Who Is Dan on Night Court
Dan on Night Court refers to the character Dan Fielding, a prosecutor on the NBC sitcom Night Court. The role was played by actor John Larroquette. Dan Fielding became one of the most recognizable characters in 1980s and 1990s legal comedy television.
The show aired from 1984 to 1992 on NBC. Night Court was set in a New York City night court. The series ran for 9 seasons and 193 episodes. It was produced by Starry Night Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
Dan Fielding Character Profile and Career
Dan Fielding was a young, ambitious prosecutor in the Night Court series. He was known for his sharp wit, self-interest, and frequent romantic pursuits. The character often provided comic relief through cynical one-liners and scheming behavior.
John Larroquette won four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for this role. He won from 1985 to 1988. Larroquette later returned to the character in the 2023 Night Court revival series on NBC.
Night Court Production and Broadcast Details
Night Court was created by Reinhold Weege. The show was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. It aired in the Thursday night lineup on NBC for most of its run. The series ranked among the top 30 shows in the Nielsen ratings during its early seasons.
The 2023 revival series brought back Harry Anderson's character Judge Harry Stone. The revival was produced by Warner Bros. Television and distributed by NBCUniversal. The new series updated the court setting for a modern audience while retaining the original premise.