"Night Court" Star Richard Moll: "No Way In Hell I'd Do a Reunion!"
by TMZ
1/23/13


Sorry "Night Court" fans ... don't plan on a reunion anytime soon, because Richard Moll -- who starred as bailiff Bull Shannon for 9 seasons -- tells TMZ ... he'd want NO PART of it.

Moll was out in L.A. this weekend, when our photog -- HUGE "Night Court" fan -- ran up and asked him all about a possible cast get-together ... reunion style.



Then Moll dropped a bombshell ... and said if a reunion was in the works he'd honestly "run in the other direction."

"I love show business. It's the people that I can't stand."

http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/23/night-court-richard-moll-no-reunion-video/

That's too bad because a Night Court reunion without Bull Shannen wouldn't be worth it!

That's too bad because a Night Court reunion without Bull Shannen wouldn't be worth it!

I agree! He's one of my favourites on Night Court!

It seems like whenever a reunion happens or is suggested, there's one hold-out, ruining it for everybody else!:mad:

Maybe Richard doesn't feel like shaving his head again.:lol: I wonder if he was ever invited to take part in the mini-Night Court reunion (involving Harry Anderson, Markie Post, and Charles Robinson) on 30 Rock?

It's always too bad that actors want to forget about the roles that made them famous and beloved - sorry, but I don't want to watch him play a store owner in "Love at First Hiccup".

Why does a reunion have to include everyone? Let them do it without him.

They don't want to hear the complaints "so and so isn't in it it sucks!" that's why.

Best to let it go but we'll always have the dvds.

I think reunion shows of old sitcoms are really overrated anyways. Night Court had a good run so let it go.

Ed.

Ditto

Virtually all reunion movies are horrible. They spend the first hour twisting a convoluted plot of why they are all getting together 20 years later and the second hour twisting a convoluted happy ending. Doing a retrospective where they all sit around and talk about their memories of making the show is way better.

"Night Court" Star Richard Moll: "No Way In Hell I'd Do a Reunion!"
by TMZ
1/23/13


Sorry "Night Court" fans ... don't plan on a reunion anytime soon, because Richard Moll -- who starred as bailiff Bull Shannon for 9 seasons -- tells TMZ ... he'd want NO PART of it.

Moll was out in L.A. this weekend, when our photog -- HUGE "Night Court" fan -- ran up and asked him all about a possible cast get-together ... reunion style.



Then Moll dropped a bombshell ... and said if a reunion was in the works he'd honestly "run in the other direction."

"I love show business. It's the people that I can't stand."

http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/23/night-court-richard-moll-no-reunion-video/

Hi my name is Deb am new here. When Richard was talking about no reunion and said:

"I love show business. It's the people that I can't stand."

do you who he's talking about? His co-workers, executives who anybody know?

Hi my name is Deb am new here. When Richard was talking about no reunion and said:

"I love show business. It's the people that I can't stand."

do you who he's talking about? His co-workers, executives who anybody know?

From what I gather he and Harry Anderson did not get along at all.

From what I gather he and Harry Anderson did not get along at all.

That's interesting considering how well they played off each other. But than again they say actors that don't get along show you their best performances.

I also notice how much the cast loved John. John looked like he helped everybody on the show. Of course you can tell how much I love John.

Thanks again

I wonder why he said no?

I wonder why he said no?

I don't have a lot of details or information with me right now, but it has been alleged (https://moviechat.org/tt0086770/Night-Court/58c740bf6b51e905f66e3e82/Harry-AndersonRichard-Moll-tension) that Richard Moll didn't get along (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/NightCourt) with Harry Anderson (https://www.pressreader.com/usa/globe/20210830/282235193721955) and/or John Larroquette. Also, Richard could allegedly, be combative, whether it was over scripts or just his outspoken nature. It appears that Richard Moll was one of those actors who took his work and craft really seriously and had little tolerance for cutting up, ab-libbing, or flubbed lines on set.

Of course the original story and him saying that is 10 years old now. Things can change after all this time. Not that I am holding my breath for him to appear on new show either. Ultimately it’s not the same situation. With major figures who have died since than. So it could never be the reunion he was asked about 10 years ago.

Just this week Nana Visitor most famous for Deep Space Nine appeared on a Star Trek Podcast. When asked about work before that she mentioned guest staring on Night Court. Season 6. She said it was not fun at all. Only people friendly to her was John Larroquette and producer Reinhold Weege. Though she mentioned at that point the show was on for a very long time. That everyone was going through the motions.

In prep for new show I found old (2017) John Laroquette interview with Marc Maron I had never heard before. He had nothing bad to say about anyone. But did say it got very tedious having such a long run. Explaining that typical of successful shows the original creator and/or show runner eventually leave after a few seasons. Than it’s up to new producers to try and keep things interesting.

Nothing news there. That is normal for most long running shows. We like to think everyone is friends on tv shows. But it’s a job. They spend a lot of time working together and go back to private lives. Even actors who get along really well often say they have every intention of staying in touch when job ends, usually do not. They go on to other work and eventually lose touch over time.

Over the years I've had the chance to email with some NC writers and guest stars who offered up some tea. They wouldn't deep dive, only to say that Moll was mood-swingy at times and would isolate from everyone else. Who knows what was going on with him. Playing a big dumb lug for years and years may finally get to be too much.

Plus the guy just turned 80. Mostly retired except it seems appearing in the occasional video game or documentary (including one last year on the history of Empire Pictures).

The optimal time for a reunion show/movie would have been around 2000 to 2005.

It's sad that he's not interested, but it's better for the whole production value that he's honest and upfront about not doing it.

Over the years I've had the chance to email with some NC writers and guest stars who offered up some tea. They wouldn't deep dive, only to say that Moll was mood-swingy at times and would isolate from everyone else. Who knows what was going on with him. Playing a big dumb lug for years and years may finally get to be too much.

Plus the guy just turned 80. Mostly retired except it seems appearing in the occasional video game or documentary (including one last year on the history of Empire Pictures).

That all makes sense. He was the one cast member who did not have any high profile roles after the series ended. His later work was mostly in voice over and animation. The others had other series or attempts at sitcoms. Even if short runs. He probably got type cast more than anyone.

Over the years I've had the chance to email with some NC writers and guest stars who offered up some tea. They wouldn't deep dive, only to say that Moll was mood-swingy at times and would isolate from everyone else. Who knows what was going on with him. Playing a big dumb lug for years and years may finally get to be too much.

Plus the guy just turned 80. Mostly retired except it seems appearing in the occasional video game or documentary (including one last year on the history of Empire Pictures).

Was the Bull character also (https://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/625538/night-court-2023) Flanderized (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Flanderization) in the latter seasons in that he went from being sort of quirky gruff giant with a heart of gold to a super quirky idiot?

There must have been an incident(s) which led to Moll not getting along with Harry and or John. It's a shame he couldn't stand either or both of him when the show ended in 1992. Moll was awesome playing his character.

I'm divided whether he should have left Night Court (why work on a show if the environment is upsetting/toxic?) if he was that unhappy or whether to praise him for being professional enough to finish the show to its finale even though it was unpleasant.

No loss.

That all makes sense. He was the one cast member who did not have any high profile roles after the series ended. His later work was mostly in voice over and animation. The others had other series or attempts at sitcoms. Even if short runs. He probably got type cast more than anyone.

Richard Moll (https://www.cbr.com/richard-moll-two-face-batman-the-animated-series/) was (https://batman-news.com/2023/10/27/richard-moll-voice-of-two-face-has-died/) the voice of Two-Face (https://www.cbr.com/richard-moll-two-face-batman-the-animated-series/) on Batman: The Animated Series, which was a completely far cry from Bull Shannon (kind of like how Mark Hamill went from being Luke Skywalker to The Joker on that same show).

No loss.

I'm sure you're aware that Moll died last year...? :confused:

That’s what I meant - no loss in death or not returning to the show.

Now that Richard "Bull" Moll is dead and buried, the chances of him making a possible special guest appearance--or even a brief cameo--on the current Night Court reboot are unfortunately as slim as a stick of beef jerky; it sadly appears that proverbial ship has long since sailed off into the sunset...may he rest comfortably in peace.

I'm sure you're aware that Moll died last year...? :confused:

One has to wonder if Marsha Warfield didn't liked him too much either. When Moll died, her Twitter post was something like "Condolences to those who loved him". That's not exactly a glowing tribute.

That’s what I meant - no loss in death.What a heartless thing to say :rolleyes: