Court Cam Explained

Genre:Documentary
Presenter:Dan Abrams[1]
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:7
Num Episodes:227
Runtime:24 minutes
Company:Law&Crime Productions
Trifecta Entertainment & Media (syndication)
Channel:A&E
Last Aired:present

Court Cam is an American documentary television series that airs on A&E. It is hosted by Dan Abrams. It first aired on December 5, 2019, with 8 episodes of the first season.[2] [3]

The show also observes some court footages via archival footages from the late 20th century. As of 2023, over 200 episodes have aired. The show has been renewed for a seventh season which premiered in December 2023.[4] The show is also airing in broadcast syndication since September 11, 2023 and is distributed by Trifecta Entertainment & Media.[5]

Overview

The show is hosted by Dan Abrams, who observes and narrates camera footage to provide viewers a glimpse into a series of events in the courtroom. The show also describes the suspects' criminal charges and sentencing, depending on whether the defendant is either innocent or guilty. Additionally, various judges, lawyers, witnesses and victims are interviewed during the course of the show, including Emmy Award-winning reporter Rob Wolchek and veteran judge Vonda Evans.[6]

The show largely relies on usually unseen security camera footage from courthouses, police departments, and public buildings. Each segment of the show is narrated by Abrams in a play-by-play style and is sometimes followed-up by an interview with an involved party. Each segment depicts various intense incidents such as brawls, outbursts, shootouts, escapes, and heated exchanges.

Episodes

Format

When the show first aired in 2019, Abrams conducted interviews with guests in person. In the second season, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he interviews the witnesses, lawyers, and judges remotely. As of now, there has yet to be more guests interviews in person.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Live PD' Host Dan Abrams Sets New Court Show 'Court Cam' at A&E – Watch Its Wild Teaser (Video). Nakamura. Reid. October 24, 2019. The Wrap. www.thewrap.com. July 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: A&E Network Premieres New Series COURT CAM on December 5. Milligan. Kaitlin. October 24, 2019. Broadway World. www.broadwayworld.con. July 20, 2021.
  3. Web site: Get the Stories Behind Shocking Courtroom Footage: Court Cam Premieres Thursday on A&E. December 3, 2019. Law and Crime Magazine. www.lawandcrime.com. July 20, 2021.
  4. Web site: Watch Court Cam Season 7 Online . A&E . 4 January 2024 . en.
  5. Web site: Syndication: What's new this fall – T Dog Media . 2024-03-28 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Does A&E's 'Court Cam' Accurately Reflect American Courtrooms?. Banner. Adam. February 24, 2021. www.danabrams.com. July 20, 2021.