Night Court U.S.A.
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- United States
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The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Dramatized court cases, some using real people off the street, are presented with a light touch. Defendants often plead guilty but give funny excuses. The show mixes scripted stories with a comedic tone.
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What happens
Night Court U.S.A. is a dramatized court show that aired weekly on KTLA in Los Angeles, California, beginning April 18, 1958. The TV Guide listing for the seminal session explained: "This half hour program makes use of both character actors and people off the street to portray those brought into night court." The show eventually switched to using scripted cases, and was extended to an hour. The subject matter of the cases was often whimsical. An example from season 2 was that of a drunk woman who passed out in a park. She claimed that she was merely bird watching. Most defendants entered a plea of guilty "but with an explanation" and then proceeded to throw themselves on the mercy of the court with the unfortunate circumstances leading to their crime. The judge was played by veteran actor Jay Jostyn. The budget was $6,000 an episode. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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