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jasonbigley · 04-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Does anyone remember that journalist in the early years of Night Court? Craven was his name and he would always be in the court room trying to dig up dirt for a sensational story. Does anyone know when his last appearance on the show was?

ekkostar · 04-23-2009, 05:53 PM

Yes. Craven was full of win, but he didn't last for very long, only during seasons 1 and 2. There really was no clear explanation as to why he was always trying to destroy Harry's career, other than he was an irritant around the courthouse. I think his last episode may have been the madam ep.

EccentricGenius · 01-08-2016, 05:46 PM

Terry Kiser ("Weekend at Bernie's") played Craven to a tee...it's a shame he didn't reappear after season two.

EccentricGenius · 10-16-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ekkostar

Yes. Craven was full of win, but he didn't last for very long, only during seasons 1 and 2. There really was no clear explanation as to why he was always trying to destroy Harry's career, other than he was an irritant around the courthouse. I think his last episode may have been the madam ep.

Kiser's fourth and final appearance as Al Craven was indeed season two's "Harry and the Madam," ekkostar.

Phil125 · 10-18-2017, 09:25 PM

Check out my avatar. He was always one of my favorites wish they kept him around.

EccentricGenius · 10-18-2017, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil125

Check out my avatar. He was always one of my favorites wish they kept him around.

Awesome! I love your avatar!

I also wish that Terry Kiser had remained a recurring guest star (as snoopy, and sleazy, tabloid reporter Al Craven) on "Night Court" for the remainder of its run. Kiser and Richard "Bull" Moll had incredible chemistry together...I still chuckle every time Bull threatens to tear Craven a new assh**e whenever Craven poked his nose way too far into the shenanigans that ensued nightly in Harry's courtroom. Had Craven remained a recurring character, it would've been a delight to see Selma, Flo, and (especially) Roz put Craven in his place.

Thanks for commenting, Phil125! Good night!

04-23-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
jasonbigley Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2008 Location: California Posts: 501	Craven (The Journalist) Does anyone remember that journalist in the early years of Night Court? Craven was his name and he would always be in the court room trying to dig up dirt for a sensational story. Does anyone know when his last appearance on the show was?

04-23-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	Yes. Craven was full of win, but he didn't last for very long, only during seasons 1 and 2. There really was no clear explanation as to why he was always trying to destroy Harry's career, other than he was an irritant around the courthouse. I think his last episode may have been the madam ep.
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01-08-2016, 05:46 PM	#3
EccentricGenius Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 767	Terry Kiser ("Weekend at Bernie's") played Craven to a tee...it's a shame he didn't reappear after season two.

10-18-2017, 09:25 PM	#5
Phil125 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 03, 2016 Location: NEPA Posts: 56	Check out my avatar. He was always one of my favorites wish they kept him around.