Jerry Bishop, the announcer for “Judge Judy” since the syndicated courtroom show’s inception, has died at the age of 84 of heart disease, a rep for the show confirmed on Friday.
“Jerry Bishop has been the voice of our program for 24 years. Everybody loved him,” Judy Sheindlin said in a statement. “He had a golden heart and generous spirit. I adored him and will miss him.”
Bishop had been with the daytime program since it debuted in 1994, a role he performed until his final days.
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Born Gerald “Jerry” Blume on Oct. 19, 1935, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bishop began his career in radio journalism. Prior to joining “Judge Judy,” he worked at a number of stations in Connecticut and Los Angeles, including Wdrc-Hartford, Kfi, Kiis and Klac. He became a recognized and beloved morning drive radio host in L.
“Jerry Bishop has been the voice of our program for 24 years. Everybody loved him,” Judy Sheindlin said in a statement. “He had a golden heart and generous spirit. I adored him and will miss him.”
Bishop had been with the daytime program since it debuted in 1994, a role he performed until his final days.
Also Read: 'Judge Judy' to End After 25 Years in Syndication - but Here Comes 'Judy Justice' (Video)
Born Gerald “Jerry” Blume on Oct. 19, 1935, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bishop began his career in radio journalism. Prior to joining “Judge Judy,” he worked at a number of stations in Connecticut and Los Angeles, including Wdrc-Hartford, Kfi, Kiis and Klac. He became a recognized and beloved morning drive radio host in L.
- 4/25/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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