‘Night Court’ Sequel Starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette Ordered to Pilot at NBC
“Big Bang Theory” alum stars as the daughter of Harry Anderson’s character from the original series
Reid Nakamura | May 3, 2021 @ 5:00 PM
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NBC has given a pilot order to the “Night Court” sequel series starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, the network said Monday.
Put into development last year, the project from Rauch’s After January production company centers on Judge Abby Stone (daughter of the late Harry Stone, played by Harry Anderson in the original series), an “unapologetic optimist” who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
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Night Court: NBC Green Lights Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette Pilot
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John Larroquette and
The Big Bang Theory s
Melissa Rauch are set to star- with Rauch also executive producing and Larroquette producing. Written and executive produced by
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Reinhold Weege s original series, the multi-camera
Night Court will introduce viewers to unapologetic, optimistic judge Abby Stone (Rauch), daughter of the late Harry Stone (the late
Harry Anderson). Abby follows in her father s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics- most notably, former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (Larroquette).
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Night Court sequel series is a moving ahead, with Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette set to star in the prospective show. Deadline reports that the revival of the classic 1980s legal sitcom is set to bring back Larroquette in his role as Dan Fielding, with Rauch (
The Big Bang Theory) set to play optimist judge Abby Stone. Abby is the daughter of the late Harry Stone, played by the late Harry Anderson in the original series.
The site notes that Rauch was originally set to only executive produce but decided to take the lead role when she read the script for the pilot. The series is not yet officially ordered but is said to be nearing a pilot order at NBC. It is written and executive produced by Dan Rubin, based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege.