Night Court returns

[Vandal]

‘Night Court’ Sequel In Works At NBC With John Larroquette As Dan Fielding, Harry Stone’s Daughter As Focus & Melissa Rauch As EP

Night Court is back in session. NBC is developing a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series, with co-star John Larroquette set to reprise his Emmy-winning role and produce. The Big Bang Theory alumna Melissa Rauch executive produces the reboot for Warner Bros TV.

Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on the unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the late Harry Stone, who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (Larroquette).

The original Night Court, which aired on NBC for nine seasons from 1984-92 and earned three Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations, followed the proceedings during the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court, led by a young, unorthodox judge, Harold “Harry” T. Stone. He was played by Harry Anderson, who died in 2018 at age 65. Abby is a newly created character who was not part of the original show.

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[earendel]

I don't think it can be as successful as the original - although absurdist humor is definitely needed. I wonder if they can get Brent Spiner to reprise his role as Bob Wheeler.

[triviawayne]

Dan in today's era...just don't see it.

[SportsFan68]

I loved the original Night Court because of Anderson and Markie Post.

I wish Laroquette and the produders all the best for the reboot.

[tlynn78]

I'm willing to give this a shot. Love me some John Laroquette. We just started a "Night Court" of sorts, here, so the old show has been much discussed. It is, so far, nowhere near as fun.

[Spock]

Some may not know that John Larroquette is a major book collector.

Years ago, I subscribed to a short-lived magazine on maps and map collections. When that failed, the subscription was transferred to a book collecting magazine. I don't remember the specifics, but I remember a story on John Larroquette and his book collection.

[Bob Juch]

Some may not know that John Larroquette is a major book collector.

Years ago, I subscribed to a short-lived magazine on maps and map collections. When that failed, the subscription was transferred to a book collecting magazine. I don't remember the specifics, but I remember a story on John Larroquette and his book collection.

Have you read "Maphead" by Ken Jennings?