![[Carol Marin Steps down after Channel 5 hires Jerry Springer as news commentator]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1117671916-80e5f9307903c3c35e1cf356fe96a5209803b55d5fbf64e0bd2ddd3998bee163-d_295x166-228x160.png)
Composite of several stories on the resignation of Carol Marin from WMAQ-TV in protest of being asked to co-anchor with Jerry Springer, including: 5/4/97: Carol Marin Interview on Good Morning America after stepping down; 5/4/97: CNN – Reliable Sources; 5/5/97: The Late Show with Tom Snyder.
![[Coverage of Carol Marin leaving WMAQ-TV]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/696391284-b2df4f844ac0e391eccd2c6e72abada788701d4e705425d578c1e307b8b2349b-d_295x166-228x160.png)
Composite of reports on Carol Marin’s decision to leave her anchor position at WMAQ-TV Chicago in response to the addition of Jerry Springer to the evening news team.
![[Jerry Springer city council 1999? (wild audio)]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/665924750_640-1-228x160.jpg)
0:05 Camera opens on a crowd on the street chanting for Jerry Springer. The camera man talks to one of the people walking who works security for the show. 2:56 Cut to Jerry Springer talking to a group of reporters. They ask about his reputation and critics. He walks through a crowd that applauds him. As he walks, people ask him questions about the city council meeting. He goes into the room for the council meeting. Footage of people waiting […]