(Syndicated, 1981 - 1993) [one of the first courtroom reality series, it made famous the names of Judge Joseph A. Wapner who presided over the squabbling parties, announcer Doug Llewelyn, and Rusty the Bailiff...it was one of the longest-running syndicated shows ever lasting 12 years; In 1998 Ralph Edwards Productions attempted a revival called "The New People's Court" which was short-lived; "The People's Court" inspired many other imitators that are still seen today with various judges dispensing "studio justice"...in a kind of verbal wrestling match that fascinates some people...]
[ASCAP title variations... aka: "People's Court (Sig)"; aka: "People's Court Theme"; aka: "Theme from 'People's Court'"; This production theme from the British "Themes" music library included several cues with the same melody at different lengths; the track used on the series was the Prelude; As a background track it had a rather ignoble career -- appearing in several low-budget and soft porn films including "Malibu High", "Misty Beethoven","Barbara Broadcast" and "Teen Lust"; In 2000, Robert Shim Kirkland and Shawn Carter (known as "Jay-Z") incorporated the recording using digital sampling techniques in a rap dance hit called "People's Court" performed by "Jay-Z"] Composer: Alan Stanley Tew (British PRS/BMI) Original Publisher: Themes Music Library (ASCAP) of London, England 2001 Publishers: Themes Music Division (ASCAP) of Associated Production Music of Los Angeles, CA US Copyright Date: US Renewal Date: Recordings: 1. [originally from the "Themes" British Production Music Library; now licensed to Associated Production Music (APM)] 2. "DJ Clue presents: backstage-mixtape, music inspired by the film" performed by "Jay-Z" mRoc-A-Fella Records 314 546 641-2 (2000)
[ASCAP title variations... aka: "New Theme Open #2"; aka: "Open '98"; This was an adaptation of the original Alan Tew Theme "The Big One (Prelude)" mentioned above] Composers: Alan Stanley Tew (British PRS/BMI), and Gary J. Rottger (ASCAP) 1978 Publisher: 2001 Publishers: Rabar Music Co. (ASCAP) c/o Ralph Edwards Productions of Hollywood, CA; and Virtual Interactive, Inc. of Somers, NY US Copyright Date: US Renewal Date: Recordings: