Randy Douthit is a longtime producer of Judge Judy, Larry King Live and Crossfire. His new show Judy Justice was recently picked up for a second season on Amazon TV, providing viewers with more courtroom drama from their favorite daytime judge. It wasn’t easy for Douthit and his team to produce 120 episodes during the pandemic. But Douthit saw it as a challenge. There were technicalities that had to be dealt with, like vaccination requirements and having to work remotely. But the pandemic also created a space for innovation and learning. As he was producing Judy Justice, he had to figure out how to create the same courtroom atmosphere his viewers were familiar with, but now with video calls and no face-to-face interaction. His long years of experience in the entertainment industry guided him through those uncertain times, but to Douthit, it was all worth it.
Randy Douthit looked forward to creating content for a streaming platform, which was a slight deviation from the traditional television services he’s worked in for years. It was a chance for him to grow in his craft, learning new skills and updating old ones that had been in his toolbox for so long. He encourages those in his industry not to look at the advent of streaming as something negative, but as an opportunity to expand and grow. With hard work, teamwork, dedication and time, it’s possible to create worthwhile content for viewers to consume. The future of television and streaming is uncertain, but to Randy Douthit, it’s a worthy challenge and the opportunity of a lifetime.