'Judge Steve Harvey': 5 things you need to know about ABC courtroom comedy show
If you love courtroom drama-based shows, then ABC's latest offering 'Judge Steve Harvey' should definitely be on your watch list. Hosted by popular television personality Steve Harvey, the show features him donning the role of judge, jury, and also the star of the show.
Will 'Judge Steve Harvey' be the new 'Judge Judy'? Only time will tell. But in the meanwhile, here's all you need to know about the upcoming ABC courtroom comedy show. Before we get into all the details about the show, if you're interested in checking out other such similar shows then these might interest you- 'Judy Justice', 'The Jerry Springer Show', and 'Chrissy's Court'.
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When does 'Judge Steve Harvey' release and where can you watch it?
'Judge Steve Harvey' is all set to premiere on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 8/7c on ABC. You can watch episodes on-demand and on Hulu the day following their premiere.
What is ‘Judge Steve Harvey’ all about?
'Judge Steve Harvey' is an unscripted comedy show featuring real-life people with real-life conflicts who will present their case in his courtroom, ranging from family disputes, unpaid bets, sour friendships and everything in between. With the help of Nancy, his trusted bailiff by trade, Steve plays by his own rules, basing his courtroom on his own life experiences and some good old common sense.
Who stars on 'Judge Steve Harvey'?
As the show's title suggests, Steve Harvey is the star of the show. Born in West Virginia, Steve was raised in Ohio as the youngest of five children. He began his career doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. His success as a stand-up comedian eventually led to a long stint as host of 'It's Showtime at the Apollo', as well as various entertainment roles including acting, hosting, writing and producing. Today, he is an Emmy Award-winning entertainer, radio personality, motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author, businessman and philanthropist.
Speaking of his new show, Steve said, "I'm extremely excited for the opportunity to continue my fruitful partnership with ABC and collaborate with them on my next venture. Viewers tuning into 'Judge Steve Harvey' will watch as I tackle tough and, at times, entertaining issues while also providing much-needed advice and good old-fashioned common sense to the litigants in my court."
Creators
'Judge Steve Harvey' is produced by Den of Thieves in association with Walt Disney Television's newly formed alternative unit. Steve Harvey, Brandon Williams, and Den of Thieves' Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Jared Morell serve as executive producers, with Myeshia Mizuno as showrunner and executive producer. "Steve Harvey is completely in his element in this show, and that's why we love working with him, and fans love watching him," said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. "His wit and charm lend itself perfectly for this hilarious courtroom series that features some of the most outrageous cases ever seen on television."
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