Kids' Court facts for kids
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Chauncey Street Productions |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | September 10, 1988 – 1989 |
Kids' Court was a fun and unique TV show on Nickelodeon. It was a special kind of court show made just for kids! The show first aired on September 10, 1988, and ran until 1989. It was hosted by the actor Paul Provenza.
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What Was Kids' Court?
Kids' Court was a children's television show. It was different from regular court shows. The show was created by Alan Goodman, Albie Hecht, and Fred Seibert. It was produced by Chauncey Street Productions in New York City.
How the Court Worked
The show took real problems or disagreements that kids sent in. For each problem, two kids from the audience would act out the different sides. After they presented their arguments, the other kids in the audience would cheer loudly for the side they thought should win.
The show used something called the "Judge-o-meter." This was a cardboard picture of a judge with special "eyes." These eyes would measure how loud the audience cheered. The side that got the loudest cheers would win the argument! The "Judge-o-meter" also helped decide what the "punishment" would be. Kids in the audience would suggest ideas for the "punishment."
Meet the Artists
The show also had talented artists. They would draw pictures of what was happening during the court cases. These artists were Nobi Nakanishi and Asha Canalos. They would take turns appearing on the show.
Learning and Fun
During commercial breaks, Kids' Court would have quick quiz questions. These questions were about the legal system. This helped kids learn in a fun way. The show was also part of Nickelodeon's "Cable in the Classroom" program. This program helped bring educational TV into schools.
Fair or Unfair?
At the end of each episode, the host, Paul Provenza, would ask the audience a question. He would ask, "Fair or Unfair?" He wanted to know what the kids thought was unfair in the world. The audience would almost always shout "Unfair!" all together.
