Judge Karen
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Judge Karen is a nationally-syndicated American courtroom television show
that debuted on September 8, 2008 in 48 of the top 50 U.S. markets. As with other court shows, such as The People's Court
and Judge Judy
, a real-life judge presides over small claims court cases. On this show, the judge is "Karen" Mills-Francis, an American woman twice elected Miami-Dade County Court judge, who claims that "justice isn't always black and white". She does not wear the traditional black robe, but instead a burgundy one. The introductory sequence shows her presiding over cases, with the announcer saying "She's tough, she's fair, and she cares". The show was produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television
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To distinguish itself from other shows in the crowded field, Judge Karen permits litigants to cross-examine witnesses, with a segment at the end in which Mills-Francis answers videotaped questions from viewers..This segment is entitled "Ask Judge Karen"
It was announced on January 10, 2009 that Judge Karen would not be renewed for a second season. At present, reruns are being televised on the BET Network.
, will return Mills-Francis to the air with Judge Karen's Court. The series premiered Monday, September 20, 2010, and in many markets the series took the place of Street Court which was canceled after one season. Unfortunately, the second time was not the charm for "Judge Karen's Court" as the series was axed by Litton in 2011.
Judge show
A judge show features small claims court cases which the parties have agreed to have adjudicated in a simulation of a small claims court. In reality, because the forum is merely a television studio and not a real court of law, what is depicted is actually a form of arbitration...
that debuted on September 8, 2008 in 48 of the top 50 U.S. markets. As with other court shows, such as The People's Court
The People's Court
The People's Court is a US television court show in which small claims court cases are heard, though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration....
and Judge Judy
Judge Judy
Judge Judy is an American court show featuring former family court judge Judith Sheindlin arbitrating over small claims cases in small claims court...
, a real-life judge presides over small claims court cases. On this show, the judge is "Karen" Mills-Francis, an American woman twice elected Miami-Dade County Court judge, who claims that "justice isn't always black and white". She does not wear the traditional black robe, but instead a burgundy one. The introductory sequence shows her presiding over cases, with the announcer saying "She's tough, she's fair, and she cares". The show was produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television, Inc. is an American and global television production/distribution subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment. In turn, the latter is part of the Japanese conglomerate Sony.-Background:...
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To distinguish itself from other shows in the crowded field, Judge Karen permits litigants to cross-examine witnesses, with a segment at the end in which Mills-Francis answers videotaped questions from viewers..This segment is entitled "Ask Judge Karen"
It was announced on January 10, 2009 that Judge Karen would not be renewed for a second season. At present, reruns are being televised on the BET Network.
Spin-off
On November 16, 2009, it was announced that Litton Entertainment, which produced Street CourtStreet Court
Street Court is a courtroom television series syndicated for one season by Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Litton Entertainment and hosted by Michael Mazzariello, also referred to as Judge Mazz...
, will return Mills-Francis to the air with Judge Karen's Court. The series premiered Monday, September 20, 2010, and in many markets the series took the place of Street Court which was canceled after one season. Unfortunately, the second time was not the charm for "Judge Karen's Court" as the series was axed by Litton in 2011.