You Be the Judge
You Be the Judge was an early United States television game show, which aired on New York City television WCBW (now WCBS-TV) beginning January 4, 1946.[1] It is notable as an early example of television programming, though it was not a network series. In each episode, a real-life court case would be re-enacted, and three "amateur judges" (contestants) would make their decisions on the case. The "judge" who came closest the actual verdict would win a prize.[2]
Personnel[]
Ed Stasheff wrote for the program[3] and was its master of ceremonies, and John Southwell[1] and Phil Booth[3] were the directors.
Episode status[]
Methods to record live television did not exist during the run of the series. As such, the series is likely lost today except possibly for still photographs.
References[]
- ^ a b Schrader, Marty (January 12, 1946). "You Be the Judge". Billboard. p. 11. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 12 January 1946. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
- ^ a b "Second Viewing". Billboard. August 3, 1946. p. 14. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- American game shows
- 1946 American television series debuts
- American live television series
- Black-and-white American television shows
- English-language television shows
- 1940s American game shows
- Lost American television shows
- Local game shows in the United States