: Krakower wanted to create the " SportsCenter of financial shows" to better suit Cramer’s manic enthusiasm, which she felt was stifled in the traditional format of his previous show, Kudlow & Cramer .
: The show was conceived by Susan Krakower , then CNBC’s interim head of prime-time programming. Mad Money
: Before the TV show, Cramer hosted a syndicated radio program called Jim Cramer's RealMoney , which served as the blueprint for the TV version's format. Core Premise and Format : Krakower wanted to create the " SportsCenter