Randy Douthit is a famous American Producer known for making Judge Judy, an arbitration-based television show with 25 seasons. The producer also has credits on Crossfire, Larry King Live and Judge Joe Brown and has worked on several television networks, including HBO, ABC and CNN. Douthit is a learned fellow who attended Sanford University and Portland State University. After graduation, the producer kickstarted his career at the KGW television station, where he directed a children’s show called How Come. He later worked as the director of Seattle Today. In 1982, Randy Douthit started his own show, Crossfire, a debate-oriented program that attracted politicians from all political divides. He has also appeared in many talk shows in Atlanta, New York and Washington, D.C.
The producer recently shared his view of filmmaking during the pandemic. According to Douthit, COVID-19 dealt the filming industry a heavy blow. The award-winning producer posit that the pandemic added multiple costs, making producing films more expensive. Besides the cost, the producer indicates that film staff felt the pandemic’s tangible effects, as they were forced to social distance, wear masks, undergo routine testing and follow other COVID-19 measures. In addition, Douthit indicates that his crew also had to work from home. For example, Judge Judy presided over many cases remotely via videoconferencing platforms.
Judge Judy is one of the most successful arbitration shows in television history. The show emerged as the top Nielsen-rated show throughout its airing, in addition to appearing as the highest-rated television film in daytime television. Randy Douthit claims that the show’s success is attributed to the hardworking cast and filming crew, who worked round the clock to deliver quality work. For instance, the crew managed to create 120 episodes in three months during the pandemic. He also believes the show’s engaging and relatable content is another reason for its success.