Posted on 02/26/2017 4:46:53 PM PST by Morgana
Joseph A. Wapner, a California judge who became a widely recognized symbol of tough but fair-minded American jurisprudence during the 12 years he sat on the bench of the syndicated television show “The People’s Court,” died on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 97.
His death was confirmed to The Associated Press by his son David.
Judge Wapner had served for 20 years on the California Municipal and Superior Courts before becoming the occasionally irascible, highly watchable star of “The People’s Court,” a daytime series on which real-life plaintiffs and defendants from California small claims courts would argue their cases before him.
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Rest in Peace, Your Honor.
Rainman heartbroken
Judge Wapner, 97, wow. I remember, he was on old guy when he was doing People’s Court in the early 80s.
He was a WWII vet, getting a Purple Heart and Bronze Star!
I’m impressed with anybody that dated Lana Turner.
Can't argue with him on that point.
I didn’t know he was a WW2 vet or that he dated Lana Turner. RIP
Judge Wapner was unique among the TV judges in that he took the time to explain the legal reasoning behind his decisions. And he always treated the litigants with respect. I learned a lot from watching his show. As just one example, I learned from him what a “bailment” was.
RIP, Your Honor.
Judge Wapner, 97, wow. I remember, he was on old guy when he was doing People’s Court in the early 80s.
He was a WWII vet, getting a Purple Heart and Bronze Star!
My WW2 vet grandfather watched “Wapner” daily in the ‘80s as part of his weekday routine. RIP to them both.
Rain Man (7/11) Movie CLIP - One Minute to Wapner! (1988) HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9AClR8qCY
Gosh, I love this movie. It’s one I could watch and have watched over and over.
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