"Night Court" (1984) TV series 1984-1992

Creator:

Reinhold Weege

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

4 January 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.

Plot Keywords:

Judge | Clerk | Attorney | Criminal | Veteran

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 11 wins & 26 nominations

Cast

Harry Anderson	...	Judge Harry T. Stone (193 episodes, 1984-1992)
John Larroquette	...	Asst. D.A. Dan Fielding (192 episodes, 1984-1992)
Richard Moll	...	Nostradamus 'Bull' Shannon (185 episodes, 1984-1992)
Charles Robinson	...	Mac Robinson (182 episodes, 1984-1992)
Markie Post	...	Christine Sullivan (152 episodes, 1984-1992)
Marsha Warfield	...	Rosalind 'Roz' Russell (131 episodes, 1986-1992)

Also Known As:

The Harry Anderson Show (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (193 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Stage 9, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Starry Night Productions

Trivia:

"Bull" Shannon's complete character name was Aristotle Nostradamus Shannon.

Quotes:

Bull Shannon: [approaches the cafeteria table where everyone is sitting. He is wearing boxers and a t-shirt] Hi, guys.
Harry Stone: Bull?
Bull Shannon: Oh, don't worry, Your Honor. I'm just having one of those dreams where you show up to work in your underwear.
Harry Stone: Bull, this isn't a dream.
Bull Shannon: It's not?
[everyone shakes there heads]
Bull Shannon: Yikes!
[Bull runs out]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Family Guy: Da Boom (#2.3)" (1999)

A great spectacle in the history of sitcoms

One of the best comedies of all time, this series will always have a special place in my heart. Not only was Harry Anderson and John Larroquette excellent in their roles along with back up characters like Richard Moll, Markie Post, Charles Robinson, Florence Halop, Marsha Warfield, and Mike Finneran. Often times great, with great guest performances by the likes of Dick Butkus and Mel Torme, this was one of those Golden Oldie sitcoms that should be considered one of the patron saints of the medium. Nowadays, most sitcoms die and fluster, but this one was excellent from the start. Hopefully, a special set with all of the episodes will be released someday, because I will most certainly get this set.