more unsigned and developing artists with an opportunity to perform on the show. [66] The show gave a daytime platform to numerous artists, including Usher, Ludacris, Chubby Checker, Nelly, and Three 6 Mafia. [50] Since the show's conclusion, performances by some artists, such as Dinosaur Jr. and The Lemonheads, have received retrospective praise, while others have seen a commercial release. [50] [67] In addition to these performances, the show also featured theme music; Jones, a former musician, was responsible for some of these songs. [68]
The Jenny Jones Show broadcast over 2,000 episodes by the end of its run. On April 11, 1994, hoaxer Alan Abel appeared on an episode titled "Getting Revenge on an Unfaithful Loved One". [69] Under an assumed name, Abel claimed that his wife superglued his penis to his leg after she caught him having an affair. [70] Producers had put the episode on hold for medical verification of Abel's claims, although some television stations accidentally aired the episode. [69]
The show was placed in first-run syndication in the United States on September 16, 1991. [6] Distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, the show was broadcast on 178 television stations nationwide, which was the largest launch in syndicated talk show history. [11] Despite modest ratings, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution opted to renew the show for a second season on April 14, 1992. [71] However, its coverage dropped to 124 television stations. [72] The show's ratings improved due to its reformat, which resulted in many television stations either upgrading its time slots or reacquiring the show. [73] It was renewed for a third season on January 11, 1993, and its sales terms shifted from an all-barter basis to cash-plus-barter. [73] The show was renewed for a fourth season on December 20, 1993, due to continued ratings and demographic growth. [74]
The show's ratings surged in its fourth season, which resulted in Jones signing a five-year deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution to continue the show. [40] The show received more favorable time slots from television stations, some broadcast it twice a day, and others paired it with popular talk shows like Ricki Lake . [74] [75] Its 1,000th episode was broadcast on February 26, 1997. [76] On April 15, 2002, the show aired its 2,000th episode.
It was almost canceled at the end of its eleventh season; however, Tribune Broadcasting made a groupwide station deal to carry the show on its 23 stations. [77] As a result, the show received coverage in more than 85 percent of the country in its twelfth season. [77] On January 31, 2003, production staff were informed that the show would likely be canceled. [41] Its finale was broadcast on May 21, 2003; reruns continued throughout the summer, with an unaired episode burned off in August. [78] The Sharon Osbourne Show served as its replacement, in which it recruited former producers of and repurposed materials from The Jenny Jones Show. [79] [80] Since the show's conclusion, Jones has maintained that she has no interest in returning to television. [81]
The show was also syndicated worldwide. [82] Episodes were available for individual purchase from Video Archives and some have been archived online. [83] [84]
The show premiered to a ratings share of 2.2/9. [85] The first season averaged a 2 in national ratings, in which it ranked 104th out of 189 shows tracked by Nielsen Media Research. [86] These mild ratings led to speculation that the show would be cancelled and replaced by stations with the then-upcoming talk show Vicki! [87]
The show's ratings surged with its fourth season; The Jenny Jones Show averaged a 4.5 rating, in which it became the third most watched talk show of the television season. [88] By February 1995, the show jumped from a 1.9 rating to a 3.1, which was a 63 percent increase from the previous year. [89]
In August 1997, the show's ratings surpassed The Oprah Winfrey Show in the key demographic of women 18-34. [90]
By February 2003, the show's twelfth season had averaged a 1.5 national household rating, which was a 21 percent decline from its previous season and a 70 percent decline from its peak. [41] [91] The show was ranked 104th among all syndicated shows, and averaged a 0.9 among adults 18-49. [41]
The Jenny Jones Show received generally positive reception upon its premiere. Television critics praised Jones's personality and humor, although the show's topics were criticized for lacking substance. Laurence Vittes of The Hollywood Reporter stated that "Jones' charm and the warmth and intelligence of the Chicago audience made a very pleasing first impression." [3] Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune praised the show's viewer-friendly nature, in which he claimed that "Jones hits TV in full—likable and capable—stride." [31] Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times praised the show as the best new daytime talk program of 1991. He commented: "There is no one funnier or fresher in daytime [than Jones]." [92] Jefferson Graham of USA Today positively compared the show to The Oprah Winfrey Show , in which he praised Jones' "upbeat" commentary. [93]
The Jenny Jones Show began to face more criticism in its fourth season, following the murder of Scott Amedure. According to Jim Benson of Variety , the situation was "the worst PR for the [talk show] genre since the 1990 suicide of a guest who had appeared on King World's Oprah Winfrey ." [94]
John Leonard of New York listed it as one of the worst television shows of 1995, and it was voted the second worst show of 1997 in a critics poll by Electronic Media . [95]
In 2002, Philip Kennicott of The Washington Post claimed the show was "in a constant flux between the embarrassingly earnest and the completely scabrous." [53]
The show is credited with making numerous contributions to the talk show genre. It helped popularize the use of paternity tests and makeovers in talk shows, which later became standards of the genre. [96] Its penchant for makeovers spawned the slang phrase a "Jenny Jones makeover", which is used to denote a significant change in appearance. [97] The show also became a sales tool by syndicators after its ratings success following a modest first season. [40] Syndicators for struggling shows, such as The Roseanne Show and The Queen Latifah Show, attempted to convince television stations to carry them by citing the slow-to-build success of The Jenny Jones Show. [40]
The show inspired various television shows, films, and theatrical plays. Ryan Murphy credited the show's makeover episodes as a major influence for his television series Nip/Tuck . [98] The producers of Night Stand with Dick Dietrick watched the show for inspiration, and Jones herself appeared in fictional episodes of the show for the television series Doogie Howser, M.D. and the film Man of the Year . [99] The episode "Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" and its aftermath served as the basis for the films Talk to Me and Murder Live! , and for the theatrical play Sleeping with Straight Men. [100] [101] It was also heavily analyzed in multiple documentary films, such as Talked to Death and Trial by Media . [102] In terms of music, the show and its cast have been referenced in many songs, including "No Pigeons" by Sporty Thievz and "Drug Ballad" by Eminem. [103] [104]
Award | Year [lower-alpha 3] | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards | 1995 | Talk Show | "People Who Contracted HIV as Teens" | Won | [106] |
1996 | "AIDS in America" | Won | [107] | ||
Excellence in Media's Silver Angel Award | 1998 | National Television | "DNA Evidence Set Me Free" | Won | [108] |
2000 | "HIV Babies Turned Teens" | Won | [109] | ||
2001 | "Bring on the Tears! We Are Reuniting After Twenty, Thirty, or Forty Years" | Won | [110] |
In 1992, The Jenny Jones Show aired an episode titled "His Bachelor Party Ruined Our Marriage", which featured two married couples whose relationships had suffered due to the husbands having topless dancers perform at their bachelor parties. Photographs of the topless dancers, Nancy Diem and April Fronning, were shown during the episode. Diem and Fronning sued The Jenny Jones Show for invasion of privacy; however, the court ultimately ruled in favor of the show. [111]
On March 6, 1995, the show taped an episode where guests were invited to meet their same-sex secret admirers. Three days after the episode's taping, one of the guests, Jonathan Schmitz, killed his secret admirer, Scott Amedure. As a result, the episode was shelved and Schmitz was charged with first-degree murder. [112] In August 1995, Amedure's family filed a civil lawsuit against The Jenny Jones Show, Warner Bros., and Telepictures Productions. [26]
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