What ended the Jenny Jones Show?

Asked by: Simon Menezes

Why was Jenny Jones show Cancelled?

The Jenny Jones Show continued to air after the trial but was eventually canceled due to low ratings.

What happened to Jenny Jones the talk show host?

Following talk show fame, Jenny stepped out of the spotlight
Her YouTube channel and blog, Jenny Can Cook, became a new platform for her to connect with fans, sharing easy recipes that would delight any cooking enthusiast. From 2010 to today, Jenny continues sharing recipes and musings on life.

Did Jenny get Cancelled?

The move failed to attract more viewers and Jenny was canceled after 10 of the 17 episodes produced were aired.

What ever happened to Jonathan Schmitz?

Schmitz was found guilty of second-degree murder in 1996 and sentenced to 25–50 years in prison, but his conviction was overturned on appeal. Upon retrial, he was found guilty of the same charge once again and his sentence was reinstated. Schmitz was released from prison on August 22, 2017, after being granted parole.

Where is Jonathan Schmitz now from The Jenny Jones Show?

But, he only served around half of his sentence, as he was later released on parole after 22 years behind bars because of his good behavior while in prison. He became a free man in August of 2017, and since his release, he’s kept a low profile. He will turn 50 in July of 2020.

Did The Jenny Jones Show get sued?

Amedure’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against The Jenny Jones Show and its production company Telepictures Productions and distributor Warner Bros. Comedian and musician-turned-talk show host Jones was not a defendant, but she did appear in court for questioning.

Did Scott Amedure family get any money?

Despite the show’s cruel sensationalism and surprise tactics, it “had no duty to anticipate and prevent the act of murder”. The Amedure family never received any compensation for Scott’s death.

How much did Jenny Jones get sued for?

A Michigan jury yesterday awarded $25 million to the family of a gay man murdered by a fellow guest on the Jenny Jones TV show, in a case that has sparked debate about homophobia, talk-show exploitation and the media’s role in promoting violence.

Did Jenny Jones show have to pay?

Amedure’s family won the ruling and the show was ordered to pay $25 million, but that decision was later overturned by the Michigan appellate court which ruled that the producers were not responsible for what happened to the guests after their appearance on the show.

Where was Jenny Jones filmed?

Chicago

The Jenny Jones Show
It was produced by Telepictures and was distributed by Warner Bros. Television. The show ran from September 1991 to September 2003 and was taped in Chicago at WMAQ-TV studios.