Before there was Judge Judy, Judge Alex and Judge Hatchett, there was Judge Joseph Wapner who hosted People’s Court from 1981-1993. Today, he passed away at the age of 97 according to TMZ. Before he was a televsion Judge he served on the LA Superior Court for 18 years before retiring from the bench in 1979.
The television Judge is survived by his wife Mickey of 70 years and two sons.
Bill Paxton passed away today at the age of 61 from complications due to heart surgery according to TMZ.
His people released this statement about his death, “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery,” the statement said. “A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker.”
While CBS and Warner Bros released this statement about the actor who was currently starring on their show Training Day, “We are shocked and deeply saddened this morning by the news of Bill Paxton’s passing. Bill was, of course, a gifted and popular actor with so many memorable roles on film and television. His colleagues at CBS and Warner Bros. Television will also remember a guy who lit up every room with infectious charm, energy, and warmth, and as a great storyteller who loved to share entertaining anecdotes and stories about his work. All of us here offer our deepest sympathy to his wife, Louise, and his two children.”
Paxton had a presence on the screen in movies like Weird Science, Twister, Aliens and Titanic to name a few, so when we saw the news today we feel like we lost someone we know well. He might not be with us, but his presence is still felt on the big and small screen. When it comes to that he was starring in the small screen version of the big screen version Training Day that airs on Thursday nights on CBS at 10p. Even though show is currently airing, all the ordered episodes have been filmed. No decision on the show’s future has been made because it is too early in the show’s run.
Today, remember him for the great actor and man he was.
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CBS pulled Doubt after two episodes, making it the first show to get the official axe this season. While several Fall shows were failures, they all aired all of their ordered episodes. Doubt filmed 13 and only aired two before being pulled for a Bull repeat.
And I am calling Bull on the decision. While it wasn’t doing great in the ratings, it was a horrible fit with Criminal Minds that has been declining since losing Shemar Moore and Thomas Gibson. The legal drama would have been a better fit with the Thursday night comedies than Training Dud, I mean Training Day, because it is more light hearted. Seriously, how is Training Dud still airing, I didn’t even make it to the opening credits before I shut it off? It is just hideous. While Doubt was throwback to good legal dramas. Hopefully, CBS will let the remaining episodes air on Saturday nights with Ransom.
Dule Hill, one of the show’s star, posted this message on Instagram after the cancellation. He said, “Waaaaait a second. Wait one whole entire minute now! Are you telling me that when you do a new TV show it doesn’t automatically run for 7 or 8 seasons?!! That’s cold-blooded! Have you heard about @DoubtCBS? …that’s messed up right?
Thanks to everyone involved in bringing this project to the air. It’s been a joy to be a part of it. This is why it’s called Show Business. #WhatsNext #Doubt #GoneTooSoon #TheJourneyContinues #GiveGodThanks” Hopefully, USA will finally consider a Psych revival because the network has not been as good as since they cancelled the comedic private eye show.
