Larry Seidlin News Blog

Anna Nicole Seidlin

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:19:01 +0000

According to Broadcasting & Cable magazine, the ex-Broward County judge who cried when ruling on who would take possession of Anna Nicole Smith's remains, will shoot a pilot show for CBS Television Distribution. As was rumored in February, when Larry Seidlin was embarrassing himself, the state and his profession, Mr. Seidlin hopes to play a judge on TV. That figures. He was playing at being a judge when he was on the bench.

America needs another "judge" show as much as America needs a Paris Hilton update. There's Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown and Judge Hatchett, just to name three opportunities for average citizens and washed-up reality-show "stars" to humiliate themselves before the camera. Think of the shows as the "classier" Jerry Springer or Maury Povich. Here's part of the story line for the July 5 Judge Hatchett: "The plaintiff states that when she rented a room in the defend...

Broward and the state gain by shedding a lousy jurist. After that, everything fits perfectly into these times when all it takes to reach celebrity status is the ability to drop one's sense of shame. Anna Nicole Smith had no talent beyond strategically outrageous behavior, the more public the better. Who better to profit from her case than someone with similar skills?

Lawmakers fail

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:18:37 +0000

I don't know who I am most disgusted with over the failed attempt at meaningful and long-overdue tax reform: the Democrats in the Florida Legislature, local politicians, union leaders who carried their water or the masses who stood ignorantly by and allowed the manipulation to occur virtually unchallenged.

I am referring to the shameful scare tactics employed by local politicians. They threatened to lay off essential personnel like teachers, firefighters and police officers if taxes were rolled back to 2001 levels. If it were true that reasonable tax reform would mean that local governments could not afford these essential services, then how did they afford them before tax revenues skyrocketed?

The tax revenues are simply the result of assessed values multiplied by the millage rate, and the massive increase in property values has created a windfall of tax dollars for local governments. It makes me sick to see local politicians feeding hungrily at the tax trough.

This Week: Milestones

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:18:37 +0000

Blissful events decorated the calendar this week as babies were born, birthdays were celebrated and rings were exchanged along with wedding vows.

The baby stork was working overtime this week as three more celebrity offspring were welcomed in to the world.

America's sweetheart Julia Roberts added a third child to her brood (twins Phinnaeus and Hazel will be 3 in November) when Henry Daniel was born on Monday in Los Angeles. On the same day, Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, welcomed baby daughter Sam. The news couldn't come soon enough for the golfer who came in second at the U.S. Open on Sunday.

All Rise, Here Comes Judge 'Weepner'

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:18:04 +0000

Judge Wapner was firm and fair, Judge Judy is tough as nails. But when Judge Larry Seidlin gets his own courtroom show, they better put a big box of tissues on the bench.

Seidlin, the weepy Florida judge who presided over the fight over where to bury Anna Nicole Smith, has inked a deal to develop a 2008 show with CBS Television Distribution and is slated to film a pilot in L.A. next month, Broadcasting & Cable magazine reported on its Web site.

The Bronx-born jurist is leaving his court job after spending a week in Hollywood meeting with TV execs in search of a deal. His last day on the bench is July 31, according to his letter of resignation.

Larry Seidlin to Become TV's Next Judge

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:18:04 +0000

Seidlin, who gained public fame after handling the legal battle of Anna Nicole Smith's remains, announced his resignation from Broward County family court on Tuesday.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

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BROADCAST BITS

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:39:57 +0000

Paula Zahn's 8 p.m. show on CNN is being canceled, according to a report on the Internet Movie Database.

Her show's ratings have been falling for months.

According to several reports, CNN plans to replace Zahn with Campbell Brown, whose contract with NBC expires next month.

Sources: Judge In Smith Case Signs TV Deal

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:12:25 +0000

MIAMI -- What many speculated will soon become reality.

Broward County Judge Larry Seidlin, who announced his retirement earlier this week, is getting his own court television show.

The 56-year-old judge who made national headlines while presiding over the Anna Nicole Smith burial case has signed a development deal with CBS for the 2008 season, according to multiple industry sources.

A&E's 'Street Thief' is con job, but fascinating mystery

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:12:25 +0000

If you love mysteries, "Street Thief," at 10 tonight on A&E, will be right up your alley. A&E says the film stunned audiences when it was shown at New York City's Tribeca Film Festival. It's easy to see why.

It was shot by a firm called Bader Bros. Pictures for IndieFilms, which is part of the A&E network. The documentary team is known for its controversial productions, some of which have been nominated for Oscars. So it has established credentials.

"Street Thief," according to the program, is a first-person, on-the-scene account of the life of a Chicago burglar named Kaspar Carr. He's supposedly one of the city's most expert and elusive thieves. The guy looks the part, down to the scraggily beard and the dark sunglasses.

Broward's 'Judge Larry' has TV deal

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:22:43 +0000

Broward Circuit Court Judge Larry Seidlin, 57, the weeping jurist who became famous for his flamboyant style while presiding over the Anna Nicole Smith case in February, may be coming to a TV set near you.

According to the trade publication Broadcasting and Cable News: ``Seidlin has committed to develop a fall 2008 court show with CBS Television Distribution, according to multiple industry sources.''

The judge, who announced his retirement from the bench on Tuesday, is ``expected to tape a pilot or sales presentation July 2-3 in Los Angeles.''

Corrections and clarifications, June 20, 2007

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:22:43 +0000

A headline on Page 2B of Wednesday's Local section incorrectly stated that judges and a lawyer spoke after Broward Circuit Judge Larry Seidlin's resignation. Two people spoke before he resigned.

Retiring judge Larry Seidlin, who resided in Anna Nicole Smith case, linked to TV show, magazine says

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:22:43 +0000

Outgoing Broward Circuit Judge Larry Seidlin has committed to develop a fall 2008 court show with CBS Television Distribution, the TV industry magazine Broadcasting & Cable has reported.

Citing "multiple industry sources," the magazine reported that Seidlin is expected to tape either a pilot or sales presentation in early July in Los Angeles.

Seidlin announced Tuesday that he was stepping down from the Family Court bench, effective July 31.

Weepy Anna Nicole judge to get TV show

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:22:43 +0000

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