Judith Sheindlin, otherwise known as Judge Judy, is an intimidating person. She’s direct, upfront and not afraid to let people know what’s on her mind. That toughness has translated into 13 years of syndication gold with CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy,” whose average ratings are double those...
John Nogawski, president of CBS Television Distribution, isn’t one to downplay Judge Judy and her talents. Syndie Personality of the Year Tough but Fair, Judge Judy Rules . . . More » John Nogawski on Judge Judy . . . More » Terry Wood on Judge Judy . . . More » It Wasn’t Always So Easy for ‘Judy’ ....
For Terry Wood, president of creative affairs and development with CBS Television Distribution, Judge Judy’s longevity is owing to her ability to package an effective ruling quickly and entertainingly. Syndie Personality of the Year Tough but Fair, Judge Judy Rules . . . More » John Nogawski on Judge...
Even juggernaut shows like “Judge Judy” fight an uphill battle during their launch. In “Judy’s” case, its star had little television experience and clearances were subpar in its first year. Originally titled “Hot Bench,” test runs of “Judy” weren’t up to expectations. Big Ticket Television brought in...
1963 Judith Sheindlin graduates from the School of Government at American University in Washington, D.C., and begins attending New York Law School the same year. 1965 Judy receives her law degree from New York Law School and starts practicing law in Manhattan. Syndie Personality of the Year Tough but...
With a crumbling economy worrying stations and syndicators, the panel of experts consulted for TelevisionWeek ’s 2009 Most Bankable Stars of Syndication are putting their money on off-network personalities. This year’s list is dominated by off-net stars such as Charlie Sheen, Seth MacFarlane, Jerry Bruckheimer...
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Little growth has occurred year-to-year in the court genre, ratings-wise, as CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy” continues to run roughshod over the rest of the courtroom programs in syndication. “Judy” has posted a 4.4 Nielsen Media Research household rating so far this season, declining 8% from...
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Talk shows proved their ratings appeal during the second week of the syndication season, while “Deal or No Deal” led the freshman show pack. For the week ending Sept. 21, five talk shows increased week-to-week. Only one other program from another genre, court show “Judge Judy,” moved the needle upward...
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