The Truth About Night Court | So Many Cast Changes, A Surprise 9th Season & A Disrespectful Ending

For much of the 1980s, NBC's Must See TV Thursday night lineup blew whatever the other networks had going on that night out of the water with 4 classic comedies - "The Cosby Show" followed by "Family Ties" then "Cheers," and lastly, the one this video will be highlighting, "Night Court." Night Court premiered on January 4, 1984 and ran for nine seasons, ending on May 31, 1992. It followed an eccentric cast of defendants, bailiffs, and public defenders during the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court presided over by a young, unorthodox judge named Harold "Harry" T. Stone, played by Harry Anderson. He's the moral center of the show, with a screwball sense of humor, a love of magic tricks, classic films, and the music of Mel Tormé.
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[@beaniegee5129]

RIP Harry Anderson, Markie Post, Charles Robinson, Selma Diamond, Paula Kelly and Richard Moll

[@carlettecannon8716]

YES REST IN PEACE I AGREE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY FROM BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 2024

[@alfonsogreen2722]

I was just gonna say the same thing. R.I.P 2 all except John Laroquette & Marsha Warfield

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

Also RIP to Florence Halop.

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

Depending how old you are, the 80s wasn't that long ago. I can't believe how many cast members of this sitcom have passed on.

[@danavixen6274]

I know. Rest in peace to them. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[@johnnyestrada6993]

Growing up, the end credits music was when I knew it was my bedtime.

[@tyrishasmith-grady703]

Exactly ❤

[@beaniegee5129]

Night Court just turned 40 earlier this year. Happy 40th anniversary to Night Court

[@beaniegee5129]

The Night Court theme song never gets old

[@AmpND]

I was a child in the 80's and my mom watched this show with us. Sometimes I didn't get the jokes but I sure loved how the characters all interacted with each other.

[@corelle8055]

I loved Night Court, the theme song was a bop!

[@danavixen6274]

I miss sitcoms and their catchy theme songs. All of the main stars were so talented they were blessed with careers outside of the hit sitcom Night Court. I feel for Marsha Warfield and John Laroquette since they're the last of the remaining original cast. ❤

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Great show and cast. R.I.P. to all of the cast members who have passed in the first “Night Court”.

[@lorethajohnson8140]

R.I.P. to the main cast members, thanks for the laughs

[@sharonboswell1084]

Please do one on Amen

[@beaniegee5129]

The remix to Cam'ron's song Horse & Carriage which featured Wyclef Jean, Big Pun, Charli Baltimore and Silkk the Shocker sampled the Night Court theme song

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Yes! Love that track.

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment2:54 wow 😦😳.

[@KiaFlow]

I watch the new Night Court because of the nostalgia from the original Night Court. I remember being a little girl (born in 85) and hearing that theme song at night. Great breakdown. Love your content.

[@blackamerican40]

So sad John and Marsha are the only ones still here. 😢

[@stingrey1571]

John larroquette was sooo good. Yes he won 4 consecutive Emmys. He could have won 5 and thensome. He took his name out of consideration.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

One of the best sitcoms of the 1980s... and in my personal Top 10 sitcoms of all time. Harry Anderson 😇, John Larroquette, Richard Moll 😇, Charles Robinson 😇, Selma Diamond 😇, Markie Post 😇, Charlotte Portney 😇, Marsha Warfield and Dorothy Andrews (the cashier) all made their characters come to life. John Larroquette as Dan Fielding... wow 🤯 IYKYK 😉lol. I had forgotten that the late great and beautiful Paula Kelley 😇was on the show (season 1 only). Most likely some more actors that played a role in the series that I have overlooked as well.

[@BritInvLvr]

Love your channel. You give concise, yet lesser known information. You also have a great voice.

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Thank you! 🥰

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment3:39 boom 🤯💥.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

This use to be one of my favorite shows growing up and the intro song is still 🔥. R.I.P. to all the cast members who have passed away.

[@ashextraordinaire]

I absolutely LOVED this show as a child in the 80s. (Roz and Christine were my favorite characters.) It's actually just occurred to me that it shouldn't be a surprise that I work in a law office!

[@v.a.993]

I LOVED Night Court!

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

NBC Thursday night in the mid to late 1980's is legendary.

[@danasainte3914]

What do the critics know?? Night Court was HILARIOUS!! 😂

[@osirismoon]

The final cast of the original show is the only cast I remember.

[@blackamerican40]

John won 4 Emmys back to back during the shows run. 😊

[@beezy22]

Night Court:NBC Prime Time Classic……The theme is still stuck in my head to this day…..RIP Markie Post, Charles Robinson, Selma Diamond, Harry Anderson, Richard Moll, And Paula Kelly…….Also gotta get the night court theme as a ringtone for my phone soon……

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

I watched Night Court and LOVED it,wouldn't miss an episode either. LOVED all the characters too,this is a nostalgic ride down memory lane for me. Thanks for doing a retro-review on this old classic tv show.

[@Cooljohn760]

I love juicy pop favorite catchphrase "fun fact". ❤️👍

[@renafan3333]

Night Court was the first show I ever got because of humor. You know how it is,at 4 you are rolling because watching Benny Hill chasing those women sped up is the funniest thing that can ever happen. Night Court I got the jokes,the innuendos etc etc. What the heck more of a last episode did people want? I have been hearing this for years. Mac left to go to film school,Christine was elected Senator and moved to Albany,Dan decided to follow her to try to win her affection,and Bull went to Jupiter. That sounds like a last episode to me. What would they have had that 10th season with only Harry and Roz there?

[@katarinakrnjevic8183]

Night court is one of best 80s sitcoms .All of characters where perfectly casts especially Dan and Bull . This show definitely inspired Brooklyn 99.

[@stryfetc1471]

Dopest TV show theme song of all time!💯

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Thank you for this video & R.I.P. to all of the cast members that are no longer with us.

[@AaronLesterMedia]

Perfect timing. I just finished binging the whole series over the past month. Great show.

[@saj8]

The moment that John Larroquette's character Dan went from being a serious character to the sitcom equivalent of the 2 Live Crew, that's when Night Court hit its' stride. Also, Harry's beef with Barry Manilow is also a highlight.

[@happygolucky7241]

Memories 📺💯❤️‍🔥

[@missladyanonymity]

I liked this show so much. My family watched (the older people), but I didn't get many jokes as a young child. Then it ran in syndication in my teens and I enjoyed it!

[@Makoto03]

Great video on Night Court. I remember watching re runs of the show as a kid at my Grandmother's house. I enjoyed it alot.

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Loved this show as a kid. Only 2 surviving cast members r John Laroquette & Marsha Warfield

[@historyprofessor1985]

I first began watching Night Court as a little boy in the late 1980's and have loved it ever since!

[@ronbarr3590]

John Astin ( Gomez Addams, The Addams Family) played Buddy Ryan on Night Court in 11 episodes. He turned out to be Harry Stone's dad. He's 94 now and had 2 projects released in 2023 and more this year

[@stingrey1571]

Another fyi. The night court set was a semi functional. A normal tv show set will have the bedroom set next to the living room, next to the job office. On night court, the rooms and hallways were all connected along with closets and dining hall.

[@cindeed4422]

Joel Higgins was supposed to play Harry Stone. He turned it down and went on to do Silver Spoons. I still love the episode where Charles Robinson sang In the Still Of The Night with his group. Great singer!

[@darnelmarsh12989]

I can’t wait for you to do Heat of the Night!

[@Iwant2BYRLova]

Never watched the show Love the new intro Sending positive vibez from NYC!

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

You should give it a try,pretty good show.I've gone to amazon to order a couple of seasons series.

[@tyrishasmith-grady703]

I gotta watch the entire series

[@JustinW06]

If you can, do one on Mama's family.

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Yes! Stay tuned.

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment1:43 nice 👍🙂 one 😺😺😺😺.

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainmentcan you make a video about Cheers & Married With Children ?

[@whoelse1111]

Bumper Robinson aka Leon needs to return to the show. He could be Abby's love interest

[@jainorman3425]

The Cosby's was the best show in 80's

[@itspaulinesplace]

Thank you for another great video well done

[@PRODUCEDBYKEV]

I watched Night Court because of Dan Fielding & Marsha Warfield.

[@MarquesScott]

Enjoying your channel since day one!! Very precise information!!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment1:23 nice 💯🙂.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

I liked Night Court. Thanks for the info.

[@MikeLutton]

the laugh at the end credits sounds to much like Harry Anderson i thought it was him the Hole Time

[@Regreviews]

Oooooo now you talking one of my fav shows

[@JeremiahSpeaks]

This is one of my favorites Juicy Pop 😍 Thank you for all your hard work 😊

[@taureanmay1411]

4:48 I miss night 🌃🌉 court.

[@taureanmay1411]

5:24 love 💞😘 that show.

[@pacotoyful]

Omg loved Night Court! And still has the coolest bass into!! Marsha Warfield and John Laroqutte were my favorite characters! ( And Bull Richard Moll) Sad that most the cast is deceased.

[@TornSparrow1974]

Season 3 and most of 4 were the best episodes. :o)

[@maieen2665]

Night Court is my favorite sitcom ever, and it's one of the show's to help shape my sense of humor. I was sad when most of the cast passed away. Harry Anderson's and Richard Moll's passing hit especially hard. Also, John Laroquette (Dan Fielding) was lowkey bad in season 1. Did anyone else ship him and Liz? Just me?

[@beaniegee5129]

Great story on Night Court

[@amannamesolo]

I didn’t know this show existed till I moved to bmore and will see it on local tv. I tuned in.

[@yodon6867]

Night Court need more than 8 episodes. The TV shows okay however I love seeing Marsha Warfield on Night Court

[@melissacornell1544]

I love watching Nightcore that show is an iconic comical genius the whole cast was like incredible especially bull I love bull

[@shanclay]

Loved this show

[@stephenkd1]

I remember this show....however, i didn't know this show was on that long

[@JukuduB]

It was never fully explained why Paula Kelly left the show. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@junkscorpion7011]

My Goodness I just realized the whole cast passed away except for 2 of them.

[@errolthomas9426]

So foul on how the cast of Night Court were being treated during the early 90's. Smh.

[@Alexvander10]

I was too young to get into this show when it was popular. I was into Thundercats and Transformers during this time and I'd change the channel when this or Mash came on. From what everyone tells me, I wish I would've stayed tuned in.

[@RajaReign78]

I started watching this show a few years ago on a network called Laff. I now understand why when the theme song started up it was bedtime for me. Definitely not a kids show. Bought the entire series awhile ago at a pawnshop for $20.

[@daviddriver2692]

My main problem with "new" night court is "abby" is NOT daughter of Harry & christen

[@awesomestar7597]

Can you do TRL or 106 and park

[@nicoleconner3780]

I loved this show!

[@fabiolasully7920]

What channel is this show aired.

[@TreyQuanWhite]

Do a video for Fame 1980s show

[@gibranthompson7557]

The original show was hilarious to me

[@nicolesherman8974]

It’s Juicy Pop with a new video 🎉 🥳

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

💃🏽

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment0:42 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃spicy 🔥🥵.

[@joeynova9896]

Anybody watching the new Night Court? Is it any good?

[@TonyMontana-mv9ez]

Can you do married with children

[@tb22k]

😮

[@cellgames808]

Fix your sound. I can barley hear you after the intro

[@solaceboy]

Warner Brothers has always been and sadly will always be, the cancer to so many of their shows and movies. Just look at the DC comics franchise for example.

[@RobSkillz881]

Ayeeeeeeeeee

[@Regreviews]

Also watching the last season the cast seemed out of it....the final ep you can tell John Larroquette anger transcended on screen

[@lexkanyima2195]

How ? Was it a end of a era

[@Regreviews]

@lexkanyima2195 well nbc changed the time slot and the 8th was supposed to be the last season but they had higher ratings and better critical reviews than before so nbc made them to another season. The cast seemed pretty tired....most notable Harry Anderson. Whose performance you can tell he was put of it. That's why the 9th season all the storyline got redone.....hell almost everyone seemed pissed that season

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Regreviews how ? Was it noticable ? They can't end 1991 just like that

[@Regreviews]

@lexkanyima2195 many fans witnessed that....look at Harry's performance in s 1 to 6 and then s7 to 9 and its noticeable

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Regreviews how then ?

[@JacksonKevin626]

First 😊