Faith Ford, playing Abby’s mom and Harry’s wife. When the original night court was on, Faith was on rival CBS playing Corky Sherwood on Murphy Brown. It’s great to see her and Melissa on because it does feel believable that they could pass as mother and daughter.
@@mrfloxin Oh yeah, I have heard of that show, but I never really watched it but you are dead on correct. All in all, I think that Faith still looks fantastic for her age and she feels believable playing Abby's mom because she looks alot like Melissa. They did great with that casting.
i haven't watched the show at all so i can't say how good or how bad it is to be fair but i can so see Harry both the character and the real Harry come up with that since both were Magicians at least the real one was anyways
Obviously that's a joke, right. A ***judge*** has to know her real legal name because the State will tell it to her when she runs or is appointed to the position. Or gets her JD. Or applies for student aid. Or paid taxes ever. When Faith Ford said those words, did that seem like she was making a joke to break the tension?
@@WifeWantsAWizardyeah, the writers are hoping the only people watching have zero education or understanding….. they definitely don’t respect or think much of the audience.
When Abby's mother, Gina, told her that her name was Abracadabra, I was like "Of course". That is something that only Harry Stone would have done. I just died laughing.
Yep that was Harry. Someone who saw the best in people and could be sympathetic to the people who found their way to his court room. There was also a wonderful but sad note of loneliness that Harry Anderson brought to the character. It's nice to know Harry Stone the character did get a happy ending
There was an episode where a childhood bully of Harry's shows up at the courthouse. It gives a lot of background about his past. It's a very sad episode.
Can't believe we're hearing them talk about him in the past tense. Doesn't even feel as if it was that long ago when Harry and the rest of the original characters were there. I didn't realize how much time had really passed.
This also means that both of Abby’s parents are convicted felons. In the 1st season of Night Court the staff was trying to find out Harry’s age. But they found Harry’s juvenile record. Harry stole a car when he was 16 years old.
Whether or not stealing a car would be considered a felony depends on the value of the car. Even if it was valuable enough, it could also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor offense (for example, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, 3rd Degree nowadays). And if Harry was adjudicated as a Youthful Offender, it wouldn't be considered a conviction, even if he did plead to the felony.
I agree. The characters had such great chemistry that a missing relationship seems odd to not address. I would have even been happy if they said he had wound up with Ellen Foley's Billie Young as they had a similar chemistry. (One possible Hollywood conspiracy theory though, Faith Ford is a decade younger than either actresses would be now. The powers that be may have factored that in their decision (à la Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun))
For some reason, season 9 they walked back story lines instead of going forward with Harry and Christine together. They could have just done a marriage storyline that ended season 9 with their wedding.
@UncleMikeNJ I agree, he hadn't seen her in forever with no mention of her, may have felt off and from what I understand, Billie was created only to last one season, as they wanted Markie Post for the position, but needed to finish her previous contract (Fall Guy, I believe).
I loved at the end when Gina was playing with cards. Makes me think Harry's appearances on Cheers are canon, giving them similar hustler backgrounds and that's why they bonded. I would still love to learn what happened with Christine though. I definitely understand the show not wanting to give Abby two deceased parents.
@@emptyhand777 You are right that Harry Anderson the actor was a professional magician (and stand up comedian etc.) but IIRC Harry Stone the character at least dabbled in magic. I seem to recall him doing slight of hand and some of the easier amateur stuff like flowers from the sleeve-like tricks in the show. I can believe Harry the character named his daughter Abra Cadabra. Harry the actor named a daughter "Little Eva" after the stage name of the original singer of the song "the Locomotion."
I can't wait for this show to find it's legs. It's hard following a legendary show like the original Night Court, but I think they are getting there. Keep it up.
They need to fire the entire writing staff to start, then create characters that aren't two dimensional stereotypes. Melissa Rauch has proven talent, and Larroquette is a monster. The problem is they're propping up a weak cast and lousy writing.
Find its legs? It got some of the best ratings for a Sitcom in recent times. The first three episodes of NBC's “Night Court” revival scored the highest ratings of any new network comedy in four years.( NY times)
@@sairadha674 that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement, there are somethings here that need tweaking here and there that if done could make it better than it is
Took a while for the original to gel, too; midseason replacements usually do. But if the suits believe in it enough to get it renewed, maybe it'll follow the pattern of the original. The first season wasn't terrible, it just got better. Besides, this ain't bad. It's just got some tough competition.
This is the best episode yet. The show should cast more veteran comic actors like Faith Ford as guest appearances in future episodes. Or just keep bringing back Faith Ford! lol
@@radicalross7700 John Astin so far is the only Surviving actor. I hope the Wednesday cast from Netflix reaches out to him for Season 2, since they're bringing Angelica Huston (90s Morticia) into the mix.
If I remember correctly, Christine had a son in the original series from a marriage that quickly ended. It would be interesting to have the son guest star or even become a series regular.
Since it's long been customary in TV series to kill off a character if the actor portraying the character dies in real life, that's most likely the case with Mac and Christine. Just PLEASE don't tell us that Christine is Dan's alcoholic deceased wife .
The original NC took at least two and a half seasons to cement its focus and be what it became famous for. This one is pretty good for coming straight out of the gate.
@@steveleeart The first few seasons were fun but they suffered from the constant casting changes. First, they went through two different public defenders in season one, Sheila Gardner (who was only in the pilot) and Liz Williams. They brought in Billie Young for season two but that was her only year on the show. She was replaced by Christine at the beginning of season three and the original bailiff, Selma, died and was replaced by Flo, who died at the end of season three and was replaced by Roz. The original clerk, Lana, also only lasted for one year before Mac was brought in. The only characters who appeared through the entire series were Harry, Dan and Bull.
@@wizardman1976 I agree. Even with the cast changes the writing was on point. Every group had chemistry and worked well together. This cast has no chemistry and the writing is just poor.
@@vampiratewolf1988 Chemistry! That's the word. It has been changing during the first seasons but it was there for sure. Later on they had more time to develop all the characters, their backstories etc but the jokes usualy was keeping the level.
I personally thought a better story line would have been she was raised by Dan after her parents Harry & Christine died. Yes it would be a dark backstory but the two main characters Abby & Dan would have a bond due to their relationship. I think it could have been done really well.
Just because Harry named her Abracadabra does not mean that it was put on the birth certificate. My mom's favorite actors at the time I was born were Jeff Chandler and Kirk Douglas and my name was to be Kirk Chandler, but, at the last minute it was changed to match the initials of my father JD.
@@Vipre- Yeah, I missed the wacky defendants. This felt more like an episode from season 4 of the original series, whereas the episodes preceding this felt more like they were from the first season.
Faith Ford is one beautiful lady. I saw her back in 91 walking down 5th ave. She was stunning. She was with other pretty actresses but she stood out. Very smooth skin back then. I notice things like that because I work Time Warner and would see models and actors at castings.
I sadly get that joke. I always disliked her. She played up the cheerleader barbie doll come to life miss America by default homewrecker. At least she married a judge.
How would Abby feel if she came face to face with the woman her father dated in the early 1990's and that she left him when he was going to ask her to marry him, long before meeting Abby's mother? Would Abby be in shock or not?
I really want this to work but they aren’t paying attention to the character continuity & it’s driving me nuts!! They at least could have made the mother a defendant we knew! Other options the journalist, the witch, the clerk that he had a thing for!
I wondered if Harry Anderson didn't die at 65 in 2018, he would do a cameo or full role at new Night Court when Harry visits his daughter's court. I know that Richard Moll (Bull) stated he will not reprise his famous role for new Night Court. But I have hope that he does. Brent Spiner (Data) please come back as Bob Wheeler.
Same here and even though Ford was really funny and carried this episode, I still think that Abby looks exactly how Harry and Christine's daughter would look. Rauch resembles Markie Post more than Faith Ford.
@@billtooke6642 Exactly. If Markie Post was still alive, I think that the writers and producers would have made that a possibility. But with her gone, there was really no way that Christine being Abby's mother would have worked.
All the comments that I see about the reboots sucks is kinda funny due to the fact that the first two seasons of the OG Night Court are bad as well. The OG had many problems in the first two years due to many issues that sprang up during its run. The biggest one being the deaths of Selma Diamond and Florence Halop due to lung cancer. Its only when Markie Post and Charles Robinson joined the show full time is when the issues stop and it took off. So lay off the hate and let the show find its footing. It might surprise you in the long run.
I haven't seen any comments saying it sucks (then again, I don't go looking for them). What I do see are a lot of die-hard fans saying, "I hope this show finds its footing." I suppose that's another way to say "it sucks." But then I see apologists chime in with "The original Night Court didn't find its footing until season 3." I just don't know what the fans want here. TV shows don't have to be good anymore to get picked up for additional seasons. I say enjoy the train ride while it lasts, and continue to want Brent Spiner to make a cameo instead of Richard Moll. /shrug
I just can get over Melissa using that high-pitched accent for Big bang theory kinda like the opposite of Stephanie Beatriz using the deeper voice whilst playing Rosa
Bah... I thought it would be Ellen Foley who played Billie Young, a public defender and potential romantic interest for Harry Stone during season 2 and the mother to Abby.
It’s such a joy to see an actress that I admired long ago still working, and still being darned attractive, too. Faith is one of those women who deserved a lot more attention. Good work, and well done.
How do you know that "Abby" isn't what's actually printed on her birth certificate? I know one guy whose legal name given to him at birth is "Joe" and not "Joseph".
And I always thought Judge Harry married Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), after all they did tie the knot on 30 Rock. Faith Ford was a beautiful choice as Abby's Mom.
It's still a sitcom ... right? All I have seen are clips thus far and after watching I felt more sad than amused. Hope it gets better too. It's hard enough coming to terms with a new Dan ...
Why? They are basically the same character with the exception of the fact that this character had a child and a wrap sheet. The other character did not have brains to marry someone with a real job she had to blackmail someone else's husband and wife so people would never know the truth.
I love that she "RIGHTFULLY" left out "so help me God" in the oath. When you swear an oath to a government office, say military, politician, or any office of public trust, you do not have to say, "so help me God". That part is strictly voluntary. I know it is just a tv show, but facts matter, and in the real Constitution in the oath of office there are these three words, "No religious test"..
having just started rewatching the old series, and when I saw the actress playing the mom, i thought, "OMG! He ended up with that nun that left the convent for him!" lol. if you know, ya know. I think it was late first season, early second season
That doesn't make sense. harry left the bench to teach law at Columbia. Of course, the idea of a night court judge getting such a position doesn't make any sense either.
The fact that her real name is Abracadabra makes so much sense when your father is Harry Stone lol.
Indeed.
But how would she not know that?
@@godmagnus did you even watch the clip?
I wouldn’t say that’s bad. You can say that Abby had a little bit of magic to his and Gina’s lives. So - Abracadabra.
I find it funny that her name is Abracadabra when she played a character on TBBT that didn't like her husband's magic tricks.
Faith Ford, playing Abby’s mom and Harry’s wife.
When the original night court was on, Faith was on rival CBS playing Corky Sherwood on Murphy Brown.
It’s great to see her and Melissa on because it does feel believable that they could pass as mother and daughter.
Ack! Ty for id’ing what I knew her from
I was glad I paid attention to the credits because I knew she was familiar.
Faith Ford was on Hope and Faith as well. I thought I let you know about it on TH-cam channel!
@@mrfloxin Oh yeah, I have heard of that show, but I never really watched it but you are dead on correct. All in all, I think that Faith still looks fantastic for her age and she feels believable playing Abby's mom because she looks alot like Melissa. They did great with that casting.
@@EphPhaThaINC I am telling the facts about Faith and Melissa. That's all I am going to say n the subject.
RIP Harry Andersen. I like the way this show is respectful to him.
Harry naming his daughter Abracadabria 100% is on brand for him
I can picture Harry naming his kid Abracadabra. I bet if he'd had a son, the boy would have been named Mel Torme Stone.
Definitely.
I totally agree
The original Night Court was great, one of my favorite shows growing up.
OGs…the best…Selma Diamond was the best.
While Harry Stone is a fictional character, this world needs more of him: Respectful and willing to see the good in people.
If the world only had more good people.
I love it when her mom tells her what her legal first name is.
i haven't watched the show at all so i can't say how good or how bad it is to be fair but i can so see Harry both the character and the real Harry come up with that since both were Magicians at least the real one was anyways
Obviously that's a joke, right. A ***judge*** has to know her real legal name because the State will tell it to her when she runs or is appointed to the position. Or gets her JD. Or applies for student aid. Or paid taxes ever. When Faith Ford said those words, did that seem like she was making a joke to break the tension?
@@WifeWantsAWizardyeah, the writers are hoping the only people watching have zero education or understanding….. they definitely don’t respect or think much of the audience.
When Abby's mother, Gina, told her that her name was Abracadabra, I was like "Of course". That is something that only Harry Stone would have done. I just died laughing.
Yep that was Harry. Someone who saw the best in people and could be sympathetic to the people who found their way to his court room. There was also a wonderful but sad note of loneliness that Harry Anderson brought to the character. It's nice to know Harry Stone the character did get a happy ending
There was an episode where a childhood bully of Harry's shows up at the courthouse. It gives a lot of background about his past. It's a very sad episode.
Breaking my heart.....I miss Harry so much!!!
Yep.He was great.
Can't believe we're hearing them talk about him in the past tense. Doesn't even feel as if it was that long ago when Harry and the rest of the original characters were there. I didn't realize how much time had really passed.
Bring Brent Spiner's character back!
THIS.
Well he's back on Star Trek seems like we going back to the 80s Back to the Future
My absolute favorite was when he had a worm farm...until there was a stampede😁😁😁😁😁 and all was lost!
And John Astin
as per brent spiner on a 24 hours charity stream in which various actors etc zoomed in. They didn't ask but if they do..
This also means that both of Abby’s parents are convicted felons. In the 1st season of Night Court the staff was trying to find out Harry’s age. But they found Harry’s juvenile record. Harry stole a car when he was 16 years old.
Whether or not stealing a car would be considered a felony depends on the value of the car. Even if it was valuable enough, it could also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor offense (for example, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, 3rd Degree nowadays). And if Harry was adjudicated as a Youthful Offender, it wouldn't be considered a conviction, even if he did plead to the felony.
Eh, I like the felony story better.
@Jim Allen okay…her parents were in trouble with the law
@@nashshaffer6235 was
But he's feeling much, much better now.
I'm so disappointed to find out that Harry didn't end up staying with Christine Sullivan
I agree. The characters had such great chemistry that a missing relationship seems odd to not address. I would have even been happy if they said he had wound up with Ellen Foley's Billie Young as they had a similar chemistry. (One possible Hollywood conspiracy theory though, Faith Ford is a decade younger than either actresses would be now. The powers that be may have factored that in their decision (à la Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun))
For some reason, season 9 they walked back story lines instead of going forward with Harry and Christine together. They could have just done a marriage storyline that ended season 9 with their wedding.
@UncleMikeNJ I agree, he hadn't seen her in forever with no mention of her, may have felt off and from what I understand, Billie was created only to last one season, as they wanted Markie Post for the position, but needed to finish her previous contract (Fall Guy, I believe).
Yeah but I learned not all relationships last forever
😢
I loved at the end when Gina was playing with cards. Makes me think Harry's appearances on Cheers are canon, giving them similar hustler backgrounds and that's why they bonded. I would still love to learn what happened with Christine though. I definitely understand the show not wanting to give Abby two deceased parents.
Harry Stone was a magician I believe
@@marcoskolioulis3522- Harry Anderson, and yes, he was a magician and stand up comic.
@@emptyhand777 You are right that Harry Anderson the actor was a professional magician (and stand up comedian etc.) but IIRC Harry Stone the character at least dabbled in magic. I seem to recall him doing slight of hand and some of the easier amateur stuff like flowers from the sleeve-like tricks in the show. I can believe Harry the character named his daughter Abra Cadabra. Harry the actor named a daughter "Little Eva" after the stage name of the original singer of the song "the Locomotion."
@@emptyhand777 Judge Stone !
Makes sense about the 2 dead parents but part of me would rather they had and made her the aunt.
I can't wait for this show to find it's legs. It's hard following a legendary show like the original Night Court, but I think they are getting there. Keep it up.
I agree. And if they keep Faith Ford around it will certainly help.
They need to fire the entire writing staff to start, then create characters that aren't two dimensional stereotypes. Melissa Rauch has proven talent, and Larroquette is a monster. The problem is they're propping up a weak cast and lousy writing.
Find its legs? It got some of the best ratings for a Sitcom in recent times. The first three episodes of NBC's “Night Court” revival scored the highest ratings of any new network comedy in four years.( NY times)
@@sairadha674 that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement, there are somethings here that need tweaking here and there that if done could make it better than it is
Took a while for the original to gel, too; midseason replacements usually do. But if the suits believe in it enough to get it renewed, maybe it'll follow the pattern of the original. The first season wasn't terrible, it just got better. Besides, this ain't bad. It's just got some tough competition.
Looking forward to Abby finding out Dan's real name is Reinhold.
“Reinhold? *Reinhold?*” - Flo
Or finding out Sara was Christine
As in Reinhold Weege?
@@Mastery7045 I'm sure that's where it came from.
Harry: "Reinhold...!" Ah memories.
This is the best episode yet. The show should cast more veteran comic actors like Faith Ford as guest appearances in future episodes. Or just keep bringing back Faith Ford! lol
And Brett Spiner
The one unanswered question for me:. Will we see John Astin reprise his role as Harry's dad Buddy, which of course makes him Abby's grandfather.
He died…
But he’s much better now….
He is alive!!!
@@pamelanauss Not only alive. Astin has survived his three TV children:. Wednesday, Pugsley, and Harry Stone.
@@radicalross7700 John Astin so far is the only Surviving actor. I hope the Wednesday cast from Netflix reaches out to him for Season 2, since they're bringing Angelica Huston (90s Morticia) into the mix.
I really miss Harry Anderson. He was so funny on night court and his old guest appearances as Harry the hat on cheers
I kind of hope they do an episode telling about Christine, although most.likely she's passed away.
If I remember correctly, Christine had a son in the original series from a marriage that quickly ended. It would be interesting to have the son guest star or even become a series regular.
@@raymundfabre7905 oh yeah her husband found out she was pregnant while giving birth in an elevator.
They could have had him as a lawyer possibly...
He could be another judge. Given he was born during the run of the original series, he would likely be at least 5-7 years Abby Stone’s senior.
Since it's long been customary in TV series to kill off a character if the actor portraying the character dies in real life, that's most likely the case with Mac and Christine.
Just PLEASE don't tell us that Christine is Dan's alcoholic deceased wife .
I’m amazed they didn’t name her Melanie or Melinda or some other form of Mel.
Faith Ford, aging gracefully & still looking awesome 😍
😂😂😂😂 🎈That's hilarious.
Now let's talk about your grandfather.
“But I’m feeling much better now..”
@@natalieschannel7675 Maaaan... I was just about to make this comment lol
Typical Harry to name his daughter Abracadabra 😂
The original NC took at least two and a half seasons to cement its focus and be what it became famous for. This one is pretty good for coming straight out of the gate.
I enjoyed the first few seasons of the original.
@@steveleeart The first few seasons were fun but they suffered from the constant casting changes. First, they went through two different public defenders in season one, Sheila Gardner (who was only in the pilot) and Liz Williams. They brought in Billie Young for season two but that was her only year on the show. She was replaced by Christine at the beginning of season three and the original bailiff, Selma, died and was replaced by Flo, who died at the end of season three and was replaced by Roz. The original clerk, Lana, also only lasted for one year before Mac was brought in. The only characters who appeared through the entire series were Harry, Dan and Bull.
But it's was funny all the time, despite all the changes. This is boring. Lacks of jokes, pace, characters...
@@wizardman1976 I agree. Even with the cast changes the writing was on point. Every group had chemistry and worked well together. This cast has no chemistry and the writing is just poor.
@@vampiratewolf1988 Chemistry! That's the word. It has been changing during the first seasons but it was there for sure. Later on they had more time to develop all the characters, their backstories etc but the jokes usualy was keeping the level.
Wouldn't she have known her real name by now? Hell, to be a judge requires giving the powers-in-charge your legal name.
Anything for an implausible joke.
This casting between these two is perfect
This episode finally nailed it. Now keep it up.
I love last night's episode with Faith Ford of Murphy Brown and Hope and Faith.
FAITH FORD!! She hasn't changed since "Murphy Brown" days.
I personally thought a better story line would have been she was raised by Dan after her parents Harry & Christine died. Yes it would be a dark backstory but the two main characters Abby & Dan would have a bond due to their relationship. I think it could have been done really well.
Night Court was one of my favorite shows as a child. I love the new version too, can’t wait to see the next episode.
Unfortunately, Harry Stone played by the late HA didn't live to see how his daughter turned out. Poor guy died of a stroke in 2018.
First Megatron "Meg" Griffin, then Toby Wan Kenobi Duncan, now Judge Abracadabra "Abby" Stone. Some people like their films/tv shows.hobbies.
Just because Harry named her Abracadabra does not mean that it was put on the birth certificate. My mom's favorite actors at the time I was born were Jeff Chandler and Kirk Douglas and my name was to be Kirk Chandler, but, at the last minute it was changed to match the initials of my father JD.
John David?
This was the first episode to feel like old Night Court.
Absolutely. This is the first one where the formerly missing cast member got to shine, the defendants.
@@Vipre- Those episodes were my favorites.
I hope we get to see what happened to Christine, Mac, Bull, and Roz.
Well Dan did bring up when he did abducted by the guy who believed he was an alien and Michael Richard's invisible man episode
@@Vipre- Yeah, I missed the wacky defendants. This felt more like an episode from season 4 of the original series, whereas the episodes preceding this felt more like they were from the first season.
100% agree
In a way, this was likely the best way to go because it was unpredictable.
Faith Ford is one beautiful lady. I saw her back in 91 walking down 5th ave. She was stunning. She was with other pretty actresses but she stood out. Very smooth skin back then. I notice things like that because I work Time Warner and would see models and actors at castings.
Please get Buddy on the show!
He’s feeling much better now. 😁
... also rip lisa loring in january 2023 who was Wednesday with him as Gomez
That's VERY Harry Stone.
Hey, it could had been worse, Harry could had named Abby Accracadabra Mel Torme Stone
It’s nice to know that she put in a pin at some point.
😆
Had a huge crush on Faith Ford back in the day
I've had a crush on Faith Ford since her days as Julia Shearer on Another World (a role originated by Kyra Sedgwick).
Faith Ford reminds me of the Christine Sullivan character played by Markie Post.
lawd, abracadabra stone! that’s SO harry.
I can't get used to her normal voice after years watching The Big Bang Theory.
She will always be my Corky Sherwood Forest, its rare to find a person who gets that joke.
I sadly get that joke. I always disliked her. She played up the cheerleader barbie doll come to life miss America by default homewrecker. At least she married a judge.
I wonder She knows about her grandfather how he spent time in the mental hospital they need to have buddy show up
The actor for Buddy passed away so probably not
@@taronrose8896 John Astin is still alive.
But I'm MUCH better now.....
@@taronrose8896 he still alive I looked him up hes in his nineties but hes still around
Sad thing is he isthe last surviving member of the original Adams family TV show they need get him on the show if he can do it
How would Abby feel if she came face to face with the woman her father dated in the early 1990's and that she left him when he was going to ask her to marry him, long before meeting Abby's mother? Would Abby be in shock or not?
I am so glad the network revived this show the original was consistently entertaining.This one's not bad at all,I intend to keep watching.
Could be worse: could be REINHOLD. I don't think Dan has lived that one down yet.
Melissa tipped off on the TODAY show that John will be showing up as a Klingon again...
"Ab..Abracadabra !!!! I wanna reach out and grab ya." Everybody sing !!!
That's a flashback, lol
She is pretty stacked and perfectly lap sized. 😍
@@maigretus1 Abracadabra is an 80’s pop song. Search it on YT
@@whoelse1111 I knew that.
I really want this to work but they aren’t paying attention to the character continuity & it’s driving me nuts!! They at least could have made the mother a defendant we knew! Other options the journalist, the witch, the clerk that he had a thing for!
the nun
I wondered if Harry Anderson didn't die at 65 in 2018, he would do a cameo or full role at new Night Court when Harry visits his daughter's court. I know that Richard Moll (Bull) stated he will not reprise his famous role for new Night Court. But I have hope that he does. Brent Spiner (Data) please come back as Bob Wheeler.
Richard Moll died recently on October 26, 2023.
@tammylewis2408 Richard would have if he didn't suffered health issues led to his death
I want Brent Spiner as we all know him as Data of Star Trek: TNG. But we knew him as Bob Wheeler do a cameo with his wife if she is still living too.
I was still holding out a bit of hope that Christine was going to be Abby’s mom. It would explain her mix of his sense of humor and her morals.
Same here and even though Ford was really funny and carried this episode, I still think that Abby looks exactly how Harry and Christine's daughter would look. Rauch resembles Markie Post more than Faith Ford.
I mean, maybe, but with Markie Post passing away herself, that would be tough to do
@@billtooke6642 Exactly. If Markie Post was still alive, I think that the writers and producers would have made that a possibility. But with her gone, there was really no way that Christine being Abby's mother would have worked.
That would be too cliche. Christine is prob now dead, since Markie Post has passed.
Too bad Markie Post past away. I always imagined Christine and Harry getting married.
All the comments that I see about the reboots sucks is kinda funny due to the fact that the first two seasons of the OG Night Court are bad as well. The OG had many problems in the first two years due to many issues that sprang up during its run. The biggest one being the deaths of Selma Diamond and Florence Halop due to lung cancer. Its only when Markie Post and Charles Robinson joined the show full time is when the issues stop and it took off. So lay off the hate and let the show find its footing. It might surprise you in the long run.
I haven't seen any comments saying it sucks (then again, I don't go looking for them). What I do see are a lot of die-hard fans saying, "I hope this show finds its footing." I suppose that's another way to say "it sucks." But then I see apologists chime in with "The original Night Court didn't find its footing until season 3." I just don't know what the fans want here. TV shows don't have to be good anymore to get picked up for additional seasons. I say enjoy the train ride while it lasts, and continue to want Brent Spiner to make a cameo instead of Richard Moll. /shrug
I liked Ellen Foley in the second season (1984.85).
I just can get over Melissa using that high-pitched accent for Big bang theory kinda like the opposite of Stephanie Beatriz using the deeper voice whilst playing Rosa
Bah... I thought it would be Ellen Foley who played Billie Young, a public defender and potential romantic interest for Harry Stone during season 2 and the mother to Abby.
It’s such a joy to see an actress that I admired long ago still working, and still being darned attractive, too. Faith is one of those women who deserved a lot more attention. Good work, and well done.
That does sound like a harry thing to name his daughter abracadabra
Mel(anie) could have worked too, due to Harry's love of Mel Tormé.
he probably viewed his kid as quite magical
@@OptimusWombat I wonder who they would give Abby to obsess about just like how Harry obsessed over Mel Torme
@@theatergeek82 Taylor Swift 😂
I’m so so sad Christina didn’t end up with Harry. They just broke my heart
Only our The Honorable Harry Stone would name his daughter Abracadabra.
We miss you Harry...
Had a big crush on Faith Ford back in the day, still do.
RIP Harry, Mac, and Christine.
Don't forget about flow and Selma
Or technically… RIP Harry, Charles and Markie.
And now Bull
@@MrCaptainobvious77 Richard Moll was also Slan Quince, first villain of the Highlander tv series.
Faith Ford hasn't changed at all!!!
@UncleMikeNJ WHOA!
She only used that to try and steal Miles from his wife Pam and their three children. It didn't work then and it wouldn't work here.
Two cute blonds from two generations in a face-off. I love it.
OF COURSE IT'S SHORT OF ABRACADABRA! I'M SUCH AN IDIOT FOR NOT SEEING THAT!
I can't see Harry naming his child anything else. Maybe Mal or Torme.
1:49, but She does have a Secret Family
Like a person could get to be a judge without ever seeing their birth certificate.
How do you know that "Abby" isn't what's actually printed on her birth certificate? I know one guy whose legal name given to him at birth is "Joe" and not "Joseph".
Person can be President while facing multiple felony charges and not releasing their financial information.
You did it. You found a plot hole in "Night Court".
@@OptimusWombat How do you define "real name"?
@@TippiGordon They could have just left it at Abby was a compromise between Abigail and Abracadabra. I am sure she has a driver's license.
Knowing Harry who's surprised by his daughter's real name? (Who also wants to bet her middle name is Melanie?)
How much you want to bet she likes Barry Manilow
She was Corky Sherwood on Murphy Brown! Right?
Yes. She was Corky Sherwood-Forest for awhile when she was married to Will Forest.
It's weird hearing her regular voice.
Wow Faith Ford still looks really good! Celebs sometimes have a hard time taking care of themselves in their old age, but she's holding up well
If 'lonely Clown' is level 2...what level is ancient clown?🤣
Abracadabra Stone- so perfect
Woah, Harry didn’t marry Christine in this universe? Noooo thank you. No no no. No.
I'm missing something right now and my eyes are leaking...
She went to college and law school. Pretty sure she would have already known what her name is. It would be on her diploma
Written as "Abby"?
Birth certificate probably says Abby.
Of course the daughter of Harry Stone would be "Abracadabra"
And I always thought Judge Harry married Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), after all they did tie the knot on 30 Rock. Faith Ford was a beautiful choice as Abby's Mom.
This is the third or fourth clip I've seen. It isn't night court as I remember. I hope it gets better for the viewers sake.
It's still a sitcom ... right? All I have seen are clips thus far and after watching I felt more sad than amused. Hope it gets better too. It's hard enough coming to terms with a new Dan ...
She could have been called cookie or kiki.
Wow, what a tribute to Harry.
Personally I was hoping Ellen Foley's Billie Young would be her mother.
It was a far cry for Faith Ford playing Abby's mother, after all those years as Corky on "Murphy Brown."
Why? They are basically the same character with the exception of the fact that this character had a child and a wrap sheet. The other character did not have brains to marry someone with a real job she had to blackmail someone else's husband and wife so people would never know the truth.
The new version needs a lot to catch up to the original.
Like better fans.....
It took the original two seasons, so I hope it’ll be the same for the sequel series!
Great show. The only thing missing is Bull and his wit
I love that she "RIGHTFULLY" left out "so help me God" in the oath. When you swear an oath to a government office, say military, politician, or any office of public trust, you do not have to say, "so help me God". That part is strictly voluntary. I know it is just a tv show, but facts matter, and in the real Constitution in the oath of office there are these three words, "No religious test"..
I have not seen Faith Ford in a long time. Nice.
She was in the reboot of Murphy Brown in 2019. Stupid that CBS canned it after only one season. It was good.
It would be funnier with her squeaky Bernadette voice
I know. It is so weird tonhear her speak that way
You tell her about her Grandpa Buddy?
Awwww
They should sue.
I was always hoping Markie Post would have been Abbie's most.
having just started rewatching the old series, and when I saw the actress playing the mom, i thought, "OMG! He ended up with that nun that left the convent for him!" lol. if you know, ya know. I think it was late first season, early second season
That doesn't make sense. harry left the bench to teach law at Columbia. Of course, the idea of a night court judge getting such a position doesn't make any sense either.
@BethHarmon-uv7tl That is not my memory of how the series ended, but it has been a long time since I saw it, so I could be wrong.
Haven't seen this yet, and probably won't thank God.
I don't watch this, but I'm seeing glimmers, think that seen is changing my mind
IOW - This show is Magic!
Miss you Harry 😔 😢 the world could sure use you more then ever right now..... rip 😥