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Order in the Court: Wapner at 4

Step into the courtroom where reality TV was born. In this episode we dive into the rise of The People’s Court the no-nonsense style of Joseph Wapner and the real-life cases that made everyday disputes must-see TV. From small claims to big cultural impact, this episode explores how one courtroom show set the stage for decades of TV drama—80s style.

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