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Sally Jessy Raphael

Sally Jessy Raphael is a Jewish-American talk show host and a former television talk show host.

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Sally Jessy Raphael Biography

For many years, she disclosed her birth year as 1943, but events like her first marriage, the birth of her children, and her second marriage, have proven this to be false.

She hosted a radio call-in advice show distributed by NBC Talknet from 1981 to 1987, but is most famous for hosting the television talk show, Sally, which ran in first-run syndication from 1985 to 2002. She was best known to TV viewers for her big, red-framed glasses, and the Kleenex tissues she handed out liberally to crying guests.

In later years, her show moved toward topics such as unwed mothers who did not know the father of their babies, and wild, sexually active teenagers who were sent to boot camp; in this regard, her show had become reminscient of shows hosted by Maury Povich and Jerry Springer. At its core, her show had not previously touched such topics, going for less controversial subject matter.

Raphael spoke out in the press against the change to more raunchy material, but she continued the show, insisting that she'd rather be on television with lower ratings rather than end her career entirely. When her talk show became one of the lowest-rated talk shows in syndication by the early 2000s, the show was eventually canceled by the production company in charge of distribution.

Raphael has been married since 1963 to Karl Soderlund, who also doubles as her manager. In 1992, her 19-year-old adopted son was seriously injured in a car accident. Mere weeks after the incident, her daughter Allison (from her first marriage to Andrew Vladimir) died in her sleep after combining alcohol and painkillers for a back injury. Her grief from the two incidents was highly publicized in the media.Today, she hosts a daily radio show, Sally JR's Open House, on the Internet.

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    Speaking fees for Sally Jessy Raphael, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sally Jessy Raphael are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sally Jessy Raphael, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sally Jessy Raphael speak about?

    Sally Jessy Raphael is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity Headliners, Health and Wellness, Television Personalities, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Sally Jessy Raphael travel from?

    Sally Jessy Raphael generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sally Jessy Raphael’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sally Jessy Raphael for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sally Jessy Raphael for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sally Jessy Raphael or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Sally Jessy Raphael is a Jewish-American talk show host and a former television talk show host.

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Sally Jessy Raphael Biography

For many years, she disclosed her birth year as 1943, but events like her first marriage, the birth of her children, and her second marriage, have proven this to be false.

She hosted a radio call-in advice show distributed by NBC Talknet from 1981 to 1987, but is most famous for hosting the television talk show, Sally, which ran in first-run syndication from 1985 to 2002. She was best known to TV viewers for her big, red-framed glasses, and the Kleenex tissues she handed out liberally to crying guests.

In later years, her show moved toward topics such as unwed mothers who did not know the father of their babies, and wild, sexually active teenagers who were sent to boot camp; in this regard, her show had become reminscient of shows hosted by Maury Povich and Jerry Springer. At its core, her show had not previously touched such topics, going for less controversial subject matter.

Raphael spoke out in the press against the change to more raunchy material, but she continued the show, insisting that she'd rather be on television with lower ratings rather than end her career entirely. When her talk show became one of the lowest-rated talk shows in syndication by the early 2000s, the show was eventually canceled by the production company in charge of distribution.

Raphael has been married since 1963 to Karl Soderlund, who also doubles as her manager. In 1992, her 19-year-old adopted son was seriously injured in a car accident. Mere weeks after the incident, her daughter Allison (from her first marriage to Andrew Vladimir) died in her sleep after combining alcohol and painkillers for a back injury. Her grief from the two incidents was highly publicized in the media.Today, she hosts a daily radio show, Sally JR's Open House, on the Internet.

Sally Jessy Raphael Videos

  • Sally Jessy Raphael Show: 2000 (Part 1) - YouTube

FAQs on booking Sally Jessy Raphael

  • How do I book Sally Jessy Raphael to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sally Jessy Raphael for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sally Jessy Raphael, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sally Jessy Raphael or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Sally Jessy Raphael

    Speaking fees for Sally Jessy Raphael, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sally Jessy Raphael are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sally Jessy Raphael, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sally Jessy Raphael speak about?

    Sally Jessy Raphael is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity Headliners, Health and Wellness, Television Personalities, Television Stars, University Speakers.
  • Where does Sally Jessy Raphael travel from?

    Sally Jessy Raphael generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sally Jessy Raphael’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sally Jessy Raphael for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sally Jessy Raphael for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sally Jessy Raphael or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Sally Jessy Raphael is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Sally Jessy Raphael for your event is available upon request. Sally Jessy Raphael generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shalini Vadhera, Elizabeth Cohen, Lena Dunham, Mayim Bialik and Lizzie Velasquez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sally Jessy Raphael for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Sally Jessy Raphael Show: 2000 (Part 1) - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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