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- June 7, 2021
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Judge Judy
Watch the video to learn how Judge Judy Sends a Brutal Message to CBS!
What is the debate about the nature of contracts in the entertainment industry and the rights of creators and artists?
Judge Judy Sheindlin, the iconic television judge and arbitrator, made headlines recently when she sent a brutal message to her former network, CBS. The message came in response to a lawsuit filed against her by CBS, accusing her of breaching her contract by selling her show’s library to a competitor.
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, is one of the highest-paid and most successful television personalities of all time. Her show, “Judge Judy,” has been on the air since 1996 and has consistently been one of the most-watched daytime programs in the United States. In 2017, she signed a contract with CBS that gave the network exclusive rights to her show and its library.
However, in March 2021, Judge Judy announced that she had sold her show’s library to IMDb TV, a streaming service owned by Amazon. CBS responded by filing a lawsuit against her, accusing her of violating her contract and seeking damages of $5 million.
In response to the lawsuit, Judge Judy sent a scathing message to CBS, stating that she had done nothing wrong and that she would not be bullied by the network or its executives. She accused CBS of trying to take advantage of her and of failing to appreciate the value of her show and its brand.
“Your ultimatum that I must take down my show from my website where it has existed for years or face a penalty of many millions of dollars is extortion,” she wrote in the message. “I will not be intimidated by your heavy-handed tactics.”
Judge Judy’s message has been hailed by many as a brave and powerful statement against corporate greed and bullying. It has also sparked a debate about the nature of contracts in the entertainment industry and the rights of creators and artists.
Some commentators have argued that Judge Judy was within her rights to sell her show’s library, as her contract with CBS only gave the network exclusive rights to air the show, not to own it. Others have suggested that CBS is simply trying to protect its investment and its brand by enforcing its contract with Judge Judy.
Regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit, one thing is clear: Judge Judy is not afraid to stand up for herself and her rights as a creator and artist. Her message to CBS is a reminder that the entertainment industry is not always fair, and that those who have created successful shows and brands deserve to be treated with respect and appreciation.
