But that episode, called You Slept With My Sister, was typical programming for Springer’s eponymous talk show: outrageous, profane and captivating to millions of Americans, who embraced Springer even as critics dismissed the show as low-brow and exploitative. And it was that sensationalised programming, some experts say, which helped lay the foundation for today’s media landscape.
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