1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes?

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 15:39:07 GMT ethanparmet and ValerianoSOS like this

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I recently discovered a VHS tape from 1988 with two divorce court episodes. (sadly, it was a 5-parter, and I only had the last two). I decided to pursue looking for more episode's, but other than around maybe 5 at most, I have had no luck finding them. Among contacting FOX distribution, I have been unable to secure any more episodes. Divorce Court brand did not have a contact area. Has anyone found any other episodes? I feel like I'm the only one who feels like pursuing this. This part of Divorce Court History is so obscure that I was the first one to upload a pre-1999 logo onto logopedia, and could find no other evidence of the logo's existence (the one on IMDB is wrong).

[Also, if anyone is curious, the two episodes I have are Burnside v. Burnside, day 4 and 5 of 5.]

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 15:49:18 GMT

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While they are not on Nosey, Nosey would be a good lead to follow. They buy up old daytime shows like crazy and at the very least they may be able to get you in touch with the distributor.
Keep in mind this show has been going on for decades (On and off since 1957) and appears to have jumped production companies and distributors a few times.

A few leads:
- Lincolnwood Productions
(current productions)

- Fox First Run
(Now Disney)

- CBS Television Distribution

- Nosey

- Tubi (which airs seasons 14-17)

- Warner Brothers (Sunset Bronson Studios) where the filming was held for decades

- Tyler Perry's production studio (Where filming currently takes place)

Quick Note: There are almost 6,000 episodes of this show, finding all of them would be nearly impossible, but it seems like a cool hunt.

ethanparmet Lost Media Fan Posts: 155	1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 15:50:59 GMT shlomo200 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ethanparmet on Oct 8, 2020 15:50:59 GMT Thank you! After class finishes up today, I'll make sure to start the hunt.

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 15:54:49 GMT

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Oct 8, 2020 15:50:59 GMT ethanparmet said:

Thank you! After class finishes up today, I'll make sure to start the hunt.

No problem. I miss making "starter kits" anyway, they used to be standard practice around here.

One last "lead" is to just contact their youtube page.

www.youtube.com/user/DivorceCourtTV

With the Covid-19 outbreak, they have begun publishing more "from the vault" and "vintage" content to their youtube channel in an effort to to please the algorithm with new content. It may be wise to simply state that you are interested in more of this vintage stuff, maybe they can move a few brick for you.

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 16:23:22 GMT

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Oct 8, 2020 15:39:07 GMT ethanparmet said:

I recently discovered a VHS tape from 1988 with two divorce court episodes. (sadly, it was a 5-parter, and I only had the last two). I decided to pursue looking for more episode's, but other than around maybe 5 at most, I have had no luck finding them. Among contacting FOX distribution, I have been unable to secure any more episodes. Divorce Court brand did not have a contact area. Has anyone found any other episodes? I feel like I'm the only one who feels like pursuing this. This part of Divorce Court History is so obscure that I was the first one to upload a pre-1999 logo onto logopedia, and could find no other evidence of the logo's existence (the one on IMDB is wrong).

[Also, if anyone is curious, the two episodes I have are Burnside v. Burnside, day 4 and 5 of 5.]

Did you contact the production company?

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ethanparmet Lost Media Fan Posts: 155	1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 16:38:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ethanparmet on Oct 8, 2020 16:38:08 GMT I tried contacting Fox, and they sent back this email (attatched in reply) Attachments:

ethanparmet Lost Media Fan Posts: 155	1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 16:38:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ethanparmet on Oct 8, 2020 16:38:52 GMT I also contacted Nosey within the last hour, with no reply so far.

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 17:22:09 GMT

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Oct 8, 2020 16:38:08 GMT ethanparmet said:

I tried contacting Fox, and they sent back this email (attatched in reply)

>Your concerns have been documented

That is the most corporate fucking response I have ever heard, good on you for contacting them though. Maybe try the Fox archive at UCLA? It does date back to the 1950s.

www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/20th-century-fox

ethanparmet Lost Media Fan Posts: 155	1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 17:41:29 GMT shlomo200 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ethanparmet on Oct 8, 2020 17:41:29 GMT Just emailed the collections and preservations branch of the organization. Hope to hear back soon.

ethanparmet Lost Media Fan Posts: 155	1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 8, 2020 17:46:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ethanparmet on Oct 8, 2020 17:46:28 GMT Welp Attachments:

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1980's/1990's Divorce Court Episodes? Oct 12, 2020 23:18:58 GMT

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Post by ethanparmet on Oct 12, 2020 23:18:58 GMT

Oct 8, 2020 17:22:09 GMT shlomo200 said:

Oct 8, 2020 16:38:08 GMT ethanparmet said:

I tried contacting Fox, and they sent back this email (attatched in reply)

>Your concerns have been documented

That is the most corporate fucking response I have ever heard, good on you for contacting them though. Maybe try the Fox archive at UCLA? It does date back to the 1950s.

www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/20th-century-fox

Ok they replied, and apparently they have some in their archive, but only for onsite use. I live on the opposite side of the USA, and therefore cannot give enough fucks about a few episodes of divorce court. I really just am giving up now, as all contacts have either had no replies or just dead ends. There are around <10 on youtube, and that is enough for me. I could always just buy recorded VHS tapes and hope for the best, if I am really that desperate, which I am not.

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