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
  1. Schrader, Marty (January 12, 1946). "You Be the Judge". Billboard. p. 11. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 12 January 1946. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
  3. "Second Viewing". Billboard. August 3, 1946. p. 14. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
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