Square One TV: Mathcourt - Geometric Area

[@NightSkyJeff]

Writing a check for $2.50 is very on-brand for the time period.

[@Marbles471]

"Oh sure, geometry! Is that fair to use in a court of law?" "I don't know, but I'm going to let it stand pending appeal." I love this show. :)

[@Shadders2010]

I remember this blew my mind when I was seven.

[@russellcastine2914]

It only goes to show you Mr. District Attorney that looks can be deceiving. Just because the triangle looks bigger, it doesn't mean it's not the same size!

[@brettbousman5070]

That judge was a precursor to Judge Judy

[@EGRJ]

Probably based on The People's Court, which was a predecessor.

[@johnnyballenatl]

@@EGRJBut the Mathcourt theme was an upside-down version of Perry Mason.

[@MikesObscureClips-sr3ni]

I have to agree with the Judge Judy comparisons here. I know this predates her show (and I assume it's least partially inspired by The People's Court), but I wonder if the producers were aware of her at the time. She did have a reputation as a "tough" judge in NYC, which is where Square One TV was produced. Meanwhile the the theme music sounds like a knockoff of the Perry Mason theme.

[@owenpeterson]

There is another way to prove that the areas of the rectangle and triangle are the same. For the rectangle, you multiply the length times the width. For the triangle you multiply the base times the height divided by 2. Just in case anyone has not noticed.

[@wschmrdr]

Mathcourt was great...... *bawling defendant* THE CLOCK WON'T FIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!

[@Blokewood3]

This reminds me of the cyberchase episode "sensible flats"

[@ManofMystery89]

Hey it kinda does actually

[@Surreal469]

I remember this ep! great post

[@Garrettk41]

Arthur was the one on trial, but he was actually the one doing the accusing. I guess Larry felt it was a crime just to accuse him of wrongdoing. Well, look on the bright side, Larry. It's $2.50 extra.

[@robertdubs9466]

In the '91 season, Larry was the D.A. who was always in the wrong, but Arthur was the D.A. who was always in the wrong in the '92 season.

[@Garrettk41]

Yes, but that wasn't what I meant.

[@JSpearman4]

A lawyer that lies... geesh theres a stretch. lol

[@shadyparadox]

All right fine, I'll pay you $7.50 for both lawns.

[@unclefestus]

"I'm going to allow this outburst because it is in response to something profound that I have said." HAHA great quote from a judge. Although I don't get why the person that felt wronged was labeled as the defendant... although I don't like to nitpick too much.

[@jackbauerpowerhour]

lmao i remember this sketch... mathcourt FTW

[@Garrettk41]

But don't press me!

[@nrwilliams015]

pre Judge Judy era!

[@DimeraFan28]

Wow. I Remember Watching This Skit And It's So Funny. I Wonder Where The Cast Of Square One TV And Mathnet Is Now?. I Wish They Have A Reunion Special And Maybe They'll Come Back.

[@carolynjane4]

That's what I was thinking... lol

[@beaverpitt]

THIS IS JUDGE JUDY HA HA HA

[@JamesDavy2009]

@ChuckFuXVI Our Aussie courts are worse!