One could argue there are still a few too many "Judge" shows on television.
It was one thing initially when there was Judge Wapner doling out justice on cases similar to what would be handled by small claims courts on "The People's Court".
He was almost doing the public a service by taking them off dockets and saving taxpayer money.
I'm not sure it worked that way, but it seemed like it and having a grandfather figure like Wapner to watch was acceptable.
As society has gotten more shrill and nasty though, so have these TV judges.
From Judge Judy's gravely voice and angry tone to Judge Mathis' willingness to mix it up with his "litigants" about their unseemly lifestyles and affairs, it is hard not to "judge" the crude nature of these shows.
Sorry, but I want my judges to be "above" me in terms of their demeanor and knowledge...if not, my cousin Fred might as well rule on how much my ping pong table was worth before it was destroyed in the backyard wrestling event.
OK, so Judge Hatchett and Judge Ross are nicer than Judy and Mathis, but they too lack the gravitas I am looking for in my judges.
To borrow a part of an old song "Where have you gone Judge Wapner?"
tell me what you think and tty Wed.
I miss good 'ole Judge Wapner too. He paved the way for the "Judge" or "Court" shows. I don't watch a lot of the others that are on today for the very reasons you pointed out. Some are just "Jerry Springer in a Court Room" Hey, there's an idea....Judge Jerry...will he convict you or "spring" you? LOL! Okay, but seriously, I have to say that I do like Judge Judy. Yes, she is a bit harsh, but she deals with mostly idiots so can you blame her? She tells it like it is and that is why people watch I think. She isn't afraid to be politically incorrect or tell someone to grow up and be responsible. We don't have enough of that in this world.
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