Checking in with TV's funniest judges, attorneys, and bailiffs, decades later. The cast of Night Court, then and now: See what the stars of the original NBC sit

Checking in with TV's funniest judges, attorneys, and bailiffs, decades later.

The cast of Night Court, then and now: See what the stars of the original NBC sitcom are doing today

Checking in with TV's funniest judges, attorneys, and bailiffs, decades later.

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(Clockwise from top center): Richard Moll as Nostradamus 'Bull' Shannon, Marsha Warfield as Rosalind 'Roz' Russell, Markie Post as Christine Sullivan, Harry Anderson as Judge Harry T. Stone, John Larroquette as Dan Fielding, and Charles Robinson as Macintosh 'Mac' Robinson in a promotional photo for 'Night Court'. Credit:

At a time when sitcoms like *Cheers* and *The Golden Girls* were thriving thanks to strong ensembles and sharp writing, so too was *Night Court* in its own unique way. Set during the night shift of a Manhattan court, the nine-season comedy starred Harry Anderson as eccentric judge Harry T. Stone, who presided over frequently bizarre cases.

The kooky characters surrounding Judge Stone included the conceited prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), the imposing bailiff Bull Shannon (Richard Moll), and the idealistic public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), each of whom had various quirks of their own.

Ahead, we're looking at what the cast of *Night Court* has been up to since leaving the courthouse in 1992 — including which stars showed up on the 2023–2025 revival series.

Harry Anderson (Judge Harry T. Stone)

Harry Anderson as Judge Harry T. Stone on 'Night Court'; Harry Anderson performs during the Nobelity Project Dinner at the Four Seasons on April 10, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Everett Collection; Gary Miller/FilmMagic

Harry Anderson, who got his start as a comedian and magician on *Saturday Night* *Live* and *Cheers*, presided over the antics of *Night Court* with a good-natured grin as Judge Harry Stone. His performance earned him three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The Mel Tormé-loving trickster never considered himself much of an actor (though he did reunite with former costars Markie Post and Charles Robinson in a 2008 episode of *30 Rock*). Aside from the occasional film role or appearance as a stand-up comedian, Anderson tried his hand at opening a magic shop and comedy club of his own in New Orleans (since closed).

The beloved actor died in his sleep on April 16, 2018, from a stroke due to influenza and heart disease at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Elizabeth Morgan. He had two children from his previous marriage to Leslie Pollack.

"Harry Anderson. He was wicked smart. He was wicked funny. He had a big laugh. He had a big heart," Larroquette wrote on social media following his costar's passing. "He delighted in legerdemain especially when he caused someone to scratch their head and proclaim; How the hell did you do that? And he could eat a hamster like no one I ever knew."

John Larroquette (Dan Fielding)

John Larroquette as Dan Fielding on 'Night Court'; John Larroquette at SiriusXM Studios on Oct. 8, 2015 in New York City. Everett Collection; Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Playing the quintessential smarmy lawyer, John Larroquette's role as Dan Fielding on *Night Court* really put him on the map — and won him four consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series from 1985 to 1988.

Since, the actor has continued to work consistently, mainly on TV shows such as *The Practice* (for which he won a fifth Emmy in 1998), *Boston Legal*, and *The Librarians*. He also added a Tony award to his trophy case for his performance as J.B. Biggley in the 2011 Broadway revival of *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*.

Larroquette reprised his role as one of the stars of the *Night Court* revival alongside Melissa Rauch. "Walking on the stage for the first time in this new iteration, to see the sets, obviously the past comes flooding back into you," he told PEOPLE in 2024. "There's so much history on this set for me. And so obviously it was melancholy, partly because...it's a bit of a ghost town, as it were. But then to see the new people who I'll be working with, it revitalizes the show and the relationships."

The veteran actor has been married to his wife, Elizabeth Cookson, since 1975. He has two sons with Cookson, as well as a stepdaughter.

Markie Post (Christine Sullivan)

Markie Post as Christine Sullivan on 'Night Court'; Markie Post at the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Oct. 13, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Rochelle Brodin Photography/Getty Images

Like Elaine on *Seinfeld* — which premiered well into *Night Court*'s run — Markie Post held it down in this male-dominated comedy as the well-meaning public defender Christine Sullivan, who was eternally at odds with Larroquette's tasteless prosecutor Dan Fielding.

Post, who made a mark on *Night Court *even though she only officially joined the series in its third season, enjoyed other stints on television, such as a recurring role as Bunny Fletcher on *Chicago P.D.*, as well as appearing in various TV movies.

Post died at the age of 70 on April 7, 2021, from cancer. She is survived by two daughters and her husband, Michael A. Ross, whom she married in 1982.

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Richard Moll (Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon)

Richard Moll as Bull on 'Night Court'; Richard Moll at the 8th Annual TV Land Awards at Sony Studios on April 17, 2010 in Culver City, Calif. Everett Collection; David Livingston/Getty Images

As the staunch but quirky bailiff Bull, Richard Moll regularly earned some of the biggest laughs on *Night Court. *

"Auditioning for *Night Court* would be my first big break," Moll said in an interview with MaximoTV in 2010. He also had no reservations about shaving his head for the part. "I said, 'Are you kidding? I'll shave my legs for the part. I'll shave my armpits. I don't care.'"**

The towering actor — he stood at 6'8" — contributed his trademark gravelly voice to various videogames and comic book projects like *Batman: The Animated Series* as Harvey Dent, and appeared in horror films like *Ghost Shark* (2013) and *Slay Belles* (2018).

Moll died in 2023 at the age of 80. He had two children with his ex-wife, Susan Brown, to whom he was married from 1993 to 2005.

Charles Robinson (Macintosh "Mac" Robinson)

Charles Robinson as Mac on 'Night Court'; Charles Robinson at the 7th annual Burbank International Film Festival opening night premiere screening of 'Hoovey' at AMC Burbank 16 on Sept. 9, 2015 in Burbank, Calif. Everett Collection; Paul Redmond/WireImage

Playing court clerk Mac Robinson, the cardigan-wearing straight man who deadpanned his way through many a joke at Judge Stone's expense, Charles Robinson didn't slow down after *Night Court* wrapped.

Robinson explained at a 2009 Television Academy event that he still got recognized for *Night Court*, even all those years later. "Most of the people really like Mac, because Mac kept a lid on the pot, so to speak," he said. "'Oh my god, it's so great to see you, Mac!' And they don't know my name, they just call me Mac. But it's great."

Robinson appeared on a variety of series throughout the years, including *Charmed*,* My Name Is Earl*, *Grey's Anatomy*, *This Is Us*, *Better Things*, *Raven's Home*, and *Love in the Time of Corona*.

On July 11, 2021, Robinson died at the age of 75 from cardiac arrest and organ failure. He had been married to Dolorita Noonan-Robinson since 1996, with whom he shared two children. Robinson also had two additional children from a previous marriage.

Marsha Warfield (Rosalind "Roz" Russell)

Marsha Warfield as Roz on 'Night Court'; Marsha Warfield at 2016 Chiller Theatre Expoat Parsippany Hilton on Oct. 28, 2016 in Parsippany, N.J. Everett Collection; Bobby Bank/WireImage

As the sometimes mean, always no-nonsense bailiff Roz Russell, Marsha Warfield kept extremely busy on television throughout the '90s, appearing on everything from *Empty Nest* to *Touched by an* *Angel* to *Veronica's Closet*.

In 1999, Warfield retired from screen acting and went back to being a stand-up comedian on tour in Vegas and beyond. But, in 2021, she returned to the small screen, playing Toni Wilson on *9-1-1*. She also appeared in two episodes of the Netflix sitcom *The Upshaws*.

Warfield came out as gay in 2017. Appearing in five episodes of the *Night Court* revival, she reprised her role as Roz, with one storyline involving her marrying a woman.

"It was as easy as running into a dear old friend at an airport that you're really happy to see," Warfield told *USA Today* in 2024 of her appearance on the revival. "It's almost not work because it's a family kind of relationship."**

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