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Joseph Wapner, America's first reality TV judge, dies at 97
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| February 26, 2017
Posted on 02/26/2017 11:43:19 AM PST by SMGFan
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I watched him at my grandparents in the early 80's
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:43:19 AM PST
by
SMGFan
To: SMGFan
One of the honest judges. . .
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:44:49 AM PST
by
Swordmaker
(This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users continue...)
To: SMGFan
He seemed a no nonsense judge.
We could use a lot of those these days.
Rest in peace your honor,
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:45:07 AM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(NeverTrump, a movement that was revealed to be a movement. Thank heaven we flushed!)
To: SMGFan
Sad to hear this.He was a real Judge who ran his tv court like a real one.The so-called court/judge shows now are a joke in comparison.
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:45:49 AM PST
by
Farmer Dean
("Do you want me to shoot,I'm rested.")
To: SMGFan
I didn’t realize he was off the court for more than 20 years. RIP
To: SMGFan
Uh oh, fifteen minutes to Judge Wapner.
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:46:47 AM PST
by
ichabod1
(The Wise Cracker)
To: SMGFan
Judge Wapner may have died of a broke heart as he never was appointed to the Supreme Court.
To: SMGFan
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:51:30 AM PST
by
bigbob
(We have better coverage than Verizon - Can You Hear Us Now?)
To: SMGFan
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:51:55 AM PST
by
bigbob
(We have better coverage than Verizon - Can You Hear Us Now?)
To: SMGFan
Mom and I used to watch him all the time. R.I.P.
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:53:30 AM PST
by
ColdOne
((I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11~ Best Election Ever!)
To: SMGFan
His co-star (?) Rusty the Bailiff died nearly 15 years ago at age 76.
R.I.P. Judge
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posted on
02/26/2017 11:56:44 AM PST
by
Oratam
To: SMGFan
He was still alive?! I spent a lot of summer vacation as a kid watching those 80s court shows. Embarrassingly Divorce Court was my favorite.
Wapner was far better than the TV judges today. Too much snark and attitude and overall trashy presentation these days.
To: SMGFan
Wapner had three children and was married for 70 years.
To: SMGFan
Is there any word as who President Trump will nominate to replace Justice Wapner?
To: SMGFan
Oh no! RIP. I used to be his close neighbor. He was walking around (with a caregiver) in his 90s, friendly, looking good. I am so very sorry to hear this. Was fond of him even though I don’t think I watched his show much. I’m sad. Prayers to the family.
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posted on
02/26/2017 12:02:13 PM PST
by
Yaelle
To: SMGFan
Ten minutes to Wapner!
To: SMGFan
Wonder what he thought of the coin Judge Judy is bringing in?
To: ColdOne
remember the reference to Judge Wapner in the movie, "Rain Man?"
my 90-year old momma still watches The People's Court with Judge Marilyn Milian... we like her... she suffers no fools...
Judge Wapner and Rusty's portraits hang in the hallway where the participants make parting remarks...
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posted on
02/26/2017 12:08:24 PM PST
by
latina4dubya
(when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
To: SMGFan
I have the same memory. My grandpa watched him faithfully.
To: DLfromthedesert
It is sad but 97 is a damn good run.
Poor Billy died at what, 51 or 61 yesterday?
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posted on
02/26/2017 12:14:00 PM PST
by
dp0622
(The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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