Judge Hatchett
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Judge Hatchett is a nationally-syndicated American television program produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It stars The Honorable Glenda Hatchett and is modeled after other "court shows" such as The People's Court and Judge Judy, as well as containing elements from tabloid talk shows such as Sally Jessy Raphael and Maury Povich. In addition to dealing with traditional small-claims lawsuits (with a plaintiff, defendant, and monetary awards sought), she also handles DNA paternity tests and out of control teens.
Though Hatchett shows a deep concern for her litigants over all, she's criticized by some for being overly harsh to younger defendants, especially minors in her "Out of Control Teens" situations. For instance, she has been known to send them off on trips to learn their lesson. Her fans, however, interpret her punishments and harshness as "tough love" and proof that she cares about them and wants to set them on the right path.
Judge Hatchett's current season, its eighth, will also be its last in production. However, starting in the fall Sony will be distributing reruns of the series in a "best of" style format, where a theme for the week's episodes will be used.
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- Court Officer/Bailiff: Tom O'Riordan
- Judge Currently Presiding: Judge Glenda A. Hatchett
Source: New York Times As of January 31, 2008, Sony Pictures TV announced that “Judge Hatchett,” an eight-year-old show featuring Judge Glenda Hatchett, would cease production this year. Sony is selling a new court show, “Judge Karen,” for the fall of 2008. [1]
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[edit] References
- ^ Among TV Judges, Judy Is Renewed but Hatchett Is Axed - TV Decoder - Media & Television - New York Times Blog
