What do you think of the new Night Court?

[LordMikel]

I never understood the complaint about laugh tracks until I watched this show. A character would say something, and laughter would be brought in, but what was said wasn't really funny. That is my primary complaint at the moment.

[MoneySpider]

It's odd to see Dan Fielding not chasing women every episode. LOL

[caj]

I never understood the complaint about laugh tracks until I watched this show. A character would say something, and laughter would be brought in, but what was said wasn't really funny. That is my primary complaint at the moment.

I noticed that too when I watched last night. There was nothing funny about what they were saying but there was that laugh track roaring all through the episode.

I don't hate the show but it's not well-written or funny in any way. Where are Dan's funny comments - that were, you know, really funny???

[Deathstroke]

It's odd to see Dan Fielding not chasing women every episode. LOL

Given that Dan Fielding is now 75, that would be impressive if he did. But in interviews John Larroquette said that just isn't going to happen. He isn't interested in doing that kind of reprisal of his role.

[Deathstroke]

I'm going to keep watching the show because I love John Larroquette. I think Abby Stone has potential and I liked how in episode three they gave her a real issue in her background.

But the other main characters are just kind of awful. They feel like stock characters without a shred of charm to them at all. Not too mention they feel just a bit too incompetent for my tastes. While the original cast's characters were at times completely batshit crazy, they all were competent (more or less) at their jobs. These three characters feel like they are going through the motions.

They've already stated that Larroquette is the only original cast member that will be appearing in Season 1 as they build their own story with their own characters. But the door would be open to possibly have Marsha Warfield and Richard Moll make an appearance. Richard Moll is 80 now I think, so they'd kind of have to hurry that up I think. With the rest of the original cast gone, any other characters from the original would have to come from the recurring cast and there aren't that many I can think of that would be much of an interest except for Bob and June Wheeler and Kwan Li (Mac's wife, assuming the actress is still alive).

But you know who would be interesting to see rejoin the cast in a recurring status? Ellen Foley. She played the defense attorney Billie Young in Season 2 and then just disappeared with no explanation. Imagine her being the actual D.A. now? She could pop up every so often if they wanted to have her come back.

Of course, if they don't improve the new characters FAST, it will all be moot because the show won't last long enough.

[protege]

I'm going to keep watching the show because I love John Larroquette. I think Abby Stone has potential and I liked how in episode three they gave her a real issue in her background.

But the other main characters are just kind of awful. They feel like stock characters without a shred of charm to them at all. Not too mention they feel just a bit too incompetent for my tastes. While the original cast's characters were at times completely batshit crazy, they all were competent (more or less) at their jobs. These three characters feel like they are going through the motions.

They've already stated that Larroquette is the only original cast member that will be appearing in Season 1 as they build their own story with their own characters. But the door would be open to possibly have Marsha Warfield and Richard Moll make an appearance. Richard Moll is 80 now I think, so they'd kind of have to hurry that up I think. With the rest of the original cast gone, any other characters from the original would have to come from the recurring cast and there aren't that many I can think of that would be much of an interest except for Bob and June Wheeler and Kwan Li (Mac's wife, assuming the actress is still alive).

But you know who would be interesting to see rejoin the cast in a recurring status? Ellen Foley. She played the defense attorney Billie Young in Season 2 and then just disappeared with no explanation. Imagine her being the actual D.A. now? She could pop up every so often if they wanted to have her come back.

Of course, if they don't improve the new characters FAST, it will all be moot because the show won't last long enough.

And whatever happened to Paula Kelley, the first defense attorney?

[j9ac9k]

And whatever happened to Paula Kelley, the first defense attorney?

I expect she'll pop up as a defendant.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Originally Billie Young's character was supposed to be a love interest for Harry. But Ellen Foley didn't want to be tied to a TV series long term and I doubt at her age now she wants it. The female baloff is a nice one who is kinda insane at times. The show needs a 6th character to really bring another aspect.

My thinking is the Russian handy man from the 1st , 2 episodes or...a new young handy man who works in the court room and building fixing crap all the time.

[Deathstroke]

And whatever happened to Paula Kelley, the first defense attorney?

Technically, she wasn't the first. Actress Gail Strickland was in the pilot episode as the defense attorney. However, I believe both actresses have died.

[Deathstroke]

Originally Billie Young's character was supposed to be a love interest for Harry. But Ellen Foley didn't want to be tied to a TV series long term and I doubt at her age now she wants it. The female baloff is a nice one who is kinda insane at times. The show needs a 6th character to really bring another aspect.

I didn't say she would be a regular. Just that they could have her pop in once in a while. Thus, she wouldn't be tied to any long term situation.

My thinking is the Russian handy man from the 1st , 2 episodes or...a new young handy man who works in the court room and building fixing crap all the time.

Dear gawd NO!

[Deathstroke]

extra post.

[j9ac9k]

I was only able to watch part of the first episode, but is Abby supposed to be Harry and Christine's daughter? Because Dan and everyone just talk about her being Harry's daughter, which seems odd.

[Deathstroke]

I was only able to watch part of the first episode, but is Abby supposed to be Harry and Christine's daughter? Because Dan and everyone just talk about her being Harry's daughter, which seems odd.

They have not said who Abby's mom is. However, I doubt it would be Christine or else it would've been remarked upon already.

I'm wondering who it might be though. And if Harry ever found that woman who was impressed that he owned every album Mel Torme ever did. After all, he did say that he would marry that woman.

[protege]

They have not said who Abby's mom is. However, I doubt it would be Christine or else it would've been remarked upon already.

I'm wondering who it might be though. And if Harry ever found that woman who was impressed that he owned every album Mel Torme ever did. After all, he did say that he would marry that woman.

Apparently they’ve cast Abby’s mom, but I forget who’s playing her.

[ilostmyplace]

Technically, she wasn't the first. Actress Gail Strickland was in the pilot episode as the defense attorney. However, I believe both actresses have died.

Paula Kelley passed away sadly, but Gail Strickland is still alive. Of course, there's always Teri Hatcher. She was a guest star in the original show as well.