A Good Sense Of Humor
Judy Sheindlin says that her sense of humor comes from her father. Judy’s father was not involved in the law but was instead a dentist, who calmed agitated patients with his own sense of humor.
Years of listening to her father tell jokes across the dinner table obviously inspired her. Judge Judy’s humor is part of what has always made the show so popular.
A Decade
A decade after her first segment on 60 minutes, in 1993, Judy again appeared on the program in 2003. In 2003, Judge Judy appeared on 60 Minutes again. She told viewers, “I have a contract with the company to do the program through the 2006 season. At that point, we will have produced this program for 10 years.
Right now, I would be satisfied with a good 10-year run. I think that would really be phenomenal. It would be lovely if we could end on a high note and for me to say ’10 years and I still had people watching and I had a second career that was a blast’.”
Life On Set
It took only a few months before Judge Judy heard of her new football fan and invited Jim Harbaugh and his father to appear in the audience on an episode of Judge Judy.
They were also able to visit with the famed television judge, even joining her for lunch, as well as conversations before and after the tapings.
Keep It Down!
In the rules of Judge Judy that well cast audience is not supposed to react to anything said during the case. Sometimes the drama is a little too much and reactions are unavoidable. The best reactions come from lines spoken by the star herself. When the reaction is for her the Judge rarely makes a scene. It makes for a good show, these natural side notes from the audience.
Published Author
It wasn't just television that found a star in Judge Judy, the 60 minutes piece also lead to national recognition and a book offer for Sheindlin.
She took the opportunity to write "Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining," a well received and well paid project.