The Verdict with Judge Hatchett

Dear Judge Hatchett,

I have been searching for you on TV for awhile since your last show went off the air. I caught an episode of The Verdict today. Can I be frank and say, this isn't you! You looked bored, no zest, you looked tired, I miss you getting solutions by showing people what they are missing, how to behave like sending a child to a scared straight experience. This is not your kinda show. You need to show a feisty side, you need to bring back the old version of your show. Just saying.

Be blessed,

Jeanne Spahr

Judge Hatchett has the habit of interjecting her personal experiences too much, in my opinion. It adds nothing of value to the production, and in many cases, is quite annoying. Just my opinion. Thanks

THE MUSIC IS TOTALLY UNNECESSARY WHEN THE DEFENDENT AND CLAIMENT ARE SPEAKING, ESPECIALLY AT THE END WHEN THEY ARE TALKING ON WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO. THE MUSIC IS BLARING, AND YOU CANNOT HEAR WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. THIS ALSO HAPPENS DURING THE ACTUAL TRIAL. OTHER "JUDGE" SHOWS DO NOT HAVE THIS BLARING UNNECESSARY MUSIC AT THE WRONG TIME. WHY CAN'T IT BE LIKE THE OTHER JUDGE SHOWS??? IS THIS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS PARTICULAR SHOW??? OR IF "MUSIC" HAS TO BE PLAYED, WHY CAN'T IT BE REAL LOW AND SOFT INSTEAD OF THE BLARING "HORN SOUNDS" THAT CAUSE ME TO SWITCH CHANNELS, AND IF NOT COMPLETED, I WILL BE CONTACTING THE VARIOUS SPONSORS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND NOT SEEING THEIR ADVERTISEMENTS.

I'm so disappointed. I tuned in this morning to the "new" Judge Hatchett show for the first time. It was so obvious the litigants were actors that I didn't even make it all the way through the first case. I went to IMDb, hoping I might be wrong, but no, there it was, a long cast list. Judge Hatchett deserves so much better than this. Please give her back the actual litigants with whom she was always so smart and articulate and passionate and give her and her reputation the respect they deserve.

She seems to be an individual of great character and high values. She treats people as a judge should; with compassion but also with the toughness some people need to be able to understand the error of their ways. She rules with the kindness and understanding of a parent, but also as an officer of the court who is charged with the fair dispensation and interpretation of our laws. Her program always makes me think and keeps me riveted to see her final ruling.