Melissa Rauch has confirmed that NBC’s revival of Night Court is officially over, following unsuccessful efforts to find it a new home.
“I held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it,” said Rauch, who both starred in and executive produced the reboot of the beloved 1980s sitcom.
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Rauch: “It’s officially time to say farewell”
“Maybe it was growing up with The Goonies’ ‘Never Say Die’ motto or just denial, but I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to end,” she added. “That said, after turning over every stone, we’ve learned it’s officially time to say farewell. Or at least, until next time.”
NBC canceled the show in May after three seasons, but Warner Bros. Television had reportedly tried to pitch the series to other networks before finally accepting its end.
Cast and crew say goodbye
The reboot featured Rauch as Abby Stone and brought back original cast member John Larroquette as Dan Fielding. The cast also included Wendie Malick, Lacretta, Nyambi Nyambi, and a steady stream of guest stars.
“Words can’t express how grateful I am to everyone who worked on this show and gave it their all,” Rauch wrote. “I love them all deeply and feel lucky to have their friendships. Thank you so much to everyone who watched and supported us.”
A dream role come true
The Big Bang Theory alum described the experience as a dream fulfilled.
“As a kid whose best friend was TV, getting to play make-believe with comedy legends on a set I watched growing up felt like stepping through the looking glass in the best way,” she said. “Walking through those iconic halls. Sitting at the cafeteria tables with the original chairs. Feeling the live audience energy during a courtroom scene with a brilliant cast, gifted writers, and the best crew in the business — it was all incredibly dream-like.”
“Until next time”
Rauch closed her message with a heartfelt nod to the show’s legacy.
“I was told that the original creator of Night Court, the great Reinhold Weege, believed the courtroom doors were key to the show’s engine because they brought in endless stories,” she wrote. “I like to think that’s how Night Court carries on — just like it did during the 30 years between the original series ending and our beginning. The revolving door of oddballs and cynics in that Manhattan night court, and at the center of it all, a workplace family that will always be… until next time.”
