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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:02 pm Post subject: Judge Wapner of the "People's Court" dies at 97 |
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Have to admit I didn't realize he was still alive.
Quote: | Joseph Wapner, the retired judge who literally changed television as the judge on "The People's Court," has died ... TMZ has learned.
Wapner became an instant sensation when the show debuted in September, 1981. "The People's Court" was the first TV reality show, and it opened the door to many more, including a slew of TV court shows.
He was opinionated, passionate and irascible as he heard thousands of cases during his 12-year run.
The show became a touchpoint for pop culture. It was parodied on "Saturday Night Live" and many other shows. Dustin Hoffman's "3 minutes to Wapner" in "Rain Man" became an iconic expression.
Before becoming a TV judge, Wapner served as an L.A. County Superior Court judge for 20 years.
He was hospitalized last week with breathing problems and his condition worsened, to the point he was taken to his West L.A. home Friday under hospice care. He died Sunday morning.
Judge Wapner was married to wife Mickey for 70 years. He had 3 kids.
Joseph Wapner was 97.
RIP |
http://www.tmz.com/2017/02/26/joseph...peoples-court/ |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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He started a new reality show. He was the first judge on TV. Judge Judy owes all she has to him. RIP _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Iirc, he was the divorce judge who reamed Jack Kent Cooke to a historic level, which was followed by him selling the Lakers, etc to Buss. Almost certain the Lazenby Laker history book detailed that.
It was definitely Judge Wapner. Definitely, Wapner...
He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recip per wiki. Philippines. _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
SEDALE TRIBUTE
EDDIE DONX! |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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I was expecting Trump to name him to the Supreme Court. |
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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non-player zealot wrote: | Iirc, he was the divorce judge who reamed Jack Kent Cooke to a historic level, which was followed by him selling the Lakers, etc to Buss. Almost certain the Lazenby Laker history book detailed that.
It was definitely Judge Wapner. Definitely, Wapner...
He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recip per wiki. Philippines. |
That I did know it was referenced in the Showtime book as well. |
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ContagiousInspiration Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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non-player zealot wrote: | Iirc, he was the divorce judge who reamed Jack Kent Cooke to a historic level, which was followed by him selling the Lakers, etc to Buss. Almost certain the Lazenby Laker history book detailed that.
It was definitely Judge Wapner. Definitely, Wapner...
He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recip per wiki. Philippines. |
Makes me happier I liked him and Rusty the bailiff :D |
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ContagiousInspiration Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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ContagiousInspiration wrote: | non-player zealot wrote: | Iirc, he was the divorce judge who reamed Jack Kent Cooke to a historic level, which was followed by him selling the Lakers, etc to Buss. Almost certain the Lazenby Laker history book detailed that.
It was definitely Judge Wapner. Definitely, Wapner...
He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recip per wiki. Philippines. |
Makes me happier I liked him and Rusty the bailiff :D |
And RIP.. I am glad you lived such good long yeears |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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non-player zealot wrote: | Iirc, he was the divorce judge who reamed Jack Kent Cooke to a historic level, which was followed by him selling the Lakers, etc to Buss. Almost certain the Lazenby Laker history book detailed that.
It was definitely Judge Wapner. Definitely, Wapner...
He was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recip per wiki. Philippines. |
I don't know if it caused him to sell. I think 41 million was the amount.
He was married to a Carnegie. Does anyone know if she was related to Andrew Carnegie? _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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