It was more than 20 years ago when Steve Wilkos — a former U.S. Marine and Chicago police officer — began moonlighting as a security guard on The Jerry Springer Show. Viewers began to identify with his tough guy demeanor and no-nonsense approach, and Steve began hosting his own daytime talk show in 2007. Now […]
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Acclaimed actor John Schneider
Steve Wilkos. From Marine, to Police Officer to Talk Show Host
Steve Wilkos served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a police officer in Chicago before he began moonlighting as a security guard for The Jerry Springer Show. Soon, the chanting changed from “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” to “Steve! Steve! Steve!” After guest-hosting numerous times, Steve landed his own show. The show has earned him two Prism Award nominations for raising […]