Judge Milian is probably the most popular judge on television. In her courtroom justice is fast, fair, and often fierce. She provides a compassionate voice for victims while verbally beating the bad guys. With humor, compassion, and a temper that can make grown men tremble, there is no doubt that Judge Milian owns the courtroom.
I've been to two tapings and can tell you the show is run like a regular courtroom. You hear Curt Chaplin speaking as each litigant enters. Douglas swears them in and then asks the audience to rise and Judge Milian enters. The cases begin, and if it weren't for the cameras you would think you were in a regular courtroom. It's case after case until lunch break. Before going to lunch, the judge comes out and greets the audience, answering questions and posing for photos with fans. This is repeated after the last case of the day.
What I found unusual is they give the judge bodyguards to protect her from fans, but have knowingly hired questionable people to work behind the scenes. They give the illusion of protecting her but still think nothing of putting in her in a potentially dangerous position backstage. I questioned some behind the scenes folks about this and they didn't care. Even when proof was discovered it was ignored.
So I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when a special item was sent to the judge from my dying mother and the judge never got it. Someone at the show stole it. I am sure of this since the item was included with something else that the judge received. So, my mother's item was intentionally removed. My mother replaced the item but was very disappointed since it wasn't the exact one she wanted for the judge. It was an angel she made herself, that was her last Christmas.
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— go to most recent comments1 - Deb
I like Judge Milian. Interesting that she is married to a Judge as well.
~Deb
2 - Schroeder
That's awful about the gift not making it to the judge when something else from the same package did. I admit that I'm not a regular view of The People's Court (simply don't usually have the tv on that time of day). Anytime I do happen to catch it, I find it interesting, touching, amusing, depending on the case. Judge Milian strikes me as one very smart cookie with a great heart to match.
3 - Ruthie
I've noticed a problem with my article and fixed it...I posted as Opinion and was changed somehow...must be a glitch in the system. Hopefully its be fixed.
4 - Ruthie
I guess I should preview in the comments too. I meant to say hopefully it's been fixed.
5 - Rob
Nice article, good to know the show is still going strong. Some bad shows on air during the day. LOL.
6 - Sara
Great article! I love this show! Judge Milian totally rocks!
7 - Kelly
Very good story and People's Court is cool.
8 - Lance
Judge Milian is absolutely beautiful, smart, fair, and compassionate. Can I get an autographed picture of her. I watch her every day.
9 - Ruthie
Lance...yes you can get an autographed photo of the judge...all you have to do is email her at:
photos@peoplescourt.com .I had to spread the addy apart since email addys can't be posted in comments...be sure to include your mailing address in your email...make sure you reference the email is for the judge...the entire cast gets email at that address.
[Ruthie: it's only personal email addresses that we don't like, because of the potential for misuse. Comments Editor]
10 - Lance
Ruthie,
I tried the email address above and it dosen't work. I have been watching the new episodes of People's court. I like Judge Milian new fuller hair cut. Could you please email her and ask her for a autograph picture. I have tried, but I can't get through.
Thanks.
Lance.
11 - Lance.
I heard Douglas played professional football. I was wondering when, and for who?
12 - Ruthie
Lance,
Douglas played for the patriots.
It looks like they have gone to snail mail for autograph requests for now...they are going on vacation soon for the summer..not sure but that could be why the email doesn't work for now..they have a site at:
peoplescourt.com
Write to:
Judge Marilyh Milian
c/o People's Court
401 5th Ave.
7th Floor
New York, New York 10016
It can take several months to hear back so hang in there.
13 - Marilyn Collins
Judge Marilyn is a pleasure to watch. She's a fair and compassionate Judge, friendly & funny (& beautiful) I love the banter between her & Douglas (expecially "Stick a fork in me, I am so done"). She gives both sides a chance to explain their case without looking down her nose at them. I hope she's on for many years to come.
14 - Marco
Judge Milian is hot. A friend of mine and I catch her everyday, sometimes twice a day and no other judge I've seen can match her talent. She is pretty clairvoyant, has intergrity and is really funny.
15 - Kathy
I really enjoy watching her in action. My byfriend and I talk about the cases she presides over.
16 - Steve
A big ratings booster would be a catfight between judge milian and judge hatchett.
17 - Janet Bowie
I got to spend a week with Judge Milian on a cruise! She was WONDERFUL and took a picture with me. She has a beautiful family. I told her I loved how "articulate" she is, but since I was nervous, I MIS-PRONOUNCED the word and said, "artic-a-late"of all things! I bet she was impressed with me, HA!!
18 - Bobby A
Dear Judge Milian: Just a short note to tell you that I really enjoy your show and wish you the best of luck with your career.The legal world needs more judges like you. Keep up with the good work. I'm no star struck teen but a 57 year old Jersey Boy that is also an Alcohol/Drug Counselor and a supervisor in a inner city social services agaency. I admire what you do and for also being compassionate and fair in rending your decisions. In closing wouls it be possible to get an autographed picture sent to me at:
Robert M. Anthony
[Personal contact info deleted]
Bloomfield, NJ
Thank you so much.
Bobby Anthony
19 - Linda
Judge Marilyn is a pleasure to watch and very entertaining. Those that compare her with Judge Judy haven't spent much time watching her because her humor is totally different from Judge Judy's. I mean Judge Marilyn makes you lol. I can't understand why Judge Judy is replacing her at my favorite time and channel. What a loss for channel 2.
20 - donna
I am soooooooooooooo relieved that the new female "Judge Maria" is not REPLACING "Judge Marilyn". I watch as often as I can and Judge Milian is the best. Very smart, knowledgable, classy, attractive, genuine and fair, and she can Salsa. She is be someone I would want on my friend list.
21 - Steve
How about a catfight between Judge Marilyn and Judge Maria to determine the toughest latina Judge.
22 - Mike
How about we get/ask her to run for president in '08. I would certainly vote for her over - I think you know who...lol.
Thanks,
Mike
23 - Paul
Judge Maria Lopez sucks. Judge Marilyn is super entertaining though. She's probably the most attractive judge. She is the most entertaining as well. I agree that most people who consider Judge Judy the best, haven't really taken notice of Judge Marilyn Milian. To be honest, she is more entertaining. Judge Judy came out first. I think that may have something to do with it.
24 - Loulou
In regards to the article above, I think you could sue someone on the People's Court on the People's Court if someone from the People's Court stole it. I think it's pretty cool that Judge Marilyn takes pictures with everyone in the audience. Judge Mathis is a cool judge but when I went to his show, he didn't do this. I did however get o sit on Judge Mathis comfy chair after everyone left the courtroom.
25 - rrjustron
HI. I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS THAT I WOULD LIKE ANSWERED IF POSSIBLE.
FIRST, WHEN A PERSON IS PROVED A LIAR, WHY DOES HE/SHE NOT GET CHARGED WITH PURGERY?
SECOND, WHEN A PERSON SHOWS BLATENT DISRESPEST, WHY IS HE/SHE NOT CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER.