Judge Hatchett
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Judge Hatchett is a nationally-syndicated
American
television program
produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television
. It starred The Honorable Glenda Hatchett
and was modeled after other "court shows" such as Judge Judy
and the long running The People's Court
, as well as containing elements from tabloid talk show
s 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 handled DNA paternity tests and out of control teens.
Judge Hatchett aired new episodes from 2000-2008, and has continued in reruns since.
Judge Hatchett ran interventions for troubled teens that helped them a lot. Among Judge Hatchett's recommendations for intervention and other help were Tommy the Clown
, an eighteen year old mayor, prisons and Martin Luther King's daughter
. At least once Judge Hatchett ran an intervention herself, running the building of an outdoor theater which ended up named after her as thanks.
It was filmed at the Chelsea Studios
in New York City
.
After Judge Hatchett drew low ratings, Sony Pictures Television decided to cancel the show. The series ran for nine seasons from its debut on September 4, 2000 until its cancellation on January 14, 2008. It aired reruns on Black Entertainment Television
and also TV38 until mid-2010.
Television syndication
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American
United States
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television program
Television program
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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:...
. It starred The Honorable Glenda Hatchett
Glenda Hatchett
Glenda A. Hatchett is the former star of the television show, Judge Hatchett.-History:Hatchett was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her B.A...
and was modeled after other "court shows" such as 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...
and the long running 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....
, as well as containing elements from tabloid talk show
Tabloid talk show
Tabloid talk shows are a genre of American television programming talk shows that achieved peak viewership during the late 20th century. Airing mostly during the day and distributed mostly through broadcast syndication, this genre originated with The Phil Donahue Show and was popularized by the...
s such as Sally Jessy Raphael
Sally Jessy Raphaël
Sally Lowenthal , better known as Sally Jessy Raphael, is an American talk show host, known for the eponymous Sally talk show she hosted for two decades.-Early years:...
and Maury Povich
Maury (TV series)
Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television...
. In addition to dealing with traditional small-claims lawsuits (with a plaintiff, defendant, and monetary awards sought), she also handled DNA paternity tests and out of control teens.
Judge Hatchett aired new episodes from 2000-2008, and has continued in reruns since.
Judge Hatchett ran interventions for troubled teens that helped them a lot. Among Judge Hatchett's recommendations for intervention and other help were Tommy the Clown
Tommy the Clown
Thomas Johnson, also known as Tommy the Clown, is an American dancer best known as the inventor of the "clowning" style of dance, which evolved into krumping. Johnson invented the style in 1992 to enhance birthday party clown acts, thereby creating the concept of "hip-hop clowns"...
, an eighteen year old mayor, prisons and Martin Luther King's daughter
Yolanda King
Yolanda Denise King was the first-born child of Coretta Scott King and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...
. At least once Judge Hatchett ran an intervention herself, running the building of an outdoor theater which ended up named after her as thanks.
It was filmed at the Chelsea Studios
Chelsea Studios
Chelsea Studios is a television studio and sound stage at 221 West 26th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.-History:The building was originally an armory that was home to Ninth Mounted Calvary which moved to 14th Street in 1914....
in New York City
New York City
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.
After Judge Hatchett drew low ratings, Sony Pictures Television decided to cancel the show. The series ran for nine seasons from its debut on September 4, 2000 until its cancellation on January 14, 2008. It aired reruns on Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
and also TV38 until mid-2010.